The former head chef at a top pub has sadly died in a motorbike crash.

David Frederic Perron, who was head chef of the Royal Standard of England in Forty Green, died on Sunday, September 15, in a crash in Bix, near Henley-on-Thames.

David, 49, was born in France and lived in Clermont Ferrand, learning his trade at the catering school of Chamalieres and Yzeure.

In 1990, he moved to the UK and worked in many well-known establishments, including Ye Olde Bell Hurley, The Copper Inn Pangbourne, The Bird in Hand, Knowl Hill, and the Royal Standard of England, Beaconsfield as head chef.

As a talented head chef, David enjoyed "good food, fine wine and sharing his knowledge of this with his friends", according to a tribute from his family.

They said: "He was a kind and generous person who loved rugby, supporting his home town team ASM Clermont Auvergne.

"David is survived by his mother, extended family, Godchildren and close friends, both here and in France."

David's blue Kawasaki ZX600 motorcycle and a silver Ford Transit van were involved in a crash on the A4130 at about 1pm on Sunday.

Police are still appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

David's funeral will be held in his home town Chamalieres.