Achi news desk-
He is now responsible for the Perthshire hotel kitchen brigade of over 100 chefs and 40 stewards.
He said: “Having the opportunity to make my mark on Gleneagles and take my place in its story is a career-defining moment.
“Taking all the skills I’ve gathered over the past 32 years and putting them to work here is the opportunity of a lifetime – it will test me and I’m taking on that challenge with excitement.
“I’m taking over a successful and iconic culinary destination.
“The food at Gleneagles has kept its place on the culinary map for generations and has already been on an incredible journey of improvement over the last five years.
“I stand on the shoulders of the century of chefs who have walked these corridors before me and I feel the weight of that history.”
READ MORE: Scottish honey maker ‘beyond excited’ after Nigella’s name check
Drawing on previous experience as group executive chef at Daylesford Organic and Goodwood Estate and chef patron of Michelin-starred pub The Greyhound in Hampshire, Bunn hopes to enhance the guest experience at Gleneagles through menu development.
He said: “People’s tastes and interests are constantly evolving and hospitality businesses need to be ready to adapt. There is much more interest now not only in food origins and sustainability, but in health and well-being.
“That’s where the future of gastronomy is.
“No one wants to come to a five star hotel to be lectured about healthy eating or sustainability but many want the option to make responsible choices.
“Those kinds of lifestyle preferences need to be reframed so that vegan dishes, vegetarian options and foods that support good gut health aren’t just a footnote at the end of a menu full of meat options but get weaving them unapologetically into the heart of all our eating. experiences.”
READ MORE: Working with Lorraine Kelly helped me realize I was done with eating well
Of the new appointment, Gleneagles managing director Conor O’Leary said: “We are delighted to welcome Darron, who will greatly enhance our team and support us in delivering on our ambitious plans to strengthen our reputation amongst the best in hospitality . destinations in the world.
“At Gleneagles, every culinary experience must be exceptional, and every dish, from the plate of lobster to the simple sandwich, requires the same level of care and consideration.
“Darron brings a wealth of experience across that full culinary spectrum, from Michelin star dining to brasserie cooking, and will be the expert keeper of our kitchens.
“What sets Gleneagles apart from other hospitality businesses is its drive to continually improve and innovate.
“There is a tremendous opportunity to enhance, improve and evolve what is available across all our dining spaces and we look forward to seeing Darron contribute to our success in the future.”
