Locavore: a person who only eats food that is grown or produced
in their local area.

One of our greatest passions at Guardswell is showcasing truly wonderful food, that has been grown or produced in the most ethical, sustainable, considered, high welfare way - and the magnificent people who produce it, as well as those who cook with it. In 2018 we launched our “Locavore” suppers- a series of dinners at which different chefs or restaurants cooked, show-casing the best in local producers- and the opportunity for those producers to stand up and tell a little of their story.

The Wilder Kitchen

My name is William and I'm from the Brecon Beacons in South Wales. I run a project called The Wilder Kitchen and the Wild Kabn Kitchen and with my culinary experiences from around the world, I am constantly exploring the connection between food, fire, and nature with an ethos of supporting small, local businesses and suppliers. Sustainability is at the heart of his project and what I do and my dishes inspire a healthier mindset toward food and the process behind it.

The experiences I have created, which have taken place throughout the Outer Hebrides, Finland, Wales and now here at Ardkinglas Estate in Argyll, have revolved around the ingredients I can source locally, inspiring a mindset that aligns with the wild and natural surroundings we find ourselves in - creating a mindset that celebrates sustainability and the pleasures of cooking and eating outside.

We care deeply where our produce comes from and we have recently taken over a large polytunnel here in Argyll - This way we can ensure that we a producing menus that are as close to 100% organic as possible and not only this, but to ensure that it resonates in our personal lives too.

Fire cooking - Both projects I run revolve around open fire cooking and I refrain from going down the conventional route of grilling large amounts of meat. I'm trying to merge an element of fine dining and rustic cuisines together to create a dining experience that is unique to myself and the land around me. I have an Argentinian hanging frame and I usually set this up wherever I cook!

 
https://www.wildkabnkitchen.com/

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PLEASE NOTE:

We will endeavour to ensure that dietary and allergy requirements are catered to during our Locavore events - but we ask that you first check, to ensure that this is possible, before purchasing a ticket.