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Des Britten (Desmond John Britten) was born on 27 December, 1939 in Ōtāne, New Zealand, is a chef. Discover Des Britten's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?

Popular As Desmond John Britten
Occupation Broadcaster Restaurateur Priest
Age 80 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 27 December, 1939
Birthday 27 December
Birthplace Ōtāne, New Zealand
Date of death February 13, 2020
Died Place Wellington, New Zealand
Nationality New Zealand

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Des Britten Net Worth

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2020

In 2018, Britten was predeceased by his wife, Lorraine, Lady Britten, after more than 50 years of marriage. He died in Wellington on 13 February 2020 at the age of 82.

2012

In the 2012 New Year Honours, Britten was appointed a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to the community.

1995

In 1995, Britten received the Restaurant Association of New Zealand's Hall of Fame award.

1983

Britten was ordained an Anglican priest in 1983 and became the vicar of St Barnabas Roseneath, in Wellington. He was then head of the Wellington City Mission from 1994 to 2011. Following his retirement, he was made a Canon Emeritus in the Wellington diocese and was named the 2011 "Wellingtonian of the Year".

1964

In 1964, Britten and his wife Lorraine opened their fine-dining restaurant, "The Coachman", in Courtenay Place, Wellington, which they ran for 28 years. In the 1970s, Britten presented two cooking shows on New Zealand television: Thyme for Cookery and Bon Appetit.

1937

Sir Desmond John Britten KNZM (27 December 1937 – 13 February 2020) was a New Zealand restaurateur, radio broadcaster, television chef, cookbook writer and Anglican priest. He served as Wellington City Missioner for 17 years, and was knighted in 2012.

Britten was born in Ōtāne in Hawke's Bay on 27 December 1937. The son of a sheep farmer, he was educated at Napier Boys' High School, but left without any qualifications and then worked for a few years on the family farm.