What did we lose with László Benke?

László Benke, master chef/confectioner and world champion many times, has passed away just before his 71st birthday. He never became part of the culinary revolution of the last decade or two. The media discovered his colourful personality early on, and this unfortunately cost his credibility after a while – just like it has happened to so many other colleagues. He was always ready for a bit of fun, both inside and outside the kitchen. Uncle Laci – as he was called by many – was an iconic figure of Hungarian cuisine in the 1970s and 1980s, and a very talented person. //