Lesley Crosfield, the Albannach Hotel

Lesley Crosfield discusses his role as Co-owner and Chef at The Albannach Hotel and his own inspirations with regards to pursuing a career as a Chef.

Name: Lesley Crosfield

Place of work: The Albannach Hotel

Role: Co-owner and Chef

Bio: Lesley has been running the Albannach with her partner Colin Craig for 25 years, and the hotel received a Michelin star in 2009. The pair recently took over The Caberfeidh Restaurant and Bar in Lochinver, which is managed on a day to day basis by local talent under their direction. 

Chef Skills

Lesley Crosfield takes us through her personal experiences whilst being in the Culinary Industry. These key skills that young Chefs and industry professionals learn as part of their basic training.

How did you get into cooking? 

We started cooking professionally almost by accident and had no previous training or experience. A humble approach with simple but freshly cooked food was appropriate at the time, although we have held a Michelin Star since 2009.

So we would say be prepared for your own development to take time.

Do you think there was enough advice available when you were starting out? 

Some people find the conventional training routes a satisfying way into the industry. Some find a more individual approach right for them,

Neither is better than the other. Everyone finds their own way.

What are your ultimate