National food treasure and Good Food Guide legend Maggie Beer is recovering after a fall at her home in the Barossa Valley.

The much-loved 79-year-old cook, author, and restaurateur and campaigner “suffered a couple of minor bone fractures and related injuries”, according to her family via an Instagram post shared on Beer’s account on Sunday evening.

“Thankfully Col, her husband, was there and she is now in the excellent hands of her doctors who are confident she will make a full recovery,” they said.

“It may just take a little while.”

High-profile food identities were among the many well-wishers leaving messages of support on the social media post, with Nigella Lawson sharing, “Sending all my love, Maggie”, Quay restaurateur and chef Peter Gilmore adding, “Look after yourself Maggie you are loved by so many people an inspiration, take time to heal”, and Kylie Kwong saying, “Sending you all our love and healing energy beautiful Maggie, take care of yourself Col and Ellie, we are all here supporting you.”

Beer’s family also apologised on her behalf that she may not be able to attend a number of upcoming events and public engagements.

“More than anything else, Maggie hates letting people down,” they added.