Scottish businesses named as finalists in national Food and Travel Reader Awards

Six Scottish companies have been named as finalists within the Meals and Journey Reader Awards 2020.

The six Scottish companies named as finalists within the awards are: The Kitchin, Edinburgh College of Meals and Wine, Restaurant Andrew Fairlie, Balgove Larder, The Peat Inn and Haar.

The Meals and Journey Reader Awards had been launched in 2011 to have a good time the world’s best journey experiences.

In contrast to many different trade awards, the Reader Awards finalists have been nominated by the general public.

Balgove Larder is a finalist within the Specialist Retailer of the 12 months class, and its founder, Will Docker mentioned: “Following a difficult yr for therefore many hospitality and tourism companies, it’s so heartening to see Fife represented and be a part of the worldwide journey and meals story.

“I’m delighted that Balgove Larder is known as as a finalist however we additionally work with numerous native companies who provide our café, farm store and Steak Barn and it’s a testomony to the ability and keenness of each staff member concerned.”

Based in 2010 and based mostly simply outdoors St Andrews in Fife, Balgove Larder has develop into a vacation spot for locals and guests alike, who’re in a position to buy the very best Scottish food and drinks from Fife and past.

This contains seasonal produce direct from Balgove Larder’s personal farms and award-winning meat ready by their staff of historically expert butchers.

By changing former farm buildings, Balgove Larder now features a Farm Store, Steak Barn, Butchery, Flower Shed, Homestore and Café.

Though some points of the enterprise have been restricted by the coronavirus pandemic, Balgove Larder’s farm store has remained open with an expanded supply service and product vary on-line for native and nationwide supply.

Restaurant Andrew Fairlie is Scotland’s solely two Michelin Star restaurant, whereas The Kitchin in Edinburgh and The Peat Inn in Fife maintain one star.

Haar was opened in 2019 by Grasp chef finalist Dean Banks, who has tailored his enterprise throughout lockdown by providing Haar prepare dinner at residence kits.

Readers can pledge help by voting online in every of the classes and voting closes on 15 January.