has been a professional chef for over 20 years. He has worked at Michelin-starred and James Beard Award winning restaurants in Scotland and the USA. He also spent time working in small community-based cafés in Bristol with the Haughton family, which cemented his commitment to food sovereignty and sustainable agricultural practises. 

From 2017 he was Chef-Owner of The Broken Tulip in Richmond, Virginia with his wife Sariann Lehrer. 

In 2023 David moved to Steilston Old School, returning to his childhood roots in Dumfries and Galloway. He keeps a flock of chickens, beehives, apple trees & vegetable gardens- the culmination of a career-long dream of producing his own ingredients. 

David is available for hire to cook for your event or special occasion. From in-person tasting menus; to family style feasts; to simple, healthy meal-prep to stock your fridge for the week. He is also a skilled baker with breads and cakes available with minimum 24 hours notice. 

For inquiries, please contact David.