The Staff Canteen is back in Scotland for this year’s ScotHot along with our headline sponsor Westlands! Over two days we have some of the best Scottish chefs live on stage, showcasing the best of Scotland’s produce.
From Scotch Beef to scallops, Scotland’s finest was well and truly on show – these dishes were complimented by some amazing techniques displayed by our chefs. They basted, they roasted, they cured and let the audience in on a few of the tricks of the trade.
He said: “For me and my team at The Gannet, scallops are the best natural ingredient coming from Scotland. It was a no-brainer that I was going to use them when I was asked to do The Staff Canteen Live.”
He added: “For years I’ve been watching The Staff Canteen Live and it’s always ahead of the curve when it comes to showcasing the best chefs in the country. It’s a great platform for everyone from junior chefs to chefs like myself to see what is going on in the industry.”
Coming off stage after cooking a recipe he had never done before, Scott was pleased with the finished dish and equally pleased to have a great crowd turn up to watch.
Staff Canteen again,” he said. “ScotHot looks fantastic this year and it’s so important for chefs to get out of the kitchen and get on stage, which The Staff Canteen Live allows them to do.
“Doing a demo pushes you out of your comfort zone, as chefs we are naturally quite introvert so to be pushed helps you to grow.”
During each demo the audience were able to try samples from our sponsors Major International and Westlands – they also saw first-hand the chefs on stage using a fantastic Rational oven.
He said: “I love an opportunity to talk about Scottish produce and I’ve been following The Staff Canteen for eight or nine years now, it has inspired me massively so it’s great to now be up there and have the chance to emulate chefs who I have watched on the same stage in the past.”
The Staff Canteen Live could not happen without our headline sponsor Westlands and all of our other great sponsors: Major International, Rational, Quality Meat Scotland, Seafood From Scotland, Pommery, IMC, Campbells & Co, Wenlock Spring and Thermomix.
We also couldn’t do it without the brilliant students from City of Glasgow College.
Small Contribution. Big Impact.
The Staff Canteen has always been more than a website—it’s a community, built by and for hospitality. We share the wins, the challenges, the graft, and the inspiration that keeps kitchens alive.
We believe in staying open to everyone, but creating this content takes real resources. If you’ve ever found value here—whether it’s a recipe, an interview, or a laugh when you needed it most—consider giving just £3 to keep it going.
A little from you keeps this space free for all. Let’s keep lifting the industry, together.
