Early yesterday afternoon, Kevin of KSS Images and myself popped along to meet and greet the lucky winners of the DGWGO competition for a table for two at Marco Pierre White’s VIP Lunch at his new restaurant in the Aston Hotel in Dumfries.
Winners of the exclusive table for two were Marion Irvine and her partner John Hope who were randomly selected from an incredible 1098 entries.
The British celebrity chef has joined forces with the much-celebrated Aston Hotel in Dumfries and brought his Wheeler’s of St. James’s brand to Scotland. The restaurant offers an array of British and French cuisine in Marco’s trademark style, focussing on a varied menu that will suit all appetites and pockets.
The Marco Pierre White brand is all about elegant restaurants with a comfortable dining experience, a place to relax and enjoy great food. Menus will offer seasonal produce, sourced locally wherever possible so diners can be assured of honest, high quality food at affordable prices.
It’s been quite a few weeks for Marion, who was also the project manager of the Dundrennan Jubilee Garden, as she was unexpectedly asked along to the fourth D&G LEADER Rural Awards. The event took place at Easterbrook Hall on Friday the 15th of November 2013 and she was delighted to win the award on behalf of Dundrennan.
Marion and John got the chance to meet Marco who all presented them with a signed book.
After a quick chat and some pics we left Marion and John to enjoy their lunch and Marion later sent us this message.
“We enjoyed a marvellous 3 course lunch, great food, great service and super atmosphere. Added bonus of signed book from Marco and a few words. A lovely treat, unexpected early Xmas present. Thank you DGWGO!” From Marion and John.
Thank you to everyone who entered the competition and we will have many more over the next few months
Derek Pennycook
