Playfair’s at the Chefs Taster Lunch

Playfair’s Restaurant head chef Duncan McLachlan is planning a very Scottish contribution – his own haggis – for the Savour St Andrews Chefs Taster Lunch, which is being held in association with the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa early next month. The event is taking place on Sunday November 3 in the Hall of Champions at the Old Course Hotel (12-3pm), with around 20 businesses taking part.

Duncan started life in the kitchens as a pot washer at 15 which gave him passion for his trade. He continued to work as a chef whilst studying hotel management at the University of Strathclyde and then later professional cookery at Elmwood College. After working at the Gleneagles Hotel, he returned to the family business. Duncan was quick to take on the role as head chef at the award winning restaurant. He is also a director continuing to promote local produce focussing on seasonality, origin and flavour.

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Visitors to the lunch will be able to taste a variety of dishes, see the chefs at work, ask questions and hear about ingredients and techniques.

The innovative event offers tickets for just £5 which can be used to try three dishes. There will also be samples of artisan soft drinks and speciality coffees. Tickets can be purchased at the door, booking isn’t necessary and entry is free. Children under 12 will be given free tickets for three dishes.

Part of the proceeds will go towards bursaries for hospitality students at SRUC Elmwood Campus and Fife College.

Among those taking part will be the Old Course Hotel itself, St Andrews Links, The Adamson, The Peat Inn, The Seafood Ristorante, Playfair’s Restaurant, Zest, Forgan’s, Mitchells St Andrews, Rocca Deli, the Golf Inn, Fisher and Donaldson, Rufflets Country House Hotel, Tailend, Macdonald Rusacks (St Andrews Surf and Turf), Hotel du Vin St Andrews, St Andrews Brewing Co, Hams Hame, Rogue, The Doll’s House, SRUC Elmwood and Bon Accord.

There will also be music from the popular University of St Andrews student-based A Cappella group The Accidentals.