I am from Glasgow, but moved to Oban several years ago to work with the excellent Scottish produce that we have on offer. Professional chef with over 20 years experience, from luxury hotels to fine restaurants across the globe. working alongside great chefs. Local Scottish produce to Mediterranean, Unami flavours and spices.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is simplistic and full of flavour with a story. Especially Scottish seafood keeping our super fresh seafood as the star

I learned to cook at...

Michelan star, 3 rosette standard restaurants, fine dining to casual fine dining

A cooking secret...

Keep cooking enjoyable with the freshest of ingredients

My menus

Casual Family Sharing Meal

STARTER

All inclusive

Green Beans, Soy, Honey, Fish Sauce, Chilli

Roasted Massaman Cauliflower, Chickpeas, Tahini, Coriander

Vine Tomato, Bufalo Mozzarella, Rocket, Balsamic

Orzo Salad, Raddichio, Mint, Radishes, Chilli, Rocket, Lemon EVOO

Hertiage Beetroot Salad, Walnuts, Local Goats Cheese, Dill Dressing

Blue Cheese, Chicory, Apple, Pecan, Apple Cider Dressing

Grilled Asparagus, Aged Balsamic Vinegar

Creamy Potato Salad, Dill, Spring Onions,

Beetroot Hummus with Tortillas

Tropical Fruit Salad, Lime, Coconut

Smashed Avocado, Lime, Chilli, Coriander

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Loch creran oysters, mignonette, lemon , Tabasco

Smoked Salmon, Capers, Shallots, Lemon, Parsley, Mascapone

Steamed Mussels, Garlic, White Wine, Cream, Soft Herbs

Seabass, Parma Ham, Green Pesto

Roasted Salmon with Hollandaise, Dill, Lemon

Pil Pil Clams, with Garlic, Chilli, Lemon EVOO

Poached Trout, Warm Tartare Sauce

King Prawns, Chorizo & Fennel

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Roast Free Range Chicken, Rosemary, Garlic & Lemon

Lamb Cutlets with Salsa Verde, Walnuts

Grilled Chaat Masala Spiced Chicken Breast

Picanha Beef, with Salsa Rossa

Breaded Pork Cutlets, Pizziola Sauce

Wild Argyll Venison Loin, Chimmichurri

Brisket Sliders, Cabbage Slaw

DESSERT

All inclusive

Dark Chocolate Mousse Amaretto Cherry’s, Mascapone Chantilly

Classic Apple Tart Tatin Caramel, Madagascan Vanilla Ice Cream

Scottish Cranachan , Raspberry’s, Toasted Oats, Oban Whisky

Casual dining

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Ilse of Mull Scallops Ponzu, Sesame, Spring Onions, Carrot & Miso Puree, Radishes

Hebridean Blue Tartlet Roast Heritage Beetroots, Endive Salad, Sour Cream, Candied Walnuts

Chaat Masala Roasted Cauliflower Moilee Sauce, Golden Raisins Coriander Chutney

West Coast Crab Tortelloni Bisque, Samphire, Shaved Fennel, Parsley Oil

GOats Cheese Mousse, Marintated Tomato. Basil Granita, Aged Balsamic

West Coast Scallops Broad Bean Pesto, Taynuilt Bacon, Fennel, Garden Herbs

West Coast Crab Agnolotti Mull Cheddar, Shellfish Bisque, Leek Oil

Fresh Tagliatelle Wild Mushrooms, Truffle Butter, Nutmeg

Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Mull Cheddar, Asparagus Salad

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

MAIN COURSE

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Loch Melfort Seatrout with Fine Herbs New Seasons Asparagus, Shetland Mussels Veloute

Scottish Lamb Wild Garlic Gnocchi, Black Olive Puree, Grilled Piquillo Peppers

North Sea Cod Fillet Shetland Mussels, Wilted Samphire, Summer Tomato Beurre Blanc, Dill Oil

Wild Argyll Venison Garden Chimichurri, Summer Vegetables, Celeriac Puree

Duck Breast Pressed Truffled Potato, Harrisa Spiced Carrot, Cardamom Spiced Jus

Dry Aged Beef Fillet, Pomme Puree, Peppercorn Jus, Wilted Greens

Roast Cauliflower, Chimichurri, Cous Cous Salad, Pistachios

Goan Aubergine & Sweet Potato Curry, Scented Rice

DESSERT

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Scottish Cranachan Tart Crème Patisserie, Raspberry’s, Toasted Oats, Oban Whisky, Vanilla Ice Cream

Sticky Toffee Pudding Caramelized Banana, Pecans, Vanilla Ice Cream

Buttermilk Pannacotta Poached Rhubarb, Cardamom Crumble, Basil Sorbet

Strawberry Mille Féuille Malt Whisky, Argyll Honey, Crème Patisserie, Meadowsweet Ice Cream

Plum Pavlova Mascarpone Cream, Pistachio, Blackcurrant & Rosemary Sorbet

Chocolate Mousse Pedro Ximenez, Nut Crumble, Isle of Gigha Ice Cream

Land & sea

STARTER

All inclusive

Freshly Baked Focaccia, Dulse, Rosemary, Confit Garlic

West Coast Crab Tartlet, Creme Fraiche, Soft Herbs, Crispy Chilli

Loch Creran Oyster, Cucumber, Lemon, Jalepeno

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Isle of Mull king scallops, taynuilt bacon, pea & dill emulsion, sea herbs

Loch Melfort Sea Trout, Thai Bisque, Shetland Mussels, Shaved Fennel

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Argyll Venison Loin, Seasonal Vegetables, Caramelized Pear, Porcini, Pickled Arran Mustard

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Scottish Raspberry Cranachan Tart, Creme Pattisserie, Smoked Oats, Whisky Gel, Raspberry's, Honey Bean Ice Cream

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Chef David's reviews

4.92

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4 services

The food was incredible. He catered for half veggie, half non-veggie. There was loads left over for us to have on another day!

Chef David visited, while our family visited the highlands, the food was exceptional, fresh and delicious. David and his wife were very friendly and helpful. We would highly recommend Chef David. We will definitely be asking Chef David over again on our next visit. Once again thank you David for a brilliant evening.