Adelaide restaurateur and MasterChef star Laura Sharrad reveals she had a miscarriage

MasterChef runner-up and acclaimed Adelaide restaurateur Laura Sharrad has revealed sad personal news, prompting an outpouring from her followers.

Leading Adelaide restaurateurs Laura and Max Sharrad have shared their heartache after they recently suffered a miscarriage.

The couple, who are behind top local eateries Fugazzi Bar & Dining Room and Nido, revealed the sad news in a post on Laura’s Instagram account.

“A lot of you have noticed that I’ve been very quiet on here lately, and to be honest I’ve been avoiding all my platforms .. I share every part of my life with you all, so this feels right to share our heartache …” the post reads.

“I wanted nothing more to share with you that our little family was growing.

“I don’t think anything can ever prepare you for losing a little one, and although our baby was still so tiny, it doesn’t make it any less hard.

Laura Sharrad and Max Sharrad has shared sad news about their miscarriage. Picture: Brenton Edwards

“Not a lot of people talk about miscarriage, and I now truly understand how hard it can be, but for me, it’s helped me heal physically and mentally.”

Former MasterChef star Laura added that she was feeling “very positive” about the future with husband Max by her side.

“We’ve taken time to process it all, and we cannot wait to be parents one day soon, and of course Alfie is very excited to one day be a big brother. Loz & Max,” the post said.

Fellow chef, MasterChef favourite Poh Ling Yeow, sent her best wishes to the couple.

“So sorry to hear about this Laura. I’ve been thru it and know the roller coaster of emotions,” she wrote on the post.

“You have loads of time. It will happen when the time is right. All wounds become wisdom …”

Laura, who finished runner-up on Ten’s reality cooking show in 2014, tied the knot with fellow chef Max in 2018.

Their romance began in 2015 when they met while working alongside each other in the kitchen of Jock Zonfrillo’s acclaimed restaurant Orana on Rundle St.

You can read her Instagram post here.