Maclean is Scotland’s first government-appointed national chef, a role in which he promotes locally sourced food and drink. An executive chef lecturer at City of Glasgow College, he won BBC’s MasterChef: The Professionals in 2016.

He will support training through BaxterStorey’s academies and masterclasses. And with his understanding of Scottish culture and passion for the local larder, Maclean will also support BaxterStorey to strengthen regional producer and grower partnerships to ensure access to the best local ingredients in Scotland.

Catley is a Bristol-baked baker and owner of Lockdown Loaves and Catley’s. She will support the BaxterStorey Chef Academy with hands-on training while also supporting pastry skills development at client location kitchens.

They join BaxterStorey’s roster of existing chef partners including Kirk Haworth, Ruth Hansom, Josh Eggleton, Jenny Chandler, and Thuy Diem Pham. 

Chef partners spent nearly 3,000 hours last year cooking alongside BaxterStorey team members, sharing their knowledge, and hosting experiences for both teams and clients.

Andrew Aston, head of chef partnerships, wellness and communities at BaxterStorey, said: “We know that Gary’s fantastic knowledge, creativity and energy will be a huge asset to our teams in Scotland. As national chef for Scotland, he brings a wealth of global culinary experience and we are eager to see the relationships and innovation he will foster.

“Bringing in a chef partner with a focus on pastry was always part of our longer-term strategy, and when we met Hannah, we knew she was the perfect fit for our business. Hannah is a passionate young businesswoman with a deep love for what she does and a strong commitment to training. We are excited to see the impact she will have on our pastry chefs, and all our chefs.”