V&A Dundee catering firm pledges to create 30 new city jobs

Plans to make Dundee’s V&A a high-end food destination with the creation of 30 catering jobs have been unveiled.

A Royal caterer has been appointed to take charge of the museum’s food operations, including a restaurant with an outdoor terrace overlooking the River Tay and a cafe for more casual dining.

Edinburgh-based Heritage Portfolio runs outlets and events at visitor attractions including the Scottish Portrait Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse and Scone Palace.

The firm is the only catering company in Scotland to have been awarded a royal warrant.

Philip Long, director of V&A Dundee, said: “Heritage Portfolio is a world-class catering company that creates delicious food and stunning events.

“They will help us to develop V&A Dundee as a food destination, attracting local people and tourists to spend time in our café, enjoy the river views from the restaurant terrace, or organise special events for businesses and private celebrations.

“It’s very important to V&A Dundee that our catering partner can look after all of our visitors, and run business sustainably to support the museum and the new jobs this partnership will create.

“Heritage Portfolio has a strong record of creating new jobs, and is committed to developing apprenticeships and graduates, and training its staff throughout their careers.”

Mark Miller, executive director of Heritage Portfolio, said: “V&A Dundee is one of the most important and exciting developments happening in Scotland at this time.

“We are delighted to be a part of it.”

Heritage Portfolio has pledged to work with local colleges and universities to provide training and development for students.

Louisa Kingham of Dundee and Angus College, said: “We look forward to working with Heritage Portfolio not only in their staffing to fulfil their roles, but to work closely with them to tailor, develop and refine the learner experience for the community to everyone’s benefit.”