This year’s Royal Highland Show, taking place from June 23 – June 26, will welcome an impressive line-up of chefs and host an exceptional range of food and drink from the very best producers in Scotland and beyond.
That’s the promise from organisers of the Royal Highland Show, which is celebrating its bicentenary with a laden larder of the most exciting food & drink made by passionate producers from the length and breadth of the country.
The newly designed Scotland’s Larder exhibition space will be a feast for the eyes as well as the belly. Thoughtfully designed layouts will allow visitors to explore regional delights and speak to food and drink producers, who are excited to be back at the Show with their new creations.
A bothy will be the new centrepiece of Scotland’s Larder, catered by Mimi’s Bakehouse – a firm favourite from its host city, Edinburgh.
Want to taste the best? Then don’t miss a visit to the Champion’s Corner where you can meet the crème de la crème of Dairy, Honey, Bread and Cheese producers as chosen by this year’s esteemed panel of judges.
Who wouldn’t say yes to the BEST cheese sandwich made from the champion bread, butter and cheese followed by the most awarded ice cream? It’s all on offer at this year’s Royal Highland Show.
Looking to learn from the best? Then head to the Food for Thought Conference & Cookery Theatre where you’ll meet dedicated award-winning chefs, authors and farmers giving their time to share their passion for Scottish produce.
On stage over the four days will be Neil Forbes, Cafe St Honoré (above); Craig Wilson, Eat on the Green; Tom Lewis, Mhor; The Batch Lady; Billy Hamilton, Buccleuch Arms; Praveen Kumar, Tabla; Paul Newman, Errichel – along with a lively bunch from the Highlands & Islands Presidential Initiative including Lady Claire Macdonald of Kinloch, Taste of Shetland, Ghillie Basan, Lynbreck Farm, Bad Girl Bakery & the Budge Sisters.
Tasty hot and cold quality food will also be available from Food-to-Go vendors across the 110-acre showground. From venison burgers to wood fired pizzas, these hand-picked caterers will all be adhering to the Royal Highland Show’s highly respected Food Charter which states, among other commitments, that, where possible, only ingredients that have been locally produced and ethically sourced should be served at the Show. This ensures quality is high and Scottish farmers and growers are supported.
Commenting on this foody heaven, Royal Highland Show’s Chairman, Bill Gray said: “Food has played such a central part of our wellbeing during the last two years that we felt it should be given a leading role at this year’s bicentenary show.
“We have taken the time to revisit the food exhibition space and redesigned it to make it more of an inspiring space to wander around at leisure.
“Our Champion’s Corner gives our best producers a place where they can celebrate their accolades and share their BEST produce with food lovers. And we have once again gathered the most awarded chefs, authors and farmers from across Scotland to share their passion for food.
“Finally, we have reviewed our food vendors to ensure what is served at the show is a fitting reflection of the exceptional quality food and drink that is produced in Scotland. Essentially, great food can make a great day out even better and that is what we strive to serve up at this year’s bicentenary show!”
Tickets and parking must be purchased in advance at Royal Highland Show.