Fairmont St Andrews has announced the appointment of Stewart Macaulay as the new Head Chef at La Cucina, the traditional Italian restaurant located in the 520-acre Fife resort.
Well known in the hospitality industry as “Macca”, Macaulay joins La Cucina from his position as an Executive Chef at Hotel Indigo & Staybridge Suites Dundee, a 4AA Star Hotel with 2AA Rosette restaurants, where he spent five years. He brings with him 20 years of experience working across a range of Michelin awarded restaurants, 5AA Red Star Hotels and 3AA Rosette restaurants.
“I’m very proud to be heading up an incredibly talented team at La Cucina. This is a really exciting time for the restaurant and a fantastic opportunity to work within a luxury resort with global recognition”, Macaulay said.
“The menu perfectly blends the traditional staples of the finest Italian cuisine with locally sourced ingredients, helping to infuse the St Andrews culinary story into every dish”, he added.
La Cucina serves a modern take on traditional Italian cuisine with a menue that includes an extensive selection of antipasti, gourmet pizza, pasta, daily specials, local seafood, fish & meats.
