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Why Michelin star chef Tom Kitchin skipped out on work for a night to host supper in a youth centre

13 December 2017

Tom Kitchin is one of Scotland’s most celebrated chefs. He owns and operates The Kitchen restaurant in Leith with his wife, Michaela.

On St Andrew’s night, however, he made the short trip over the road to The Citadel, a youth charity. The night was a culmination of his work with young people who use its facilities.

In conversation with , Tom explained why he became a supporter of the charity, how he began helping young people there gain experience working in a top-end restaurant and what went in to creating & serving at their own special St Andrew’s night event.

Chef Tom Kitchin explains why he's involved with Citadel Supper

Tom Kitchin explains how he became involved mentoring young people in Leith

Supper is served

The Roe deer main course served at the Citadel Supper
Desert of sea buckthorn meringues

And here鈥檚 some dessert

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