Biography – Alan Donaldson

Alan studied photography in Glasgow. He became involved with food and hospitality through Caterer and Hotelkeeper magazine, still a client today.
He has produced a number of food books primarily with B&W publishing.

The Herald approached him to do a series of food articles with Shirley Spear at The Three Chimneys, Winner of 2007 Hotel Review Scotland Award for Best Restaurant with Rooms, culminating in The Three Chimneys cook book. It was through The Herald that Marjorie and Alan developed their relationship which has led to Foodie Creative. He still contributes to The Herald on a weekly basis with Martin Wishart, a Michelin Starred Scottish Chef.
Over the last few years food packaging has become important and Alan has worked with Andrew Fairlie, Scottish Chef of the Year and Winner of 2 Michelin Stars, on pictures for Bartletts potatoes.

With Foodie Creative Alan and Marjorie have forged links with a number of clients producing stylish pictures be it of simple mash potato or elaborate finished dishes.

Biography – Marjorie Lang

• Background in Textile design
• Worked and cooked in New York, Tokyo, London.

Masterchef 2000 : this BBC Television Series in its original format, ran for 10 years and over it’s lifetime uncovered the culinary talents of just 10 amateur chefs, from many thousands of applicants throughout the UK.
Of the Professional Judges, Anton Mossiman and Gary Rhodes were among those who judged Marjorie’s menus, preparation and cooking skills through to the final programme where she won the coveted title.

As a result. Marjorie carries out Food Styling and Writing for various Marketing Companies, Tesco, Safeway, Good Food, The Herald, Rannoch Smokery, The Scotsman, The Press and Journal.