Ayrshire is renowned worldwide for the quality of its food. The raw materials available within the whole area are exceptional – beef, lamb, bacon, pork and game in season; fish and shellfish; vegetables; and of course the famous Ayrshire ‘Tattie’. Add Dunlop cheeses, eggs, a wide range of smoked delicacies, vegetarian savoury produce, cakes, pudding and homemade ‘sweeties’ and you really are in a gourmet’s paradise.

The hotels and restaurants in the network have the award-winning skills to prepare these special raw materials into a menu of culinary delights – and serve them with knowledge, care, skill and attention.

You also have plenty of opportunity to take food home, by buying fresh produce at the weekly Farmers’ Markets ( Thistle Award Winner). You can visit network members who have farm shops or delicatessens specialising in local foods or by calling on one of the artisan food producers who are able to welcome visitors. Food "hampers "are also available.

Visit www.ayrshirefoodnetwork.co.uk 

Restaurant & Coffee Shops

Eating out should be a pleasurable experience, combining excellent ingredients with culinary flair, ambience & atmosphere, knowledgeable service and value for money. Specialities and reputation often add to the expectations we have, ahead of any meal.

Within the membership of the AFN group we have a geographically spread selection of authentic restaurants and coffee shops, which provide a very interesting range of eating /dining experiences from Michelin Star accolades to acclaimed informal coffee shops.