The Art of
Good Eating
Nestled in the artist’s town of Kirkcudbright, we craft each product with care, blending locally sourced ingredients into deeply satisfying recipes.
Making a positive impact everyday
At Castle MacLellan, we don’t just make great food—we craft food worth sharing. We understand that every meal is an opportunity. An opportunity to delight, to connect, to create something unforgettable.
Good food should spark conversation, bring people together, and be worth gathering around to enjoy.
Food that’s full of life
At Castle MacLellan, our recipes are built on Scotland’s rich culinary heritage, but we don’t stop there. We partner with local artisans to create flavours that go beyond the ordinary. Our food is bold, indulgent, and unapologetically full of life.
Partnership is our secret ingredient
Our success is built on strong local partnerships. Our executive chef has searched Scotland’s rich landscape for the finest ingredients, working closely with trusted artisan suppliers like Galloway Lodge Preserves and John Mellis Honey. These relationships, rooted in quality and craftsmanship, remain just as important today as they were when we began. ensuring that every product we make is deeply satisfying and pack full of intense flavour as our customer know and love.
Our Story
1982: A journey from humble beginnings
Over the last 40 years Castle MacLellan has grown from a small operation producing several tubs of pâté a day in the back of a small delicatessen, to a major national force supplying supermarkets the length and breadth of the country. From the humblest beginnings, our reputation and ability to source the best ingredients has enabled us to create the finest recipes and award-winning products.
Our Story
1987: Time to expand but staying true to our roots
Our foray into the retail sector began when a supermarket buyer tasted the products whilst on holiday in Kirkcudbright. In 1987 we received the keys to a new factory in order for us to meet the demand for our products and to enable the business to grow.
Castle MacLellan’s local history and supplier relationships play as important a role in the company’s success story now, as they did over 40 years ago. Our executive chef, has trawled Scotland, renowned for its abundance of natural produce for ingredients. This has resulted in partnerships with local suppliers including Galloway Lodge Preserves, Orkney Crab, John Mellis Honey and Graham’s Dairies.
Our Story
1997: The company behind Castle MacLellan
By 1997 the long term investment plan to increase capacity accelerated when Kavli Ltd acquired the business in 1997. Castle MacLellan became a member of the Kavli Group.
Our Story
2024: More to come
Our executive chef, has trawled Scotland, renowned for its abundance of natural produce for ingredients. This has resulted in partnerships with local suppliers including Galloway Lodge Preserves, Orkney Crab, John Mellis Honey and Graham’s Dairies.
Inspired by a rich landscape
At Castle MacLellan, we believe in the art of good eating. Each of our recipes is inspired by Scotland’s rich culinary landscape. We partner with local artisan producers who share our dedication to quality and craftsmanship, ensuring that every product we make is deeply satisfying and full of intense flavour..
A committed to
delighting customers
Like all great stories in Scotland, ours started in a pub. Two friends dreamed of creating food that would delight both visitors and locals in Kirkcudbright, Scotland. They soon established a deli offering wonderful pies, pastry and…pate.
A young woman, visiting Dumfries and Galloway was captivated by the flavours, especially their pâté. Little did the friends know, but this young woman was a buyer for a leading UK supermarket—a chance moment that would change everything.
By 1987, Castle MacLellan had built its factory and kitchen on the banks of the River Dee, establishing a foundation for the quality produce that we’re known for today.
We remain committed to delighting customers with the same artisan-quality food they know and love, honouring a legacy of craft and flavour.
Food with a great purpose
Our mission goes beyond creating great food. Today, we’re owned by Kavli Trust, a charitable foundation, our profits support local and international good causes. Funding focuses on mental health for our young people, support environmental initiatives and humanitarian relief including food relief and education.
By choosing Castle MacLellan, you’re not only enjoying delicious products—you’re choosing to make a positive difference in the world.
Join us
You could settle for ordinary. Or you could choose join extraordinary, the art of good eating. Where flavour, craftsmanship, and purpose come together to create something truly special. The only question is: are you ready to delve into the art world?
