Michelin starred chef joins Macdonald Rusacks Hotel
Tony Borthwick, former chef proprietor of the Michelin starred Plumed Horse in Crossmichael, Edingburgh joins Macdonald Rusacks Hotel in St Andrews as the new executive head chef.
Tony Borthwick said: “Macdonald Rusacks Hotel is one of the most iconic in the world and it is a true honour to be appointed as executive chef. This role was just too good an opportunity to miss and the future plans for the property are fantastic.”
The news follows the announcement that planning permission has been given for a £7m extension to the hotel, which will include 44 new suites, a rooftop restaurant for 145 diners, bar and terrace, as well as glass-fronted suites allowing visitors to witness up-close the grandeur of golf’s most historic course. The design has been chosen to carefully blend the iconic location with the most luxuriously-appointed accommodation, additions which the company is confident will achieve ‘5 Red Star’ status for the Macdonald Rusacks Hotel.
Tony, who describes his cooking as classical and simple using the best local ingredients with the ‘odd wild card’, will work with the established team to develop new menus, a memorable breakfast and top quality afternoon teas.
He added: “I've got a few old favourites in my personal repertoire so they'll be getting an uplift and will be seen on the menus.
As well as his Michelin star gained in 2001 at his own restaurant, The Plumed Horse in Crossmichael, Tony won the 2005 Scottish Chef of the year and Good Food Guide’s 2002 Scottish newcomer of the Year. Tony, who is self-taught, opened The Plumed Horse after many years working his way up the restaurant ladder in London and Glasgow. Prior to becoming a chef, he worked for the Yorkshire Water Authority, before deciding to follow his passion for cooking after a serious accident prompted him to change his career.
Kristian Campbell, general manager at Macdonald Rusacks Hotel said: “Tony Borthwick is an outstanding chef and we are very excited to have him join our team here at Macdonald Rusacks. We are really looking forward to welcoming our regular guests as well as new ones to experience his fantastic dishes. Tony will be working closely with the teams here and our suppliers to develop new menus and fresh ideas for our restaurants and bar.”
Macdonald Hotels Ltd celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and operates over 45 hotels across the UK and ten resorts in both the UK, Spain and Portugal.
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