Calum Munro, chef-owner of Scorrybreac Restaurant in Portree on the Isle of Skye, will be making his TV debut on BBC’s Great British Menu next week.
It’s the 20th anniversary series of Great British Menu, and four chefs compete for Scotland next week with canapes, starters and fish dishes for a banquet at Blenheim Palace.
Calums rivals, all representing Scotland include Dundee born Mark McCabe, head chef at Henrock by Simon Rogan; David Millar, Executive chef at Carlowrie Castle and previously at Jupiter Artland, and superyacht chef, Hannah Rose who, at is 24 years old, is now the youngest female head chef on superyachts.
Calum Munro says, “Taking part in Great British Menu this year has certainly been one of my career highlights so far. I’ve been a big fan of the show for as long as I can remember, and it’s been a real dream to have been asked to represent Scotland in its twentieth year and compete against some of the country’s top chefs. I’m up against some serious talent and I’m really looking forward to everyone at home watching my journey on screen.
“This year’s brief is ‘Great Britons’, which was a lot of fun to work with – highlighting historical figures from Skye and across Scotland. I can’t wait for people to see my interpretation of the theme through the dishes I created, which champion the outstanding produce available to us around Scotland and the Hebrides.”
Mark McCabe, head chef of Henrock at Linthwaite House, said, ”I’m looking forward to getting into the kitchen and having the chance of going head-to-head with the talented chefs representing Scotland this year. This year’s theme promises to be challenging, and will definitely make us all think about the structure of our menus, inspired by the many historical figures from Scotland’s rich history. One thing is for sure, none of us will be able to take our eye off the ball for one second, especially as it’s Great British Menu’s 20th anniversary year. So, fingers crossed, and we’ll see where I end up in this year’s competition.”
You can watch on the Scotland heats on Tuesday, 11 February on BBC2.