Executive Head Chef at Luxury Glasgow Hotel Restaurant

Dan joined the Blythswood Square luxury hotel restaurant in Glasgow this year after working for the Pool House Hotel, Wester Ross where he held a similar position for the previous 16 months.  In a career spanning over 15 years, he has worked with renowned chef Nick Nairn and in many top class kitchens in Scotland and around the world. These have included being head chef onboard the luxury Royal Scotsman train and the Michelin Star Braeval Restaurant in Aberfoyle, as well as restaurants in Australia, Spain and the USA.

Amongst some of Dan's many achievements are winning the Young Scottish Chef of the Year award in 1996, becoming a national finalist in the Young British Chef of the Year in 2000 and his recognition as The Youngest Group Executive Chef to win the Acorn award in 2001.

In conversation with Dan...

Food at Blythswood Square will be?

"The style and presentation of the food will have one foot in the past and one foot in the future. We want to recreate some of the great classic dishes while also embracing the more modern techniques and styles of today. The menu will have a strong seasonal focus with an eye to top quality Scottish meats, sustainable fish, Scottish shellfish and where possible organic fruit and vegetables. My aim is to create an environment which offers both a memorable and enjoyable experience for our customers and one which they will return to time after time".

Your signature dish?

"Valrhona guanaja chocolate crème, cocoa soil, pea emulsion".

Your influences?

"Chef-wise Michel Bras and Rene Redzepi, also the great natural larder we have in Scotland and my Nan".

Favourite food?

"Just caught Langoustines, basil aioli, good bread and just picked leaves lightly dressed".

And drink?

"Good burgundy, Champagne, Good sherry, cremola foam".

Career highlight?

" I have had many great moments but am hoping my role at Blythswood square will be the defining period of my career".

When you're not working?

" I spend time with my partner and two young daughters, reading historical books, enjoying socializing with friends".

Can't live without?

"My partner, my two daughters and my thermo-mix".

Ambition?

"To help make Blythswood Square a world Renowned 5 star hotel  with a food offer which consistently exceeds the guest expectations".

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