Top chef Albert Roux is sent all things Irn-bru
World famous chef Albert Roux has a new nickname – thanks to his love of the nation’s favourite fizzy drink.
Now the Michelin-starred Frenchman has been dubbed Albert-bru by the makers of Scotland’s other national drink.
When Irn-bru manufacturers AG Barr heard of the legendary 80-year-old’s love of their beverage, they decided to ‘Bru up’ a special gift to send to him.
A package was put together containing a couple of tins of the fizz along with a personalised chef’s jacket printed with his new nickname ‘Albert-bru’ in the can’s traditional colours of orange and blue.
Adrian Troy, head of marketing at AG Barr, said: “We were delighted to see that Albert is a big fan of Irn-bru.
“Albert Bru has a nice ring to it and, hopefully, his personalised chef’s jacket, and a couple of cans of chilled Irn-bru, will give him a boost to get through those long days and help him cook up a storm.”
Albert’s love of the soft drink came after he revealed to the Hamilton Advertiser that he is a big fan of the juice.
The Advertiser met up with Mr Roux a couple of weeks ago at the Crossbasket Castle for lunch, where he told us about his favourite Scottish things which included the famous ‘ginger’.
Mr Roux explained that he had tried the popular beverage that Scots go crazy for – and really enjoyed it.
Despite his love for the Bru, there are other aspects of Scottish traditions that Mr Roux would be hesitant to try.
He explained: “I have tried a few things you Scots seem to enjoy, although a fried Mars Bar is something I’m not so sure about.” He praised Scotland in many ways. Mr Roux said that, from a chef’s point of view, Scotland has some of the best ingredients he has ever come across.
He explained: “The food you find here is absolute paradise. I am yet to find somewhere that has better potatoes, turnips or parsnips.
“And the raspberries in September – they are just something else. The soul of the place gives it the flavour.”
Albert and Michel Roux jnr, supported by Michel’s daughter Emily helped establish the fine-dining restaurant at the Crossbasket.
The venue was rescued from ruin in 2011 by Lanarkshire businessman Steve Timoney and his wife Alison Reid-timoney.
The couple saved the property from the Buildings at Risk Register and have since invested over £9million restoring it to its former glory.
We were delighted to see that Albert is a big fan of Irn-bru