Number One, the four-AA-Rosette fine-dining restaurant at The Balmoral, continues its chef series with a one-night collaboration featuring Scottish talent Orry Shand on Monday, 11 May.
This exclusive evening will see head chef of Number One, Mathew Sherry and Orry create a multi-course tasting menu that will provide a rare opportunity to experience Shand’s cooking ahead of the opening of his debut restaurant, Falls by Orry Shand. Sherry will be showcasing Number One’s signature dishes to complement Orry’s cooking technique; refined, seasonal, and rooted in Scottish produce, with subtle Nordic influence and classical French cookery.
Guests can expect to taste Number One favourites such as Brittany squab pigeon to the iconic Balmoral honey dessert, alongside exceptional Scottish seafood, including hand-dived scallops and Ullapool crab, whilst Orry Shand will offer a glimpse of what will be on offer at Falls. Expect a lobster dish inspired by his Great British Menu experience, and dishes celebrating local sea trout and a seasonal strawberry dessert.
Originally from Ellon in Aberdeenshire, Shand began his culinary career at 14, training in top Scottish kitchens including Number One at The Balmoral and under Andrew Fairlie at Restaurant Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles, making his return particularly significant. He later became Executive Chef at Entier Ltd, building a reputation for precision, creativity, and seasonality, with major accolades including Scottish Chef of the Year 2019 and National Chef of the Year 2024–25.
He recently appeared on Great British Menu 2026 representing Scotland, with his next appearance airing later this April on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. He is currently preparing to open his first independent restaurant this summer, featuring a tasting menu inspired by local ingredients and the landscape of Royal Deeside, an early glimpse of which is reflected in this collaboration.
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Number One Chef de Cuisine, Mathew Sherry comments: “We’re delighted to welcome Orry back to Number One. His cooking is thoughtful, precise, and deeply connected to Scotland, and it’s a pleasure to collaborate on such a special menu ahead of his opening this summer.”
Chef Orry Shand comments: “Returning to Number One feels incredibly special for me – it almost feels like a full circle moment. This dinner is a chance to share a glimpse of my style and what’s to come, working with a team and in a place that has played such an important role in my journey.”
The dinner will run as part of Number One’s service on Monday, 11 May; all bookings via the website will enjoy the collaborative menu, or email numberone.balmoral@roccofortehotels.com. Head Sommelier Matthew O’Donnell will be on hand with wine pairings, while Restaurant Manager Emma Hemy will oversee service.
