Food and Drink

Although the national population is comparatively small, Scotland remains the world’s most popular nation for whisky production. With over 100 active distilleries, the country is divided into five different whisky-making regions – Campbeltown, Islay, Speyside, Highland and Lowland. In the north of the country, it’s the Highlands that’s the nation’s largest region in terms of both area and production. Founded during the late 1700s, Balblair Distillery operates from a site in Edderton (close to the Glenmorangie and Dalmore distilleries) and...

A food wrap made using shellfish could end up in every kitchen in the world, save millions for the food sector and slash pollution, it has been claimed. The wrap is made using discarded langoustine shells taken from Scotland's huge seafood sector. Developers CuanTec say that the material will kill bugs, extend shelf life and eventually biodegrade without a trace. Scientists hope the new food wrapping will replace cling film commonly used in the food industry and at home. The...

Here's a story about cooking for an independently wealthy Young Gentleman and his gang of friends. To protect the innocent, the guilty and myself, nothing I tell you will be quite true. As your secret chef I have spent two decades being a private chef for High Net Worth (HNW) and Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) clients all over Europe and on super yachts. What I have become experienced at is keeping secrets and cheffing. Here is what I remember...

With more than a quarter of a million Scottish people now living in London or the South East it's safe to say that Burns night has become quite a big thing in the capital, and sourcing the best restaurants to enjoy the evening is paramount. With whisky on the mind and Balmoral chicken, haggis, neeps and tatties making mouths water across the city we have set out to find out where to locate the best Scottish restaurants in London, as well as providing a...

Strength: 6.7% ABV Brewed: Tottenham Hale, London Named after the old Cockney name given to the De Beauvoir area of London, where the brand was born in 2011, Beavertown Brewery now operates from a site in Tottenham Hale. Having upgraded to a premises with a 50HL Brew House to work from, Beavertown has become renowned for crafting a core range of stunning beers, as well as some more adventurous seasonal offerings. In addition, the brewery also asserts some of the most striking label visuals...

With an entire population smaller than that of just London, it’s easy to forget that Scotland exports an outstanding percentage of the world’s food and drink produce. Figures published by the Scottish Government show the nation’s food and drink sector hit a record high of £14.3 billion in 2013, with the £12.5 billion turnover target for 2017 surpassed in 2011. Indeed, there’s far more to Scottish cuisine than haggis, whisky and battered Mars bars. Unlike London, Scotland’s capital city is...

Popular concept restaurant inamo opened a third space last year, taking over a site close to Mornington Crescent tube station in Camden. With the world’s first interactive ordering system, inamo allows guest to order through electronic table tops, as well as choosing small details such as interactive tablecloths. As for the food, there’s a strong focus on Pan-Asian sharing plates, while the new restaurant also boasts an outdoor Japanese-inspired Robata grill. This week’s recipe showcases sea bream that’s accompanied by...

A chef has revealed his mouth-watering recipe for a 'scotch' egg made from crushed Oreos and a creme egg. Chef Ben Churchill, 30, has transformed the traditional British savoury treat into a sweet dish that features a gooey Creme Egg at its centre. The unconventional snack swaps sausage meat for the creamy filling of an Oreo and is rolled in blended Oreo biscuits which resemble a Scotch egg's breadcrumbs. Having worked in the industry for 10 years, Ben is a...

The Plough pub in Sheffield isn't any ordinary pub. It is a pub that is believed to be the birthplace of modern football, where the rules of the beautiful game were first drafted over many pints during the 1870s spitting distance from Sandygate, the oldest football ground in the world. Last April the pub shut due a lack of business and its owner Enterprise Inn granted supermarket giant Sainsbury's a 15-year lease. Another historic pub was stood teetering on the brink of being...