SAD to note the passing of Nigel Mackenzie, founder of The Hungry Monk Restaurant at Jevington, near Eastbourne.

I look back with very fond memories of wonderful occasions when with family and friends we enjoyed inspired and mouthwatering meals at his unique establishment.

His influence and boundless creativity in conjunction with chef Ian Dowding on the dishes featured on his menus were years ahead of their time.

The atmosphere in the restaurant was one of genial informality and a dining experience never to be forgotten.

Inevitably, he will be forever associated with banoffi pie, but he should also be remembered as a great restaurateur, raconteur, painter and sculptor.We shall never see his like again.

Robin Tulley, Honey Croft, Hove