Lifting the Lid: Rob Aitken, Ka Pao Glasgow
Opened in 2020 in Glasgow’s west end following a successful residency at the city’s SWG3 venue, Ka Pao majors in dishes inspired by the cooking of South East Asia.
Lifting the Lid: Mark Alston, Fingal, Edinburgh
Mark Alston is executive chef at The Royal Yacht Britannia and Fingal – a luxury floating hotel permanently berthed on Leith waterfront
Lifting the Lid: Sean Currie, Iasg Glasgow
Located within the Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel in Glasgow, Iasg is a bar and restaurant specialising in fresh, locally-sourced Scottish seafood.
Chef’s Special: Francesco Ascrizzi, head chef of Divino Enoteca, Edinburgh
The restaurant brings Italian regional traditions to the Scottish capital, offering diners a menu of seasonal, fresh Italian cuisine.
Lifting the Lid: Michael Leathley, The Pierhouse Hotel
Michael Leathley is head chef at The Pierhouse Hotel and Seafood Restaurant in Port Appin.
Chef’s Special: Stewart Macaulay, Head chef, The Adamson, St Andrews
Inspired by classic brasserie cuisine, the restaurant’s menus major in local seasonal produce.
Lifting the Lid: Calum Ralston, Superico Restaurant, Edinburgh
Calum Ralston, head chef at Superico Restaurant in Edinburgh, talks career development and the inspiration behind the eatery's new menu
Chef’s Special: Claire Allan, head chef of The Mercat Grill, East Lothian
Utilising the best of Scotland’s natural larder, as well as ingredients from further afield, the Mercat Grill offers simple, gastropub fayre.
Chef’s Special: David Proctor, Head Chef, The Aberdeen Altens Hotel, Aberdeen
Located on the south side of the city, the four-star Aberdeen Altens Hotel has been the focus of a £6 million investment over the past five years. The hotel’s restaurant offers both modern dishes and home-cooked favourites.
Chef’s Special: Bishnu Neupane, Head Chef, Basil Dunfermline
Head chef Bishnu Neupane draws on experience from some of the most respected Indian restaurants in the UK



























