ShetlandChef
Step into the world of Akshay Borges, better known as ShetlandChef, where Shetland’s local produce meets the vibrant flavours of India. For over 15 years, Akshay has worked closely with crofters, fishermen, butchers, and producers, creating dishes that celebrate the islands’ freshest seasonal ingredients. From his own no-dig kitchen garden to the wild and foraged, every ingredient tells a story. Signature dishes, like Goan seafood curry with freshly baked Shetland bannocks, bring together heritage and innovation in every bite.
Sustainability and reducing food miles guide everything Akshay does. Alongside private dining, he hosts Croft to Coast pop-up kitchens in community halls and Croft to Kitchen farm-to-table experiences at local crofts. Beyond cooking, he shares recipes and island life on social media and YouTube, with features in newspapers, magazines, and television.
Offers
Private Dining
Enjoy an intimate meal in Akshay’s home, Shetland’s first private dining experience. Each menu is carefully crafted with ingredients from his kitchen garden and local producers, bringing the flavours of the islands straight to your table.
Croft to Coast
A relaxed, takeaway-style menu inspired by Akshay’s Indian roots, made with local Shetland produce from Withyburn Croft and fresh seafood from the coast. These informal pop-up events in community halls offer a laid-back way to enjoy seasonal dishes.
Croft to Kitchen
Discover Shetland’s first farm-to-table adventure at Withyburn Croft. Meet the animals, explore the croft’s history, and learn about sustainable crofting. The experience ends with a meal cooked by Akshay using fresh ingredients from the farm and his kitchen garden, served in a kye byre (cow shed).
Exclusive offer!
Guests of Shetland Stays get an exclusive offer from ShetlandChef. Find out more