The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) has announced that Scotland’s first National Chef – Gary Maclean has been welcomed as an Academician, and has also said that it will be highlighting Scottish hospitality with a series of events that support and applaud the industry over the coming months.
This means that the RACA will host its next Plenary at the The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh, where members will come together to discuss solutions to some of the challenges currently faced by the industry as well as celebrate operator success and the next generation of talent.
Additionally, three of RACA’s Annual Award of Excellence heats are taking place across Scotland, showcasing the finest regional talent. These include heats at Gleneagles, Turnberry, and The Balmoral, where Scotland’s emerging stars will work towards achieving one of the hospitality industry’s most coveted awards.
Gary Maclean said, “Joining the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts is an honour. It’s an exciting opportunity to further contribute to the growth and recognition of Scottish hospitality. Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about nurturing talent and advocating for our industry. I’m proud to be part of an organisation that shares these values and is dedicated to excellence in culinary and hospitality education.
“We are also delighted to be one of the first five colleges in RACA’s new College Community Programme in partnership with The Savoy Educational Trust and our lecturers and students are looking forward to working with the academy’s academician and associate members.”