He then toured Europe in various jobs before becoming sous chef at the Reform Club in Pall Mall, and then on to the Michelin-starred Capital Hotel in Knightsbridge where he worked under Brian Turner.

In 1990, Rhodes returned to London with his family to become head chef at The Greenhouse restaurant in Mayfair.

The menu became known for reviving British classics, including faggots, fishcakes, braised oxtails and bread and butter pudding.

[3] In the same year he competed, representing the South of England, in the BBC's Great British Menu, but lost to Atul Kochhar.

[24] Rhodes appeared on the BBC Two spoof game show Shooting Stars, during which hosts Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer asked him to "represent fire through the medium of dance".

[25] He also competed, with professional partner Karen Hardy, in the sixth series of Strictly Come Dancing which began on 20 September 2008, and finished in 14th place.

[10] Rock Oyster Media and Goldfinch TV said in a statement to the PA news agency that Rhodes had become unwell, while filming, and died shortly thereafter.

[30] It was later confirmed by Rhodes' family that his death was a result of a subdural haematoma, normally associated with a head injury.