In an effort to raise the profile of Perthshire’s food and drink scene, a new 10-day festival will make its debut later this week, involving a range of local hospitality businesses.
Perthshire Eat Week kicks off this Friday (Aug 30), and will see venues including Tabla Restaurant, The Giddy Goose, St John’s Bar and Restaurant, Slainte, Koku Shi in Perth, plus The Singing Kettle in Alyth, and Thyme Deli Bistro at Errichel participate by putting on special deals.
More than 20 venues have already signed up for the initiative. To get access to the festival deals, diners need to sign up for a free Perthshire Eat Week pass by visiting perthshire.eat-week.co.uk.
Organised in partnership with local marketing and events firm, M.ad Agency, and Perth and Kinross Council, the festival is designed to encourage the public to try new places while benefitting from specific affordable deals.
Participating venues from restaurants to bakeries, cafes, pubs, delis and more will create bespoke menus and offer fixed-price options for the occasion.
The Perth and Kinross area is known for its farming, distilling and thriving producer offering, and is home to a strong collective of supportive food and drink firms.
Director of M.ad Agency, Alice Christison, said: “We are delighted to be returning to the Perth area for Eat Week after a very successful Cocktail Week just a few months ago.
“This time, we’ve extended the campaign to incorporate the Perth and Kinross area, and it has been great to get so many businesses getting involved with some money saving deals.
“We’re passionate about the hospitality trade and want to help encourage more footfall into the city centre, but also inspire people to get out and explore the impressive region. Food and drink is a huge part of the area and there’s so much on offer.”
Praveen Kumar, owner of Tabla Restaurant, is looking forward to being involved in the inaugural event.
His Indian restaurant, which he launched in 2009 with his wife Swarna, will be serving up a delicious deal of any two main meals for £20. The eatery is famed for its Kodi Koora, a recipe by Praveen’s grandmother, and Indo-Scottish haggis Bonda.
He said: “I am delighted to be involved in Perthshire Eat Week showcasing the fantastic Perthshire larder. At Tabla we are passionate about supporting our local farmers and producers, blending fresh local produce with aromatic spices from our own farms in India.”
Venue recruitment is underway and those looking to register their interest can email hello@eat-week.co.uk for more information. The event is free for businesses to take part in and is supported by regional food group, Great Perthshire.
