The Kitchin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Kitchin |
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| Established | 2006 |
| Current owner(s) | Tom Kitchin |
| Head chef | Tom Kitchin |
| Food type | French cuisine |
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| Street address | 78 Commercial Quay |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Postal/ZIP code | EH6 6LX |
| Country | Scotland, UK |
| Seating capacity | 60 covers |
The Kitchin is a famous restaurant in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is known for its delicious food. Chef Tom Kitchin and his wife Michaela run it. They serve fresh Scottish ingredients. These are cooked using French styles. The restaurant quickly earned a special award called a Michelin star. This happened within six months of opening.
About The Kitchin Restaurant
The Kitchin restaurant opened in June 2006. Tom Kitchin and Michaela Berseilus started it together. The building used to be a old warehouse for whisky. It is located by the water in the Leith area of Edinburgh.
What Makes The Kitchin Special?
The food at The Kitchin mixes Scottish ingredients with French cooking styles. Chef Tom Kitchin learned from famous chefs like Alain Ducasse and Pierre Koffmann. You can see their influence in his cooking. The restaurant even used cutlery and plates from a very famous French restaurant.
The inside of The Kitchin is decorated with dark wood and grey colors. There is a window that lets you see into the kitchen. This means you can watch the chefs at work! There is also a bar area that serves lighter meals. The restaurant's main idea is "from nature to plate." This means they use fresh, seasonal ingredients.
In 2008, Chef Pierre Koffmann helped out at The Kitchin. He was the head chef while Tom Kitchin was away. Tom was filming a TV show called The Great British Menu.
Awards and Recognition
The Kitchin quickly became very popular. It won a Michelin star just six months after opening. This is a very important award for restaurants.
In 2009, Eat Out Magazine said it was the second-best restaurant in Britain. In 2010, Observer Food Monthly called it the best restaurant in the UK. Tom Kitchin and his team opened another restaurant in July 2010. It is called Castle Terrace.
