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THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED

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THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED
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THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED
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thekitchin.com
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Private
Founded yearint
2006
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THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED operates The Kitchin, a single Michelin-starred contemporary Scottish restaurant located at 78 Commercial Quay on Edinburgh's Leith waterfront. Founded in 2006 and led by Chef-Proprietor Tom Kitchin, the restaurant's stated philosophy is 'From Nature to Plate,' centering on seasonal Scottish produce sourced from land and sea. The core offering is table service in the Michelin-starred dining room, supported by private dining, bespoke events for groups and celebrations, a gift voucher program, and cookbook sales through the company website. The legal entity also operates a sister gastropub venue, The Scran & Scallie, in Edinburgh, sharing staff, supplier relationships, and brand positioning under the Kitchin Group umbrella.

The business runs a direct-to-consumer model with no disclosed enterprise contracts or wholesale channels. Pricing is not publicly posted; revenue is generated per cover at the restaurant and per booking for private dining and events, with ancillary e-commerce income from vouchers and cookbooks. Headcount sits in the 11–50 range across the group, consistent with a single-site fine dining operator plus a secondary sister venue. Marketing is conducted through organic social channels (Instagram, Facebook), a 'Friends of Kitchin Group' email newsletter, and website content focused on the seasonal culinary philosophy. There are no technology platforms, mobile applications, APIs, or third-party integrations disclosed beyond the WordPress-based website and reservation flow.

Ownership is private and appears founder-controlled, with no external investors, parent company, funding rounds, acquisitions, or leadership changes disclosed in the available data. The company's principal commercial anchors are its Michelin star, Chef Tom Kitchin's personal brand, and its location on Leith's waterfront. Geographic reach is limited to Edinburgh, and the company's stated customer profile encompasses local fine dining enthusiasts, business diners, special-occasion guests, and international visitors to Edinburgh.

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The Kitchin Restaurant Limited operates The Kitchin, a single Michelin-starred contemporary Scottish restaurant in Leith, Edinburgh, founded in 2006 and led by Chef Tom Kitchin, alongside sister gastropub The Scran & Scallie. It serves discerning diners seeking seasonal Scottish fine dining, private events, and ancillary gift voucher and cookbook sales.

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Operating
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11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Edinburgh, Scotland
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United Kingdom
HQ regionstring
Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
fine dining restaurant, contemporary Scottish cuisine, private dining events, Michelin-starred dining, seasonal Scottish produce
Industry2 codes
1All-Day Dining Restaurants
CodeTHAFACAJPrimaryYes
2Private Chef & In-Home Dining Services
CodeHSACAGAEPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Full-Service Restaurants722511
  • Caterers72232
SIC code2 codes
  • Retail-Eating Places5812
  • Retail-Eating & Drinking Places5810
Product category
Fine Dining Restaurant
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model5 records
1Restaurant Dining
TypeOne Time License
Description

Fine dining restaurant service with a la carte menu featuring seasonal Scottish produce. Revenue generated from table covers at the Michelin-starred restaurant.

thekitchin.com
2Private Dining
TypeOne Time License
Description

Private dining experiences for groups and special occasions within the restaurant.

thekitchin.com
3Bespoke Events
TypeOne Time License
Description

Custom event services for private functions and celebrations.

thekitchin.com
4Gift Vouchers
TypeOne Time License
Description

Prepaid gift vouchers for restaurant dining sold through the website.

thekitchin.com
5Cookbooks
TypeOne Time License
Description

Sale of cookbooks related to the restaurant and its culinary philosophy.

thekitchin.com
Marketing channels4 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 record
1The Scran & Scallie
Description

Sister venue/pub restaurant operated by the same ownership group

thekitchin.com
Core offering1 text field

The Kitchin Restaurant Limited operates a Michelin-starred contemporary Scottish restaurant in Leith, Edinburgh, serving seasonal fine dining based on a 'From Nature to Plate' philosophy. The company also offers private dining, bespoke events, gift vouchers, cookbooks, and runs sister venue The Scran & Scallie.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

The Kitchin Restaurant Limited operates The Kitchin, a single Michelin-starred contemporary Scottish restaurant in Leith, Edinburgh. The core offering is The Kitchin restaurant itself, featuring seasonal Scottish cuisine with menus, private dining, and events. Supporting offerings include gift vouchers and cookbooks. The company also operates a sister venue called The Scran & Scallie, a pub restaurant.

Product and service6 records
1The Kitchin Restaurant Dining
CategoryFine Dining Restaurant
Description

A Michelin-starred contemporary Scottish restaurant offering a fine dining experience with daily-changing seasonal menus built around fresh Scottish produce sourced from land and sea, located on Edinburgh's Leith waterfront.

2Food, Drinks and Wine Menus
3Private Dining
4Bespoke Events
5Gift Vouchers & Cookbooks
6The Scran & Scallie
Scale indicator2 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
1The Scran & Scallie
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Sister venue operated by the same restaurant group. Located in Edinburgh, The Scran & Scallie is part of the Kitchin Group portfolio, sharing the group's commitment to quality Scottish hospitality. The partnership allows for talent sharing and cross-promotion between venues.

Recent move1 record

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Expansion highlight4 records

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Market position
Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat3 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Segment1 record

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Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED

Fine Dining Restaurantthekitchin.com

The Kitchin Restaurant Limited operates The Kitchin, a single Michelin-starred contemporary Scottish restaurant in Leith, Edinburgh, founded in 2006 and led by Chef Tom Kitchin, alongside sister gastropub The Scran & Scallie. It serves discerning diners seeking seasonal Scottish fine dining, private events, and ancillary gift voucher and cookbook sales.

What THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED does

THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED operates The Kitchin, a single Michelin-starred contemporary Scottish restaurant located at 78 Commercial Quay on Edinburgh's Leith waterfront. Founded in 2006 and led by Chef-Proprietor Tom Kitchin, the restaurant's stated philosophy is 'From Nature to Plate,' centering on seasonal Scottish produce sourced from land and sea. The core offering is table service in the Michelin-starred dining room, supported by private dining, bespoke events for groups and celebrations, a gift voucher program, and cookbook sales through the company website. The legal entity also operates a sister gastropub venue, The Scran & Scallie, in Edinburgh, sharing staff, supplier relationships, and brand positioning under the Kitchin Group umbrella.

The business runs a direct-to-consumer model with no disclosed enterprise contracts or wholesale channels. Pricing is not publicly posted; revenue is generated per cover at the restaurant and per booking for private dining and events, with ancillary e-commerce income from vouchers and cookbooks. Headcount sits in the 11–50 range across the group, consistent with a single-site fine dining operator plus a secondary sister venue. Marketing is conducted through organic social channels (Instagram, Facebook), a 'Friends of Kitchin Group' email newsletter, and website content focused on the seasonal culinary philosophy. There are no technology platforms, mobile applications, APIs, or third-party integrations disclosed beyond the WordPress-based website and reservation flow.

Ownership is private and appears founder-controlled, with no external investors, parent company, funding rounds, acquisitions, or leadership changes disclosed in the available data. The company's principal commercial anchors are its Michelin star, Chef Tom Kitchin's personal brand, and its location on Leith's waterfront. Geographic reach is limited to Edinburgh, and the company's stated customer profile encompasses local fine dining enthusiasts, business diners, special-occasion guests, and international visitors to Edinburgh.

THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED firmographics

Firmographics
Name
THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED
Legal name
THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED
Website
https://thekitchin.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2006
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
The Kitchin Restaurant Limited operates The Kitchin, a single Michelin-starred contemporary Scottish restaurant in Leith, Edinburgh, founded in 2006 and led by Chef Tom Kitchin, alongside sister gastropub The Scran & Scallie. It serves discerning diners seeking seasonal Scottish fine dining, private events, and ancillary gift voucher and cookbook sales.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED industry classification

Industry
Product category
Fine Dining Restaurant
NAICS
Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (72232)
SIC
Retail-Eating Places (5812), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)
akta.pro primary industry
All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ)
akta.pro secondary industry
Private Chef & In-Home Dining Services (HSACAGAE)

Keywords

  • Fine dining restaurant
  • Contemporary Scottish cuisine
  • Private dining events
  • Michelin-starred dining
  • Seasonal Scottish produce

Where THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Edinburgh, Scotland
HQ country
United Kingdom
HQ region
Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Restaurant Dining: Fine dining restaurant service with a la carte menu featuring seasonal Scottish produce. Revenue generated from table covers at the Michelin-starred restaurant.
  2. Private Dining: Private dining experiences for groups and special occasions within the restaurant.
  3. Bespoke Events: Custom event services for private functions and celebrations.
  4. Gift Vouchers: Prepaid gift vouchers for restaurant dining sold through the website.
  5. Cookbooks: Sale of cookbooks related to the restaurant and its culinary philosophy.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED product offering

Product offering

Core offering

The Kitchin Restaurant Limited operates a Michelin-starred contemporary Scottish restaurant in Leith, Edinburgh, serving seasonal fine dining based on a 'From Nature to Plate' philosophy. The company also offers private dining, bespoke events, gift vouchers, cookbooks, and runs sister venue The Scran & Scallie.

Product overview

The Kitchin Restaurant Limited operates The Kitchin, a single Michelin-starred contemporary Scottish restaurant in Leith, Edinburgh. The core offering is The Kitchin restaurant itself, featuring seasonal Scottish cuisine with menus, private dining, and events. Supporting offerings include gift vouchers and cookbooks. The company also operates a sister venue called The Scran & Scallie, a pub restaurant.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • The Scran & Scallie: Sister venue/pub restaurant operated by the same ownership group

Products and services

  • The Kitchin Restaurant Dining A Michelin-starred contemporary Scottish restaurant offering a fine dining experience with daily-changing seasonal menus built around fresh Scottish produce sourced from land and sea, located on Edinburgh's Leith waterfront.
  • Food, Drinks and Wine Menus
  • Private Dining
  • Bespoke Events
  • Gift Vouchers & Cookbooks
  • The Scran & Scallie

Companies that use THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • The Scran & ScalliecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister venue operated by the same restaurant group. Located in Edinburgh, The Scran & Scallie is part of the Kitchin Group portfolio, sharing the group's commitment to quality Scottish hospitality. The partnership allows for talent sharing and cross-promotion between venues.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED social profiles

Digital presence

THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED

What does THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED do?

The Kitchin Restaurant Limited operates a Michelin-starred contemporary Scottish restaurant in Leith, Edinburgh, serving seasonal fine dining based on a 'From Nature to Plate' philosophy. The company also offers private dining, bespoke events, gift vouchers, cookbooks, and runs sister venue The Scran & Scallie.

Is THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED a public or private company?

THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED founded?

THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED was founded in 2006. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED based?

THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED is headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.

How does THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED make money?

Five revenue lines are on record. Restaurant Dining is the primary driver. The others are private Dining, bespoke Events, gift Vouchers and cookbooks.

Does THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED have an API?

No public API is recorded for THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED.

What industry is THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED in?

THE KITCHIN RESTAURANT LIMITED's product category is Fine Dining Restaurant. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAFACAJ, All-Day Dining Restaurants, with a secondary code of HSACAGAE, Private Chef & In-Home Dining Services. Its NAICS code is 722511 and its SIC code is 5812.

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