A Mexican Fiesta

Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration commemorating Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on the 5th May 1962. Not to be confused with Mexico’s Independence Day on the 16th October, Cinco de Mayo celebrations first gained traction in the USA before going on to become an internationally celebrated Mexican occasion, mainly due to clever marketing from tequila, mezcal and beer brands.

With summer creeping closer though, there’s no better time to unleash a wave of Mexican classics for the 5th May festivities to wow your guests and heat things up as the sun starts to shine. Whether it’s Mexican-inspired nibbles, starters, sides, handheld snacks, refined mains, flame-grilled gratifiers or stunning sweets, our spread of tortilla wraps and chips, salsas, seasonings and sauces, red kidney beans and fiery jalapeños have you covered.

“WE LOVE THE COUNTRY RANGE OILS, SPICES, SEASONINGS AND HERBS. THE QUALITY IS TOP DRAWER AND THE SMOKED PAPRIKA IN PARTICULAR IS INCREDIBLE.” - HEAD CHEF, LONDON

If you’re looking for some recipe inspiration, why not try our Salmon Enchiladas, Pulled Pork Tacos or for a unique dessert, give our Lime & Chilli Posset a whirl.

With Einstein bee-lieving that the human race would have just four years left once the last bees had died and worryingly stories already being reported about a decline in bees, it has to be time for us all to act. A vital component for our food, according to the United Nations Environment Programme, of the 100 crop varieties that provide 90% of the world’s food, 71 are pollinated by bees. World Bee Day takes place on the 20th May so there is no better time to show your support and celebrate these busy little life-giving wonders. It could be you have planted some wild flowers to attract and provide habitats for them or you could look to do your talking and supporting in the kitchen through a selection of honey-inspired treats to help raise awareness for the day. Try this Baklava recipe to add a real buzz to the menu.