Acclaimed Chef, Gary Townsend, to Launch His First Solo Restaurant, Elements, in Bearsden
- Submitted by: Pam Gosal, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 09 July 2024
- Motion reference: S6M-13850
That the Parliament praises chef Gary Townsend on his first solo venture, Elements in Bearsden; notes that he has been head chef at One Devonshire Gardens and worked at Cameron House Hotel along with a host of international venues over the past 20 years; understands that Elements will be a simple, yet elegant, fine dining restaurant that will focus on delivering exceptional food and service, utilising ingredients sourced from Scotland’s most committed producers and farmers; further understands that £400,000 of investment is being put into the venue and that Element’s new home has undergone a major refurbishment before the anticipated opening in July 2024; appreciates the community focus of the business which, it understands, will employ 15 local people, and wishes the team every success for the much anticipated restaurant.
Supported by:
Miles Briggs, Jackson Carlaw, Sharon Dowey, Jackie Dunbar, Russell Findlay, Meghan Gallacher, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire (Registered interest)
, Roz McCall, Stuart McMillan, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle