Food and Drink
Meet The Chef: Scott Paton of Àclèaf
In this edition of Meet The Chef, Scott Paton dishes on his culinary career, the importance of locality and quality, and his future goals.
Àclèaf at Boringdon Hall Hotel & Spa in Devon nabbed its first Michelin star in 2023 and has gone on to earn the accolade for four consecutive years. Helmed by Scott Paton, the fine dining restaurant champions seasonally inspired and locally sourced ingredients.
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