Fin MacDonald, Junior Sous Chef at The Dipping Lugger in Ullapool, Ross-shire, has won a Rising Star Award at the National Restaurant Awards which celebrates emerging talent across the UK’s restaurants.
After receiving his award, Fin said, “I didn’t think for one minute that I’d be presented with an award, let alone a Rising Star Award from the National Restaurant Awards. I’m a little lost for words, if I’m being perfectly honest. But I’d really like to thank Robert Hicks and Helen Chalmers, the owners of The Dipping Lugger, and my head chef, David Smith, for supporting me and helping me grow as a chef, for giving me the opportunity to do stagiaires and continuing to push me forward.”
Robert Hicks, co-owner of The Dipping Lugger, added, “Fin just embodies what this industry is all about — enthusiasm, dedication, sheer hard work, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, no matter what level you’re at. At the end of the day, you’re only as good as the team around you, and Fin is a credit to ours. Massive congratulations – well done!”
