The Cheesy Toast Shack

From festival trailer to beach kiosk

Kate and Sam began with a converted trailer on the festival circuit before settling on the Fife coast. As well as the East Sands kiosk they run a trailer at Kingsbarns beach and a pop-up for events. The idea is simple: good bread, plenty of cheese, and fillings that change with the seasons.

What to order

The mac 'n' cheese toastie is the one people talk about. Specials have included an Arbroath smokie toastie with mature Scottish cheddar, a slow-cooked pulled pork version, and sweet options such as Nutella with mascarpone. Cheese comes from St Andrews Farmhouse Cheese Company, and spring specials have used wild garlic pesto from nearby Balgove Larder.

How to use it

Pick up a toastie and eat it on the beach or the harbour wall. It makes a good refuel at the start or end of the Fife Coastal Path walk to Kinkell Ness, or after a dip at East Sands. The cathedral and St Rule's Tower are a short walk up the hill from the harbour. On a cold day, eat quickly: melted cheese and a sea breeze do not wait for anyone.

Highlights

• Grilled cheese kiosk on East Sands beach
• Signature mac 'n' cheese toastie
• Cheese from St Andrews Farmhouse Cheese Company
• Changing seasonal specials

Good to know

• Takeaway only from a kiosk; seating is the beach itself.
• Also available on Deliveroo in the East Sands area.

Frequently asked questions