Absolutely delighted to win National chef of the year 2025!
A week has gone by and over the moon to join the illustrious list of past winners.
Special thanks to @craftguildofchefs & @davidmulcahy1 for putting on an amazing competiton, mentors days and awards at the amazing @hippodromecasino
Chair of judges @chef.mattabe , @chefgaryjones1 & @chefjocky for the amazing positive feedback which I won’t forget.
Everything went to plan on the day and I got a push on, incredible feeling to hear your menu being read out as the winner by @willtorrent@entierltd for the amazing support and allowing me to 💯 commit.
@kobrie_ for the amazing social and digital work he did for my entry and support every step of the way.
@andrew.10walker supporting all my run throughs, taking notes and washing my dishes and countless containers. Unreal mate.
@craig.palmer93 my brother, drove all the way to London Town and back with me , 20 hours. Loading in and out of the university and keeping me confident and calm on the day.
@brookeshand19 supporting me , putting up with me working all my days off in the lead up and basically being a single parent to our girls. ❤️
#nationalchefoftheyear #miseenplacecompleted
We are at the Banquet 💥
Delighted to have my Nightcrawler-inspired starter through to the banquet – an incredible standard in the @greatbritishmenu kitchen this year.
Back in tonight with the 🐟 course. Tune in to see how I get on!
🕰️ 7PM
📺 BBC 2
Reservations @fallsbyos
#GreatBritishMenu #GBM #ChefLife #FineDining #Banquet
We’re excited to announce a very special night at Cail Bruich — a special four‑hands dinner bringing together two Great British Menu chefs in our kitchen!
On Wednesday 27th May, Executive Chef Lorna McNee (GBM Winner 2019) will be joined by Orry Shand, Great British Menu 2026 finalist, for an evening of collaborative cooking, bold flavours and celebratory dining, featuring dishes from both chef's time on The Great British Menu.
The evening will start at 7pm with Champagne and canapes, followed by an indulgent six course menu designed by both chefs, all paired with exceptional wines throughout the night.
Ticket price (inclusive of menu & wine pairing) £300 (£100 per person deposit)
Limited availability - head to the link in our bio to book!
GBM what an experience and what a laugh! Met some incredible & talented people.
Mad to get to the banquet but the months of hard work paid off.
Congrats to @chefnikita.p for winning the banquet
Amazing cooking with @ciaranbrennan96@cal_byerley everyone’s dishes at the banquet were incredible
Also cooking with these legends @jackalistair@jamiekeeblechef@chef_joshus@lbarrow4@_junau
Thanks to my boy @realamusedbouche legend!
Thanks also to everyone on the show , some amount of work that goes into the whole series, your all amazing
@elsticks@el.vinah@avrilb99@antonialloyd17
Thanks to my veteran and judges for the feedback and guidance @adamhandling@cheftomkerridge@lorna_chef@wangpix@andioliver incredibly kind and supportive person who brings an amazing energy to the kitchen!
Lastly and most importantly thanks to my wife and family for all their support! X
Peace ✌️ out!
Come to @fallsbyos
#gbm #greatbritishmenu #chef #scotland #finediningrestaurant
Did you catch Orry representing Scotland at the GBM banquet with his starter “The Night Crawler”? A subtle homage to Alan Cumming’s role in X2.
Reservations are open, with limited spaces remaining. Reserve your table through the link in our bio.
Happee Birthdae Harry.
Dessert and Finals ✅
My brother @ciaranbrennan96 , smashed it , banger of a dessert!
Next stop Liverpool, St George’s Hall!
@greatbritishmenu
See you there!
Tune in tonight to see the chaos!
🕰️ 9PM
📺 BBC 2
Come see us after @fallsbyos
#greatbritishmenu #gbm #banquet #liverpool #scotland
Mains over & out.
Was gutted to not convert my main course higher up the pecking order but the standard of main courses were awesome. Congrats to @cal_byerley for one of the best on brief courses, flavours packed a punch.
One more to go, desserts tonight , tune in.
@greatbritishmenu
🕰️ 7PM
📺 BBC 2
Reservations @fallsbyos
#gbm #greatbritishmenu #lamb #wegoagain #bbcgoodfood
🐟 done ✔️
Unbelievable standard, congrats to @cwharrison1 with a mega fish course!
Very cool to have @willpoulter in the kitchen with us.
Tune in tonight for Mains!
@greatbritishmenu
🕰️ 7PM
📺 BBC 2
Join us @fallsbyos
#greatbritishmenu #gbm #scallop #scottish #aberdeenshire
Finals week is here. Catch me on @greatbritishmenu from Monday, cooking alongside some seriously talented chefs and pushing for a place at the banquet. Wish me luck 🤞
📅 Monday 20th April
🕰️ 9PM
📺 BBC2
Reservations also open for @fallsbyos on Monday at 5PM.
#gbm #greatbritishmenu #scotland #aberdeenshire
We are currently seeking to expand our team at Falls by Orry Shand and are looking for passionate, enthusiastic individuals to join us in a number of roles:
- Assistant manager
- Supervisor
- Part-time front of house
- Commis chef
This is a hands-on, people-focused environment within a close-knit team, offering the opportunity to be involved across all aspects of service. If this role sounds like the right fit, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV along with a short cover note to: [email protected]
Catch me either ripping down walls or plating on the river. Can’t wait to get back into the kitchen @fallsbyos , 98 days until we open.
Hopefully we can serve you this 🦞
#scottish #royaldeeside #banchory #aberdeenshire #lobsters
