The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)
IAN MACDONALD, FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER, ST ANDREWS LINKS TRUST, “THE HOME OF GOLF”
Ian MacDonald is responsible for the culinary experience in all three clubhouses that service the seven links courses in St Andrews.
He is former president of the Federation of Chefs Scotland, representing more than 800 members, and is also a former team member and manager of the Scottish culinary team, who are rated in the top 20 in the world culinary championships. Having competed successfully in numerous culinary competitions both at home and abroad, Ian now judges such events, especially Scot Hot where he is one of the senior judges in the live theatre and cold display at the Scottish Culinary Championships.
He is also passionate about training and mentoring young chefs as well as seasonality, sustainability and provenance of the produce used at the Links Trust.
“I am honoured to have been asked to join the judging panel for The Menu Food and Drink Awards,” he says. “I am very humbled to have the opportunity to give my opinions of fellow industry colleagues and what they are achieving.
“It is great that The Courier is recognising the efforts of everybody who has a passion to deliver excellence, no matter which category they are finalists in.
“Scottish hospitality has always been acknowledged as the best in the world, and now we are getting the chance to showcase our great produce at its best and in the best environment.”
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