Meet the chef bringing Skye’s natural larder to life
Nestled in a small village on the breathtaking Isle of Skye, Edinbane Lodge is a 16th-century hunting lodge that has been reimagined as a fine dining destination restaurant with rooms. Led by chef-owner Calum Montgomery, customers can enjoy a seasonal tasting menu that celebrates the best of the island’s rich natural larder.
From the outset, Calum knew what his kitchen needed. “When we got the keys to Edinbane Lodge, I knew that the number one bit of equipment I wanted for my kitchen was a Rational combi oven,” he says. “The consistency that Rational combi ovens offer, I genuinely believe is second to none.”
Starting with the Rational SelfCookingCenter 5 Senses, the team put it through its paces daily. “We used it day in, day out, put it through the ringer, and it still works as good today as the first day that we bought it.” When the time was right, Calum upgraded to the Rational iCombi Pro - a move he calls “the best decision we've ever made for the kitchen.”
"The iCombi Pro has made our kitchen a lot more efficient. It’s made our service a lot more efficient. It’s the number one thing I ever wanted in my kitchen. It’s staying there for good.
It’s like having another chef in the kitchen. Just need to teach it to chop vegetables now."
At Edinbane Lodge, where expectations and standards are 'Skye'-high, the iCombi Pro delivers consistency, reliability, and excellence. “We want to give our guests that wow factor,” Calum says. “Whether it’s breakfast service, dinner service, or all the prep in between, the iCombi Pro helps us deliver that time after time.”
For Calum and his team, the RATIONAL iCombi Pro isn’t just a piece of equipment. It’s a trusted partner in their pursuit of culinary perfection.
