Palace date for Aberdeen smokehouse

Among them is internationally acclaimed artisan smokehouse John Ross Jr (Aberdeen) Ltd. It has teamed up with Paul Bates, executive chef at the InterContinental London Park Lane, to create a gourmet smoked salmon bagel, a smoked salmon salad served in a bamboo cone and a selection of smoked salmon canapes, the Press and Journal reports.

Paul and his team will also demonstrate how smoked salmon can be used in a variety of dishes, from blinis to bakes.

John Ross Jr is producing a limited edition Original Classic Smoked Salmon for the Coronation Festival, using methods from the turn of the century and a delicate blend of rum and Demerara sugar to create a unique flavour.

Andrew Leigh, who founded John Ross Jr in 1987, said: “This event will no doubt provide fellow Royal Warrant holders with a real sense of achievement and pride, and it’s great that John Ross Jr is recognised as falling into the Best of British category.

“It’s also great to have Paul Bates and his team on board, and we look forward to celebrating 25 years of John Ross Jr, revealing some of the secrets of our smokehouse and showcasing our products to the tens of thousands of people expected over the weekend.”