AN AWARD-WINNING chef is toasting further success after The Bonnie Badger scooped a prestigious award.

The Gullane business was named Restaurant with Rooms Scotland 2022 at the prestigious AA Hospitality Awards on Monday.

The Bonnie Badger is the first restaurant with rooms from husband-and-wife Tom and Michaela Kitchin, and the team behind Kitchin Group.

Coming back after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the glittering awards ceremony at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London was hosted by Gabby Logan.

The awards celebrate the UK’s top hotels, restaurants, and pubs and the people behind them.

Mr Kitchin was delighted with the success of The Bonnie Badger, which boasts 12 bedrooms, a pub and a restaurant.

He said: “This prestigious award is one of the highest accolades of the hospitality industry.

“I am so proud of what we’ve achieved over the past four years since we opened, and even more so, I’m incredibly proud of the talent, hard work and passion of our entire team.

“We feel very lucky to boast such an enviable location in the heart of East Lothian and we’ve worked hard to lead the way in hospitality, offering an exceptional experience to our guests – whether they are staying, dining, or visiting us at The Bonnie Badger.

“It’s a great honour to have the recognition from AA and rest assured, we will continue to evolve the experiences we offer our guests each and every day.”