The Chester Hotel, Aberdeen's only four-star silver hotel, has unveiled its new summer menu, showcasing the essence of the season with fresh and seasonal dishes inspired by the sea and the sun.
The menu, created by head chef Chris Gray and his team, showcases the best of Scottish produce and innovative combinations of flavours and textures.
Local and Scottish businesses whose produce features on the menu include:
All of the Chester Hotel’s pasta dishes are created with pasta made by hand in the hotel kitchen.
Some of the highlights of the summer menu include hake Kiev with lobster butter, a modern twist on the classic chicken dish, cod loin with a mussel and herb crust, served with a white bean cassoulet, and crab cacio e pepe with homemade macaroni shells, a creamy and indulgent pasta dish. For meat lovers, there is za'atar lamb with whipped feta, a tender and aromatic dish with tangy accompaniments and a mushroom burger with truffle mayo, a vegan option that does not compromise on flavour or texture.
Stephen Gow, general manager of The Chester Hotel said: "The summer menu celebrates the quality and diversity of the local and seasonal ingredients we have locally and the creativity and skill of our chefs.
"Our kitchen team is dedicated to using local produce which not only supports local businesses and our community but also ensure the highest quality for our dishes. It offers our guests a taste of summer, with dishes that are light, fresh and satisfying; a true taste of summer.”
Diners, whether they are looking for a casual lunch, and alfresco supper, a romantic dinner or a special occasion, can expect dishes that are as beautiful to look at as they are to eat with ingredients that shine.
The summer menu is available seven days a week throughout the bar, restaurant and garden room. The menu can be found here https://www.chester-hotel.com/assets/Menus/Menus-2024/01a7dfef22/Chester-Menu-JUNE-2024-WEB.pdf and table reservations can be made online https://www.chester-hotel.com/dining/table-reservations/