Bill Granger facts for kids
Granger in 2010
|
|
| Born | William Granger 29 August 1969 |
|---|---|
| Died | 25 December 2023 (aged 54) London, England |
| Spouse | Natalie Elliot |
|
Current restaurant(s)
Australia: bills Darlinghurst, bills Surry Hills, bills Bondi, bills Double Bay
Japan: bills Shichirigahama, bills Yokohama, bills Odaiba, bills Omotesando, bills Futakotamagawa, bills Fukuoka, bills Ginza, bills Osaka |
|
Bill Granger (born William Granger, 29 August 1969 – 25 December 2023) was a famous Australian cook, restaurant owner, and food writer. He taught himself how to cook. Bill was known for his delicious breakfast dishes. He had restaurants in Australia, London, and other parts of the world.
Contents
About Bill Granger's Career
Bill Granger started his journey in the late 1980s. He moved from Melbourne to Sydney to study art. While studying, he worked as a waiter. Soon, his interest shifted from art to the world of food.
Opening Restaurants
In 1993, Bill opened his first restaurant called Bills. It was in Darlinghurst, a suburb of Sydney. This restaurant quickly became famous for its breakfast, especially its creamy scrambled eggs. Many people loved his unique approach to simple dishes.
Bill opened a second restaurant, Bills Surry Hills, in 1996. His third restaurant was Bills Woollahra. Bills in Sydney is also known for being one of the first places to serve avocado toast back in 1993.
Bill's restaurants became very popular. In 2008, he opened his first Bills restaurant outside Australia, in Japan. He had lived in Japan for six months before this. Over time, he opened eight more restaurants across Japan. These were in cities like Tokyo, Yokohama, and Osaka.
In 2011, Bill opened his first restaurant in the United Kingdom, called Granger & Co. It was in London. He opened another London restaurant in 2014. That same year, he also opened a new Bills restaurant in Hawaii. He then opened his first restaurant in Seoul, South Korea, and later a second one there.
Cookbooks by Bill Granger
Bill Granger wrote many cookbooks. These books shared his recipes and cooking ideas with people around the world. His first book, Bill's Sydney Food, came out in 2000. It shared recipes from his popular restaurants.
He wrote 14 cookbooks in total. Some of his other popular books include Bill's Food (2002), Simply Bill (2005), and Bill's Basics (2010). His books helped many people learn to cook simple, delicious meals at home.
Bill Granger on TV
Bill Granger also became a familiar face on television. In 2004, a six-part TV series called Bill's Food followed him for a week. The show was very popular in Australia. It later aired in the United Kingdom on BBC2 and was watched by millions. The series was shown in 22 other countries too.
In 2009, he had another TV series called Bill’s Holiday. In this show, Bill traveled around Australia. He explored different regions and learned about local produce. He also shared his cooking tips and recipes.
Bill was also a food columnist for The Independent on Sunday newspaper starting in 2011. He shared new recipes each week. Another TV series, Bill's Kitchen: Notting Hill, aired in 2013. It showed Bill cooking in West London. This show was broadcast in many parts of the world.
Personal Life and Passing
Bill Granger was married to Natalie Elliot. They had three daughters together.
Bill Granger passed away on Christmas Day, 25 December 2023, in a London hospital. He was 54 years old. He had been diagnosed with cancer several months before.
Recognition
In 2023, Bill Granger received a special award. He was given the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). This award recognized his great contributions to the tourism and hospitality industry.
