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 has previously won the Scottish Chef of the Year award, is not only a highly celebrated chef but also the current team manager of the Scottish Culinary Team, who recently took home two silver medals at this year's IKA Culinary Olympics in Stuttgart.
Entier, founded in 2008, is Scotland's largest independent catering company, renowned for its commitment to quality and excellence, creating exceptional food experiences for everyone. With Executive Chef Orry Shand at the helm, the culinary team at Entier has thrived, earning numerous accolades and recognition within the industry.
Orry's latest achievement as a finalist for National Chef of the Year, along with Entier's recent sweep of top prizes at the North-East Chef and Restaurant of the Year awards, solidifies Entier's reputation as the leading catering company in Scotland.
Orry Shand during a training day with Entier Apprentice Chefs
"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 is one of the most sought-after titles, celebrating the creativity and skills of the nation's top chefs. As a finalist, Orry will compete against some of the country's best in the culinary industry, joining 9 other finalists presenting to a panel of esteemed judges, including Matt Abé, Chef Patron at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay. Forty semi-finalists were whittled down to ten finalists who will cook their original entry on October 8th, all vying for the title of National Chef of the Year.