Inverness born Euan Walker, age 20, has won Young Highland Chef
2011. His menu was classed outstanding at the finals which
were held at the Burghfield House Hotel, Dornoch on Monday
24th October.
Euan's experience and passion for food has been growing since he
joined the team at the New Drumossie Hotel in 2008 and through the
guidance and training from Kenny McMillian, Regional Executive Chef
he entered the Young Highland Chef competition.
'In my position as junior sous chef at Drumossie Hotel I work
with fresh local seafood and game, so I felt comfortable working
with the ingredients I chose. Although I felt nervous in the
run up, I was confident of my abilities, and of my choice of
ingredients. I had the most amazing experience, thoroughly
enjoyed the whole day, and am now waiting in anticipation to visit
Le Gavroche. I am delighted. ' explained
Euan.
With all the experience Euan has gained he has been promoted to
Junior Sous Chef at the New Drumossie
Hotel in Inverness. 'Euan has excelled in the team and I
am now working with him on the management side of the
business. We are all delighted that Euan has won the
competition and are looking forward to his return to the kitchen
bearing his new title!' said Kenny McMillan, Regional Executive
Chef, Monument Leisure.
Kenny firmly believes that Euan is one to watch for the
future!
Euan will be demonstrating his skills as part of the New
Drumossie Hotel stand on the 4th December at Tasty Ness
in the Ironworks, Inverness replicating dishes from the new Grill
Room menu at the New Drumossie Hotel. He will be joined by
Susan Proctor, Restaurant Manager who has recently joined the team
after working closely with Heston Blumenthal for over 5 years as
assistant manager of the renowned 'The Fat Duck' restaurant, which
was awarded 'The best restaurant in the world' in 2005 by
Restaurant magazine.
