Crofter’s Kitchen, Scourie

Crofter’s Kitchen is a food truck in Scourie run by husband and wife team, Grant and Heather. Grant was most recently Head Chef at the well-regarded Kylesku Hotel, and his food truck was voted Best Scottish Street Food at the 2025 Scotsman Scran Awards. Expectations were high!

Our Experience

We visited Crofter’s Kitchen in August, peak of what we call the Scottish monsoon season. In short: wind and showers. The weather was not ideal for visiting a food truck with only outdoor picnic benches for seating. The small awning provided vague shelter for those waiting for their [freshly, impeccably cooked] menu choices. But I’d been wanting to visit for months having heard great things. With a focus on sustainability and seasonality, and having been voted Best Scottish Street Food at the 2025 Scotsman Scran Awards, this sounded like my kind of place. Finally, here we were, undeterred!

So what was on the menu?

As you’d expect for a seaside location, the menu leant heavily towards seafood: lobster, crab claws, prawns, John Dory, oysters, hake…you’ll also find local venison and beef, and I’ll admit the steak flatbread in chimichurri was tempting.

I ultimately went for the Lobster & Crab Charcoal Bun with Jalapeño Sriracha (£16.50). The jet black bun is made with activated charcoal, though its colour had seemingly little impact on the flavour. Which is good because it’s what inside that counts. The messy sandwich was delicious, and even the accompanying side salad was well done with a flavourful vinaigrette. Mark went for the Lobster and Crab Bisque (£10) and side of fries (£5). The bisque was good, the fries were excellent.

Given the weather, we retreated into the nearby bird hide to enjoy our lunch. The bird life was sparse, allowing us to focus on the food, which is worth savouring, particularly as the cost is somewhat pricy for street food takeaway fare. But you get what you pay for – and I’ve had a lot of expensive, poorly executed meals in Scotland. And let’s face it, it’s harder than ever for small businesses to make it in this world of rising costs and stiff competition from bigger corporations (though you won’t find a McDonald’s in this part of Scotland!). I look forward to returning to Crofter’s Kitchen for the occasionally treat next time I’m travelling near Scourie.

Have you been to Crofter’s Kitchen? Please share your experience in the comments below!

Travel Tips

• Check opening hours: Crofter’s Kitchen is seasonal and weather-dependent, so it’s worth looking up times before making a detour.
• Bring layers: Even in summer, the weather here can turn quickly. If it’s too wild for the picnic benches, the nearby bird hide makes for a cosy alternative with views.
• Come hungry: Portions are generous and the menu is packed with seafood delights. If lobster isn’t your thing, there are meat options (like venison burgers and steak flatbreads) plus veggie/vegan choices on request.
• Expect to pay for quality: Dishes range from £15–£40, so this isn’t your average roadside burger van. Think of it as a street food version of fine dining.

Details
📍 Scourie, Highland, Scotland
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