The MICHELIN Guide, which awards coveted MICHELIN Stars, Green Stars and Bib Gourmand distinctions, is a marker of excellence within the restaurant industry. Scotland punches above its weight with Two - Two-MICHELIN-Starred restaurants (Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles) and The Glenturret Lalique restaurant and 10 - One-MICHELIN-Starred restaurants. Glasgow is home to two One MICHELIN-Starred restaurants – Cail Bruich, and UNALOME by Graeme Cheevers.
The MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland Ceremony will take place on Monday 10th February 2025 at Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum. It will be followed by a cocktail afterparty, at The Old Fruitmarket.
All chefs running a MICHELIN-Starred restaurant from across the UK and Ireland, as well as journalists, influencers, partners and industry leaders, will be invited to the Ceremony, during which new MICHELIN Stars and Special Awards will be unveiled.
The Scottish Government has provided £90,000 funding to Scotland Food & Drink which has also invested £50,000, to enable the MICHELIN Guide to take place in Glasgow.
A celebration of the highest quality of food, drink and service, the MICHELIN Guide Ceremony coming to Glasgow reflects the city and the country’s reputation for its premium food and drink. Scotland’s seafood, red meat, spirits and beers are staples in some of the world’s best restaurants.
Scotland’s food and drink industry employs more than 129,000 people and countless more in the supply chain. It is the country’s largest manufacturing sector, worth £15 billion annually.
Iain Baxter, Chief Executive of Scotland Food & Drink, said:
“Scotland’s food and drink is world-renowned from our iconic produce such as seafood, salmon or whisky, to lesser-known products like confectionery or bakery. Chefs both at home and abroad recognise the provenance, quality and tradition that creates our abundant larder and makes our produce so unique.
“It’s therefore incredibly exciting to be working in partnership with Glasgow Life to bring The MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland Ceremony to Scotland for the first time in February 2025.
“This prestigious event will not only showcase Glasgow and Scotland to the culinary world as an outstanding location for produce, but also enhance Scotland's ambition to be a globally renowned food tourism destination, promoting the country's credentials to The MICHELIN Guide community in Scotland, the UK, and around the world.”
Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, Mairi Gougeon, said:
“From our iconic, traditional produce such as whisky, red meat and salmon, to Scotland’s contemporary chefs and artisan producers, our country is world famous for the high quality food and drink we produce.
“That’s why I am delighted that the highly respected Michelin awards will be coming to Glasgow next year – supported by funding from the Scottish Government. This prestigious event will showcase some of the most exciting food and drink on offer across the nation and help place Scotland firmly in the centre of the gastronomic map.”
Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of The MICHELIN Guide, commented:
“We are absolutely thrilled to announce that, for the first time, The MICHELIN Guide Ceremony for Great Britain & Ireland will be presented from Scotland.
“The home of delicious produce, timeless culinary traditions and warm hospitality, Scotland, and more specifically the buzzing city of Glasgow, is a fitting location to celebrate the incredible gastronomic talent across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
“The MICHELIN Guide team are hard at work preparing an event that will honour the passion, determination and skill of everyone who makes our industry so special.”
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