Peter McKenna started his career in Monaghan, Ireland in the mid-1990s and went on to train in the kitchens of renowned chefs in the Netherlands, London, Sydney, Dublin and Glasgow. He spent six years travelling the world as the personal chef on luxury yachts. 

10 years ago Peter opened The Gannet restaurant to critical acclaim. They quickly gathered a reputation as one of Glasgow’s leading restaurants. Having a firm focus on seasonal Scottish produce with solid links to local artisan producers, farmers and gamekeepers has helped them pick up many accolades and awards, including AA Scottish Restaurant of the Year 2015-16, 3 AA Rosettes, Fine dining restaurant of the year twice at the SLTN awards and named Chef of the year by the Staff canteen.