Overview

• Peter Russell-Clarke passed away on July 3 from complications after a stroke, surrounded by his wife Jan and their children, Peter and Wendy.
• Colleagues and public figures have paid tribute to his role as one of Australia’s first celebrity chefs following his death.
• He hosted ABC’s five-minute cooking series Come and Get It for over 900 episodes between 1983 and 1992, popularising catchphrases like “G’day” and “Where’s the cheese?”.
• Beyond television, he authored more than 35 cookbooks, served as a United Nations food ambassador and was a long-time spokesperson for the Australian Dairy Corporation and Egg Board.
• His early work as a political cartoonist and advertising creative director shaped a bohemian persona that championed accessible cooking and local produce.