Award-winning hospitality operator Buzzworks showcased the culinary talent across its portfolio at an exclusive demonstration through its partnership with The Master Chefs of Great Britain (MCGB).
Held at Prestonfield House in Edinburgh on Tuesday, (October 6) the demonstration formed part of Buzzworks' corporate sponsorship of MCGB, highlighting the breadth of talent, creativity and career opportunities available across the business.
Bringing together its culinary teams from across four of its core brands – Scotts, Lido, Herringbone and The House Collection – chefs created a four-course menu designed to showcase the distinct character, creativity and culinary approach of each offering.
The event welcomed around 280 students from colleges across Scotland, alongside leading chefs and hospitality professionals, giving the next generation of chefs and hospitality workers an insight into the food, people and career opportunities available within one of Scotland's fastest-growing hospitality groups.
David Bell, Director of Food at Buzzworks, said:
"The Master Chefs demonstration was a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase the food we produce across Buzzworks, with dishes from across our four core brands making up the menu at Prestonfield House."
“It was great to see the teams bring those dishes together and talk through the ingredients, techniques and thinking behind each one. We had a fantastic audience of students, chefs and hospitality professionals, so it was a really good opportunity to show them what we can do as a business and give them an insight into where we're heading as we continue to grow.”
Featured dishes included Lido's poached beetroot and plum with burrata, lemon and pistachio; Herringbone's slow-cooked pork belly with gochujang caramel; Scotts' venison main course served with pickled blackberries; and The House Collection's theatrical chocolate bomb dessert filled with caramelised white chocolate and sour cherry, accompanied by toasted peanuts, praline and salted caramel sauce.
Each course was paired with carefully selected drinks, highlighting the collaborative relationship between Buzzworks' kitchen and front-of-house teams and demonstrating the complete guest experience delivered across its venues.
Alongside the culinary demonstrations, Company Training Manager Gavin Goslan was joined by General Manager Jordan Blades, and Senior Floor & Bar Team member, Andrew Graney, for a front-of-house presentation, offering guests an insight into Buzzworks' people-first culture, career development pathways and succession planning initiatives.
Gavin led drinks demonstrations, with drinks paired with each course throughout the event to highlight the collaborative approach between Buzzworks' culinary and front-of-house teams and the importance of the overall guest experience.
Laurent Labede also represented Buzzworks at the event, joining colleagues from across the business to showcase the group's food and hospitality expertise.
Buzzworks is a corporate sponsor of MCGB, reinforcing its investment in future hospitality leaders through masterclasses, mentorship from leading UK chefs and enhanced training opportunities across its portfolio of venues.
The hospitality operator has also been recognised in the ‘Best Companies to Work For’ list for a tenth year, achieving 29th place in the ‘Best Large Company to Work For in the UK’ and its highest ranking to date.
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