You may know Liam Mcalpine from his recipes on Instagram, occasional appearances on television or his residency at the Balcony Cafe at the Glasgow Climbing Centre over the last ten years. The chef has established a reputation for quirky recipes and interesting food events at the venue on Paisley Road West. His Flavabomb Project Kitchen has hosted pop-up dinners across the city.
Despite the uncertainty in the hospitality industry, Liam has made the decision to become owner of the Balcony Cafe and is working towards reopening as a family business, with some help from supporters to a Crowdfunder campaign. Offering lunch vouchers and cookery classes as rewards, the project is almost 40% towards its target after one day.
You can find out more at the link below.
Balcony Cafe Crowdfunder
“My Name is Liam Mcalpine. I have been a passionate foodie all my life and a chef for the last 16 years. I have been head chef at the Balcony cafe within the Glasgow Climbing Centre for almost 10 years. Together with my partner Louise we also run both the Balcony cafe and the amazing Flavabomb project kitchen. A taster menu event held in and around Glasgow.
“The last few weeks have been some of the most stressful moments in of our lives. I have definitely felt the pressure. I am a super positive person and can see all the messages of support and kind words from all our amazing customers and i am grateful for them all. You guys are keeping me going.
“With a new baby on the way and no date in sight for when we can officially open I have taken the risky move of taking ownership of The Balcony Cafe for myself. For many weeks it was a real possibility that we would never open again. Today I sit here typing these words completely encouraged and focused on the task of safe guarding my staff and also my families future.
“Pressure creates diamonds.
“I am not asking for charity just a small hand to get us off the ground. By pre paying for a brunch, a cake or even a spot on our Flavabomb project events you are allowing us to safe guard our future.
“You will be reading this and perhaps you have never even been to the cafe or the project. You really are the person that can make a difference. If you have met me, you will have seen my passion and willingness to share recipes or even one of my wee videos and taken some of my knowledge bombs or Flavabomb tips.
“Now is your chance. Be a hero. Make a donation. Like or share one of our posts. Spread the word and help us get our name out there.
“Support a local business.
“Lots of Love Liam, Louise, Molly, bump and the whole cafe team past and present”
