AWARD-winning Aberdeen Executive Chef Orry Shand, who leads the kitchen at Entier Ltd, has been named as a finalist for the Craft Guild of Chefs prestigious title of National Chef of the Year.
Orry Shand, who previously received the Scottish Chef of the Year award, is not just a celebrated chef but also serves as the team manager for the Scottish Culinary Team, which recently won two silver medals at the IKA Culinary Olympics in Stuttgart.
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Entier, established in 2008, is recognized as Scotland’s biggest independent catering firm, known for its dedication to high standards and quality, delivering outstanding dining experiences to all. Under the leadership of Executive Chef Orry Shand, Entier’s culinary team has flourished, receiving numerous awards and recognition in the culinary world.
Orry’s nomination for National Chef of the Year, along with Entier’s recent victory in several categories at the North-East Chef and Restaurant of the Year awards, further cements Entier’s status as Scotland’s premier catering service.
“I am thrilled to be named a finalist for the National Chef of the Year award” said Orry. “Winning Scottish Chef of the Year was a significant milestone in my career, and now being named a finalist for National Chef of the Year is an equally exciting achievement. It’s an honour to represent both Entier and Aberdeen in the competition”
Peter Bruce, CEO of Entier said: “We are immensely proud of Orry for being named as a finalist for National Chef of the Year. Orry’s dedication, creativity and leadership make him an invaluable member of Entier. We are thrilled to see his remarkable achievements acknowledged at such a prestigious level.”
The Craft Guild of Chefs National Chef of the Year award stands as one of the most coveted accolades, honouring the innovation and expertise of the nation’s premier chefs. As a finalist, Orry will face off against some of the nation’s finest in the culinary world, alongside 9 other finalists who will showcase their dishes to a panel of distinguished judges, including Chef Patron Matt Abé from Restaurant Gordon Ramsay. A total of forty semi-finalists were reduced to ten finalists, who will prepare their unique dishes on October 8th, all competing for the prestigious title of National Chef of the Year.
