Motion · S6M-10468 · 14 Sep 2023
Tempura Ayr’s Brandon Van Rensburg Named Entrepreneur of the Year 2023
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates chef and co-owner, Brandon Van Rensburg of the Tempura restaurant in Ayr, on winning Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year at the prestigious Scottish Bar and Pub Awards 2023; notes that the event took place on 29 August 2023 at the Doubletree by Hilton in Glasgow; understands that The Scottish Bar and Pub Awards are in their 28th year and aim to recognise success and excellence in Scotland's hospitality sector; notes that the Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year was sponsored by Buzzworks and Montpeliers; understands that Brandon opened Tempura with co-owner, Mark, less than three years ago and that they have since expanded to four venues, a food truck and employ over 40 staff; applauds Brandon, co-owner, Mark, and all the tempura team for their contributions to the hospitality industry, and wishes them the very best in their future endeavours as they continue to thrive.
Supporters (25)
- Jeremy Balfour 5 Sep 2025
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Jackson Carlaw 5 Sep 2025
- Russell Findlay Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Meghan Gallacher Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 5 Sep 2025
- Pam Gosal 5 Sep 2025
- Jamie Greene 5 Sep 2025
- Sandesh Gulhane 5 Sep 2025
- Craig Hoy Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Liam Kerr Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Douglas Lumsden 5 Sep 2025
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Edward Mountain 5 Sep 2025
- Douglas Ross 5 Sep 2025
- Alexander Stewart 5 Sep 2025
- Kevin Stewart 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Sue Webber 5 Sep 2025
- Annie Wells 5 Sep 2025
- Tess White 5 Sep 2025
- Brian Whittle 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.