PEA GREEN BOAT

Frustrated by the quality of store-bought alternatives, Hugh embarked on a one-man quest in 2010 to perfect the Cheese Sablé. Deriving its name from the French term for a fine, delicate biscuit, Hugh’s recipe was unapologetically indulgent.

Initially content with simply sharing his creation with family and friends, Hugh’s sablés soon found a wider audience. When Maddy founded her fine food company, named after her favourite childhood poem, "The Owl and the Pussycat," her father's biscuits became the undisputed star product. Maddy initially sold the sablés at local farmers' markets, quickly building a loyal following of food lovers across the Scottish capital.

As demand exploded, Maddy formed a partnership with the esteemed artisan bakery, Shortbread House of Edinburgh, to ensure production could scale without ever compromising the integrity of the original bake. Today, the sablés are crafted in Leith using the very same exacting recipe Hugh perfected.

The bakery refuses to compromise on the quality of their ingredients. They use locally sourced Mungoswells organic wheat flour, rich golden butter, and an exceptionally generous blend of 24-month-aged Italian Parmesan and mature cheddar.

We are proud to feature Pea Green Boat within our curated collections, chosen for their outstanding flavour profile, artisan heritage, and uncompromising quality.

This exceptional savoury provision takes Hugh’s original recipe and introduces a beautifully bold, aromatic twist. Crafted with a decadent blend of mature cheddar and Parmigiano Reggiano, these delicate, crumbly biscuits are enriched with cumin seeds for a subtle, earthy depth. Awarded multiple Great Taste stars, they are highly versatile. Irresistible straight from the box or served warm from the oven, they pair magnificently with a complex red wine or a dram of local whisky.