Maggie Beer has described her family as "broken hearted" after her daughter, chef and businesswoman Saskia Beer, passed away "unexpectedly yet peacefully" on Friday night.

"It is with broken hearts we need to let you all know that Saskia, our beautiful, extraordinary daughter, sister, wife and mother died unexpectedly yet peacefully in her sleep on Friday night," the post said, shared on the social media accounts of Maggie Beer and Saskia Beer Farm Produce.

Saskia Beer passed away on Friday night. Credit:Instagram

"We ask for time and space as we grapple to come to terms with our loss and appreciate all the support we have been given."

Ms Beer's meat produce and catering business, Saskia Beer Farm Produce, will continue to be run by her husband, the Instagram post said.