Meet the chefs

David Mutter and Neil Hudson are our trusted pair of chefs in the kitchen.  Together they cook up an amazing menu that changes daily.  That means for guests staying in the hotel you can be sure there will be something different on the menu every night of your stay.

“The food we cook at Darroch Learg reflects the hotel and Ballater. It’s classic, seasonal food with an emphasis on top ingredients from Scotland, prepared with care and professionalism. The menu is changed on a daily basis dependent on Scotland’s larder that day.”  David and Neil

They work with some amazing local suppliers including Menzies Butcher in Braemar, Balnault Farm in Crathie, Katy’s Eggs in Torphins and Turriff’s of Montrose.  Each of our suppliers is carefully selected and we are very proud to work with them all.