About Us...

The Elemental Kitchen is a bespoke hospitality service, which provides an experienced Chef and front-of-house Host in your own unique setting.

“For catered read cosseted. We are cared for by our host and chef, Vicky and James, who turn out a gourmet four-course meal every night...... these bright people are more than able to deliver excellent service without the atmosphere becoming servile.”

Kate Simon, London, Travel Editor, Independent on Sunday
(article published Sunday 13th January 2008)

We have provided private dining at residences and luxury holiday homes across Europe; Corsica, Mallorca, Champagne, the French Alps and back home at Torosay Castle on the Isle of Mull, Invercauld Castle in Royal Deeside and at luxury country lodges throughout Scotland.


Special Elements...

The Elemental Kitchen is also available for special projects. For example we created a range of freezer meals and developed menus for a visitor attraction on the West Coast of Scotland. We provide catering and event support - the launch of a new Scottish whisky, weddings, industry away days. We showcase locally-sourced ingredients at our occasional Acoustic Wave Cafe events and we are always delighted to help clients create memorable experiences during holidays and special occasions.


Fine food from land & sea...

Based in St Monans, a pretty fishing village in the East Neuk of Fife, The Elemental Kitchen enjoys access to a treasure trove of fresh ingredients - freshly caught fish from the waters outside our home, meat from the acclaimed local butcher Penmans of Crail, vegetables picked daily from The Ardross Farm, Pittenweem Oatcakes, Anster Cheese from St Andrews Farmhouse Cheese Co, the list goes on...

We have also cultivated excellent relationships with producers & suppliers across Scotland - from highland gamekeepers to island fisherman, our address book is ever expanding - ensuring that wherever you choose to host your holiday or special occasion, we are able to source the best available local, fresh, seasonal ingredients.


Experience...

If you'd like to discuss booking The Elemental Kitchen for your holiday or special occasion, or for more information please contact Vicky via phone or email.

Tel: +44 (0)7986 831 589

Email: vicky@acousticwave.co.uk