Dom Taylor, chef who won Netflix's 'Five Star Chef,' dies at 44
FILE - Chef Dom Taylor and guest attend TOPJAW's 10th Anniversary Party at The Standard Hotel on Nov. 6, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Nicky J Sims/Getty Images)
Chef Dom Taylor, known for his approach to celebrating Caribbean cuisine and winner of Netflix's "Five Star Chef," has died.
He was 44 years old.
What they're saying:
"His passion, talent and generosity touched so many people, and his legacy will continue to inspire those who had the privilege of knowing him and experiencing his food," Taylor's restaurant, The Good Front Room, wrote on Instagram.
What we don't know:
Taylor's cause of death was not immediately released.
The backstory:
Taylor, whose full name is Dominic, competed in Netflix's "Five Star Chef" in 2023 and won.
The competition allowed chefs a chance to bring a fine-dining concept to London's Langham Hotel, according to People magazine.
Taylor's The Good Front Room restaurant at the hotel became so popular, he moved it permanently to East London.
The Source: Information for this article was taken from an Instagram post from Dom Taylor's restaurant, The Good Front Room, and reporting by People magazine. This story was reported from San Jose.