Chef Dean Banks is an award-winning Scottish chef, restaurateur and entrepreneur, celebrated for his innovative approach to modern Scottish cuisine. A former finalist on BBC’s MasterChef: The Professionals, Dean combines exceptional Scottish produce with bold Asian influences inspired by his global travels.
Recognised with Entrepreneur of the Year 2025, Chef of the Year 2025 and Restaurant of the Year 2025, Dean continues to make his mark on Scotland’s hospitality scene. From his flagship Haar Restaurant in St Andrews to his newest opening, Amber, Dean’s passion for exceptional ingredients, creativity and unforgettable dining experiences continues to drive his growing culinary empire.
What do you think are the greatest opportunities for the Scottish tourism, retail and hospitality industries in 2027?
I feel 2027 could be one of our greatest years to date within the industry. With many great events such as the Tour de France, The Open, 6 Nations, The Fringe and many many more events happening in Scotland we will have a huge influx to our normal tourism numbers.
What are you looking most forward to seeing, meeting, or attending at ScotHot?
I look forward to meeting other colleagues within the industry at Scothot and learning about new products and equipment on offer.
Why do you think events like ScotHot are important to the industry?
Events like Scothot bring our string community within Hospitality together of all levels. A great combination of students, professionals and suppliers so its a fantastic day out.
