A new Head Chef has joined the team at Balmoral Arms, taking over the Ballater restaurant, 1852 Scottish Brasserie and Grill, and The Ghillies Bar.
Tamarin Van Zyl, has twenty years of global culinary experience from South Africa, previously leading a team at Johannesburg Mariott Hotel Melrose Arch and having worked with brands like Hilton and Hyatt. A highlight of her career was working at the Singita Ebony and Boulders Lodge, Sabisand, a five-star Relais & Châteaux Private Game Lodge.
Tamarin, said, “Having worked in various cities worldwide, it is refreshing and incredibly exciting to join the team at Balmoral Arms.
“I am passionate about using local produce, and in Ballater, there is some fantastic local produce right on our doorstep. I’m looking forward to getting to know the local suppliers and ensuring only the very best local meat and vegetables are used within our restaurant and creatively featured on our menu.
“The spectacular landscape inspires our menus at Balmoral Arms. Having only recently moved to this area, I am still in awe of the location and the sights, it’s been lovely moving into such a tight-knit community, I feel very welcomed.
“I enjoy the nostalgic feel of Ballater and already have my favourite dish – the homemade eight-hour braised venison shortcrust pie which is made fresh daily and is the restaurant’s bestselling dish; it’s easy to see why!”
General Manager of Balmoral Arms, Joanna Whysall, added, “It is a delight to welcome Tamarin to the team. She has been embraced by the local community, and her new menus are being well-received by all. I am excited to see what Tamarin will continue to bring to our food and beverage offerings.”
