Feast in the Glasshouse: Fire-cooked dining meets slow living in rural Perthshire

Arete’s chefs are bringing their signature open-flame supper to Guardswell Farm’s Glasshouse on 25th June. Think seasonal produce, natural wines, and wide open skies at one of Scotland’s most thoughtful countryside escapes.

The Best Kind of Burn

On Wednesday 25th June, Arete—a culinary duo known for beautifully unfussy food cooked over fire—will host a three-course supper at Guardswell Glasshouse in Perthshire. Tickets are £90 per person, and the experience promises much more than just a good meal. This is an evening of proper hospitality, where the setting matters just as much as the food.

Guardswell Farm is a 180-acre hillside farm just outside Abernyte, designed for slowing down and reconnecting. It’s not a hotel, and it’s not a traditional working farm either—it’s somewhere in between. With off-grid huts, a restored farmhouse, and a Glasshouse overlooking the Tay, it’s a place to unplug, eat well, and breathe. The ethos here is simple: live lightly, tread gently, and appreciate the land.

It’s a perfect fit for Arete. Founded by chefs George Colebrook and Neil Paterson, the project is rooted in classical techniques, seasonal ingredients, and convivial, fire-cooked food. Paterson previously co-founded the award-winning Restaurant Barra in Berlin; Colebrook brings experience from top kitchens and a deep respect for Scottish produce. Their menus are ingredient-led, generous, and full of flavour.

This June’s menu will be no exception. Guests can expect three relaxed courses—perhaps handmade pasta, charred greens, something slow-roasted and smoky—served in the architecturally striking Glasshouse space.

Tickets are £90 per person, and a selection of natural wines and paired cocktails will be available to purchase on the night. Dietary requirements are accommodated, and everyone is welcome.

Bookings can be made HERE. To book, visit guardswell.co.uk.