One of the most respected chefs in Scotland just ask any serious chef.

He has a cache of culinary accolades and awards, including the Caterer and Hotelkeeper best dish in Britain in 1997, 8 gold medals at the Culinary Olympics representing the U.K. and Scotland, the Niata trophy as overall champions (hot Kitchen) at the Culinary World Championships in Singapore.  

He was part of the British Team that won the World Banqueting championship in Toronto.

Domestically Willie was Instrumental in setting up the Sodexo Culinary Team which won the British Cookery championships 5 years in a row which included La parade de chefs and the cold buffet display, his team amassed 118 Gold and 6 silver medals in the 5 years.