Kerby Craig

Kerby Craig, Sydney chef and the founder of burger joint Ume Burger, has died at the age of 38. The restauranter reporyedly died on Thursday, June 9, ...

As per Daily Mail, the 38-year-old successfully overturned an assault conviction in 2021 after he was found to have attacked his girlfriend in a "jealous rage." "In preparation for Ume's ten-year anniversary, Kerby expressed his gratitude for the support he had in building his life dream. "For friends and those who knew Kerby they knew him to be an outspoken, passionate, caring, loyal, and charismatic larrikin with a larger-than-life personality. "Following his departure from Koi, he opened Ume and won his very own hat as both chef and owner. "At the age of 15, he left school and began working as an apprentice chef at Tetsuya Wakuda’s Rozelle restaurant, sparking a formidable career and life-long love of food and hospitality. Today, as we celebrate his life well lived we also acknowledge the 10-year anniversary of the Ume brand established by Kerby in 2012 with a much-loved fine dining Japanese restaurant in Surry Hills."

Renowned chef Kerby Craig, who started the iconic Japanese burger chain, died on Thursday, just days before the 10-year anniversary of the restaurant. Staff at ...

Kerby always found time for you, he had the biggest heart and an even greater laugh.” He worked in the UK and Canada, including in Michelin star restaurants before starting his “pride and joy” Ume Burger. Staff at the restaurant took to Facebook today to announce the death of their “dearest son and brother, mentor and friend” on Monday.

Celebrated Sydney chef and founder of iconic burger joint Ume Burger, Kerby Craig, has died suddenly aged 38.

“For friends and those who knew Kerby they knew him to be an outspoken, passionate, caring, loyal, and charismatic larrikin with a larger than life personality. Our hearts are broken. “We extend our heartfelt thanks for your condolences. He was driven and free-spirited, pursuing his goals with a determination very few people possess.” We express our gratitude to all who have supported Kerby in his journey and have supported his businesses. For anyone who spent any time with Kerby, you walked away feeling full and happy.

As far as we know about his food brand “Ume Burger”, it is popular for making high-end Japanese cuisine, booze, and hamburgers in Sydney, Australia. The news of ...

May God give the soul of Kerby Craig a place in Heaven to rest in peace. He was a chef in Sydney, Australia. He started his career as a chef at an early age. The death of Kerby Craig has been confirmed by his employees on the Facebook handle of his company Ume Burger.