St Andrews’ Old Course Hotel has revealed that the next events in its ongoing Chef Series will feature Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur Tom Kerridge and Coinneach MacLeod, The Hebridean Baker.
Both will host exclusive culinary experiences at the hotel this autumn, ‘creating indulgent experiences that combine exceptional menus, storytelling and luxury hospitality’.
Tom Kerridge headlines the autumn programme on 14 November, hosting a dinner sitting at the hotel’s flagship Road Hole Restaurant.
Guests will enjoy a five-course tasting menu, inspired by Kerridge’s visits to local suppliers and producers across Fife, showcasing fine Scottish ingredients through his distinctive culinary lens.
Before then, the hotel will welcome Coinneach MacLeod for a special Afternoon Tea experience on 17 October.
The ticketed event will see MacLeod bring his distinctive blend of Scottish baking to St Andrews, inspired by family recipes, island storytelling and landscapes of the Outer Hebrides.
The tea will be followed by an intimate reception sharing stories and songs from the islands over drams from Isle of Harris Distillery.
These newest additions to the Old Course’s Chef Series follow previous events with Rachel Allen of Ballymaloe and Alex Dilling of Hotel Café Royal.
Kerridge said: “The history, heritage and global reputation of Old Course Hotel are extraordinary, and the setting is absolutely stunning.
“Visiting the hotel and meeting its suppliers has given us the opportunity to think about how our style of cooking can align with the character of this special place and showcase some of Scotland’s brilliant produce.
“The five-course tasting menu will be a real celebration of British seasonal cooking at its best, using some of the amazing Scottish ingredients we’ve discovered here while embracing the techniques we’ve developed at The Hand & Flowers,” said Kerridge.
“We want to showcase phenomenal produce through great cooking, all against what is arguably one of the best views anywhere.”
MacLeod said: “I’m delighted to be part of the Old Course Hotel Chef Series this October and to host an Afternoon Tea inspired by the flavours and stories of Scotland.
“Afternoon Tea should feel generous, comforting and just a little bit special. It promises to be a wonderful afternoon of good food, warm conversation and plenty of Hebridean hospitality!”
General manager at Old Course Hotel, Phyllis Wilkie, said: “The Chef Series is designed to bring distinctive voices in food to St Andrews, creating experiences that combine exceptional cooking with storytelling, personality and a real sense of occasion.
“To welcome Tom Kerridge and Coinneach MacLeod as part of the autumn programme is incredibly exciting and reflects the breadth of what we want the series to offer.
“From Tom’s bold, generous approach to British cooking to Coinneach’s celebration of Scottish produce, recipes and island culture, each event gives guests the chance to experience something truly memorable here at Old Course Hotel – bringing indulgent hospitality and world-class talent into one of Scotland’s most iconic hotel settings.”
The events follow a ‘transformative period’ for Old Course Hotel, including the refresh of its fourth floor, home to Road Hole Restaurant, Road Hole Bar and Swilcan Loft, as well as extensive improvements to the lobby, and launch of the new hotel boutique, The Emporium and Herb’s cafe.
