Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa in St Andrews has revealed the next events in its ongoing Chef Series, with Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur Tom Kerridge and Coinneach MacLeod, better known as The Hebridean Baker, set to host exclusive culinary experiences at the hotel this autumn.
Designed to bring leading chefs and distinctive food personalities to St Andrews for a collection of intimate, ticketed dining experiences, the Old Course Hotel Chef Series forms part of the hotel’s growing food and drink proposition. The programme is rooted in indulgent occasions that combine exceptional menus, storytelling and luxury hospitality in one of Scotland’s most iconic settings.
Tom Kerridge will headline the autumn programme on 14 November, hosting a special dinner sitting at the hotel’s flagship Road Hole Restaurant. Guests will enjoy a five-course tasting menu inspired by Tom’s visits to local suppliers and producers across Fife, showcasing the finest Scottish ingredients through his distinctive culinary lens. The dinner will highlight exceptional produce and bold flavours, served against sweeping views over the Old Course and West Sands Beach.
Commenting on the upcoming event, Tom Kerridge said: “The history, heritage and global reputation of Old Course Hotel are extraordinary, and the setting is absolutely stunning. Visiting the hotel and meeting its suppliers has given us the opportunity to think about how our style of cooking can align with the character of this special place and showcase some of Scotland’s brilliant produce.
“The five-course tasting menu will be a real celebration of British seasonal cooking at its best, using some of the amazing Scottish ingredients we’ve discovered here while embracing the techniques we’ve developed at The Hand & Flowers. We want to showcase phenomenal produce through great cooking, all against what is arguably one of the best views anywhere.”
Also featuring within the 2026 Chef Series, the hotel will welcome Coinneach MacLeod – known to audiences around the world as The Hebridean Baker – for a special Afternoon Tea experience on 17 October. This ticketed event will see Coinneach bring his distinctive blend of Scottish baking to St Andrews, drawing on family recipes, island storytelling and the landscapes of the Outer Hebrides.
Afternoon Tea will be followed by an intimate reception, where guests can enjoy stories and songs from the islands over drams from Isle of Harris Distillery. Exclusive early copies of Coinneach’s upcoming festive cookbook, Hebridean Baker: A Scottish Christmas, will also be available to purchase at the event.
Coinneach MacLeod, The Hebridean Baker, said: “I’m delighted to be part of the Old Course Hotel Chef Series this October and to host an Afternoon Tea inspired by the flavours and stories of Scotland. Afternoon Tea should feel generous, comforting and just a little bit special. It promises to be a wonderful afternoon of good food, warm conversation and plenty of Hebridean hospitality!”
The latest additions to the Chef Series follow previous events with Rachel Allen of Ballymaloe and Alex Dilling of Hotel Café Royal, underlining Old Course Hotel’s continued focus on creating memorable dining experiences that sit alongside its wider luxury hospitality offering. Guests can enjoy destination dining at Road Hole Restaurant, drinks with a view at Road Hole Bar, relaxed all-day moments at Herbs and alfresco serves and indulgent nibbles on The Deck.
Phyllis Wilkie, General Manager at Old Course Hotel, said: “The Chef Series is designed to bring distinctive voices in food to St Andrews, creating experiences that combine exceptional cooking with storytelling, personality and a real sense of occasion.
“To welcome Tom Kerridge and Coinneach MacLeod as part of the autumn programme is incredibly exciting and reflects the breadth of what we want the series to offer. From Tom’s bold, generous approach to British cooking to Coinneach’s celebration of Scottish produce, recipes and island culture, each event gives guests the chance to experience something truly memorable here at Old Course Hotel – bringing indulgent hospitality and world-class talent into one of Scotland’s most iconic hotel settings.”
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The autumn events follow a transformative period for Old Course Hotel, including the refresh of the hotel’s fourth floor – home to Road Hole Restaurant, Road Hole Bar and Swilcan Loft – extensive improvements to the lobby, and the launch of the new hotel boutique, The Emporium, alongside Herb’s café. Together, these updates signal a renewed focus on luxury hospitality, destination dining and guest experiences that celebrate the very best of St Andrews.
Tickets for the Chef Series events are available to book at www.oldcoursehotel.co.uk/chef-series.
Further Chef Series events will be announced throughout autumn and winter. For more information on Old Course Hotel, St Andrews, please visit www.oldcoursehotel.co.uk.
