The Scottish larder is loaded. Fresh fish from glistening waters, fine meat from unspoilt country estates – it’s all here, and it’s catching the attention of some serious culinary talent. Here are just some of the new products, people and places that represent the best of a flourishing national food scene…

The Yorkshire food scene is bubbling up – and Shaun Rankin is one of the top chefs bringing the heat. As well as running the Michelin-starred restaurant at the county’s Grantley Hall hotel, he’s just renovated his kitchen at home and kitted it out with some serious equipment. We asked him what he’s filled the new space with – and why…

Tucked between the Strand and the Thames, Toklas might just be the capital’s best bakery-restaurant. Chris Shaw is the man responsible for its outstanding Med-inspired dishes. He stepped away from the pass to tell us what he orders in for himself at home…

The Christmas port is a distant memory, half your mates have gone ‘sober curious’ and your own health kick is starting to get real. For anyone who’s done with metallic-tasting 0% lager, but has still got two weeks of Dry Jan to go, these should get you through…

Whether you’re going vegetarian, doing Veganuary or just cutting back on meat right now, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite veggie recipes worth a try – from roasted cauliflower to aubergine ragu…

Mr Lyan is the ground-breaking, taste-making bar owner and mixologist who’s redefined London’s cocktail scene and won more awards than you’ve had martinis. Just for SLMan, he’s created four drinks to liven up your Christmas celebrations…