FOODIE NEwS

New role for SAM

Palé Hall was delighted to welcome Sam Griffiths – named Welsh Chef of the Year in 2021 – as its new head chef this summer. Sam was previously executive sous chef in the Chester Grosvenor’s restaurant Arkle, as well as overseeing the whole food and beverage operation.

General manager Debbie Cappadona commented: “We are excited that Palé is entering a new phase of her culinary journey. We feel that Sam’s food is the perfect next step for our development, blending classic cooking with a lightness of touch to suit modern times. Sam served for seven years under Michelin-starred chef Simon Radley, and Simon bought Sam to our attention with his full recommendation.

“Declan O’Driscoll, head chef of the Brasserie at the Chester Grosvenor will be joining Sam as a senior member of the team. We are also very pleased to have secured Robin Evans as our head pastry chef. We consider ourselves very lucky indeed to have such

Championing Welsh Brands

talent joining us. Sam is replacing Gareth Stevenson, who has been head chef at Palé Hall since its opening. We are grateful to Gareth for all he has done and wish him well in his next endeavour.”

EVERYBODY’s FAVOURITE

Jojo’s Fish and Chips has been serving multi award-winning fish and chips for 25 years. John and his amazing team make special events extra-special. Whether you’re planning a wedding, a birthday party or a charity fundraiser, delight your guests with Jojo’s sustainable cod, cooked to perfection in secret recipe batter, alongside homemade “chippy” chips and homemade tartar sauce. A meal to remember forever!

Jojo’s caters for events all over the UK every week in its prestigious

A leading food wholesaler is feeding 150,000 school pupils across North Wales every week and championing Welsh produce at the same time. Harlech Foodservice, which has bases in Criccieth, Gwynedd and Chester, is keen to reduce food miles and make the most of the Welsh pound to boost the economy. Since April, the business has provided over three million nutritious school dinners to primary and secondary schools across North Wales and into Merseyside. Among the Welsh brands it carries are Jones Village Bakery, Edwards the Welsh Butcher, South Caernarfon Creameries, Llaeth y Llan Village Dairy, its own Bwydlyn Butchery and Radnor Hills still, sparkling and flavoured spring water. Responding to the news that the Welsh Government intends to roll out free school meals to all of Wales’ 272,000 primary school pupils by 2024 – thanks to a deal with Plaid Cymru – Harlech Foodservice commercial director Mark Lawton said: “It’s very encouraging for us and for our policy of trying to use Welsh food producers whenever possible. We do this because we believe in the high quality of Welsh produce, which is recognised on both sides of the border, and because we make every effort to reduce food miles.” fish and chip van. It’s a great choice when it comes to weddings – everyone loves fish and chips! – and they can cater for all types of dietary requirements. Get in touch with John and the team today on 01785 660 500. www.jojosfishandchips.co.uk

“It’s a great choice –everyone loves fish and chips!”

Did you know?

The British consume eight portions of fish and chips every second!