Chef’s special
Simon McKenzie, Head chef, Isle of Eriska Hotel, by Oban
How long have you been in the catering business?
I went straight to college after leaving...
Chef’s special
Max Hogg, Head chef, Livingston’s, High Street, Linlithgow
Livingston’s is a family-run restaurant tucked away off the High Street in the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow....
Trade must get its Act together
Operators urged to train staff on forthcoming legal changes
THE Alcohol Act will bring a number of changes in legislation when it comes into force...
Chef’s special
Dawid Kaleta, Head chef, Scottish Steak Club, Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa
Part of the recently-refurbished Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa near Falkirk, the Scottish...
Your licensed trade charity needs you
Every year, The Ben provides much-needed financial support to former members of the trade who have fallen into difficult times. New president Gordon Bell outlines the charity’s goals and how you, operators and bar staff, can help it continue to help those in need.
Andrew notches up gin win
EDINBURGH bartender Andrew Kearns was crowned the winner of a Caorunn gin cocktail competition earlier this month.
Held in capital venue The Voodoo Rooms, in...
Chef’s Special : Richard Hewat
Richard Hewat, Chef and proprietor, Hewat's, Causewayside, Edinburgh
Launched in 2004 by husband and wife team Richard and Margaret Hewat, Hewat's majors in modern Scottish...
Tennent’s takes training to Isles
Tennent's Lager is taking its Training Academy to the Northern Isles. Scotland's biggest alcohol brand has struck a deal with wholesaler JW Gray which will see it establish new satellite training centres in depots on Orkney and Shetland. The centres will run courses on a variety of topics, including food hygiene, wines and spirits, management skills and customer service. JW Gray has already been running a range of courses for islanders, which have largely focused on alcohol legislation.
Step up to the drinks challenge
Consumers demanding more bang for their buck in bars
HAVING premium spirits brands on the gantry and offering quality long mixed drinks and cocktails has...
Bacardi brings in the experts
BACARDI Brown-Forman Brands has expanded its Training Team programme with the recruitment of bartenders from across the UK.
In Scotland, the company has recruited...