The Kirkcaldy community came together at local butchery and farm shop Puddledub last night to celebrate 30 years of producing food in Fife, and to raise money for those affected by the war in Ukraine.
The evening was hosted by owners Peter Mitchell (34) alongside his mother Clare, father Tom, aunt Camilla and wife Lissie, and was held at their new premises on the High Street which opened in February.
Taking place from 5:30pm to 8pm, the event brought together around 100 people including Fife Council representatives, Fife Business Gateway members, local customers, friends and family.
Peter Mitchell said: “It was a bringing together of our customers and the community all while celebrating great food.
“We felt it was important to take a moment to celebrate the hard work and investment that has gone into the 30 years of business and opening the shop in February.
“It was two of the most difficult years to open but the results are just amazing and it has been so well received by the local community.”
Celebrating local food
Food at the event included jellies and chutneys from Trotters Independent Condiments, charcuterie meat boards from East Coast Cured, beverages from Feragaia (alcohol free spirits) and canapes containing meats from The Farmer’s Son.
Refreshments and canapes were also provided from Roots & Seeds, located directly next door to Puddledub.
“The idea was to showcase the best of local food and that is what Puddledub is all about,” Peter added.
Speakers and entertainment
Speakers at the event included Enid Brown, president of the Fife Bee Keepers who talked about bees, people and the planet, and Steven Anderson of award-winning East Coast Cured who spoke about the art of making charcuterie cured meats.
Chef Graham Thoroughgood from Puddledub hosted an interactive session on how to best season and cook meat.
Guests were bagpiped into the event by local piper Andy Aitken and live music throughout the evening was provided by Celtic Folk musician Saskia Maxwell.
Here are the best moments from the event.
The guests
The food
Speakers and entertainment
Conversation