Amuse by Kevin Dalgleish picked up the Start-up Business of the year award at this year's Northern Star Business Awards, and were presented the title by sponsors Royal Bank of Scotland.
Amuse is the first restaurant by leading Scottish chef, Kevin Dalgleish, and opened in July 2022.
Since then, it has proved a great success, not only for Kevin himself, but also for his staff, the community and the city.
Opening immediately following the Covid-19 pandemic, Amuse shows that restaurants can not only survive during such hardships, but by working to a successful business plan and investing in staff, they can thrive.
It offers an informal 70-cover restaurant, complete with a contemporary bar, private dining space and intimate outdoor dining area. The menu highlights the best local and regional produce with a touch of classic French flavours.
Kevin is passionate about championing the North-east, including both its produce and tourism offering.
Menus change regularly to ensure the finest local, seasonal ingredients are celebrated in every dish. Some highlights include Aberdeenshire beef, east coast crab, Peterhead monkfish, and fresh berries picked from a field just a few miles from the restaurant.
Kevin invests significantly into training up his staff to deliver the highest level of customer service. For example, the bar manager has recently undergone training to become Amuse’s Whisky Ambassador.
Kevin is especially passionate about nurturing the next generation of top chefs, welcoming apprentices and young chefs into his kitchen and ensuring they’re trained to the highest standard.
In 2022, Kevin appeared in the Scottish heat of BBC2’s Great British Menu where he competed alongside some of the UK’s best chefs using fresh produce from Aberdeenshire.
The restaurant has been awarded numerous accolades. In January – just six months after opening – Amuse was included in the prestigious Michelin Guide, making it one of only two Aberdeen restaurants to be listed.
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About the sponsor
Royal Bank of Scotland is a major retail and commercial bank in Scotland and offers many services including loans, mortgages, financial advice and foreign exchange.