A luxury hotel in Scotland has announced a new executive chef to head up all kitchen functions across its eight restaurants and bars.
Coalin Finn brings with him a wealth of experience to the role at the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews having previously held the positions of executive chef of the Claridge’s Hotel restaurant in London and head chef at the five-star Inverlochy Castle Hotel near Fort William.
A relocation to the UK followed as he took up a place in Gordon Ramsay's group at the Savoy Grill, before spending time at Pétrus.
Notably, the chef also worked for Claude Bosi at the two-Michelin-starred Hibiscus.
Of his new role, he said: "I am honoured to join the exceptional team at Old Course Hotel and to showcase my contemporary interpretation of Scottish cuisine.
“With St Andrews' rich culinary heritage and access to incredible local produce, I look forward to creating memorable dining experiences across the resort.”
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Committed to celebrating local Scottish cuisine, Finn’s new menus will showcase the area’s finest seasonal produce.
This month, a wellbeing-focused and predominantly plant-based menu will debut at the resort’s Spa Café, with dishes ranging from nutritious super-food and wild rice salads to green goddess sandwiches, roasted vegetables and chia puddings.
Elsewhere, at the Swilcan Loft and renovated West Deck, menus will focus on informal sharing options including Great Glen venison charcuterie platters and lobster rolls made using locally caught St Andrews Bay lobster.
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Finn will also oversee the 3 AA Rosette awarded Road Hole Restaurant and “golf’s most famous pub”, the Jigger Inn.
Phyllis Wilkie, general manager at Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Coalin Finn as our new executive chef at Old Course Hotel.
“His impressive background, innovative approach to cuisine, and commitment to sustainability align perfectly with our vision of offering extraordinary dining experiences”.
Owned by Kohler Co, Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa St Andrews is a luxury five-star property, with 175 bedrooms including 34 suites, offering views across the Fife coastline.
For more information, visit their website, here.
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