Award-winning restaurant Eat on the
Green has announced it will officially close its doors, after 20 years of
trading, on Saturday, 28 September, 2024.
Directors Craig and
Lindsay Wilson put the business up for sale in 2022 and have now taken the
difficult decision to close the restaurant in six months’ time.
Since it opened
in 2004, Eat on the Green has become one of the most renowned restaurants in
the North-east, with a loyal customer base and dedicated team of young staff.
The restaurant was named ‘Best
Eating Experience’ in Scotland at the 2019 Scottish Thistle Awards, in
recognition of Eat on the Green’s commitment to working with local suppliers to
access the freshest, homegrown ingredients in their dishes, something which has
remained a strong focus. The team also retained their two AA rosettes for
Culinary Excellence for the 16th year running, reflecting their
dedication to deliver a high-quality food and drink experience.
In 2018, Craig
Wilson launched the Kilted Chef Ltd brand, which runs alongside Eat on the
Green, delivering a wide range of food and drink projects. Craig also became a
regional food tourism Ambassador for Scotland Food and Drink in 2019,
supporting the organisation in raising Scotland’s profile as a global food
tourism destination.
Eat on the Green has been a
long-term supporter of Friends of Anchor, raising over £100,000 for the charity
and supporting its aim to ensure cancer and haematology patients received the
best possible care and treatment.
Craig Wilson, chef and owner of Eat
on the Green restaurant, commented: “We put Eat on the Green on the market over
two years ago. During this time, it has been ‘business as usual’ as we have
continued to deliver the high-quality food and service that we are known for.
After careful consideration, we have taken the decision to close the doors of
Eat on the Green at the end of September.
“The business
will remain up for sale, however we will continue to offer the Kilted Chef Dine
at Home restaurant boxes, beyond September. We established this service during
covid, and demand remains high for this restaurant-standard dining, enjoyed in
the comfort of your own home. I will also be exploring opportunities via the
Kilted Chef Ltd company, delivering consultancy support, product development
and private catering services.
“During the last 20 years we have
been fortunate to play a part in many special moments and milestones. From
birthdays and weddings to anniversary celebrations, our sincere thanks goes out
to our loyal customers who have supported us. Our dedicated Team Green have
been a major part of our success and have worked exceptionally hard to always
deliver an outstanding level of service for our guests. We hope to see some
familiar faces before we close the doors in September and embark on our next
chapter.”
Eat on the Green is a fine-dining restaurant based in the
village of Udny Green, Aberdeenshire. For further information or to book a
table visit www.eatonthegreen.co.uk.
For further information about the Eat on the Green Dine at Home restaurant box
visit www.kiltedchefdineathome.com.