Posts Tagged ‘Scottish Chefs’
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Skua
Richard Bath reviews Skua, the new restaurant in Edinburgh from chefs Tomás Gormley and Sam Yorke. THE timing was impeccable. No sooner had Heron in Leith gained its – well-deserved – Michelin star than twentysomething wunderkinds Tomás Gormley and Sam Yorke’s next venture opened its doors in Edinburgh’s most on-trend area, Stockbridge. Located in what…
Read MoreBringing sea salt harvesting back to Fife
SEA salt harvesting could soon resume in the East Neuk of Fife. St Monan’s local Darren Peattie, whose family has lived in the area for more than 200 years, launched his East Neuk Salt Company 14 months ago. Now, he’s starting a crowdfunding campaign to raise the final £28,450 he needs to buy the right…
Read MoreTime running out to enter seafood competition
The countdown is on for chefs to enter Seafood Scotland’s Pride of Plate competition. Closing this Friday, 22 March, the #prideofplate campaign is looking for chefs across Scotland to share a proud seafood dish of their creation to be in with a chance of winning a one-week all-expenses paid stage with world-renowned chef, Gary Foulkes…
Read MoreNew executive head chef has vision for the future
Four-star hotel The Bonham in Edinburgh has appointed the award-winning Chris MacDiarmid as its new executive head chef. Chris, who brings more than 30 years’ experience within the hospitality industry, has worked at various restaurant and hotels across the UK including The Capital Hotel, Edinburgh, Macdonald Hotel Marine, Berwick and Wincham Hall Hotel, Northwich. And…
Read MoreA taste of Skye for Gleneagles afternoon tea
Gleneagles has announced that its series of bespoke afternoon teas is to continue. Celebrated chef, food writer and owner of award-winning Kinloch Lodge, Lady Claire Macdonald will be the latest guest chef in an exclusive afternoon tea series from 12-18 November. Taking inspiration from her beloved home on the Isle of Skye, the Lady Claire…
Read MoreSearch is on for the best shucker in Scotland
It’s nearly time for Scotland’s seafood experts to ShuckOff. There’s good news for them, as the Scottish Oyster Shucking Championships returns for its second year The search is on for Scottish chefs, oyster growers, producers, fishermen and industry specialists to ‘shuck off’ to Stranraer once again in a bid to become the 2018 Scottish Oyster…
Read MoreSecret Garden at Gleneagles inspires afternoon tea
Gleneagles’ Michelin star chef has thrown open the door of his secret garden as the hotel runs a series of exclusive afternoon teas. Andrew Fairlie is preparing for the first in a series of collaborative afternoon teas taking place at Perthshire’s Gleneagles Hotel from August to November. As part of this exclusive series, acclaimed Scottish…
Read MoreEnjoy the best of Scots food – from land and sea
The Crail Food Festival chefs’ theatre is gearing up to celebrate the very best of surf’n’turf this weekend. On 9 and 10 June, with support from Quality May Scotland (QMS), Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork are set to take centre stage, along with delicious seafood, at the event. Now in its eighth…
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