Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles 2 **

Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles

Andrew Fairlie is the chef and patron of the eponymous Restaurant Andrew Fairlie, an independent business within the Gleneagles Hotel and Resort in Auchterarder, Perthshire. Restaurant Andrew Fairlie is the only two Michelin starestaurant in Scotland and only one of eleven in the UK.

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Andrew was born in Perth, Perthshire. At fifteen he began his training in Perth, Scotland under Chef Keith Podmore. At twenty he was awarded the first Roux Scholarship [6], giving him the chance to train with French chef Michel Guerard at Les Pres d’Eugenie in [Les Landes]. This, and Andrew’s time at the Hôtel de Crillon in Paris, has profoundly influenced his culinary approach. After returning to the UK, he held a number of high profile positions before returning home to Perthshire.
Highlights and awards

In 2002, Hotels Magazine voted Restaurant Andrew Fairlie one of the world's top ten hotel restaurants. In the same year he became the inaugural Scottish Chef of the Year [8]. During the G8 Summit 2005 Andrew cooked for Her Majesty the Queen and 44 of the world’s leaders. In 2006, he was AA Chef’s Chef of the Year.

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2 Michelin Star menus
Foie Gras
Ballottine of Duck Foie Gras, Almond Jelly, Toasted Brioche
Scallops
Hand dived Scallops served three ways
Mushroom
Mushroom Consommé, Cèp Cream, Truffled Ravioli
Oysters
Native Oysters, Iced Lemon Granité, Hot Pickled Radish
Lobster
Home Smoked Scottish Lobster, Warm Lime and Herb Butter
Pork
Tamworth Pork Cutlet, Belly, Black Pudding
Venison
Fillet of Wild Venison, Roots, Fruits, Truffle Macaroni
Veal
Peelham Farm Grass Finished Veal Loin, Shin, Tail and Tongue
Halibut
Roast Tronçon, Razor Clams, Brown Butter Sauce
Artichoke
Olive Oil Poached Artichoke, Crisp Boiled Egg, Fennel Velouté
Cheese A selection of French Artisanal Cheeses
Apple
Tarte Tatin, Madagascan Vanilla and Cinnamon Ice Cream (for 2 persons)
Pumpkin
Pumpkin Cake, Muscovado Mousse, Salted Caramel Popcorn
Chocolate
Soufflé, Cream, Mousse, Sorbet, Spices
Tea
Green Matcha Tea Parfait, Grapefruit and Yuzu Sorbet
Banana
Caramelised Banana, Peanut Butter Mousse, Sesame Biscuit