All meals, including breakfast are served in the bar, with all food freshly prepared and sourced locally by Mark Braidwood and his chef Nick Davis.
Mark and Nick are passionate about Scottish contemporary cooking, and you will find The Mash Tun Menu a treasure trove of fantastic flavours.
Further information about our team and their experience can be found below.
Mash Tun Serving Hours
Mash Tun Meals are served during the following hours: -
Monday - Friday 12pm until 2pm and 6pm until 9pm
Saturday 12pm until 9pm
Sunday 12.30pm until 9pm
Mash Tun Reservations
Although it's not always necessary to reserve a table, to guarantee one please contact us either by telephone on +044 1340 881 771, or by email on info@mashtun-aberlour.com. At short notice, please ring!
Weddings, Private Parties and Events
Weddings and private parties are welcomed and catered for, The Mash Tun providing a unique venue for your celebration or event.
We can accommodate up to 43 people sitting at tables, with an additional 6 people at the bar.
In addition to the Mash Tun Menu, our popular Mash Tun Hog Roasts, Buffets and BBQs are available for parties and events.
Exclusive use of the bar is also possible by arrangement. Simply contact us on +44 1340 881 771 for further details and to make your arrangements.
Outside & Private Catering
The Mash Tun Team are available for outside catering for your event or party. Simply contact us for details.
Take Away!
For your day-trips around our famous Malt Whisky Country, we offer a range of sandwiches to take away.
The Mash Tun Menu
Starters
Soup of the Day £3.50
Haggis Tart with a Strathdon Blue Cheese Sauce £4.75
Deep Fried Brie Served with a Chilli Dipping Sauce £4.75
Lemongrass Marinated King Prawn Skewers £4.95
Locally Smoked Salmon Served with a Wedge of Lemon £5.50
Main Courses
8-10oz Aberdeen Angus Sirloin Steak served with Hand Cut Chips,
Tomato, Mushrooms & Onion Rings £19.45
Pepper Sauce £ 1.25
Hot Smoked Salmon Served with Black Pudding, New Potatoes and Cherry Tomatoes on a Bed of Leaves with an Aberlour Whisky Dressing £12.25
Trio of Chicken - Chicken & Chorizo Skewer, Cajun Chicken Strips and Hot and Spicy Chicken Wings Served with Potato Salad with Wholegrain Mustard Mayonnaise and a BBQ Dip £11.25
10oz Gammon Steak Served with Hand Cut Chips, Mushrooms, Tomato, Pineapple and a Fried Egg £10.95
Pan Fried Pork Steak served in Pepper Sauce served with Saute New Potatoes and Vegetables £9.95
Indonesian Beef Stir Fry Served with Noodles £9.95
Vegetable Curry with Coconut Milk, Sultanas and Toasted Flaked Almonds Served with Buttered Rice and Naan Bread £8.95
Sandwiches
The Big Mash - ½ lb Homemade Beef Burger Served in a Bun with Cheese
& Onion Accompanied by Chips and Salad - (Cooked Medium) £8.95
Baguette filled with Chargrilled Chicken, Smoked Bacon and Mayonnaise £6.95
Baguette with Hot Beef, Caramelised Red Onions
& Mature Scottish Cheddar £6.95
Baguette filled with Hot Pork Sausages & Branston Pickle £6.95
Baguette filled with Chargrilled Chicken Coated with a
Sticky Warm Mango & Cilli Chutney £6.95
Wrap filled with Falafels (Fried Lightly Spiced Chickpea Balls) with Pan
Fried Peppers & Onions and a Sour Cream & Mint Dressing £6.95
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Bagel £6.95
All sandwiches garnished with Salad and Chips
Desserts
Morag's Homemade Apple Crumble £4.95
Nina's Homemade Chocolate, Mixed Nuts and Whisky Bread & Butter Pudding £4.95
Morag's Homemade Sticky Toffee Pudding £4.95
Raspberry and Passion Fruit Mousse with a Coconut Biscuit Base £4.95
Triple Chocolate Dessert £4.95
Desserts can be served with a choice of ice cream, fresh cream or custard
** All our food is cooked to order therefore please allow a minimum of 20-30 minutes for main courses
Children's Menu
Main Courses
Pork Sausages
Scampi
Chicken Goujons
Macaroni Cheese
Penne Pasta with Bolognaise Sauce
Served with a choice of Chips or Hash Browns and Peas, Beans, Salad or Vegetables
All £4.50
Dessert
Ice Cream
Fruit Jelly
Ice Cream and Fruit Jelly
All £1.00
Meal Deal £5.95
Main Course, Dessert and a 200ml Carton of Orange, Apple or Tropical Fruit Juice (usual price £1.00)
Available to Children 12 years old and under
The Mash Tun Team
Since completing training in nearby Elgin, Mark Braidwood began his career in London as a pastry chef at Harrods.
He remained in the city for many years, gaining experience under the guidance of requtable chefs, such as Greg Brown of the London Capital Club, the exclusive private members club for business professionals, and Andy Turner who supplies the fine dining experience for corporate business entertainment.
Mark also gained invaluable knowledge working at Brown's Restaurant in Mayfair and finally at Silver Fleet, the celebrated dining cruising fleet on the River Thames, as Operations Manager, where he controlled staff events over a fleet of five sailing venues. Mark has catered for many celebrities including Sven-Goran Eriksson and Prince Philip.
Nick Davis has been working as a chef now for over 20 years and during this time has travelled extensively through Europe and America, finally settling with his wife and family in Aberlour.
Nick has been part of the kitchen team since day one when Mark and Karen took over the running of The Mash Tun in 2004. He has greatly influenced the Mash Tun Menu and feels very passionate about producing great quality food using only the finest Scottish ingredients.
Assisting Mark and Nick in the kitchen are Morag Goodall and Nina White.
Morag's influence features strongly in the sweet aspect of the menu, as all the desserts are homemade by Morag. Nina is the newest member of the kitchen team and is currently attending Moray College to further her skills as a budding chef.
On behalf of all our team, we look forward to welcoming you soon to The Mash Tun!
Reservations Telephone: +44 1340 881 771
