The centrepiece of the new food and beverage offering comes from Maclean, with his restaurant Scottish Kitchen. The collective also features:
- Cluck, renowned for both tasty buttermilk chicken and vegan options
- SweetNess, a ‘mouth-watering’ dessert destination
- Inver Mercato, an Italian deli with a variety of pizzas and salads
- Ness n Korma, a modern fusion take on authentic Indian street food
- Fairground Café, who will join the mix when it opens later this month
At the opening ceremony, Maclean commented: “We are absolutely delighted to be part of the new food collective in the heart of Eastgate. It is with this passion for celebrating Scotland’s larder that I am honoured to partner with Aramark in delivering something truly exceptional at Eastgate. We’re proud to champion homegrown produce and support small and independent suppliers.”
Aramark was awarded the contract thanks to their ‘wealth of experience in the catering industry’ and the freshness of their concept and ideas.
Janet Wigley, business & industry director at Aramark UK, added: “This is a wonderful and truly innovative development. We look forward to delivering a culinary experience for every lifestyle which will showcase the best of Scottish cuisine.
“Loch & Larder will become a place to meet, to socialise and, to enjoy fantastic food. We look forward to the food collective becoming a go-to destination for the Inverness community, as it boosts both the local economy and local appetites.”