MasterChef champion suddenly forced to shut down award-winning restaurant

Simon Wood said with ‘much regret’ he was closing Wood (Picture: Louis Cannell / SWNS)MasterChef winner Simon Wood has revealed he has had no choice but to close his Manchester restaurant Wood with immediate effect.The fine-dining establishment was previously recommended in the Michelin Guide and was awarded a double rosette from the AA Guide.The 48-year-old chef said he was forced to shut Wood down due to ‘spiralling business rates’ and rent arrears from Covid.On Instagr