Gert Vos

I worked with Gert as his Sous chef at Caban and he was an inspiration to me even after many years as a chef, we held a bond with Holland which had been home to me. It was a sad day when he left Caernarfon and he will always be missed. He death is so untimely actually on my birthday and I will never forget him or his mastery in the kitchen. My condolences go out to his family at this time 

We are so sad to hear about the passing of Gert. Our thoughts are with his family, thank you for letting us know.

I was thinking of Gert last week, and how we never thanked him enough for the wonderful way he made our wedding so special when he catered for our small family reception at Abel House. He took such care in making sure he incorporated the things we love into our celebratory nibbles - seaweed for me and mussels and bacon for my husband.

In Gert I found one of the kindest of men, with a passion for foraging. He inspired me, my colleagues and family with his inventive culinary passion. Rest in peace, sadly you are gone but you won't be forgotten. 

Gert

Bedankt voor ons gesprek over Pie en onze grappige ontmoeting op de nieuwmarkt. Ik uitbuikend van een net verorbert kippetje.. jij na je werk op zoek naar een vers kippetje. Om ons heen spiedend constateerden we vooral veel toeristen en weinig kakel verse kipjes en dat het meest verse kipje waarschijnlijk aan een grillpen zat bij hing kee. 

Lieve Gert
Totally shocked to hear about this untimely death.
Ik zit hier met jou boek " Hemelse Spijzen"
dat je aan ons gaf voordat je Caernarfon vaarwel zei.
Daarin schreef je nog dat jij het mooi vond dat wij de Nederlandse vlag hoog houden.
Gert, speciaal voor jou, daar gaan we mee verder.
Liefs and Rest in Peace 

Lieve familie en vrienden van Gert,
Als ik aan Gert denk, denk ik aan de tijd dat we samen toneelstukken maakte. Hij als speler, ik als regisseur. Gert hielp mij al snel bij het doorgronden van het stuk en meedenken in de regie. Hij was origineel en creatief in zijn denken over vormgeving en inhoud.
Creatief in de breedste zin van het woord; altijd nieuwsgierig en onderzoekend. Wat een gemis! Ik wens iedereen zachte kracht en veel liefde om dit gemis samen te dragen!
Annelies 

Lieve Gert,
Het kleine broertje dat ik 44 jaar geleden erbij kreeg.
Ik ga je humor, je wijsheid en de kopjes cappucino zo missen. Voor altijd in mijn hart. 

Heel triest te horen dat Gert zo jong is overleden. Ik heb goede herinneringen aan hem, aan onze studententijd in Utrecht toen Gert -en Huib- en ik huisgenoten waren. Hij hield erg van gezelligheid, we praatten vaak aan de keukentafel, hij bakte taarten en koekjes, hield feestjes, ondertussen volgde hij 2 studies tegelijk. Een hele bijzondere jongen, slim, hartelijk, grappig, warm. En hij was altijd zichzelf, ik mocht hem heel graag. 

Lieve familie,

Gecondoleerd met het zo plotselinge verlies van Gert.
Heel veel sterkte toegewenst in deze moeilijke tijd. 

Gert, voor mij onlosmakelijk verbonden aan The Lunatics waar hij op de gekste locaties de sterren uit de hemel wist te koken. Smaakmaker, gevoelsmens en levensgenieter zoals er veel te weinig zijn. Dank voor het zichtbaar maken van de kleine dingen die het leven juist zo groots maken. 

Sending lots of love to you all and the family. Gert was a very special human with a huge heart. He inspired many through his cooking in Wales for many years and always had time to share and chat so warmly. Deeply sad to hear of his passing but lovely to read how many hearts he touched here. xxx 

I feel shocked and sad hearing Gert has passed. He has a place in my heart, thinking of the shared connections and gratitude for what he gave me and my daughter Hannah too.
I met him through our mutual friend Cloda and with her, I attended his short course called ?Spiritual Cooking? at the Caban. He encouraged us to take care and with an understanding of some universal principles, to find the spirit of creation within ourselves. Weaving these insights into my cooking remains a wonderfully freeing influence.
When Hannah as a young teenager she learned to make home made pasta and Gert, seeing a natural inclination in her, he offered her her first paid job to to make pasta at Oren once a week. A little later, he also gave her her first opportunity to play guitar and sing in public ? a direction she continues to pursue.
I remember asking him about the pictures in his home . A conversation about the collage he had created, a scene of his mother in the family home, inspired by an old photograph? with an apron, a time when she was carrying Gert. There was something elemental, the mother-child bond and other experience cherished. For us Gert offered a peaceful, engaging and stimulating presence. We think of him and send our heartfelt condolences to his family. 

Such sad news to read.
From us all at Scoops RIP dear friend. We will always remember your Oren pop up evening at Scoops and the joy and laughter you brought. Love to your family xxx 

Lieve familie, veel sterkte met het verlies van Gert. Ik woonde met hem in het studentenhuis aan de Reigerstraat en later op de Balijelaan in Utrecht. Ik bewaar goede herinneringen aan die tijd en aan hem. Gert was een fijn mens en ik was zeer op hem gesteld. Gecondoleerd met dit verlies. Huib 

I'm desperately sad to hear that Gert has gone so suddenly and unexpectedly. He was a cheerful and gentle soul with a great talent. My deepest sympathies to all his family and friends. 

It was a big shock to hear the news and our thoughts are with you. We have been trying to tell people who knew him.
I went to the garden of the shop to today to see the trees and plants that Gert planted. There will always be a part of him here in Wales.

We will pass the e mail on to people

Efo llawer o gariad
Selwyn ac Eirian 

Lieve familie, gecondoleerd met het verlies van Gert. Wij wensen jullie veel sterkte de komende tijd. 

We are finding it so hard to come to terms with a light so bright as Gert going out just like that... He was a joy and inspiration and brought such artistry and community to everything he did. He brightened our life immeasurably.
He once told us that Rosemary was for remembrance. We will think of him each time we have Rosemary. With love and thanks to his family for sharing him with us in North Wales 

So sorry to hear the sad news about Gert. He was a valued member of the community in Caernarfon.
Gyda chydymdeimlad, Angharad a Patrick 

Gert was a person who made life better. From the days of Oren onward, we loved meeting him and sharing his imaginative cooking, and better yet, his conversation and wide interests. We remember many happy evenings in Llanrug and at our home. 

Wat verdrietig dat Gert er niet meer is.