The events and catering company served over 5,000 hospitality covers during the tournament week including the Partners Pavilion and the Genesis Lounge, the flagship premium hospitality lounge and restaurant.
The team also catered for DP World Tour operating areas, including the media centre, players & caddies café and greenkeepers. Through a blend of on-site kitchens and their central production kitchen in Leith, Heritage Portfolio delivered a ‘best-in-class culinary experience’ to all guests.
Menus in the Genesis Lounge were curated in partnership with renowned local Michelin-starred chef Tom Kitchin and South Korean chef Mun Kim. The menu showcased some of Scotland’s finest produce including hand-dived Orkney scallops and North Berwick lobster alongside traditional Korean recipes of Black Angus beef with Korean miso mushroom sauce and rice pudding with Korean fuji apples.
The Heritage Portfolio menu showcased Scotland’s finest seasonal produce including fish and seafood sourced along the east coast via George Campbell & Sons, beef from John Gilmour in East Lothian and soft fruits from Fife and Angus, aligned with the DP World Tour’s ‘green drive’ sustainability initiatives.
The culinary team at Heritage Portfolio were led by executive head chef Paul Hood, who oversaw menu innovation and event dining.
Sandy Robson, executive director at Heritage Portfolio, said: “Now in its 53rd year, the Genesis Scottish Open is a high-profile, internationally renowned golf tournament and we are thrilled to have catered for such a prestigious event. This contract underscores our capability to deliver premium hospitality experiences at scale, and showcases our expertise in the complex, fast-paced world of live events and sports catering.
“We’re proud to be flying the flag for Scottish food and service excellence on this global stage and look forward to creating more memorable experiences and thrilling guests in style. Serving thousands of guests at one of Europe’s premier golf tournaments is both a challenge and an honour that we’re ready to meet.”