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

Haggis Croquette Neep Puree, Apple, Oban Whisky Sauce

Duo of Smoked Trout & Salmon Mull Cheddar Scone, Horseradish Crème Fraiche, Pickled Cucumber, Lemon Oil

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

Isle of Mull Scallops Taynuilt Bacon, Fresh Peas, Dill, Cappuccino Foam

Chaat Masala Roasted Cauliflower Moilee Sauce, Golden Raisins Coriander Chutney

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

St Elrick Goats Cheese Sauce Vierge, Shaved Asparagus Salad

Oban Landed Langoustines Garlic, Chilli, EVOO, Parsley, Lemon

Scotch Beef Carpaccio Rocket, Pear, Truffle Oil, EVOO, Corra Linn Cheese, Lemon

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Scottish Dry Aged Sirloin or Fillet of Beef Wild Mushroom Ravioli, Asparagus, Red Wine Jus

Argyll Wild Venison Seasonal Vegetable, Wild Mushroom Pithivier, Arran & Game Jus

Masala Spiced Chicken Supreme, Spiced Potato Samosa, Tomato Salsa, Coriander Oil

Grilled Lamb Cutlets Confit Potato's, Salsa Verde, Pistachio, Seasonal Vegetables

Braised Pork Belly Pomme Puree, Black Pudding Bon Bon, Seasonal Vegetables, Whisky Café Au Lait

Baked Lemon Sole Stuffed with Crab Warm Tartare Sauce, Asparagus

Loch Melfort Sea Trout West Coast Crab Sauce, Pickled Fennel, Samphire

Roasted Monkfish & Parma Ham Spinach, Pomme Puree, Caper & Lemon Sauce

Pan Fried Seabass, Spring Onions, Broccoli, Ponzu Sauce, Sesame Oil

Spinach & Potato Curry Chickpea Rice, Coriander, Raita

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

White Chocolate Mousse Raspberry Sorbet, Strawberry's, Macadamia Crumb

Dark Chocolate Mousse Amaretto Cherry’s, Isle of Gigha Ice Cream, Cocoa Tuile

Honey Pannacotta Honey Tuile, Strawberry's, Raspberry Sorbet

Oban Whisky Crème Brulé , Shortbread, Raspberry's

Classic Apple Tart Tatin Caramel, Madagascan Vanilla Ice Cream

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

Sticky Toffee Pudding Caramelized Banana, Pecans, Vanilla 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.