Something new is cooking up at The Club House on the Dragon’s Tooth Golf Course in the Outdoor Capital of the UK. Chef Glenn Francis and business partner Fiona Keyes are taking on the operation of The Club House and, from March 2011, will be welcoming golfers and visitors alike with a broad smile and a range of mouth-watering fare.
“This is a really exciting opportunity for us” said Fiona “Glenn and I ran the successful Carnoch Restaurant in Glencoe for three years, and we now want to build on that reputation and experience. We grew a strong local following and enjoyed giving visitors to the area a really positive experience of Scottish cooking. The bistro here at The Dragon’s Tooth has a superb Highland setting and it’s an idyllic location for a café and restaurant”.
The new business will be run independently by Glenn and Fiona, under licence from the golf course owners, Ossian Developments Limited. Ossian Director Colin Johnston commented “This type of collaborative arrangement is very common on golf courses – having a separate business running the club house makes great sense. But this is also a partnership of interest, and we will be working closely with Glenn and Fiona over the years ahead, to build on the service we give to members and to visiting golfers.
Ossian Developments acquired this renowned Lochaber golf course near Fort Willaim in 2009 and the Club House was powered in its first year by experienced caterer and local Glenachulish resident, Lisa Fettes and her energised team. Miranda Garden took over the reins for 2010 and her positive attitude and strong contribution was marked in December 2010 by a special presentation from members of The Dragon’s Tooth Golf Club. “It’s been a demanding 12 months” commented Miranda “and there’s never an idle moment! I’ve really enjoyed seeing our membership grow, with more and more visitors coming to play golf or simply enjoy a great meal here. It’s now time for me to move on and with a young son, I want to spend more time with the family. Not to mention the horse riding . . . . .!”
Miranda’s partner is Head Greenkeeper, David Lawrence. David said “There’s been so much progress on the greens in two years, this is almost a different course now. Quality greens go alongside a quality Club House and I’m delighted to see both sides of this business growing so well. We have worked, and will work, in a really joined-up way so that the catering and the golf give the best welcome possible.”
More on the parkland golf course, set between Oban and Fort William at Ballachulish, and the inviting Club House, can be found at www.dragonstooth.co.uk/catering.php
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