Orry Shand
Crowned National Chef of the Year 2024/25, and previously awarded Scottish Chef of the Year in 2019, Orry Shand stands among Scotland’s most decorated and respected culinary talents.
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A native of Aberdeenshire, Orry first entered the kitchen aged 14 in a local hotel - his earliest exposure to cooking gave him a taste for the kitchen’s rhythm and camaraderie. From there, he moved to Edinburgh to work at Number One Restaurant at The Balmoral Hotel (1 Michelin star at the time). He then honed his craft further at Restaurant Andrew Fairlie (2 Michelin Stars).
In 2017, he joined Entier Ltd, one of Scotland’s largest independent catering firms. As Executive Chef, Orry now oversees a production and retail kitchen, caters private dining and events, and mentors apprentice chefs.
Orry’s cooking style combines classical technique with respect for Scottish produce and seasonal sourcing. His menu for the competition is a celebration of Scottish produce and Scottish movie talent.
Orry is opening his own restaurant in the summer of 2026 in Banchory Aberdeenshire, Falls.
