Glasgow chefs ‘beyond excited’ city will host Michelin ceremony

Excitement is already building for Glasgow chefs, after the news was confirmed that their city will host the 2025 Michelin Guide ceremony.

On Monday, February 10, chefs across the UK and Ireland will discover if they have been awarded a Michelin star or green star, at an event at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum.

It is set to be the first time Scotland has played host to the prestigious ceremony.

Gary Townsend, chef owner of Elements in Bearsden in the north of Glasgow, said: “The Glasgow food scene right now is as electric as it is eclectic and Michelin is undoubtedly still the godfather of all food accolades.

“So the announcement today that the 2025 Michelin Awards are being held here in our city is absolutely fantastic and cements Glasgow's place as a gastronomical, must visit UK destination. 

“It would be phenomenal to see additional local restaurants recognised, but equally important is the huge effort Glasgow, and the rest of the country is placing on regeneration and sustainable practices within the hospitality sector.

“It would great to see more green stars for Scotland.”

Dean Parker, head chef and co-owner of Celentano’s in central Glasgow, added: “We are beyond excited with the news that the 2025 Michelin Awards will be held in our city of Glasgow.

“Glasgow is a melting pot of different cultures and cuisines, with a really special food and drink scene that still lies slightly under the radar. 

“In the years since we've opened, we have established some incredible relationships with a variety of people, producers, and places within the city's food and drink industry, and have found it such a welcoming scene to be a part of.

“We're really looking forward to welcoming some of the UK's top chefs and industry leaders to the city in February, and giving them a real taste of Glasgow hospitality."