Fairmont St Andrews has announced the appointment of Stewart Macaulay as the new Head Chef at La Cucina, the traditional Italian restaurant located in the beating heart of the 520-acre luxury resort in Fife.
Macaulay joins La Cucina from his position as an Executive Chef at Hotel Indigo & Staybridge Suites Dundee, a 4AA Star Hotel with 2AA Rosette restaurants, where he spent five years. He brings with him 20 years of experience working across a range of Michelin awarded restaurants, 5AA Red Star Hotels and 3AA Rosette restaurants.
“I’m very proud to be heading up an incredibly talented team at La Cucina. This is a really exciting time for the restaurant and a fantastic opportunity to work within a luxury resort with global recognition”, Macaulay said.
“The menu perfectly blends the traditional staples of the finest Italian cuisine with locally sourced ingredients, helping to infuse the St Andrews culinary story into every dish.”
La Cucina serves a modern take on traditional Italian cuisine, with a menu bringing to life bold flavours created with authentic ingredients. Freshly prepared dishes include an extensive selection of antipasti, gourmet pizza, pasta, daily specials, local seafood, fish & meats.
As Head Chef, Macaulay will lead a team of talented chefs specialising in utilising the finest local produce sourced from the resort’s coastal location, including produce grown within the resort greenhouse and herb garden situated just a stone’s throw away from the entrance to the restaurant. From heritage tomatoes to garden herbs and root vegetables, the homegrown ingredients give guests a taste of St Andrews to perfectly compliment the coastal views.
Located in the world famous ‘Home of Golf’, Fairmont St Andrews has two exceptional Championship golf courses set against the backdrop of the St Andrews Bay coastline and rugged Scottish landscape. Beyond golf, guests can enjoy luxury accommodation, exquisite dining at five outlets, the Fairmont Spa, and a range of outdoor activities.
