AS A family we have been saddened hearing of Nick Emmott’s death.

We first got to know Nick and his family when the owned the Les Deux Garçons in Horsham.

Our son worked for him when he was just starting out on his career path.

It was a shame when it closed.

We often saw Nick outside English’s.

>> Tributes for top-class English's of Brighton manager 

He always had time to speak.

He was a top man in his trade and it’s just unfortunate he hadn’t had the time to get his new restaurant up and running.

Rest in peace Nick. You are far too young to have been taken.

Our condolences to Carol and Bob, his Mum and Dad. RIP.

Carole Villiers and address supplied