Entier Ltd

29/07/2024

We are so pleased to announce that our Executive Chef, Orry Shand, has been named as a finalist for the Craft Guild of Chefs National Chef of the Year competition. Orry, who has previously won the Scottish Chef of the Year award, is not only a highly celebrated chef but also the current team manager of the Scottish Culinary Team, who recently took home two silver medals at this year's IKA Culinary Olympics in Stuttgart.

Orry joins 9 other finalists in London in October, where they will all be vying for the title of National Chef of the Year.

A huge achievement for you chef, we wish you all the best for the competition later this year.



The Craft Guild of Chefs

26/07/2024

Join us at The Chefs Table on the 22nd of November, in the iconic Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, for a night to remember. You will be treated to a spectacular five-course meal from five renowned Michelin-starred chefs, showcasing the very best of Scotland’s larder. This promises to be an evening of exceptional culinary experiences, outstanding service and superb entertainment, including a Charity Auction.

The outstanding Chefs each preparing a course are:
Adam Handling - Chef/Owner of Adam Handling Restaurants
Geoffrey Smeddle - Chef Proprietor at The Peat Inn Restaurant With Rooms
Stephen McLaughlin - Head Chef at Andrew Fairlie 2 Michelin Star
Graeme Cheevers - Chef Patron at UNALOME by Graeme Cheevers
Andrew Hamer - Managing Director of Wilde Thyme

The mission remains the same: raising funds for Beatson Cancer Charity dedicated to brain cancer research — a cause deeply personal to our Managing Director, Andrew Hamer, who tragically lost his sister Mary-Anne and friend chef Andrew Fairlie to this disease.

Cost per person is £200.00, which includes canapés, welcome drinks, five-course dinner and wines. Tickets are available individually or by table of 10.

To reserve your seat at The Chefs Table please contact Susan Brodie at [email protected] or via phone at 07754941505

25/07/2024

We are pleased to announce that the Entier Kitchen has retained its Eat Safe award again for a 2nd year following a routine inspection by local Environmental Health.

This award is attained by having the highest standards in food safety and hygiene, and provides an incentive for businesses within the hospitality sector to strive for food hygiene and safety management standards beyond those that are required by law.

We are only 1 of 3 establishments in the area to have this award and we are really proud of it. For our clients the Eat Safe Award provides a recognisable sign of excellence in the standard of our food hygiene, showing that our food is being prepared in the safest manner possible.

Thank you to everyone who has played a part in retaining this award.

Food Standards Scotland

24/07/2024

Our latest MLC training course is underway for the next 2 days, held in our bespoke training kitchen in Westhill. We are the only Marine Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved centre in the North of Scotland.

The MLC training course is designed for all chefs and cooks on board commercial sea-bound vessels and the certificate is legally required in accordance with the Marine Labour Convention (MLC 2006).

Aimed at all seafarers with proven experience in the industry with an appropriate food hygiene certificate but no formal cookery qualifications, the course will provide a formal qualification to work across sea-bound vessels internationally.

We run multiple courses throughout the year, have a look on our website for upcoming dates, and to book your space: https://www.entier-services.com/mlc-training

22/07/2024

The Auchterhouse Shoot 2024

Entier are proud to support The Shoot 2024, a charity event that has been taking place for the last twenty one years.

On the 11th of August 400 guests will be welcomed to Auchterhouse CountrySports, for a day of shooting, socialising and fundraising. Since it's launch, The Shoot has raised and distributed over £4 million to charities across the country. This year The Shoot is raising funds for Maggie's Centres, JDRF Scotland and Seamab, a children's charity.

Supporting charity events such as The Shoot is extremely important to us. Here at Entier we are deeply committed to supporting our local communities and initiatives, we strive to make a positive social impact and support the lives of those around us.

We are very much looking forward to it!

CR Smith hosts an annual charitable trust event to coincide with the Scottish shooting season, raising money for selected charities.

17/07/2024

Grilled Summer Vegetable Salad with a Crispy Soft Hens' Egg and Hollandaise Sauce.

Do you want to learn how to cook this? This dish is the starter for our upcoming cook-along, held in our bespoke training kitchen in Westhill.

Led by our award-winning Executive Chef, Orry Shand, previous winner of Scottish Chef of the Year and current Manager of the Scottish Culinary Team, you will take part in a hands-on cooking experience, learning how to prepare and plate a beautiful 3-course meal, getting to sit down and enjoy each course as you go.

Along with this delicious starter, you will learn to cook Chef Orry's Signature Beef Wellington with Truffle Mash Potato and Red Wine Jus, and Set Lemon Posset with Barra Strawberries and Oat and Sesame Tuille.

Chef Orry will be there every step of the way to ensure you master each dish with confidence, making sure you can take these skills home and really impress at your next dinner.

It is £120.00 per person, which includes all you need for each course, fizz and canapes on arrival, recipe cards and your very own Entier branded apron. We only have a few spaces left so get in touch and don't miss out! To book your space, please email: [email protected]

16/07/2024

During a recent visit to Australia, our CEO, Peter Bruce, had the pleasure of meeting Lindsay Bunn, an esteemed athletics coach from Western Australia and the driving force behind the CALD program, which Entier proudly sponsors.

Lindsay has devoted his life to fostering the growth of athletics within the Indigenous community and promoting diverse participation across the region. His dedication has transformed countless lives and earned him the prestigious Peter Norman Humanitarian Award in 2020.

Read about Lindsay and his inspiring story here:

During his recent visit to Australia, Entier CEO Peter Bruce had the pleasure of meeting Lindsay Bunn, an esteemed athletics coach from Western Australia and the driving force behind the CALD program, which Entier proudly sponsors.

16/07/2024

At Entier, we are very proud that we can create a talent pipeline of tomorrow and invest in the community with our unique apprenticeship programme, ‘Fresh Olives’.

Exclusive to Entier, Fresh Olives marks the first rung onto a credible career path in the hospitality industry.

It is important to us, and the development of our Fresh Olives, that they gain an understanding of what we really do as a business and the importance of having high standards and delivering quality service and produce to all of our customers.

To do that we ensure that all of our Fresh Olives are part of a variety of fantastic opportunities from attending Chef Demonstrations from some of the best chefs in the country, to visiting our suppliers to get an understanding of what is involved in the food process from start to finish, or even foraging in the forests to get some of the freshest produce Scotland’s larder has to offer.

For more information on our Fresh Olive Apprenticeship Programme, visit: https://www.entier-services.com/fresh-olives

Hospitality Training Aberdeen

11/07/2024

After the tremendous success of our Chefs Table event last year, where we raised an incredible £125,493 for Beatson Cancer Charity, we are thrilled to announce its return on the 22nd November 2024 at the iconic Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow.

Enjoy a spectacular five-course meal crafted by renowned Michelin-starred chefs, showcasing Scotland’s larder. This promises to be an evening of exceptional culinary experiences, outstanding service and superb entertainment, including a Charity Auction.

The outstanding Chefs each preparing a course are:
Stephen McLaughlin - Head Chef at Restaurant Andrew Fairlie
Geoffrey Smeddle - Chef Proprietor at The Peat Inn
Adam Handling - Chef/Owner of Adam Handling Restaurants
Graeme Cheevers - Chef Patron at UNALOME by Graeme Cheevers
Andrew Hamer - Managing Director of Wilde Thyme

The mission remains the same: raising funds for Beatson Cancer Charity, dedicated to brain cancer research — a cause deeply personal to our Managing Director, Andrew Hamer, who tragically lost his sister Mary-Anne and friend chef Andrew Fairlie to this disease.

Cost per person is £200.00, which includes canapés, welcome drinks, 5-course dinner and wines. Tickets are available individually or by table of 10.

To reserve your seat at The Chefs Table please contact Susan Brodie at [email protected] or via phone at 07754941505

03/07/2024

Following the tremendous success of last year’s Chef’s Table event, our events division, Wilde Thyme, are thrilled to announce its return on the 22nd November 2024 at the iconic Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow.

Enjoy a spectacular five-course meal crafted by renowned Michelin-starred chefs, showcasing Scotland’s larder. This promises to be an evening of exceptional culinary experiences, outstanding service and superb entertainment, including a Charity Auction.

The outstanding Chefs each preparing a course are:

Stephen McLaughlin - Head Chef at Andrew Fairlie 2 Michelin Star
Geoffrey Smeddle - Chef Proprietor at The Peat Inn Restaurant With Rooms
Adam Handling - Chef/Owner of Adam Handling Restaurants
Graeme Cheevers - Chef Patron at UNALOME by Graeme Cheevers
Andrew Hamer - Managing Director of Wilde Thyme

The mission remains the same: raising funds for Beatson Cancer Charity, dedicated to brain cancer research — a cause deeply personal to our Managing Director, Andrew Hamer, who tragically lost his sister Mary-Anne and friend chef Andrew Fairlie to this disease.

Cost per person is £200.00, which includes canapés, welcome drinks, 5 course dinner and wines. Tickets are available individually or by table of 10.

To reserve your seat at The Chefs Table please contact Susan Brodie at [email protected] or via phone at 07754941505

02/07/2024

Do you need to complete The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) Ship’s Cook Competency Course?

The MCA Ship’s Cook Competency Course is designed for all chefs and cooks on board commercial sea-bound vessels, and the certificate is legally required in accordance with the Marine Labour Convention (MLC 2006). Aimed at all seafarers with proven experience in the industry with an appropriate food hygiene certificate but no formal cookery qualifications, the course will provide a formal qualification to work across sea bound vessels internationally.

Our Training Academy in Westhill is the only Marine Coastguard Agency approved centre in the North of Scotland. Delivered in a bespoke training kitchen, attendees will benefit from accredited training in a modern, state-of-the-art facility where they can showcase their skills and complete their qualification.

Spaces are available throughout the year. For more information and to get in touch, visit: https://www.entier-services.com/mlc-training

27/06/2024

We want to give a special thanks to Mark Coxon and Chelsea Horne for their hard work as they wrap up at St Margaret's School for Girls for the summer break. The work they do is greatly appreciated by all but specifically by the kids, who showed their gratitude for the pair by making them thank you posters.

Mark is looking forward to his summer holiday cruise and Chelsea is taking her kids around the North of Scotland for theirs. We hope you both enjoy the time off with your families, great work chefs.

26/06/2024

Two of our exceptionally talented chefs from within our events division Wilde Thyme, Craig Palmer and Craig Coupar, hosted a cookery demo at the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh this past weekend.

With both chefs being members of the Scottish Culinary Team, they talked about some of their experiences with the team, and shared insights following on from a recent trip to the Bakkafrost Scotland site situated on the Isle of Mull.

The chefs took centre stage at the Food For Thought Cookery Theatre, with their demo focusing on Native Hebridean Salmon. The audience were shown, and sampled, how to make a variety of canapes using cold smoked salmon, perfect for anyone to recreate at home.

Great work chefs, looks like a fantastic day.

25/06/2024

A couple members of the Entier Family, Michael Hennessy and Ramsay Braid, are gearing up to participate in the Ride the North 100 mile cycle on the 24th of August raising funds for Friends of Anchor.

The pair took on the challenge last year, originally aiming for 64 miles, but they powered through and covered a whopping 80 miles in just under 8 hours! This year they have their sights set even higher and are going for the 100 mile route through the Angus countryside, featuring Arbroath, Letham, Forfar, Kirriemuir, Cortachy, Menmuir, Brechin, Bridge of Dun and Lunan.

The pair said:

“It’s a great opportunity for us to make a difference and support a wonderful cause. Last year, we were able to raise £1,440, thanks to the incredible support from family, friends and colleagues. This year, we have set our sights slightly higher and aim to surpass that amount by raising £2,000.

Any donation you can make will be greatly appreciated. Whether it's a big or small contribution, every little bit helps us get closer to our target."

We hope the training is going well, and we are proud to support you both, and help hit your target of £2000.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/michael-hennessy-1711243769788

21/06/2024

Are you heading to the Royal Highland Show today? Come see two of our extremely talented chefs within our events division Wilde Thyme, Craig Palmer and Craig Coupar, at the Food for Thought Cookery & Conference Theatre at 2pm today.

Both chefs are members of the Scottish Culinary Team, and following on from a recent visit to the Bakkafrost Scotland site in the Isle of Mull, the will demonstrate how to make a variety of canapes using cold smoked salmon, that are achievable for you to make at home, along with sharing insights from the trip to the Isle of Mull and their experiences with the Scottish Culinary Team.

21/06/2024

Developing people to be the best they can be lies at the core of the Entier family success story. In line with this, we can confirm that this vacancy comes following a positive internal promotion, thus creating an exciting opportunity for a new enthusiastic HR Advisor to join our team based full-time at The Olive House in Westhill, Aberdeenshire.

This is an integral role within the HR team and the successful candidate will play an active part in the continued delivery of exceptional quality and service to our clients.

If you would like further details regarding this position, visit our website for more details and to apply: https://www.entier-services.com/vacancy/hr-advisor-2

21/06/2024

Delighted to announce that we are recruiting for an enthusiastic HR Graduate to join our team on a full-time permanent basis, located at The Olive House in Westhill, Aberdeenshire.

Developing people to be the best they can be lies at the core of the Entier family success story and this is a brilliant new opportunity for a recent graduate who is passionate about delivering success.

The successful Graduate will undertake a variety of HR related tasks tailored towards developing the individual to becoming capable of progression in all aspects of HR related activity.

If you are interested and would like to know more, visit our website for more details and to apply: https://www.entier-services.com/vacancy/hr-graduate

18/06/2024

A couple of our chefs from our events division, Wilde Thyme, are hosting a cookery demo at the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh this weekend. Craig Palmer and Craig Coupar, both members of the Scottish Culinary Team, will present at the Food For Thought Cookery Theatre on Friday the 21st of June at 2pm, with a focus on Native Hebridean Salmon.

After a recent trip with the Scottish Culinary Team to the Bakkafrost Scotland site situated on the Isle of Mull, the chefs will demonstrate how to make a variety of canapes using cold smoked salmon, that are achievable for you to make at home, along with sharing insights from their trip to the Isle of Mull and their experiences with the Scottish Culinary Team.

At The Food for Thought Cookery & Conference Theatre you can enjoy a great range of entertaining cookery demonstrations from award-winning chefs alongside conversations with food writers, cooks and producers. You can find out more information about the Royal Highland Show, and get tickets at the link below: https://www.royalhighlandshow.org/

18/06/2024

A couple members of the Entier Family, Michael Hennessy and Ramsay Braid, are gearing up to participate in the Ride the North 100-mile cycle on the 24th of August.

The route will be a clockwise loop around the historic county of Angus, and is set to feature Arbroath, Letham, Forfar, Kirriemuir, Cortachy, Menmuir, Brechin, Bridge of Dun and Lunan.

The pair said, “It’s a great opportunity for us to make a difference and support a wonderful cause…any donation you can make will be greatly appreciated. Whether it's a big or small contribution, every little bit helps us get closer to our target.”

Their goal is to raise funds for Friends of Anchor. Let's show them our support and help them hit their target of £2000 by donating to their Just Giving page. (Link below.)

We hope the training is going well, and we are proud to support you both.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/michael-hennessy-1711243769788

14/06/2024

Are you looking to hone your skills in the kitchen, or show off infront of your friends and family at your next get together?

We are hosting a cook-along session here, in our bespoke training kitchen at our office in Westhill, on the 16th of August 2024.

Picture this: You arrive, you’re greeted with a glass of fizz and a delicious canapé. Then, armed with the ingredients, recipe cards, and your stylish new Entier branded aprons, you dive into a hands-on cooking experience guided by our award-winning executive chef, Orry Shand, previous winner of Scottish Chef of the Year and Captain of the Scottish Culinary Team.

After you have cooked and prepared a course, you get to sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labour, before heading back to the kitchen to learn the next course.

We promise it will be a fun-filled afternoon, with great food and great company. Chef Orry will be there every step of the way to ensure you master each dish with confidence, making sure you can take these skills home and really impress at your next dinner.

£120.00 per person. There is limited spaces so get in touch with us for more information, and to book your space: [email protected]

11/06/2024

Huge congratulations to FRESH for their SHINE Team of the Quarter win, and a brilliant charity chosen for their donation too. Thank you for your supporting Friends of Anchor.

Pop in by FRESH at our Prime Four site for a coffee, a bite to eat and to check out our Friends of Anchor pop up shop!

A lovely way to start today - great coffee and a lovely catch up with Sarah and Chloe of FRESH by Entier Ltd

Chloe and Sarah's site at Prime Four Business Park is a busy wee place, and they were recently awarded a 'SHINE' recognition from Entier Ltd for their brilliant efforts there. The award comes with a £250 donation to a charity of their choice, and we're so grateful their minds went to Friends of ANCHOR. Thank you!

Chloe and Sarah are no strangers to supporting FoA, having both taken on Aberdeen Kiltwalk as part of the Entier Bravehearts team at the start of this month - and they regularly get stuck in to the amazing fundraising efforts that come from the Entier family as a whole. With Chloe's mum working in the ANCHOR Unit too, they know just how their donation will help 👏

11/06/2024

We are incredibly honoured to have received an engraved chef's pan from Scottish Chefs. Presented to our CEO Peter Bruce by Robin Austin, President of Scottish Chefs, Kevin MacGillivray, Chief Executive of Scottish Chefs, and Orry Shand, Manager of the Scottish Culinary Team, this acknowledges our continued support of the Scottish Culinary Team, especially in the lead-up to, and around, the IKA Culinary Olympics held in Stuttgart.

The IKA Culinary Olympics is the world's largest and most diverse international culinary arts competition. The Scottish Culinary Team took home 2 silver medals at this years IKA Culinary Olympics. The first silver was in The Restaurant of Nations and the second silver was in the Chefs Table. Supporting and sponsoring the Scottish Culinary Team has been a source of immense pride for us at Entier, the hours of hard work, dedication and creativity shown by these talented chefs is truly inspiring and we are thrilled to be able to play a part in that.

We look forward to continuing our support and witnessing the incredible achievements of the Scottish Culinary Team. Thank you to Scottish Chefs for this beautiful honour, and for recognising our contributions.

11/06/2024

Entier Ltd are currently recruiting for a Cleaner to join the Entier Family. This is a part time position and based at The Olive House in Westhill.

Visit our website for more details and to apply: https://www.entier-services.com/vacancy/cleaner-part-time-5

10/06/2024

Another week of Fresh Olive training complete. Led by our Executive Chef Orry Shand.

Our apprentice chefs were tasked with making a set lemon curd, with a tonka bean sable biscuit, topped with a strawberry compote and basil sorbet.

Orry guided the chefs throughout but it was up to them on how they presented their dish. Some amazing desserts were plated, well done all.

03/06/2024

What an incredible day to take part in the Aberdeen Kiltwalk. A massive thank you to The Entier Bravehearts for your amazing effort. The sun was shining, the miles were tough and we are sure there are a few sore legs this morning but you did an amazing job pushing through to the finish line. An incredible achievement, and your efforts will have made a real impact for Friends of Anchor, who provide crucial care and support to cancer and haemotology patients.

A huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far. We are proud to have hit our initial fundraising goal, however, there is still time to donate if you would like to support this incredible cause so we can make an even bigger impact: https://www.justgiving.com/page/entierbravehearts-1711635439703

Thank you so much to all of the Entier Bravehearts for taking part and supporting Friends of Anchor.

02/06/2024

This finish line will be a very welcome sight for the Entier Bravehearts as they come to the end of the Aberdeen Kiltwalk later today! 🚶‍♂️

Today is the day we've all been waiting for and the Entier Bravehearts are ready to go! Thank you so much to everyone who has donated and supported us so far, it means so much to us and will make a huge difference to the lives of those affected by cancer in the North East of Scotland.

Each member of our team has a unique story, a personal connection that fuels their determination. We walk for loved ones, for survivors, and for those who have left a lasting impact on our lives.

We've been training hard, challenging ourselves physically, and mentally to prepare for this 18 mile walk. It is going to be a tough day, but it's nothing compared to the challenges faced by cancer patients every day.

Please donate if you can, any and all donations are greatly appreciated! They will spur us on today and will go towards an amazing cause with Friends of Anchor.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/entierbravehearts-1711635439703

01/06/2024

It's the final day before the Entier Bravehearts tackle the Aberdeen Kiltwalk! We can't thank everyone who has donated and supported our cause enough. There is still time for you to donate and help us reach our goal for Friends of Anchor.

Your generosity can make a tremendous impact on the lives of those affected by cancer.

Click the link below to donate if you can! Every donation, no matter the size, is greatly appreciated and will make a huge difference.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/entierbravehearts-1711635439703

31/05/2024

Another round of Maritime & Coastguard Agency Ships Cook Competency training completed at our bespoke training academy in Westhill this week. The only Marine Coastguard Agency approved centre in the North of Scotland.

Aimed at all seafarers with proven experience in the industry with an appropriate food hygiene certificate but no formal cookery qualifications, the Ship’s Cook Competency course will provide a formal qualification to work across sea-bound vessels internationally.

For more information, to see dates for the rest of the year and to book you space visit: https://www.entier-services.com/mlc-training

30/05/2024

Sending a massive congratulations to one of our sponsored golfers Sam Locke, who goes back to back with another win at the Portlethen Classic. After the three days he finished 14 under, making 4 eagles throughout the competition and clinching the win by a shot on the final hole with an eagle. This makes it two competition wins so far this year, massive well done Sam.

Some great images of both Hannah McCook and Sam Locke below, two of our sponsored golfers who were both competing at the competition this week.

We were proud to present the Portlethen Classic as a part of the Tartan Pro Tour schedule, taking place at the Portlethen Golf Club in Aberdeen.

30/05/2024

🌟 3 Days to Go! 🌟

We are all getting those last few training miles in, and excitement is building as we approach the Aberdeen Kiltwalk this weekend! We're committed to making these last days count for Friends of Anchor.

You can show your support by donating through the link below. Together, we can help fund groundbreaking research, provide much-needed patient support, and create lasting change for cancer patients and their families in the North East of Scotland.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/entierbravehearts-1711635439703