FastFood Professional - February & March 23

Wishing all of our supporters and readers a very Happy and Prosperous New Year

Afteran extremely difficult 2022, let’s hope that the costs of running a business start to fall during this year – “UK Government, are you listening to the people?”.

In February, we have the new-look National Fish & Chip Awards. They have now run for over 30 years with the baton passing from Seafish to the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) ably supported by their Principal Sponsor, the Norwegian Seafood Council. The prestige and publicity gained by the winners in all of the categories gives a real boost to the sector.

We will feature all of the winners in the April/May issue of Fast food Professional magazine.

We then have British Pie Week following in early March and also the many Supplier and Industry Trade Events to help and encourage operators to “be the best” at what they are doing.

It is good if you can make an effort to attend these days as you will get to see all of the new developments that the sectors have available and also a great opportunity to network with other operators and share tips and secrets.

When you are in your shop or premises it is very easy to feel that you are on your own, but there are many others facing the same or similar issues and through networking and sharing thoughts on social media, you may well find an answer.

I hear from operators who are making subtle changes to the way the work to deal with many of the issues we now face. When the general public are struggling financially we need to find a way to help them and ourselves – different choices and offers on a daily basis encourages them to spend with us and allows us to protect our margins. Customers know that prices have gone up so we need to amend our offer to suit them.

I joined the foodservice industry in the late 1960’s and it always amazes me how far we have developed since then, and I look forward to the future developments. The sector is not dying, it’s just changing.

Wishing you all a happy, healthy and successful 2023.

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Grab a bigger bite of British Pie Week sales

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The National Fish and Chips Awards back with a Bang as the NFFF Grab the Baton

Final 3 announced for Best Newcomer at National Fish & Chip Awards 2023 10 Multiple Operator & Environmental Sustainability at the Fish & Chip Awards 2023 12

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Field to Frier, Quality Accreditation, Staff & Training Development at the Awards 13

KTC Edibles Launches Premio Italian Lard 16

Grab a Bigger Bite of British Pie Week Sales with Pukka’s New Chip-Shop Inspired Recipe 18 National Fish & Chip Day is back 22

On a Roll... stock up on vegan sausage rolls to take advantage of current trends 24

The Future of Fish & Chips - Hosted by the Norwegian Seafood Council & NFFF 26

Fries Offer Awesome New Franchise Opportunity 27

Aviko 2023 Food Trends Report the ultimate guide is out!

FFS Brands Process and Flow - The basics of kitchen design

Central Foods introduces HFSS ratings for its product range.

Central Foods named in top 100 Northamptonshire businesses again

Scoop More Profit with Kerrymaid Angelito Ice Cream Mix & DaVinciDrizzles

It’s Ice Cream Time! - The Ice Cream and Artisan Food Show 35

Flippin’ great new flavour from New Forest Ice Cream!

Saving Scotland’s Chippies - East Coast & NFFF to launch a Nationwide Campaign

February 2022 and March 2023

Money

Our financial section can be found near the back of the issue starting on page 52 in this issue

Sustainability Matters Business Matters Origin Matters

Almost 9 in 10 UK diners understand the importance of sustainable seafood… …but only a quarter know what to look for in a fish and chip shop

Do you know how to communicate this to your customers?

Friers believe sustainably sourced fish is important, but communicating the value of this to customers is a challenge

The National Fish and Chips Awards back with a Bang as the NFFF Grab the Baton

The National Fish and Chip Awards has undergone a relaunch since Seafish last ran the event in 2020. Following a break due to Covid, the awards have been taken over by The National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) supported by their Principal Sponsor, The Norwegian Seafood Council and other leading sponsors from our industry. The Awards Ceremony will be hosted by The National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), on the 28th of February 2023 at the Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge.

The National Fish & Chip Awards celebrate the best of fish and chips in Britain, honouring not just takeaways and restaurants but suppliers too.

Comedian and presenter, Jason Manford, will present this year’s awards and although the guest list is industry-focused , tickets are open to the general public and discounted accommodation is available with ticket sales.

For further information on the National Fish and Chip Awards 2023, please visit: www. thefishandchipawards.com

Final 3 announced for Best Newcomer at National Fish & Chip Awards 2023

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The final three for Best Newcomer at the National Fish and Chip Awards 2023 has been announced today, by the National Federation of Fish Friers

The top three, based across Staffordshire, Yorkshire and Suffolk, have been finalised following extensive judging from an anonymous panel of industry experts.

The Best Newcomer category celebrates businesses that started no earlier than January 2021 and is sponsored by Sarson’s, the UK malt vinegar brand owned by Mizkan.

The top three shortlisted are:

Haughton Fish & Chips

Lighthouse Fisheries of Flamborough

Hendo’s Fish & Chips

Commenting on the news, Andrew Crook, President at the NFFF, said “The final three for Best Newcomer have now undergone three rounds of extensive judging and are well deserving of this shortlisting position. These businesses have opened during the most turbulent of times, so they deserve a lot of credit for building a successful business and serving their respective communities. It’s great to celebrate businesses who are continuing to succeed.”

Comedian and presenter, Jason Manford, will present this year’s awards

Flavoursome Fish!

Not all fish is meant to be fried. The best choices are from white fleshed fish with flaky textures such cod and haddock. In order to guarantee that the full flavour of the fish is retained, the Fish and Chip shop owner has to ensure the correct batter is used. Then there is the temperature at which the fish is to be fried, neither too hot nor hot enough. Finally and equally important is the frying medium and that is where Frymax comes in. Frymax is pure white premium palm which is additive free, contains no hydrogenated oil and less than one per cent trans fats. Frymax has a high smoke point which makes it ideal for frying. More importantly Frymax guarantees delicious results every time to bring out the full flavour of your fish.

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Final 3 announced for Multiple Operator at National Fish & Chip Awards 2023

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Final 3 announced for Environmental & Sustainability at National Fish & Chip Awards

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The final three Best Multiple Operators at the National Fish and Chip Awards 2023 have today been announced by the National Federation of Fish Friers

After an extensive judging process completed by an anonymous panel of industry experts, the final three include:

The Chesterford Group, Hertfordshire

The Chesterford Group, Hertfordshire Bells Fish & Chips, Durham

The Best Multiple Operator category celebrates businesses which operate multiple fish and chips sites across the UK, and is sponsored by leading suppliers of poultry products to the foodservice and retail market, Meadow Vale Foods.

President of the NFFF, Andrew Crook, said: “Finding the best operators who have managed multiple sites during a difficult year for the industry is so important to highlight and celebrate their success. It’s amazing to see strong businesses thriving, and we’re looking forward to seeing them continue to grow in 2023!”

The final three for Environmental & Sustainability at the National Fish and Chip Awards 2023 has been announced today, by the National Federation of Fish Friers

TThe final three for the Environmental & Sustainability category at the National Fish and Chip Awards 2023 has been announced, by the National Federation of Fish Friers.

The top three, based across the UK in Belfast, Falmouth and Largs, have reached the final following extensive judging from an anonymous panel of industry experts.

The Environmental & Sustainability category celebrates businesses that strive to achieve sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, and is sponsored by the Norwegian Seafood Council.

The top three shortlisted are:

Haughton Fish & Chips

Lighthouse Fisheries of Flamborough

Hendo’s Fish & Chips

Final 3 announced for Field to Frier at National Fish and Chip Awards 2023

Three fish and chip shops from around the UK, have today been announced as finalists for the ‘Field to Frier’ category, in the National Fish and Chip Awards 2023

The Field to Frier category recognises businesses for their excellence in potato knowledge, care and chip preparation and is sponsored by leading potato supplier, Isle of Ely Produce in partnership with Babylon, a new variety of chipping potato from Agrico.

The top three shortlisted are:

Pier Point Fish & Chips in Torquay

Fiddlers Elbow Fish & Chips in Leintwardine

The Real Food Cafe in Tyndrum, Andrew Crook, President at the NFFF, said “This category is to highlight the amount of knowledge, care and attention that goes into turning what many see as the humble potato, into the perfect chip. We had many strong entries this year and it’s been a difficult job whittling them down to the final three, but the shortlisted nominees are well deserving of this accolade. There’s so much more to fish and chips than the end-product and it’s great to see these businesses going above and beyond to achieve this. Bring on the awards!”

Final 3 announced for Quality Accreditation at National Fish & Chip Awards

The final three for Best Newcomer at the National Fish and Chip Awards 2023 has been announced today, by the National Federation of Fish Friers

TThe final three for the Quality Accreditation category at the National Fish and Chip Awards 2023 has been announced today, by the National Federation of Fish Friers.

The top three, from Ipswich, Largs and Colchester, have made it through to the final following extensive judging from an anonymous panel of industry experts.

The Quality Accreditation category celebrates businesses throughout the UK that give their customers the best quality fish and chips, and is sponsored by JFK.

The top three shortlisted are:

Henleys of Wivenhoe

Codfellas, Ipswich

The Fish Works, Largs

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Final 3 announced for Staff & Training Development National Fish & Chip Awards 2023

UK TOP 3

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KTC Edibles Launches Premio Italian Lard

Three fish and chip shops from around the UK, have today been announced as finalists for the Staff & Training Development category, in the National Fish and Chip Awards 2023.

Three fish and chip businesses from around the UK, have today been announced as finalists for the Staff & Training Development category, in the National Fish and Chip Awards 2023.

The top three business shortlisted are:

Jacksons Fish and Chips, Newton Abbot

Stones Fish and Chips, Acton

The Chesterford Group, Bishops Stortford

The Staff & Training Development category is sponsored by Blakemans, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of sausage and meat products, and the awards are hosted by The National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), on the 28th of February 2023 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge.

KTC Edibles Ltd, Britain’s largest independent manufacturer and distributor of edible oils, has launched Premio Italian Lard, a brandnew, luxury Italian lard – offering food manufacturers across the UK a new premium option for bakery, frying and roasting

Premio Italian Lard is made in the traditional Italian way, from pigs fed on a varied diet of grain, cereals, acorns and whey. This diet produces a high-quality lard that is smooth in consistency with a lower melting curve – making it an excellent solution for pastries and pies which benefit from the rich, creamy texture.

This is an exciting addition to the UK’s oil and fats market, which currently lacks choice when it comes to premium, value-for-money Italian lard which can be used in the manufacture of a wide range of food products.

Gary Lewis, Chief Commercial Officer at KTC, said:

“We are delighted to extend our range once again with the addition of Premio Italian Lard. The market has been crying out for competition in the space, and we’ve developed a fantastic product that delivers on quality, performance and price.”

Premio Italian Lard is manufactured from healthy pigs raised in the EEC and slaughtered in EEC-approved meat processing plants. Solid at room temperature, it offers a neutral odour and flavour.

The latest addition to the company’s growing range of high quality edible oils and fats, it joins a number of other lards and beef drippings in the KTC range – including the UK’s first and only Halal beef dripping launched in 2022.

In addition to animal fats, the company offers a wide selection of sustainably sourced vegetable oils, as well as the popular Super Hi Fry range of high performance frying blends.

Founded in 1972, KTC Edibles employs more than 410 people across two UK sites in Wednesbury and Liverpool. The company supplies more than 250m litres of cooking oils to customers of all sizes across the UK food industry each year. All the palm oil supplied by KTC is RSPO certified sustainable. Additional information about Premio Italian Lard and other high performance frying oils from KTC can be found at https://www.ktcoilsandfats.co.uk/.

COMING HOME FOR 2023! GET YOUR FREE TICKETS NOW!

FRY I.T. 2023 returns to Peterborough, taking place on Sunday 5th March 2023. The Friars Pride flagship exhibition takes place at the ‘East of England Arena’ in the city of Peterborough. An exciting, action-packed show is keenly anticipated with many exhibitors, suppliers, and business

Proudly brought to you by Friars Pride, the FRY I.T. trade exhibition is curated with the fish and chip shop, takeaway and food service industry in mind. The show offers the opportunity to meet manufacturers and suppliers to the industry, taste test products before you buy, and get yourself up to date with the latest products, developments, and information in the trade.

FREE EVENT!

it can be for your fish and chip shop, restaurant, takeaway, or food industry business.

If this is to be your first visit then you’ll find FRY I.T. 2023 is a trade show tailored to the fish and chip, takeaway and catering industry that offers owners, entrepreneurs and fish friers the opportunity to speak with industry experts, try products on the day, view live cooking demonstrations and take advantage of spectacular on the day deals!

East of England Arena, Peterborough, PE2 will be a day filled with exclusive offers, new products, new innovations & helpful information. So, do not miss your chance to get ready for the 2023 season with a show that is not to be missed. The East of England Arena is one of the best exhibition and conference facilities in the UK. It has over 4600m2 of space available to accommodate up to 6000 guests. With ample free parking, excellent disabled access and facilities, and free WiFi you can be sure to have a stress-free visit.

Friars Pride ensures that all customers attending FRY I.T. gain access to fantastic on the day promotions. Promotions that are designed to propel your business into the new season or to the next level. FRY I.T. puts your favourite suppliers front and centre - celebrating the products they help us in providing you with exclusive promotions and a priceless opportunity to taste and try a wide range of products. We are really excited about the exhibitors for 2023 some of which are listed below with many more set to attend.

Youngs Seafoods Rammi

Keep it Clean Drywite

LiteBite Duncrue

ClasSeaCo Innovate Foods Ltd

Fri4Life & Fresh Oil Mizkan Euro Ltd

FriWite Wherry and Sons

Meadowvale Coveris

Li ey Meats

Berry Hill

Keejays

Vimto

Blakeman's Fylde Fresh Ltd

Fry Magazine Whitby Seafoods

Chippy Chat Kara Foodservice

Fishermans Mission No-Fli

NFFF

Amipak

McWhinneys Danpo

Middleton Foods Kra Heinz

Middleton Paper Sams Natural Kitchen

KFE Ltd Saica

Pukka Pies Ltd Pacific West

Why attend FRY I.T.? FRY I.T. attracts visitors and exhibitors from all over the UK and is a great opportunity to meet, greet, network and grow your business and brand, not to mention pick up some amazing show exclusive special offers. For those who have attended FRY I.T. before, you will know how beneficial

NH Case Refresco

Meijer Potato The Curious Vegan Co

42nd STREET Pic-A-Chic

Kerry Ingredients Ltd Smith & Bateson

Huhtamaki Coca-Cola

GRAB A BIGGER BITE OF BRITISH PIE WEEK SALES WITH PUKKA’S NEW CHIP-SHOP INSPIRED RECIPE

For 60 years, Pukka, the nation’s number one pie brand , has been helping chip shops drive sales –through its much-loved recipes and pipeline of ‘full on flavour’ innovation. And now, with British Pie Week right around the corner (6th-12th March), the brand is upping the ante to help you make the most of the sales rush. Athol Dipple, Fast Food Professional Publisher, digs into the detail.

With appetite for pies (and Pukka) set to reach record heights, British Pie Week is one of the busiest sales periods for our industry and it represents a must-not-miss opportunity for chippy owners to drive people into shops. That’s why I was thrilled to hear about the helping hand Pukka will be offering fish & chip shops to attract even more pie-lovers nationwide.

Stocking Pukka’s iconic line-up of core, classic recipes –including chip shop bestseller, Minced Beef & Onion, along with pitch-side favourite Chicken Balti, and Veggie Cheese, Leek & Potato to name a few – is a must when it comes to driving sales. And, with its sights set on British Pie Week, Pukka is helping operators take this one step further with a very special new recipe, launched last month, that takes it back to its roots: Pukka Chip Shop Chicken Curry pie.

Chip Shop Chicken Curry recipe.

“Paying tasty tribute to our chippy heartland, our latest recipe is the ticket to helping fish & chip shops cash in on bumper sales during British Pie Week, as it’s the perfect fit for new and existing customers looking for an extra-tasty chippy tea at a time when pies are the talk of the town.

“It’s already got the industry seal of approval, too.” Fisher continues. “Behind-the-scenes at our bakery, we worked with chip shop experts to make sure our new Chip Shop Chicken Curry pie delivers on the full on flavour Pukka promise. And, getting top marks in our research – with almost three quarters (71%) of our core buyers said they’d be likely to buy it – it’s primed to be the must-have chippy menu item both during British Pie Week and beyond.”

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Pukka’s new Chip Shop Chicken Curry pie is available to order in cases of 12 x frozen baked, individually-wrapped pies. Call to place your order: 0116 264 4000.

Making sure all eyes are on the pies, the nation’s number one pie brand will be ramping up activity ahead of British Pie Week with a campaign which shines the spotlight on its new chip-shop inspired innovation across PR, social and shopper marketing – all at a time when pies are at peak popularity.

“With flocks of chippy fans set to come through the doors, chip shop owners need to make sure they’re stocked up on Pukka pies. We are the nation’s favourite, after all,” says Isaac Fisher, Pukka’s Managing Director. “Lovers of the classics will want to get their hands on traditional combos like All Steak and Chicken & Mushroom, whilst stocking our Vegan duo will allow vegans, flexitarians and meat reducers to take a bite of the action. And, if you haven’t done so already, there’s never been a better time to stock up on our new

“With visibility for Pukka –and pies – through the roof, there’s never been a better time to stock up on the nation’s favourite. Adding variety and excitement to chippy counters, our new Chip Shop Chicken Curry pie, along with our timeless bestselling recipes, is chippy owners’ key to making the most of bumper British Pie Week sales.”

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Dishing out sound advice and industry knowhow, Pukka has updated its foodservice website with even more tailormade resources to help sales soar. From social media postinspiration and bespoke POS to drive excitement around the new Chip Shop Chicken Curry pie, outlet owners should make full use of these tools to maximise footfall during this key sales period.

National Fish & Chip with

2 NEW Joint Headline Sponsors!

As founders of National Fish & Chip Day, the National Edible Oil Distributors Association (NEODA) is delighted to announce two new joint headline sponsors for one of the biggest food awareness days in the calendar

As well as continued support from its members since the organisation founded National Fish & Chip Day in 2015, NEODA has been joined by two leading lights in the Fish & Chip industry. The Q Partnership, made up of 3 family wholesalers, comprising of Friars Pride, Henry Colbeck and V A Whitley who are major national suppliers, and Middleton Foods, a leading producer and supplier of loved and trusted batter mixes, sauces and breadings. Both sponsors are proud to support and supply Fish & Chip takeaways, restaurants, ‘food to go’ and mobile caterers nationwide.

2023 will see the 8th National Fish & Chip Day taking place on Friday 2nd June and NEODA is confident that the involvement of the new sponsors will see the event, which has grown exponentially since its inception, continue to flourish and develop. The additional funding will enable NEODA to put on an even greater show and get our Nation’s Number 1 Dish – Team Fish & Chips - out there even more. The Q Partnership and Middleton Foods have always been keen supporters of the event because they have seen first-hand how valuable the day is for this well-loved and incredible sector.

Indeed, in the past, many shops have reported that National Fish & Chip Day is their most successful trading day of the year, even superseding that traditional fisheating day Good Friday! The shops who take part really do go all-out and put on some excellent events, using their social media streams very effectively and generally

National Fish & Chip Day is Back – with 2 NEW Joint Headline Sponsors!

enjoying and celebrating the day! Shops have seen that it doesn’t have to cost them anything and that with just a little imagination they can generate enormous results, not just on the day, but in the weeks and months afterwards.

As founders of National Fish & Chip Day, the National Edible Oil Distributors Association (NEODA) delighted to announce two new joint headline sponsors for one of the biggest food awareness days in the calendar.

As well as continued support from its members since the organisation founded National Fish & Chip Day in 2015, NEODA has been joined by two leading lights in the Fish & Chip industry. The Q Partnership , made up of 3 family wholesalers, comprising of Friars Pride, Henry Colbeck and V A Whitley who are major national suppliers, and Middleton Foods, a leading producer and supplier loved and trusted batter mixes, sauces and breadings. Both sponsors are proud to support and supply Fish & Chip takeaways, restaurants, ‘food to go’ and mobile caterers nationwide.

Gary Lewis, President of NEODA, who represent all the major refiners, key packers and distributors of edible oils as well as suppliers of non-oil products (such as batter mix, sausages, range manufacturers and potato preservatives) in the UK, said, “We are always impressed with the way some shops embrace the day - we love it when they just ‘get it’ and know that the purpose of the day is to celebrate the nation’s favourite dish and, just in case anyone has forgotten about Fish & Chips, re-ignite their love of it on National Fish & Chip Day. This PR generates some excellent interest and interaction and consumers often find themselves thinking about Fish & Chips after the day and then revisiting the shops or restaurants for more”.

2023 will see the 8th National Fish & Chip Day taking place on Friday 2nd June and NEODA is confident that the involvement of the new sponsors will see the event, which has grown exponentially since its inception, continue to flourish and develop. The additional funding will enable NEODA to put on an even greater show and get our Nation’s Number 1 Dish – Team Fish Chips - out there even more. The Q Partnership and Middleton Foods have always been keen supporters of the event because they have seen first-hand how valuable the day is for this well-loved and incredible sector.

Indeed, in the past, many shops have reported that National Fish & Chip Day is their most successful trading day of the year, even superseding that traditional fish-eating day Good Friday! The shops who take part really do go all-out and put on some excellent events, using their social media streams very effectively and generally enjoying and celebrating the day! Shops have seen that it doesn’t have to cost them anything and that with just a little imagination they can generate enormous results, not just on the day, but in the weeks and months afterwards.

Ryan Baker, Sales Manager for The Middleton Group said they are extremely proud to be joint headline sponsor for this years’ National Fish & Chip Day. “We have always seen the day as a fabulous way to showcase the amazing product the Fish & Chip industry has and the special people that work so hard to produce it. Now, more than ever, we want to do all we can to help everyone get as much out of the day as possible and to attract new customers to the Nation’s best takeaway.”

Gary Lewis, President of NEODA, who represent all the major refiners, key packers and distributors of edible oils as well as suppliers of non-oil products (such as batter mix, sausages, range manufacturers and potato preservatives) in the UK, said, “We are always impressed with the way some shops embrace the day - we love it when they just ‘get it’ and know that the purpose of the day is to celebrate the nation’s favourite dish and, just in case anyone has forgotten about Fish & Chips, re-ignite their love of it on National Fish & Chip Day. This PR generates some excellent interest and interaction and consumers often find themselves thinking about Fish & Chips after the day and then revisiting the shops or restaurants for more”.

Ryan Baker, Sales Manager for The Middleton Group said they are extremely proud to be joint headline sponsor for this years’ National Fish & Chip Day. “We have always seen the day as a fabulous way to showcase the amazing product the Fish & Chip industry has and the special people

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Georgina Colbeck (on behalf of The Q Partnership) said “Our 3 family businesses have jointly been supplying

Day is Back

Fish & Chip shops across the UK for a combined total of almost 300 years and supporting the industry is in our blood and it’s our passion – to us it’s personal. We know how challenging the past few years have been for everyone so we are putting extra support in to be joint headline sponsors for National Fish & Chip Day. We also want to champion Team Fish & Chips throughout the year to drive footfall and raise awareness of the fantastic food that our industry is producing, especially amongst the younger generation. We’re family businesses supporting family businesses feeding the nations’ families.”

In 2022, more than half the population would have seen, heard or read about National Fish & Chip Day and it was featured on or in national and regional TV, radio, newspapers, magazines and across the internet from dawn until late in the day -as well as trending on Twitter from 8am. Fish & Chip roadshows were held in London, Cambridge, Wales and Scotland where members of the public enjoyed free Fish & Chips throughout the day. Also involved is Seafood from Norway, from The Norwegian Seafood Council, who work with Norwegian fisheries and aquaculture industries to develop markets for Norwegian seafood. As well as Blakemans, a leading manufacturer of sausage and meat products, returning as sponsors in 2023 and who, along with all the sponsors, would love to see shops who haven’t already embraced the day getting involved. Pukka Pies and Refresco are also behind NEODA supporting the day.

Everybody needs a ‘feel good day’, and NEODA and all the sponsors want National Fish & Chip Day 2023 to be even more special as we say a very big thank you to this amazing industry who are at the heart of every community, and who are facing enormous challenges with price rises and supply chain issues but are still going all-out to feed their communities this iconic family favourite. Visit www.nationalfishandchipday.org.uk to find out more.

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50 CASES OF SURECRISP™**

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“Since we changed our fries to McCain SureCrisp™, we’ve seen an increase in orders through delivery. This is due to the fries staying crispier for longer.”

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stock up on vegan sausage rolls to take advantage of current trends

ausage rolls are one of the nation’s favourite hand-held snacks, and the vegan equivalents are going down just as well.

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Frozen food distributor Central Foods, which supplies products to fast food outlets across the country, offers a tasty ready-to-bake vegan sausage roll which is the ideal snack for your plant-based customers.

“Kantar research indicates there is at least one member following a meat-avoidance or reduction diet in each UK household, with 12.5% identifying as flexitarian,” explains Gordon Lauder, MD of Central Foods.

“And a poll by YouGov recently revealed that 9% of Britons have taken the Veganuary pledge at least once, which is estimated to be about six million people. In total, 85% of non-vegan past participants of Veganuary said they had reduced their consumption of animal products since doing the challenge.

“With statistics like these, it makes commercial sense for fast food operators to offer tasty plant-based versions of popular favourites, like sausage rolls.”

The six inch KaterVeg! unbaked, ready-glazed vegan

sausage roll has a herby, textured pea protein-based filling and is wrapped in flaky puff pastry. It’s absolutely delicious served warm and works well as a stand-alone snack or with a portion of chips.

Each pack contains 40 ready-to-bake vegan sausage rolls.

The KaterVeg! vegan sausage roll is one of a number of plant-based snacks and fast food options offered by Central Foods. The distributor recently launched the KaterVeg! Battered Vegan Chicken Nuggets and the KaterVeg! Battered Vegan Chicken Burger, which are both made from soya and vegetable protein and coated in a light tempura batter, and are perfect for takeaways and other outlets that are looking for tasty meat-alternatives.

Northamptonshire-based Central Foods was founded more than 25 years ago and is proud to be a catering partner across the whole food service sector, including the fast food sector. It currently sells to over 180 independent wholesalers, as well as larger national and regional wholesalers.

For more information, visit www.centralfoods.co.uk.

The Future of Fish & Chips:

Round table hosted by the Norwegian Seafood Council & NFFF brings together Fish & Chip Industry

Across section of the fish and chip industry came together in November at a round table, ‘The Future of Fish & Chips’, hosted by the Norwegian Seafood Council and the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF).

Held at the Wetherby Whaler in Guiseley, Leeds, sessions led by the hosts along with Seafish, explored the current issues facing the industry and took a deep dive into what the future may look like for fish and chips.

Horizon scanning insights delved into the challenges and opportunities posed by changing consumer habits, generational demands and other external factors contributing to an ever-evolving market.

The round table, attended by stakeholders of varying sizes, from multiple regions of the country and from different parts of the supply chain, included a facilitated discussion looking at tangible actions required to drive the industry forwards.

Key takeaways from the sessions included a need to:

Better understand shoppers’ demands, in order to deliver the right repertoire of choice in the future

Share best practice and take inspiration from others in the industry

Create collaborative marketing materials to suit varying operators

Explore in more detail changing consumer habits, and to adapt new and existing dishes to reflect this

Celebrate the incredible community-driven activity happening across the industry

Regularly bring together stakeholders from across the industry

Victoria Braathen, UK Director for the Norwegian Seafood Council commented: “Bringing together industry members to discuss not only sustainable seafood, but sustainable business too, is more pertinent than ever as we navigate through a challenging time in British industry. The Norwegian seafood industry is proud of its longstanding

relationship in supplying the UK with sustainable cod and haddock; being a part of the dialogue for the future of fish and chips is important. It was clear from the comments in the room that everyone was focused on futureproofing the industry and what they could do to make a difference. There was also a welcome desire to celebrate the incredible community that has crafted the fish and chip industry that we know today.”

Andrew Crook, President of the NFFF added: “In such turbulent times it is so important that we pull together as a sector to tackle the challenges ahead and protect and promote the iconic fish and chip sector. Thanks to everyone who gave up their time to attend and make it such a productive day.”

Caroline, Vice President of the NFFF and owner of the Wetherby Whaler continued: “We were honoured to host the roundtable at the Wetherby Whaler Guiseley, the spiritual home of Harry Ramsden’s fish and chips. It was an insightful day with the good and great of our fantastic Industry. An excellent opportunity to network and discuss the promising future of Fish and Chips.“

To explore why sustainable seafood means sustainable business too, visit the Fish and Tips Sustainability Resource Hub on the Seafood from Norway website. A range of free downloadable resources are available – from videos, posters and a social media toolkit.

Visit: https://seafoodfromnorway.co.uk

Fries Offer Awesome New Franchise Opportunity

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January 2023: Awesome Chips has launched as a franchise. The company set up in 2015, serves-up fresh hand cut chips, complimented with a range of sauces, rubs and spices and nothing else. With successful branches in Leicester, Wood Green in London and the Bullring Shopping Centre in Birmingham, Awesome Chips is now welcoming applications from franchisees to expand the brand across the UK and Europe.

Roni Dalal founder of Awesome Chips continues to manage the Leicester store. He explains: “While travelling a few years ago, I came across frites stands in Belgium. It was clear if done well, how putting the humble potato on a pedestal, really worked! Regardless, if you are a kid or an OAP, whatever your gender, ethnicity, background, vegan or Halal, everyone loves chips!”

Following more research including a six-week stint selling chips at a German market, the concept of Awesome Chips was created. Roni Dalal continues: “Our fresh cut chips, double fried and served up in funky paper cones with a choice of our signature spices, rubs and sauces, have already

proven to be super popular. Over the past few years, we’ve thoroughly tried, tested and proven the simplicity of the Awesome Chips concept. Now backed by our experienced operations and franchise team, new franchisees have the chance to join our mission to bring the best Belgian chips to new customers in locations across the UK.”

Awesome Chips offers a low-cost franchise opportunity with excellent returns. Chips are a low-ticket item which sell well whatever direction the economy takes. The company is now inviting applications from ambitious potential franchisees with a passion for food and a background in management and business. In return, Awesome Chips offers a comprehensive franchise package including full training, assistance with site sourcing, store fit out, national marketing and operational support to supply a full pre and post tender turnkey offer to get new stores off to a great start. For the right franchisees, multi-unit franchise deals are also available in locations across the UK and Europe.

For further information about this new awesome franchise opportunity please see: www.awesomechips.com

Aviko 2023 Food Trends Report theultimateguideisout!

Aviko has released its must-read annual Food Trends Report, an accessible and practical guide for operators to thrive in 2023

With hospitality on the road to recovery following the pandemic, Aviko’s Food Trends Report 2023 delves into what foodservice operators can anticipate in the year ahead, the market challenges and how to navigate them, what consumers expect, as well as a look at the hottest food trends that are shaping menus.

Available to download at www.aviko.co.uk, the report is split into four parts with each section including key takeouts to consider and guidance on tackling foodservice’s biggest challenge – inflation – as well as keeping focused on your sustainability goals. With insight, tips, advice and inspiration, the guide is designed to help operators understand the industry’s hurdles and opportunities in order to adapt and succeed.

Commenting on Aviko’s third annual report Mohammed Essa, Commercial Director UK & Ireland, Aviko;

“Hospitality has shown its resilience in the last three years, and that together we really can thrive under the most difficult of circumstances. The Aviko Food Trends Report 2023 has been designed to help businesses keep that momentum and remain agile within their operation. From menu engineering and delivery to the future of fine eating and the next ‘plant-based’ - 2023 offers a mass of untapped opportunities, no matter your business size or specialty. We’re proud to be able to bring all this in one ultimate guide for foodservice and, we hope, a lot of optimism for the future.”

Ones to Watch

Whether you’re looking to expand your customer base, diversify your offering or give your menu a money-making refresh, the Aviko Food Trends Report 2023 looks at every aspect of running a successful business in the year ahead.

With most consumers tightening their purse-strings competition for spend is fierce, so it’s no surprise

forward-thinking operators are branching out into new opportunities. Readers can get the low down on creating a cultural hub, the upside of being solo diner friendly and the rise of the grey pound. Sustainability and the impact of ethical eating are also examined, from catering for locavores and provenance to evolving your plant-based offering to meet expectations.

Following the last three years it’s no surprise that consumer interest and spend on health has risen, as well as the demand for food that brings comfort. With limited spend however the need to reimagine classics and offer something different to what can be eaten at home is growing. Affordability, comfort food and nostalgia are all trends that continue into 2023, and the Aviko Food Trends Report 2023 serves up inspiration on how these ‘big three’ can be adapted to make the most of food influences including global cuisine, grains, fusion food and healthy snacking.

Mohammed continues:

“As a dedicated foodservice partner, Aviko has been committed to helping businesses stand out from the crowd for nearly six decades. Alongside our business webinars and downloadable guides, we’ve made sure this 2023 Annual Food Trends Report is packed with practical tips and menu advice. Our team is here to help you navigate these times so please get in touch.”

Aviko has been the resolute potato partner for foodservice for over fifty years, bringing quality and smart solutions to menus all over the world. The new Aviko Food Trends Report provides an ultimate guide to help businesses build on the consumer food experience. With a range of chilled and frozen potato specialities made by chefs, for chefs, Aviko’s extensive range includes Hash Browns, Premium Fries, Mash, Appetisers and much more. For more information on Aviko visit www.aviko.co.uk

FFS Brands Process and FlowThe basics of kitchen design

With over fifty years of experience in QSR kitchen design and equipment manufacturing Fast Food Systems have earned the right to call ourselves “The QSR Experts”

Kitchen design is about getting hot fresh food to the customer with maximum efficiency and minimum effort. Positioning the right piece of kit in the right place will reduce the need for staff to walk, bend or overreach, increasing their productivity and reducing fatigue.

Whether you have a neighbourhood fried chicken restaurant or a theme park burger outlet that needs to deliver hundreds of meals an hour, our team can provide the best solution, on budget and on time.

Our UK factory can provide bespoke equipment, allowing us to overcome the sometimes frustrating limitations of an awkward location like inconvenient columns or narrow spaces.

Our modular counter system, Fast Serve, has over thirty modules in the range and can be infinitely adapted to suit your needs. Need a stand-alone drinks counter with storage for cups, lids and ice? No problem. Need a rear service counter for your burger chute or pass-through? We’ve got it. Want a double-sided burger makeup island with integral bun storage, bun toaster, hot hold for patties and a place for all the condiments? Come this way!

We are not just limited to takeaways and theme parks. If you have bought popcorn or a hot dog at the cinema recently, odds are it was from our popcorn warmer or our hotdog roller.

Our equipment brand, Vizu, is manufactured using highgrade materials and components and is designed to last. Trusted far and wide Vizu equipment is found across the UK and Europe and as far away as Mongolia and many places in between. You can be confident of many years of reliable service, even in the busiest of kitchens.

To learn more about Fast Food Systems kitchen design service or enquire about our equipment range, email sales@fast-food-systems.co.uk or speak to the team on 01189441100 or visit www.fast-food-systems.co.uk

Fast Food Systems: Delivering kitchens that deliver.

Central Foods introduces HFSS ratings for

legislation may subsequently be brought in for the food service sector, Central Foods has invested in software that can work out the HFSS rating of a product at the press of a button.

The company, which is one of the UK’s largest frozen food distributors to the food service sector, has now created HFSS ratings for its complete range to help customers make conscious choices in full knowledge of the facts.

Gordon Lauder, MD of Central Foods, said: “We are committed to going the extra mile to help our customers and have invested in new software which can calculate the HFSS level of any product in our range on request.

The move will provide wholesalers with extra information to help them, and their customers, make informed choices and is part of the company’s Making Your Life Easier pledge.

HFSS - High in Fat, Salt and Sugar – legislation has recently been introduced for the retail industry, leading to new rules on the advertising and selling of certain products with high HFSS levels.

To get ahead of the curve and in anticipation that

“The nutritional and calorie content of food has become a key issue in recent years and this new service will support our wholesale customers to in turn help their own customers working in the food service sector.”

The new software considers the proportions and amounts of different ingredients in a product and is able to calculate the HFSS level in seconds. If a product has an HFSS level of four or more, it is considered ‘less healthy’.

Over 48% of the Central Foods’ range scores three

Frozen food distributor Central Foods shines again in BRC accreditation

Frozen food distributor Central Foods has been awarded the BRC Agents and Brokers certificate for the sixth time – once again achieving the highest possible classification level

The company received Double AA accreditation, passing the audit first time.

The good news follows hot on the heels of Central Foods once again being awarded a position in the top 100 businesses in Northamptonshire.

MD Gordon Lauder said:

“We are thrilled to have once again received the highest possible BRC classification. Confidence in supply chain procedures and processes is so very important, and we are proud that Central Foods is operating at the very highest levels in this area.

As one of the UK’s leading frozen food operators, Central

Foods prides itself on a strong commitment to quality assurance. Achieving the Double AA accreditation once again is testament to the skill and expertise of our brilliant technical team.

By holding the gold standard in quality assurance, we can provide our customers with the best possible confidence in our processes and procedures, which ties in with our Making Your Life Easier company pledge.”

BRC Global Standards operates global standards for Food Safety, Packaging and Packaging Materials, Storage and Distribution, Consumer Products, Agents and Brokers, Retail, Gluten Free, Plant-Based and Ethical Trading which set the

its product range

or below, with 100% of its bread range in that category. 83% of the vegan products offered by Central Foods come in with a score of three or lower.

Central Foods is one of the UK’s leading frozen food distributors, supplying a range of products to the food service sector. The company was founded more than 25 years ago and is proud to be a catering partner across the whole food service sector, supplying to hotels, restaurants, bars, universities, schools, pubs, care homes, garden centres, leisure outlets and more.

Northamptonshire-based Central Foods currently sells to over 180 independent wholesalers, as well as larger national and regional wholesalers.

For more information, visit www.centralfoods. co.uk or please contact marketing director Alison Lauder on 01604 858 522 or ALauder@ centralfoods.co.uk (Tues, Wed or Thurs) or Gordon Lauder on GLauder@centralfoods.co.uk

Central Foods named in top 100 Northamptonshire businesses again

Frozen food distributor Central Foods has retained its position as one of the top 100 performing businesses in Northamptonshire.

The company was first included in the list, compiled by Grant Thornton, in 2017. It has made regular appearances ever since, including in 2021.

Now Northamptonshire Limited 2022 has been unveiled and Central Foods is once again listed in the top 100 businesses.

Central Foods MD Gordon Lauder said: “Northamptonshire Limited is a prestigious list of the top performing businesses in the county and the Central Foods team is thrilled to have been included once again.

“Our frozen food distribution enterprise has its roots in Northamptonshire but operates across the UK – supplying a wide range of frozen foods to the food service sector. We are very proud to have gone from start-up to one of the UK’s leading frozen food distributors over the past 26 years and are delighted to have been recognised in Northamptonshire Limited 2022, alongside so many other worthy businesses.”

The top 100 companies in Northamptonshire achieved a combined turnover of £9.1 billion this year, according to the report.

Ryan Shields, Director at Grant Thornton UK LLP across Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes, said:

benchmark for good manufacturing practice and help provide assurance to customers that products are safe, legal and of high quality.

Central Foods supplies a range of products to the food service sector. The company was founded more than 25 years ago and is proud to be a catering partner across the whole food service sector, supplying to hotels, restaurants, bars, universities, schools, pubs, care homes, garden centres, leisure outlets and more.

Northamptonshire-based Central Foods currently sells to over 180 independent wholesalers, as well as larger national and regional wholesalers.

“The Northamptonshire Limited report gives us an opportunity to assess how the county’s economy has fared over the past year by analysing the wealth created, retained and re-invested by key business decision makers.

“We can see that Northants’ leading companies have bounced back from a decline in turnover recorded in our 2021 report to achieve a significant increase in revenues and an impressive 43% rise in profitability. Against a backdrop of continued political and economic instability this is welcome progress.

“Through our work with leading companies across Northamptonshire we’re seeing first-hand how the county’s businesses are investing in their agility and resilience. The panel of local business leaders we discussed the report with provided key insights into the challenges and opportunities they are facing with a real focus on businesses culture key in attracting and retaining talent in a competitive employment landscape.”

Now in its tenth year, Northamptonshire Limited highlights the county’s leading privately owned companies by turnover and also takes a fresh look at the success of businesses by profitability and growth.

For more information, visit www.centralfoods.co.uk

Collingtree-based Central Foods is proud to be a catering partner across the whole food service sector, supplying to hotels, restaurants, bars, universities, schools, pubs, care homes, garden centres, leisure outlets and more. It currently sells to over 180 independent wholesalers, as well as larger national and regional wholesalers. visit www.centralfoods.co.uk.

Scoop More

1) Delve into desserts

Expand your dessert offering with Kerrymaid Angelito Ice Cream Mix and DaVinci Drizzles and scoop more profits

2) Desserts to delight

Kerrymaid Angelito Ice Cream Mix and DaVinci Drizzles are the perfect partners to boost sales this summer

3) Sweat treats

From cones to-go to ice cream sundaes, Kerrymaid Angelito Ice Cream Mix and DaVinci Drizzles create desserts customers simply can’t say no to

It might not seem like it right now, but it won’t be long before the days get longer and the weather gets warmer. And when the temperature outside rises, so do ice cream sales.

Get summer ready with the delicious creamy taste of Kerrymaid Angelito Ice Cream Mix. Paired with any soft scoop machine, the 1-litre mix offers the delicious taste of Irish dairy ice cream with the thick, smooth, silky texture customers know and love.

Excellent profit margins

Whether it’s a single-serve cone to-go, an ice cream sundae piled high or the finishing touch to a sticky toffee pudding or apple crumble, Kerrymaid Angelito Ice Cream Mix is not only super versatile but it also offers a great yield and guarantees excellent profit margins. In fact, it generates the highest cone yield per case!

Profit

PROFIT GENERATOR

Pack Size 12 x 1tr – approx price from wholesaler €22.00

14 x 7oz servings per 1ltr

RRP 1.95 per 7oz = €27.30 in sales per 1litre

€302.30 PROFIT PER PACK!

Take it to the max

Give your menu even more appeal by pairing Kerrymaid Angelito Ice Cream Mix with DaVinci Drizzles, a range of sauces that include popular flavours such as Belgian Chocolate, Raspberry, and Strawberry. The drizzles are available in 500g bottles, you can be as creative as you desire - add one sauce or multiple, add them as toppings or weave through in ribbons to create layers - and each addition is an opportunity to upsell further.

Why stop there? You can take your dessert offering to a whole new level by adding sprinkles, crushed Maltesers, chunks of Mars Bars, crumbled Oreos or even popping candy, with each ‘extra’ commanding a 50p surcharge while costing you pennies. All of these profit-maximising strategies are used by high-street dessert chains and will allow you to spruce up your menu and capture much more value from customers.

Add Kerrymaid Angelito Ice Cream Mix and DaVinci Drizzles to your dessert offering, it will make it impossible for your customers to say no!

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For more information on Kerrymaid, visit www.kerrymaid.com

IT’S ICE CREAM TIME!

The Ice Cream and Artisan Food Show is the only trade show for the ice cream sector in the UK. It’s back in Harrogate at the Yorkshire Events Centre from 7th to 9th February 2023. If you make or sell ice cream (or are thinking of doing so) then this is a must attend event

The Ice Cream & Artisan Food Show is organised by the Ice Cream Alliance (ICA), the trade body for the ice cream sector.

This year’s Show will feature the biggest free seminars programme it has ever hosted. “We are delighted to have what we think is the most compelling seminar schedule we have ever put together,” said Zelica Carr, CEO of the ICA and the Shows organiser. “Sellers and makers of ice cream are facing serious business challenges in the current economic climate – and I hope that the seminars will give businesses ideas, practical help and inspiration to overcome a lot of these challenges.”

The seminar programme highlights include:-

Getting More Energy Efficient (Renewable Utility Solutions Ltd)

How to focus on energy efficiencies and renewable suppliers.

Ice Cream Parlour of the Year (Simon Tasker)

The ICA is launching a national competition to champion the best ice cream parlours. Ice Cream Parlour of the Year’s main sponsor is www.Antonelli.co.uk

DIY Marketing (Simon Brookes, BoroughPR)

The media loves a good ice cream story. How to get yourself in the media.

SALSA Plus Ice Cream Certification Scheme (SALSA)

This new certification is vital if you are considering wholesaling your ice cream to other retail of hospitality sector businesses.

Financing a New Ice Cream Van Purchase (Mark Tilley, UK Asset Solutions)

Valuable information on the finance options available. For full details on all the seminars including timings,

please visit the website: www.ice-cream.org

Another highlight will be an appearance by renowned Italian celebrity chef, Gennaro Contaldo, mentor to Jaime Oliver. He will be signing copies of his brand new book, Gennaro’s Cucina, at the Show on Wednesday 8 February.

The Demo Kitchen hosted by chef Steph Moon is back by popular demand and will be showcasing recipes and ideas that could be a big hit with your customers. This year she will be joined by four times National Champion, Philip Mancini. Recipe ideas will include ‘Festival of Coronation’, with ice cream delights fit for a King, and ‘Fire and Ice’, where chilli meets ice cream.

New this year is the VIP Experience - spend up to 45 minutes with one of our two industry experts Giulio Dallavalle, Director of Franks

Ice Cream or David Otterburn of Ryeburn of Helmsley. They have been actively involved in the Ice Cream Industry for over 70 years between them. Soak up invaluable knowledge as they impart decades of expertise with you, helping you hone your skills and giving you the best foot forward to creating your own ice cream empire. The VIP ticket costs £150 plus VAT and booking fee.

There will also be all the major Flavour Houses, suppliers, wholesalers and equipment companies exhibiting who will entice you with the latest flavours and trends in ice cream plus a number of companies exhibiting at to the Show for the first time.

Tickets to the Ice Cream and Artisan Food Show are £13 plus booking fee. Attendance is free for ICA members.

To register to attend and for further information go to: www.ice-cream.org/ice-cream-and-artisan-food-show

Flippin’ great new flavour from New Forest Ice Cream!

With Pancake Day just around the corner, New Forest Ice Cream has served up the ultimate new flavour – Maple Pancake Ice Cream. Made with whole milk and double cream, this exciting new variety has a pancake flavour base and a sweet maple syrup ripple throughout to provide the perfect pancake pleasure for Shrove

Tuesday and beyond!

Ideal for those who want to amplify their pancake offering this year, this irresistibly smooth ice cream is wonderful in taste and texture and boasts a unique flavour, that is one of the first of its kind available in the UK. For chefs that want to get creative, try adding a scoop to a stack of American style pancakes with an extra drizzle of maple syrup and a sprinkle of chocolate flakes. Alternatively, use it as a delicious base for a maple pancake milk shake or serve alongside a slice of pecan pie for the perfect dessert to offer customers.

“We are very excited by the launch of Maple Pancake Ice Cream! It’s indulgent, creamy and simply packed full of unique flavours. We are excited for operators to try, and stock, this ice cream, as we are sure it is going to be a firm favourite this pancake day and beyond!”

– Niki Jenman, Director at New Forest Ice Cream.

Maple Pancake Ice Cream is available in 4.75 litres tubs to allow chefs, restaurants and operators to keep customers satisfied. Suitable for vegetarians and made in a nut free environment, it can be enjoyed worry free.

Founded in 1983, as family-based business, New Forest Ice Cream has accumulated 40 years of experience, which proudly makes them one of the country’s leading ice cream manufacturers. With the commitment to using only the finest ingredient and natural flavours, it is no surprise that they are home to a variety of prestigious awards, including a number of famous ‘Great Taste Awards’ and are a ‘Great Taste Producer’.

To find out more about the New Forest Ice Cream range please visit www.newforesticecream.com or call 01590 647611.

Saving Scotland’s

East Coast teams up with NFFF to launch a nationwide

“Save Scotland’s Fish & Chip Shops” campaign

In early 2022, East Coast supported the industry by teaming up with the National Federations of Fish Friers to launch a nationwide ‘Save Scotland’s Fish & Chip Shops’ campaign, securing a significant amount of broadcast, print and digital media coverage.

Located just two minutes’ walk from Musselburgh beach and Fisherrow Harbour, the award-winning East Coast Restaurant and Fish & Chips Takeaway is owned and operated by Carlo and Katia Crolla.

The Crolla family has been serving the local community for nearly 50 years. Styles may change, but great flavours, family heritage and warm, friendly service remain as important to Katia and Carlo today as they did 49 years ago.

East Coast was named the best in Scotland and one of the top 10 in the UK by The Sunday Times on Sunday 3rd July 2022. With an estimated 10,500 chippies across the UK, The Sunday Times singled out East Coast Fish and Chips takeaway for the nation’s list of top 10 chippies and the only fish and chip shop in Scotland to make the shortlist. The Sunday Times praised the quality and value

of East Coast’s cod, haddock and twice-cooked chips, as well as its Stornoway black-pudding fritters and haggis bites.

East Coast continues to promote East Lothian as a leading food and drink county and is an ongoing promoter and supporter of National Fish & Chip Day.

East Coast also continues to sponsor and support The Fisherrow and Harbour Seafront Association, which was launched in 2018. The Association is now working with East Lothian Council to improve the harbour and seafront in Musselburgh for the benefit of the community, local people and visitors through a series of ongoing fundraising events and voluntary activities.

For more information on East Coast Restaurant and East Coast Fish & Chips visit: https:// eastcoastrestaurant.co.uk [1] and follow on social media, including Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/EastCoastMusselburgh and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ eastcoastmusselburgh

Carlo Crolla, owner of East Coast Fish & Chips Takeaway and Restaurant, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland

1. What is your connection to fish & chips?

The Crolla family has been serving the local community from our fish and chips takeaway for nearly 50 years. Styles may change, but great flavours, family heritage and warm, friendly service remain as important to me and my wife Katia today as they did 48 years ago.

2. What do you love most about fish & chips?

I love eating freshly cooked fish and chips in the salty sea air. East Coast Fish & Chips Takeaway is located just two minutes’ walk from Musselburgh beach and Fisherrow Harbour on the outskirts of Edinburgh.

Chippies

3. What do you least like about the business?

The rapidly escalating costs. In March 2022, we also supported the industry by teaming up with the National Federations of Fish Friers to launch a nationwide ‘Save Scotland’s Fish & Chip Shops’ campaign.

The price of fish has doubled, energy bills have spiralled, and cooking oil is more expensive than ever. As a result, some of the nation’s fish and chips shops are now struggling for survival.

By teaming up with the National Federation of Fish Friers, we helped to do our bit by encouraging people to support their local fish and chip shop around Scotland during these extremely challenging times.

4. How do you support the local community?

East Coast continues to sponsor and support The Fisherrow and Harbour Seafront Association and Fisherrow Harbour Festival, which was launched in 2018. The Association is

now working with East Lothian Council to improve the harbour and seafront in Musselburgh for the benefit of the community, local people and visitors through a series of ongoing fundraising events and voluntary activities just two minutes’ walk from out fish & chips takeaway.

5. What’s the best thing that happens in the fish & chips industry every year?

Being recognised for the consistent quality of our food and service is really important to us year in, year out. East Coast was named the best in Scotland and one of the top 10 in the UK by The Sunday Times in 2022. With an estimated 10,500 chippies across the UK, The Sunday Times singled out East Coast for the nation’s list of top 10 chippies and the only fish and chip shop in Scotland to make the shortlist. The Sunday Times praised the quality and value of our cod, haddock and twice-cooked chips, as well as our Stornoway black pudding fritters. We won many awards but this was probably our personal favourite for 2022.

6. What is your biggest indulgence?

The best quality local seafood and lobster from around Scotland’s coastline. It can be a bit expensive these days, but worth every penny.

7 When were you most embarrassed?

Having my photo taken with a giant pantomime dame mermaid as part of a local community competition.

We recently teamed up with our local theatre in the town to launch a new festive pantomime competition for children with a nautical twist.

We encouraged children from across Edinburgh and the Lothians to make a creative splash by drawing or painting a colourful picture of their favourite deep-sea creature as part of The Brunton’s new festive show for 2022, ‘Sinbad the Pantomime’. Taking inspiration from the story of Sinbad, children created eye-catching pictures of sea creatures, including whales and dolphins, lobsters, crabs, starfish, seahorses, and even a giant octopus.

To help promote the competition in the local newspapers, I reluctantly agreed to have my photograph taken with the lead pantomime dame, a giant mermaid called ‘Betty Brunton’.

Funnybones Expands Plant-Based Range with Three Exciting New Alternatives

Funnybones has expanded their plant-based range with not one, not two, but three delicious new vegan products; a beef-free burger, spicy chick*n fillets, and Italian (not) meatballs.

Made from pea protein, the new vegan and gluten-free beef-free burger is sure to be a hit with meat-lovers and vegans alike, thanks to its’ juicy, meaty texture. The use of extra virgin olive oil means this burger benefits from 91% less saturated fat than the average beef burger, whilst the pea protein offers the highest protein intake per calorie in the meat analogue burger market. Additionally, this burger is a great source of iron and vitamin B12, which are both important to include in a vegan diet.

Funnybones’ new spicy chick*n fillets further bolster the plant-based burger range. Coated in a crispy, spicy, corn flake crunch, the fillets arrive frozen to avoid unnecessary food waste. The fillets are available to bake in the oven, deep fry, air fry, or pan fry, meaning they are compatible with any kitchen, and can be ready in as little as 4 minutes.

The beef-free and spicy chick*n fillets join Funnybones’ existing vegan burgers; a traditional spicy bean patty, and innovative kale and hemp burger.

Finally, the (not) meatballs are made using plant protein

derived from soya beans, and a delicious blend of herbs and spices, to create the authentic taste of Italian-style meatballs. Perfect in a sub, served with pasta dishes, or on their own with some marinara sauce to dip, these (not) meatballs are an incredibly versatile addition to any menu.

Funnybones Development Chef, Tom Styman-Heighton is excited to be expanding their vegan range:

“With 1.6 million Brits following a vegan diet all year round, we’re seeing a massive demand for plant-based products. We want to go above and beyond offering meat-free versions of all the classics, which is why we’re constantly introducing new options. Vegan products have the added benefit of being suitable for vegetarians, flexitarians, and people with animal by-product related allergies and intolerances. We’re also seeing a trend in reductionism, where diners choose their food based on environmental impact. Plant-based alternatives are a great way to meet this demand, with green credentials in terms of production, and storage which reduces unnecessary waste.”

125,000 Reasons to Love McWhinney’s M

cWhinney’s £125,000 sausage giveaway got off to a roaring start in 2023 to mark the company’s 125th anniversary. Shops the length and breadth of the UK have been taking part in the ‘buy a fish and chips, get a sausage and chips free’ promotion which has helped customers beat the January blues. So far, five shops have taken part: Henley’s of Wivenhoe, Fishers of Hunstanton, The Chip Company Belfast, Valerio’s Famous Fish and Chips Lanark and The Frying Squad Bangor.

The promotion is aimed at giving back to all the loyal shops and customers who have allowed McWhinney’s to grow and continue making the high quality sausages that the nation have come to know and love. Scott McWhinney, Sales and Marketing Director for McWhinney’s Sausages, said “I joined the company full time last year and it has been an exciting time to come on board. The anniversary is our chance to connect with the people that have supported us over the years and it is an honour to be able to bring this project to life.

“We decided to run the promotion alongside fish as we believed it would assist shops in what could otherwise be a difficult year with the cost of living being what it is. We have heard from those that have taken part so far that footfall has been up and the targeted social media advertising we are running is directing people their way to take part and claim their free meal.”

David Henley, of Henley’s, had this to say of McWhinney’s Sausages, “I have been in our industry for 40 years and our ethos is ‘Quality is our way of life’. McWhinney’s Sausages are simply the best. It’s not just that they taste amazing; it’s that they consistently perform well from the first to the last in every box. Over the years I’ve tried them all and McWhinney’s consistently out performs all the others. It

was a pleasure to take part in this wonderful giveaway to mark the company’s 125th anniversary”.

Keep an eye on the company’s social media pages for information of participating shops each week. Shops might even find themselves getting a visit from Bigfoot himself, as Valerio’s and The Frying Squad found out. The only catch is: if he shows up hungry, he’ll want some McWhinney’s Sausages.

Do you use McWhinney’s Sausages? We’re looking for more excellent shops to help us celebrate this huge milestone. We are giving participating shops 20 boxes of free stock and asking that at least 10 boxes are used to give away free sausage and chips in line with the promotion for one week. If you are interested email info@mcwhinneys.com. Don’t delay. Spaces are filling up fast.

A focus on space-optimised food display

As Fri-Jado heads to Euro Shop 2023 26th – 02nd March – Fair Ground Düsseldorf, Germany

Returning to the world’s biggest retail trade fair, leading display equipment manufacturer, Fri-Jado, has announced an extension to the popular MCC range with a series of compact new hot and cold display units at Euro Shop 2023 from the 26th February – 02nd March 2023, Fair Ground Düsseldorf, Germany.

For operators looking for the latest hot and cold display units but limited on space, the Fri-Jado stand at Euro Shop 2023 (Hall 14 / A72) will see the launch of several new units – making a visit to the company’s stand a must at the renowned event. From the introduction of a brand new two-level hot and cold version of the company’s Modular Convenience Counter (MCC)an exciting tabletop display solution or a new retail combi oven, the Fri-Jado stand will be a hotbed of innovation in 2023.

When it comes to effective hot and cold display units, little compares to the innovative MCC range. Achieving a complete solution for operators, the units are available in hot, cold and now ambient functionality, drop-in or standalone, and in a choice of 4, 3 or a new 2-shelf design. A small footprint and flexible design ensure the range is ideal for any store layout or concept, where a consistent height allows units to be easily positioned inline, either side-by-side or back-to-back.

The new 2-level MCC units offer the highest capacity in a compact footprint of just 600mm x 750mm (w/d). Taking the ultra-slim shelf design found in the larger models in the range, the innovative 2-level MCC units achieve up to 75% more product visibility* thanks to the transparent sides and top, and up to 30% more display surface*. In fact, the total shelf surface is as much as 1.13m2 on the MCC 120-2. Available in a hot and cold format, the units

are easy to install, achieve outstanding food presentation and deliver greater food safety. Further extending the line, the new MCC Ambient range completes the range while achieving consistency with an existing setup and requiring no installation.

For those looking for self-service table top food display, Euro Shop 2023 will see the launch of the new Fri-Jado Modular Table Top (MTT) display. A compact counter top unit, the MTT range achieves eye-catching hot food presentation with the added benefit of easy transportation and storage when not in use. Featuring the same patented Hot Blanket technology found in the company’s existing models, the MTT can save as much as 50% on energy consumption and costs. Available in a range of formats, including solid back and passthrough, the range delivers complete flexibility.

Finally, for show visitors looking for a complete cooking and holding solution, Fri-Jado is using the event to launch it’s GO Combi Oven. Featuring a captive 7” colour display, built in recipes, an innovative passthrough option to segregate raw and cooked foods and a series of technological features including Cook Time Correction, Intense Steaming Technology and Climate Control, the oven has been designed with ease of use and precision cooking at its core. An inbuilt cleaning cycle and fully connected operating system further enhances usability and flexibility in a commercial environment.

To register as a visitor to Euro Shop 2023 or to find out more about the World’s number one retail fair, please visit www.euroshop-tradefair.com. To find out more about the full range of products and services offered by Fri-Jado, please visit www.frijado.com or call +44 (0)189 527 2227.

COMPACT CREATIVITY

Convotherm Launches The New Mini FROM CONVOTHERM

GUILDFORD, UK - The new Convotherm mini combi oven is a true all-rounder with great performance and increased versatility from a compact footprint of just 51.5cm wide. Hard working, low water and energy consumption, and cloud-based networking make the Convotherm mini an appliance of the future, available now.

The intuitive 7’’ TFT Hi-Res touch display is as easy to use as a smartphone, ensuring it’s suitability for all kitchen staff to be able to use it quickly and easily with minimal training. And with its ability to replace other kitchen equipment such as fryers, microwaves, grills, and toasters, the Convotherm mini is a multitasker that all kitchens need. Available in three sizes, 6.06, 6.10 and 10.10, and over ten variants, including the mini mobile for beer gardens, food trucks or outdoor events, the Convotherm mini offers maximum opportunities for every type of kitchen.

Compact (just 51.5cm wide), flexible (for all types of kitchen from pubs to ghost kitchens, fine dining to takeaways), digital (with Wi-Fi connectivity and access to Welbilt’s KitchenConnect), and sustainable (low water and energy consumption plus easy servicing), the Convotherm mini is a real all-rounder, for maximum creativity from the smallest space.

Featuring many of the attributes of its larger siblings (Convotherm maxx pro and maxx), the mini still delivers Convotherm’s renowned 4 function management systems which assure the perfect cooking climate for any type of food with Climate Management, optimal solutions for the best results with Quality Management, smart technology for efficient processes with Production Management and effortless cleanliness and uncompromising hygiene with ConvoClean Cleaning Management.

Steve Hemsil, Sales Director, UK & Ireland at Welbilt, believes this is a true leap forward for compact cooking, “The new Convotherm mini has been specially designed to meet the challenges of small spaces or small kitchens. It was important to us that the compact all-rounder has the same innovative features as its larger Convotherm siblings maxx pro and maxx. Wi-Fi connectivity and cloud-based remote access make the Convotherm mini a highly innovative combi steam oven that meets the tough demands of today’s kitchens.”

For further information on the Convotherm mini or any of our other products, please visit, https://www. welbilt.uk/ or https://www.convotherm.com/mini

PERFECT FLAKES FOR BAR SOLUTIONS

Ice-O-Matic Launches UCF165A

Carpigiani UK announces the launch of the UCF165A by Ice-O-Matic, delivering perfect flaked ice for displays and drinks. Producing fast cooling, energy efficient ice, this space saving undercounter unit can produce up to 70kg of ice per day and has a built-in storage bin (holding up to 25kg).

Adam Lenton, Brand Director at Ice-O-Matic UK explains more,

“As a softer type of ice, ‘flake’ is perfect for operators looking to create amazingly impactful food or drink displays as its soft edge is ideal when supporting food items such as fruit, to avoid damaging the surface. We’ve found it also has a great application in cocktails as it is easier and quicker to blend than solid ice cubes and so allows staff to make drinks faster.”

With its space saving design, patented scale control technology, removeable and easily cleaned air filter and its WRAS approval (Water Regulations Advisory Scheme), the UCF165A is the easy to use, flexible undercounter flake ice machine.

Scottish skipper stars in MSC Ocean Cookbook 2023

Scottish fisherman Colin Stephen, skipper of the Harvest

features in the latest edition of the Marine Stewardship Council Ocean Cookbook – a collection of sustainable seafood recipes from chefs around the world, with each of their recipes shot by renowned food photographer David Loftus.

The Ocean Cookbook 2023, now in its third edition, aims to raise awareness of sustainable seafood at a time of year when many people are looking for healthy, affordable and sustainable options as part of their New Year’s resolutions.

This year’s UK recipe is made with coley, which is caught by the Scottish fishing fleet, alongside other sustainable species like haddock, hake and plaice. Coley, also known as saithe, has been certified as sustainable to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard, the gold standard of sustainability for seafood, since 2013. The blue MSC ecolabel is the world’s most recognised ecolabel for sustainable seafood.

All of the digital cookbook recipes are created using seafood from MSC certified fisheries, and feature species like hake, tuna, mussels and haddock. The fishermen and women who caught the seafood star in the cookbook alongside the chefs, showing the strong connection between catcher and creator.

The UK recipe – steamed coley with winter vegetables - was created by Cornish chef James Strawbridge, who is a fan of Scottish seafood. James visited Shetland to create a series of recipes using crab and scallops for the MSC’s Sustainable Seafood Week last year, where he also experimented with cooking coley.

Fisherman Colin, who started fishing straight from school and fishes out of Peterhead, says the first three months of the year are the best for catching coley as this is when they tend to be found in big shoals.

“Sustainable fishing is paramount,” he adds.

“Anyone with a sensible head on the shoulder has

fishing

to do what is sustainable for the stock,” he said. “It’s your future you are working with and gambling with –why jeopardise it? You have to think about the long term.”

Chef James, who is also an MSC UK ambassador and sustainability expert, said: “MSC coley, aka saithe, is a great sustainable choice for white fish. Although often overlooked, coley has a delicate, sweet flavour and light texture that pairs well with seasonal winter veg and a herby crumb. When you choose seafood with the blue MSC ecolabel, it means you’re supporting fishermen who are helping to keep the seafood you love on your plate, forever.”

MSC certified mussels also feature in the cookbook. Scottish mussels, which were the first enhanced fisheries in Scotland to be MSCcertified in 2012, were recertified to the MSC standard in December 2022.

Rope grown mussels from farms in the Shetland Islands, and those around Scotland are members of the Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group, and are responsible for around two-thirds of Scotland’s mussel production.

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is an international non-profit organisation which sets globally recognised standards for sustainable fishing and the seafood supply chain. The blue MSC ecolabel and certification program recognise and reward sustainable fishing practices and is helping create a more sustainable seafood market. The blue MSC ecolabel on a seafood product means it comes from a wild-catch fishery which has been independently certified to the MSC’s science-based standard for sustainable fishing.

www.msc.org/uk

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trawler,

Hoshizaki adds another premium refrigeration option to the portfolio

Hot off the heels of their Advance refrigeration launch, Hoshizaki are excited to be adding yet another refrigeration range to their world-leading portfolio: the PREMIER series

Designed to cater to the needs of gastronomic perfectionist, the PREMIER series of heavy-duty cabinets provides chefs with a range of smart refrigeration solutions which help to preserve food freshness without compromising sustainability, durability, or quality.

This is largely driven by the innovative technology and effective air circulation system that these top climateclass rated cabinets use, allowing for optimal temperature recovery each time the door of the cabinet is opened and defrosted. This not only preserves food freshness and quality, therefore reducing food waste, but also maximises food safety control.

As impressive from the outside as the inside, each PREMIER cabinet within the expansive range boasts a uniform design that seamlessly and aesthetically fits into any professional kitchen, no matter the size, as Simon Frost, Hoshizaki Director of UK and Ireland, enthuses:

“Durably made with stainless steel and solid door hinges, the flawlessly finished and quiet to operate PREMIER cabinets are each built to withstand the most demanding kitchen operations, no matter their capacity requirements. For example, the low-height PREMIER cabinets come with castors (UK) to easily fit into low-ceiling environments, without compromising on internal volume. What’s more, the Premier series comes in different cabinet sizes and temperature ranges to meet your individual needs. Depending on your requirements, you can choose cabinets with top or bottom-mounted condensers and cabinets with varying width and depth in order to boost storage capacity

even further, with our largest cabinet accommodating gastronorm shelves on up to 22 levels!”

Also designed with hygiene at the very forefront, Hoshizaki PREMIER cabinets each feature monoblock construction, rounded corners, seamless surfaces, anti-tilt shelves, removable gaskets and a full-length handle which are easy to clean and/or maintain, therefore encouraging good user housekeeping and operational standards. For operators that want to take hygiene control yet another step further, options such as a pedal door opener – for hands-free opening - can be specified.

Complete with an intuitive control display – concealed behind a transparent, water-resistant top panel - the new PREMIER range truly sets a new standard for refrigeration by being kinder to the environment, kinder to food, and kinder to operators that are looking to make significant energy and food-waste savings day-in, day-out.

For more information on the new PREMIER range, or on Hoshizaki, please visit https://hoshizaki-europe.com/home/?lang=en_uk

Let the Big Dogs Roar!

Meat products continue to make up the majority of menus options, despite much media attention regarding the surge of veganism. The fact remains that ‘86% of the UK population are meat eaters, with 6% choosing a vegetarian diet, 5% opting for a pescatarian diet and just 3% following a vegan diet.’*

Charles Coleman, Sales Director at The Sausage Man says, “The hot dogs and sausages market is reported to grow by $13.03 bn over the next two years, progressing at a CAGR of over 3%.** Hot dogs represent a perfect, practical menu choice for a grab and go offer, a winner with customers; full of flavour and easy to eat on the go, they are also a convenient, speedy and simple to prepare product for operators, providing a good profit margin with the opportunity for add on sales.

“The demand for German sausages has seen growth throughout the year – it’s no longer just a treat at Christmas markets or for Oktoberfest. Awareness of world foods, supported by the popularity in global street foods, has grabbed the attention of a new demographic –many consumers are looking for authenticity, something different and alternative to the British sausage, which offers premium quality and a great taste.

“Alongside cafés and restaurants, we supply caterers at Glastonbury, Latitude, Wilderness… at many large events and festivals our bratwurst and currywurst are firm favourites from the grill. As our products are fully cooked and frozen, they’re incredibly safe and versatile – a great advantage for caterers. They don’t require a huge amount of skill to serve; bratwurst can be cooked on a grill or in an oven in around five minutes from chilled, 10 minutes from frozen.”

Famed for their vast range of authentic, gourmet sausages, The Sausage Man supplies only the best quality produce from award-winning butchers across Germany. A popular on-the-go choice, with a sausage to cover all meal occasions including breakfast, lunch and dinner, these

delicious sausages offer an easy to prepare, quick to serve, convenient choice.

Favourites include Cheese Käsekrainer Frankfurters which offer a balanced blend of beechwood smoked pork and creamy Emmental cheese, perfect for barbecue season. Another top grill choice, steeped in tradition, and one of the most famous German sausages Bratwurst, has a natural casing that gently snaps and a delectable, seasoned pork filling.

Both varieties are available in 25cm sizes, pre-cooked, gluten-free and delivered frozen for convenience and minimum wastage.

For those foodies seeking a true connoisseur’s experience, try the gourmet range of sausages which includes Wagyu Beef & Bacon Bratwurst, Iberico Pork Bratwurst and the Black Angus & Pork Gourmet Bratwurst!

*Finder ‘How many vegetarians and vegans are in the UK’ Jan 2022

**Research & Markets ‘Global Hot Dogs and Sausages Market 2021-2025’

To find out more about our products visit https://wholesale.sausageman.co.uk

Kerrymaid Vegan Slice makes the cut

Veganuary may be coming to a close for another year, but its effects are likely to be felt long after January as many consumers stick with their pledge of incorporating more plant-based dishes into their diets.

To help professional kitchens adapt their menus to attract this growing market all year round, Kerrymaid has developed a Vegan Slice, a high quality and great-tasting dairy-free alternative to a cheese slice.

The perfect toppings to plant-based burgers, sandwiches and paninis, the slices have the same texture, melt and cohesion as a dairy processed slice, ensuring vegan customers have as delicious a meal as anyone else. For ease of use and speed of service, the

Mslices are easy peel and melt consistently.

Vegetarian Society ‘Vegan’ approved, Kerrymaid’s Vegan Slice is also gluten free and comes with 56 slices in a pack.

Enabling professional kitchens to expand their plantbased and free-from menus further, Kerrymaid offers Sunflower Light and Kerrymaid Spread Block, dairy-free alternatives to butter that are perfect for spreading over baked goods and breads.

Kerrymaid 0800 138 1938 www.kerrymaid.com

Mechline to display award-winning HyGenikx system at HRC

Mechline will showcase their state-of-theart HyGenikx System, on stand H3236 at HRC (20th -22nd March at ExCeL, London). Perfect for keeping viruses and bacteria at bay, Hygenikx reduces the risk of crosscontamination, food spoilage, and odours, making it an ideal addition to any kitchen, cold room, or preparation area. Able to extend the shelf-life of perishable food by on average 58%, the HyGenikx is perfect for industrial and commercial kitchens, helping to combat food waste and in turn save venues money.

Nick Falco, Product and Technical Director at Mechline Development, believes the system is the future of food preparation:

“We’re simply thrilled with the response we’ve had from customers about our HyGenikx system. It’s really making a difference to the life of kitchen produce and ingredients, which in turn saves significantly on wastage, which we all know can be a huge money pit otherwise.

Mechline will also be displaying their complete suite of FOGS (Fat, Oil, Grease and Starches) management solutions which include GreasePak, BioCeptor, a Food Waste Strainer and the 4 Step FOGS Management Service. Each of these solutions help commercial kitchens prevent blocked drains, bad odours, and compliance issues, saving businesses from heavy bills, maintenance issues and other problems.”

Mechline will be taking their place on stand H3236.

Hot off the shelf - Jestic Foodservice Solutions launch Metro Hot Shelving in UK

With more operators than ever relying on takeaway sales, short-term hot holding has become the go-to process for operators who need to keep food hot and appetising and deliver operational efficiencies.

To support this growing demand for hot holding, leading catering equipment distributor Jestic foodservice Solutions has launched the innovative Super Erecta® Hot Shelving by Metro to the UK market.

The Super Erecta® heated shelves are the latest innovation in short-term hot holding for the takeaway and other commercial catering sectors. Designed to keep food hot and ready to go, its flexible deign means its shelves can be configured any way imaginable. By combining with other Super Erecta shelving systems it can create standalone hot holding solutions, as well as storage and workstations with integrated heated holding.

“This is a fantastic innovation from leading catering equipment manufacturer Metro. Hot holding is helping operators optimise workflow, reduce food waste, and help deliver an increased speed of service. When operators are faced with issues such as heavy traffic, driver availability, hot holding solutions such as the new Metro Hot Shelves help mitigate threats to business reputations by keeping food hot, appetising and ready to go.” Michael Eyre, Product

Director, Jestic Foodservice Solutions.

The new Super Erecta® Hot Shelving units produce

reliable radiant heat across each shelf. With an adjustable thermostat, operators can enjoy separate individual control of each shelf, whilst the advanced low wattage design requires less power to operate and has a lower energy consumption.

The enclosed shelf kits extend holding time, and there are 18 different shelf sizes to choose from including three depths and six lengths. Each shelf can be adjusted at 25mm increments to customise the desired shelf space.

The high-quality heated shelves have been created by Metro, one of the world’s leading catering shelving brands whose products are recognised around the globe for their stability, efficiency, and mobility.

For more information about Jestic Foodservice Solutions or to book a demonstration on the new Metro Hot Shelving please call 01892 831 960 or visit www. jestic.co.uk.

Fri-Jado challenges operators to join and save energy with free equipment trial A

s a pioneer of some of the most energy-efficient holding and display equipment appliances, Fri-Jado, has launched a new Energy Saving Challenge to mark the new year. The challenge is an online campaign where operators can request a free trial or receive an energy rebate in return for testing the company’s latest equipment.

Launching in January 2023, the Energy Saving Challenge is aimed at multi-site operators or those who meet the company’s T&Cs and will see the loan of a single appliance on a 90-day free trial. For those already looking for a new display unit or for smaller independent businesses, Fri-Jado is also offering an immediate energy rebate on qualifying purchases. Running through to the end of March 2023, the Europe-wide campaign is designed to showcase Fri-Jado’s range of highly efficient holding and display equipment.

At a time when energy costs continue to spiral and businesses balance overheads and sales in, what for many, is a tough trading period, the opportunity to test innovative, advanced equipment on a limited-time, free trial is likely to appeal. Available across the company’s range of MCC and MDD display units, including stand-alone, pass-through and drop-in units and certain rotisseries, the offer will demonstrate how both retailers and foodservice operators can pay less and save more in their businesses.

Discussing the launch of the Energy Saving Challenge, Gary Thacker, Sales Director at Fri-Jado UK comments:

“Operators are increasingly looking for ways to reduce their business overheads without impacting on the offering they provide to their customers. With hot and cold food-to-go being bang-on trend and often a lucrative revenue source for many, using a sustainable holding and display cabinet can make a significant difference in sales and costs.

The Energy Saving Challenge is our way of giving multi-site operators an opportunity to sample our latest equipment on a 90-day free store trial or claim an energy rebate immediately. The challenge includes our most popular MCC hot and cold, or our MDD hot display series and our TDR rotisserie range.”

The free 90-day trial or energy rebate is available to retail and foodservice operators only. The trial is available in the UK and is based on one unit per business, while the rebate can be applied to a business with up to 24 sites. To apply for the Fri-Jado Energy Saving Challenge or to view the full terms and conditions, please visit www.frijado.com/news/fri-jado-energysaving-challenge or call +44 (0)189 527 2227.

Hospitality welcomes the launch of registration for HRC 2023

Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC), the UK’s largest and most prestigious business event for the hospitality and foodservice sector, has opened visitor registration for its 2023 edition, taking place on 20-22 March at ExCeL London.

more than 25,000 leading industry buyers and over

1,500 innovative suppliers across a wide range of product categories.

A new addition for 2023 is Chef HQ, curated by Chef Publishing: a networking hub and demo kitchen where leading chefs from the UK and Europe will be taking to the stage to demonstrate culinary tips and techniques, host deep dives into key dishes and cuisines, and discuss the latest trends and challenges affecting commercial kitchens in 2023 and beyond.

Hospitality business owners and managers will have the opportunity to explore quality suppliers from across four distinct show areas – food & drink, professional catering equipment, hospitality tech, design & décor – providing everything needed to update and elevate their front- and back-of-house offering.

The Pub Show @ HRC will return bigger and better for 2023, featuring an all-new partnership with the British Institute of Innkeeping, who will be offering drop-in sessions and presentations providing much needed and valuable expert advice as part of ‘Helpline Live’.

Steve Alton, CEO of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII), comments: “We are hugely looking forward to attending the show and meeting industry colleagues to share the BII’s passion for our vital and vibrant pubs.”

HRC will once again be taking place alongside IFE, International Food & Drink Event and IFE Manufacturing, giving visitors the opportunity to discover thousands of innovative food & drink products and learn about the latest trends in food production, packaging and NPD.

Plus, the show will be partnering with IFE to launch ‘Drinks @ HRC & IFE’, a single, central location for visitors to source drinks products from alcohol and low/no to soft drinks to hot beverages.

Cumulatively, the co-located shows will welcome

Confirmed chefs for the stage include Andrew Wong of Restaurant A. Wong, Tom Phillips of Restaurant Story, Launceston Place Chef Patron Ben Murphy, and legendary pastry chef Frédéric Bau, with many more due to be announced in the weeks to come.

Jonny Dillon, General Manager of The Great Shefford, comments: “HRC is a fantastic day to enjoy. The brilliance of meeting new suppliers, seeing new trends in the market, finding innovative new products, learning from the biggest and best in hospitality with shows and talks. I can see me and my team there every year.”

An industry-leading seminar programme

Visitors to HRC 2023 will have access to over 100 freeto-attend content sessions, discussions, demonstrations and more, covering some of the latest industry trends and topics and featuring leading figures from the worlds of foodservice and hospitality.

The show’s Vision Stage, designed by Harp Design, will highlight trends and all-important issues impacting the hospitality and foodservice sectors, with must-attend sessions with dynamic industry leaders and an exclusive keynote with HRC’s 2023 Chef Ambassador Monica Galetti. Meanwhile, the Tech X Stage will be a focal point for everything hospitality tech, with discussions on how front-

and back-of-house technology can increase profits, provide key insights and enable a more seamless experience for both employees and customers.

Alongside the industry leading seminar programme, visitors to the show will have the opportunity to learn from key association partners and hospitality professionals with features like Ask the Expert from the Foodservice Equipment Association (FEA) and Helpline Live from the BII, a chance for pub, bar and hospitality business owners to meet with a range of industry experts and consultants to gain bespoke advice and solutions for their business.

Keith Warren, Chief Executive of the FEA comments: “The FEA are delighted to be the official sponsor and to be partnering with HRC once again for 2023. All types of equipment have a critical role in ensuring effective foodservice delivery, the Professional Kitchen section is vitally important as the leading UK exhibition for the sector.”

Celebrating talented chefs HRC will once again take place alongside historic chef competition International Salon Culinaire, which sees chefs putting their talents and knowledge to the test across a number of live and skills competitions across the three days of the event.

Salon Chef Director Steve Munkley comments: “Next

year’s event is set to be another fantastic edition of HRC and International Salon Culinaire, attracting everyone from the UK’s leading chefs to the next generation of culinary superstars. Live competition is a great way for chefs to challenge themselves, meet industry peers and stand out from the crowd and I can’t wait to see what this year’s competitors produce.”

Alongside popular returning competitions like the Mystery Basket Grand Prix, the Alaska Seafood Masters competition, the Apprentice Challenge, the Stadia team event, and Salon’s mainstay pasta and cheese challenges, next year’s edition will see a new challenge for the Craft Guild of Chefs Team of the Year, in partnership with Waitrose & Partners, new official meat partner in the form of Alliance NZ, which will be bringing its prestigious Lumina Lamb Competition to the show, and a new online training competition for chef lecturers in partnership with The Grande Cuisine Academy.

Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) will return to ExCeL London on 20-22 March 2023 alongside IFE, International Food & Drink Event, IFE Manufacturing, The Pub Show @ HRC, and International Salon Culinaire. To learn more about everything happening at the event, and to register for your complimentary trade ticket, visit hrc.co.uk.

All aboard the Lucky Boat!

Westmill Foods is one of Europe’s largest specialist food companies, manufacturer and supplier of premium quality, authentic Asian and Afro-Caribbean food products.

An extensive product range serves chefs and owners of restaurants and takeaways as well as offering a diverse consumer portfolio, including well-known brands such as Lucky Boat noodles, Patak’s pastes, pickles and chutneys and Amoy sauces and oils, to name a few.

The Company has created a useful guide for caterers to assist with the numerous operating challenges faced by many across hospitality. The guide is designed to provide insights and tips on how to adapt business operations to navigate these difficult times.

According to CGA data, June’s like-for-like sales at Britain’s top managed restaurants, pubs and bar groups were 5% ahead of pre-Covid-19 levels of June 2019 and delivery sales show huge growth – now 275% higher than three years ago. While consumer confidence is undeniably challenged, there are also opportunities to be seized.

To view the guide, use the following link: https://westmill.

co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Catering-For-TheCost-of-Living-Crisis-English.pdf

To find out more about our products visit www.luckyboatnoodles.co.uk or email consumercare@luckyboatnoodles.co.uk

Fishing for Answers

By Andy Hunter, sales director at

frozen at sea fillets

importer

Polarfrost, a subsidiary of Young’s Seafood

With the continuing rising costs of operating a business, there are options for restaurants to consider that would help to keep prices under control. Smaller portion sizes are happening across all industries, from a diet/calories point and view and also due to costs. A smaller, say 3–5-ounce piece of fish, which is a perfectly good meal size, is probably 40-50% cheaper and would bring costs right down. Fish and chip shops and restaurants, if they want to continue to serve cod and haddock, should look at being a little bit more flexible with what they’re buying. Generally, shops buy a fish size that is between 8-16 ounces and 16-32 ounces but if they were to buy smaller fillets, they’d save money and still offer a great value meal to customers.

Sustainability

Everything that we sell is MSC certified, it’s just so important to the frozen-at-sea cod and haddock industry to operate sustainably, and for fast food outlets to leverage this accreditation, they could utilise their suppliers. A shop could put on their menus “supplied by Young’s Seafood” and reference our record of sustainability and principles. Often shops are worried that they have got to pay some kind of a levy to be able to say that something is sustainable, but actually, they don’t, we can give them all the information they need.

Panasonic Goes for Growth with New Pro Cooking Team Member

Victoria Kennedy joins Panasonic having spent the past six years in foodservice looking after customers from the travel, leisure, restaurant, hotel and QSR sectors.

With a clear objective to develop and grow the Company’s distributor relationships, with a specific focus on the ENSE Group, Victoria will also be working on building new relationships with national accounts.

Jared Greenhalgh, European Sales Manager; “Victoria has experience in FMCG foodservice, and this brings a new perspective to our UK and European Team. I’m hoping she will use this experience to further enhance our customer experience when using Panasonic products. From day

one, my aim was to prioritise the valuable contribution our dealers add to our business. Bringing Viki on board as a dedicated support to this channel will further demonstrate this commitment.”

Viki adds; “I’m really excited to be joining a forward-thinking business at a time when they are implementing exciting plans for next year and I love that I will still be working with the same end-users, just from a different angle.”

To find out more about the range of Panasonic microwave ovens, call 01344 853231 or go to: www. panasonic.co.uk/pro-cooking

Country Range Group Smashes Fundraising Target for 30th Anniversary Celebrations

The Country Range Group has announced that throughout 2022 its member wholesalers and central office team helped raise a remarkable £186,190 for various national and local charities as part of their 30th anniversary celebrations

The foodservice buying group’s initial target was £100,000, with money raised to be split between Hospitality Action and selected charities in the local areas of the Group’s central office and each individual wholesaler around the UK and Ireland.

However, that target was well and truly exceeded through a wide array of charitable endeavours including fundraising activities at the various CRG events such as their annual ‘An Evening With’ celebration and Gala Evening.

Some of the challenges undertaken by employees of the Group and its members were pub walks, quiz nights, fancy dress days, bake-offs, golf days, parachute jumps, gin nights as well as a sponsored leg wax and tattoo auction.

Out of the total amount raised, £50,000 has been donated to Hospitality Action, which offers a range of help and support to those working in the industry. The rest of the money raised is to be split between local charities such as regional food banks, mental health charities, children’s charities, hospices and many more, which will be announced in the coming weeks and months.

Martin Ward, Country Range Group Chief Executive, said: “We’re delighted to have not only hit our £100,000 target but to have absolutely smashed it by raising a staggering £186,190 for a host of amazing charities. A huge thank you to all the central office team and member employees for getting on board and embarking on some weird and wonderful challenges. The activities certainly brought the Group closer together and the funds raised

will make a huge difference to Hospitality Action and our chosen local charities going forward.”

Mark Lewis, Chief Executive at Hospitality Action, commented: “We’re immensely grateful for the donation from the Country Range Group and its members and it will go a huge way towards helping people working in the hospitality industry get back on their feet again. With UK consumers facing a cost-of-living crisis and our industry facing unprecedented challenges, the donation and others alike couldn’t arrive at a better time.”

The Group will be sharing updates throughout the year, highlighting the impact that the donations have had across the wholesale and catering industries plus local communities across the UK and Ireland. Find out more at www.countryrangegroup.com/press-office.

About the Country Range Group

With over 30 years of heritage servicing the UK & Ireland’s innovative foodservice sector, the Country Range Group is made up of 10 independent wholesalers - Birchall Foodservice, Blakemore Foodservice, Caterite Foodservice, Creed Foodservice, Dunns Food and Drinks, Henderson Foodservice, Savona Foodservice, Thomas Ridley Foodservice, Trevors Foodservice and Turner Price.

In addition to offering the leading brands from around the globe, the Group also provides over 800 products, all developed exclusively for professional caterers under the Country Range brand. Covering grocery, chilled, frozen and non-food, Country Range is widely recognised by caterers as a trusted and reliable brand delivering consistent quality and value for money without compromising on taste and flavour.

The Group also publishes its trade magazine Stir it up 10 times a year, which features the latest food, drink and industry news, Country Range brand promotions and indepth trend reports and sector specific guides to support and inspire all foodservice caterers.

Website: www.countryrangegroup.com

LinkedIn: The Country Range Group | LinkedIn

Bain Marie Liners

Easy Liners

Easy Liners Ltd, Unit 14, Chester Park, Alfreton Road, Derby, DE21 4AS

T: 01332 412273 or 07447 146512

E: info@easyliners.co.uk

W: www.easyliners.co.uk

Easy Bags Ltd

Enterprise Road, Millennium Business Park

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG19 7JX

T: 01623 423423

E: customerservice@easybags.net

W: www.easybags.net

Daymark-Supplies Ltd

www.daymark-supplies.co.uk

The Refill Centre Ltd, t/a Daymark-Supplies, Unit 14, Poplars Farm, Forshaw Heath Road, Earlswood, Solihull, West Midlands, B94 5JX  0845 23 015 23

Sirane Ltd

www.sirane.com

Sirane Ltd, European Development Centre, Stafford Park 6, Telford, TF3 3AT 01952 230055

GM Packaging Ltd

www.gmpackaging.co.uk

Unit B7, Tyne Tunnel Estate, Hamar Close, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 7XB 0191 296 2007

Batter Suppliers

Goldensheaf

Kerry Foodservice, Bristol

T: 0800 138 1938

E: Julian.warner@kerry.com

W: www.kerry-foodservice.co.uk

Henry Jones

Kerry Foodservice, Bristol

T: 0800 138 1938

E: Julian.warner@kerry.com

W: www.kerry-foodservice.co.uk

Ceres | Pure Food Innovation

Seriously Good Gluten Free

T: 0845 3711 522

E: hello@worldofceres.com

W: www.worldofceres.com

W: www.thebattercompany.co.uk

Middleton Food Products Ltd, www.middletonfoods.com

655 Willenhall Road, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 3LH sales@middletonfoods.com

01902 608122 or 08453 706 550

Henry Colbeck

Seventh Avenue,  Team Valley Trading Estate,  Gateshead,  Tyne and Wear, NE11 0HG sales@colbeck.co.uk

0191 482 4242

Weston Catering Supplies

www.westoncateringsupplies.com

Unit S4, Mendip Business Park, Rooksbridge, Somerset BS26 2U westcatering@hotmail.com

01934 750367

Business and Property Sales

Rosens Business Transfer Agency www.rosens.co.uk

Unit 3, Alexander Charles House, Station Passage, South Woodford, London, E18 1JL info@rosens.co.uk

0208 539 6426

Fish Friers- Part of the Altius Group www.fishfriers.co.uk

7b Edward 7th Quay, Navigation Way, Ashton-On-Ribble, Preston, PR2 2YF info@fishfriers.co.uk

0844 248 8257

Business Buyers.com - Part of the Altius Group www.altiusgroup.co.uk Business Buyers.co.uk

Incorporating Bruce & Co

Redwoods Dowling Kerr Kings Business contact@businessbuyers.co.uk

01772 775776

Everett, Masson & Furby www.emfgroup.com

3 Cornhill, Ottery St Mary, Devon EX11 1DW info@emfgroup.com

01404 813762

Catering Equipment Suppliers/ Spares

Shop Equip

Park View, North Street, Langwith, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 9BN

T: 0845 400 1044

E: sales@shop-equip.com

W: www.shop-equip.com

Total QSR Ltd

Crown Chambers, 7a Market Place Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6ES

T: 01225 791848

E: info@totalqsr.co.uk

W: www.totalqsr.co.uk

Fast Food Systems Limited www.fast-food-systems.co.uk

Unit 1, Headley Park 9, Headley Road East Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4SQ sales@ffsbrands.co.uk

01189 441100

Carlton Catering Equipment www.chippersandpeelers.com

Grange Farm, Braithwell Road, Ravenfield, Rotherham , South Yorks., S65 4LP carltoncatering@sky.com

01709 540004

Fryers Mate www.fryersmate.com

Unit 3, Great Northern Way, Great Northern Terrace, Lincoln LN5 8XF 01522 542054

Falcon Foodservice Equipment www.falconfoodservice.com

Wallace View, Hillfoots Road, Stirling, FK9 5PY info@falconfoodservice.co.uk 01786 455200

Marfast www.marfast.co.uk

30 Broughton Street, Manchester, M8 8NN pani@marfast.co.uk

0161 833 0024

Nisbets Plc

Regional shops throughout the UK or on-line www.nisbets.com

Fourth Way, Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 8T sales@nisbets.co.uk 0845 140 5555 or 0117 316 5000

Hopkins Catering www.hopkins.biz

Kent Road, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 9NF info@hopkins.biz 0113 257 7934

MCS Technical Products Ltd

www.mcstechproducts.co.uk

Building 2, Westmead Drive, Swindon, SN5 7YT sales@mcstechproduct.co.uk 01793 5383908

Blue Seal www.bluesealequipment.co.uk

Unit 67, Gravelly Industrial Park, Gravelly Park, Birmingham, B24 8TQ 0121 327 5575

Restaurant Supply Store www.restaurantsupplystore.co.uk

Unit 7, Hatton Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, Essex, RM16 6RP sales@restaurantsupplystore.co.uk 01375 651 600

Velox Grills www.veloxgrills.com

Manor Farm, Manor Road Wantage, Oxon., OX12 8NE sales@veloxgrills.com 01235 770133

Caterparts Limited www.caterparts.com

The Engine Shed, Top Station Road, Brackley, Bucks., NN13 7UG sales@caterparts.com 0845 130 8060

Vmotouk www.vmoto-uk.com

29 Shand Street London E1 2ES info@vmoto-uk.com 0800 133 7304

King Edward www.kingedward.co.uk

Unit 1A, Porthouse Ind. Estate, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4NS oven@kingedward.co.uk

E&R Moffat ww.ermoffat.co.uk

Bonnybridge

FK4 2BS sales@ermoffat.co.uk 01324 812272

Sweetheat

www.sweetheat.co.uk

16 Millwater Avenue

Dewsbury, West Yorks. WF12 9QN sales@sweet nheat.co.uk 01924 488619

Mitchell and Cooper Ltd

www.bonzer.co.uk

136-140 Framfield Road

Uckfield

East Sussex, TN22 5AU sales@mitchellcooper.co.uk 0845 0177 488

Synergy Grill

www.synergygrill.com

Active Food Systems Ltd., Synergy House, 70 High Street, Offord Darcy, St Neots, Cambs., PE19 5RH Info@synergygrill.com

01480 811000

Comark Instruments

www.comarkinstruments.com

52 Hurricane Way,Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 6JB sales@comarkinstruments.com 0207 942 0712

Cook Co Nottingham Ltd

www.cookco.ltd.uk

99 Manvers Street, Nottingham, NG2 4NU sale@cookco.ltd.uk 0115 912 1188

No-Fli Limited www.no-fli.com

Building C, Knaresborough Technology Park, Manse Lane, Knaresborough, Yorkshire, HG5 8LF hello@no-fi.com

01423 855600

Electronic Temperature instruments Ltd

www.etiltd.com

Easting Close, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8HQ sales@etiltd.com

01903 202151

Lowe Rental Ltd

www.lowerental.co.uk

Unit J, Knockmore Ind. Estate, Lisburn, Northern Ireland, BT28 2EJ mail@lowerental.com

028 9260 4619

Alliance On-line

www.allianceonline.co.uk

Alliance House, Marshfield Bank, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 8UY hello@allianceonline.co.uk

0844 499 4300

Chicken Coaters & Marinades

Chicken Train

Kerry Foodservice,  Birstol,

T: 0800 138 1938

E: julian.warner@kerry.com

W: www.kerry-foodservice.co.uk

Dibs Distribution

www.dibsdistribution.co.uk

1432b Clock Tower Road, Isleworth, Middlesex, TW7 6DT sales@dibs.uk.com

0208 568 6668

Chicken Frying and Cooking Equipment

Jestic Foodservice Equipment www.jestic.co.uk

Units 3 & 4, Dana Estate, Transfesa Road, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6UU info@jestic.co.uk

01892 831960

Kuroma www.premier1filtration.co.uk

Kiln Head Spring, Kneeton Lane, Barton, DL10 6NB info@premier1filtration.com

01325 377189

Hopkins Catering www.hopkins.biz

Kent Road, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 9NF info@hopkins.biz

0113 257 7934

PD Catering International www.pizzadirect.co.uk

MFG Group Nile Street

Bolton, Lancs. BL3 6BW info@pizzadirect.co.uk

01284 382800

Pandnet Ltd (Kuroma) www.kuroma.com

Unit 1, Premier Works

Canal Street South Wigston Leicester

LE18 4PL

0116 2772 372

Chippers and Peelers

Carlton Catering Equipment www.chippersandpeelers.com

Grange Farm, Braithwell Road, Ravenfield, Rotherham  South Yorks., S65 4LP 01709 540004

Regrit-it

www.regrit-it.com

1st Floor Rear, 40 Percy Park Tynemouth, North Tyneside. NE30 4JX sales@regrit-it.com 07740 664410

Williams Catering Products www.williamspotatoes.co.uk

Exeworthy Farm, Staplake Lane, Starcross, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8QT info@williamspotatoes.co.uk 01626 890871

Cleaning Materials

Ecolab UK www.en-uk.ecolab.com

Various UK locations

custHelpDesk.UK@ecolab.com

Central: 0 02920 852000

Pattersons www.pattersons.co.uk

Winterstoke Road

Bristol, BS3 2NS contact@pattersons.co.uk

0117 934 1270

Mammoth Cleaning Supplies.co.uk Storeys Bar Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 5TQ sales@mammothcleaningsupplies.co.uk 0800 432 0224

Cold Drinks and Slush

Us 4 Slush Limited www.us4slush.com

4 Middle Road. Bailie Gate Industrial Estate, Sturminster Marshall, Dorset. BH21 4DB sales@us4slush.com  01202 666922

Longo & Co

www.mrwhippy.biz

Unit 5A, Steps Industrial Estate Magdale, Honley West Yorkshire, HD9 6RA info@slushmachines.co.uk 01484 606352

SnowShock Ltd

Snowshock.com

Unit 43 Invincible Drive, Armstrong Industrial Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7HX sales@snowshock.com 0330 053 6132

Crisps and Snacks

Palmer and Harvey www.palmerharvey.co.uk 106 – 112 Davigdor Road Hove, East Sussex, BN3 1RE 01273 222 100

Salty Dog www.saltydog-grrr.com

Salty Towers PO Box 766 Chesham Bucks., HP5 3YD info@saltydog-grrr.com 01494 774422

Curry and Gravy Mixes

Dinaclass

Kerry Food Service, Bristol,

T: 0800 138 1938

E: julian.warner@kerry.com

W: www.kerry-foodservice.co.uk

Kerry Foodservice www.kerry-foodservice.co.uk

Thorpe Lea Manor, Thorpe Lea Road, Egham, Surrey, TW20 8HY info@kerry-foodservice.co.uk 01784 430777

Deep Premises Cleaning

Bright Hygiene www.brighthygiene.co.uk

Omega House, Unit 7, Sarbir Industrial Park, Cambridge Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2EU 0800 093 7840

Vapor Clean

www.vaporclean.co.uk

1st Floor Dairy Unit, Ebdon Bow Farm, Wick Saint Lawrence, Weston Super Mare, BS22 7YU 01934 611242

Delivery Bikes

Justebikes

www.justebikes.co.uk

216 Hinckley Road Leicester, LE3 0TH

info@justebikes.co.uk 0116 3666 980

Free Go Electric Bikes

www.freegoelectricbikes.com

3 St Denys Road, Portswood, Southampton Hampshire, SO17 2GN enquiries@freegoelectricbikes.com 0800 077 8711

Digital Menu Systems

Lashbrookes.com Ltd

Limerick Works, Limerick Road, Dormanstown, Redcar, Cleveland, TS10 5JU T: 01642 482629

E: lashbrookuk@hotmail.co.uk

W: www.lashbrooks.com

Harlequin Printing and Packaging

Harlequin House,

Coed Cae Lane,  Pontyclun,  South Wales,  CF72 9EW T: 01443 222219

E: info@harlequinprintgroup.co.uk

W: www.harlequinprintgroup.co.uk

BD Signs Nottingham

www.bdsignsnottingham.co.uk

Unit 18, Bailey Brook Industrial Estate, Amber Langley Drive, Langley Mill, Nottingham, NG16 4BE info@bdsignsnottingham.co.uk

0800 195 3610

Media Screen Solutions

www.mediascreensolutions.com

Cleveland House

116 Cleveland Street

Wirral Merseyside, CH41 3RB enquiries@mediascreensolutions.com 0800 515690

Signagelive Limited

www.signagelive.com

Rectory Farm Barns

Walden Road

Little Chesterford

Saffron Walden

Essex CB10 1UD

01799 530110

Digital Media systems

www.digitalmediasystems.co.uk

Pressers House, 2 South Lane, Elland, West Yorks, HX5 0HG hello@digitalmediasystems.co.uk

01484 588895

Duct Cleaning and servicing Specialists

Advertise Here!

You could be telling readers about your business or service on this page

Call Athol now to book a space on 07725 434173

Standard and Premium Box listings available

CKC in association with KLS

8 Austin Fields Kings Lynn

PE30 1PH

T: 01553 886101 / 07766 747405

W: www.ckconline.biz

E: sales@ckconline.biz

De-Duct Cleaning Service

Deduct offer a fast & efficient

Nationwide duct cleaning service with FREE shop survey

T: 07806 487239 or 0333 772 0089

E: info@de-duct.co.uk

W: www.de-duct.co.uk

Just Filters

www.justfilters.co.uk

Omega House, Unit 7, Sarbir Industrial Park, Cambridge Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2EU info@justfilters.co.uk 01279 420289

Network Hygiene

www.networkhygiene.com

Knowledge Centre, Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Wyboston, Bedfordshire, MK44 3BY ian@networkhygiene.com 0333 577 6384

EPOS Systems

Integer

Manchester: 167 Heywood Road, Prestwich

Manchester, M25 1LB Scotland: 89 Main Street, Winchburgh West Lothian, EH52 6RA

T: 0871 566 0766

E: Manchester: geoff@integeruk.com

Scotland: jim@integeruk.com•

W: www.integeruk.com

Kepos Systems Ltd

www.kepos.co.uk

10 Gunton Road, London, SW17 9EL sales@kepos.co.uk 07939 927624

Revel Systems London Office

www.revelsystems.com Moorgate

1 Fore Street London, EC2Y 5EJ info@revelsystems.com 0203 8081 036

It’s Lolly ltd www.itslolly.com

Crystal Gate 28-30 Worship Street London EC2A 2AH 0800 038 5389

Ethnic foods

Shana Foods

www.martinsolveig.fr/rubicon/ Unit 5 Second Way, Wembley Middlesex, HA9 0YJ info@shanafoods.com 0208 8782 3200

Wing Yip www.wingyip.com

375 Nechells Park Road Nechells, Birmingham, B7 5NT enquiries@wingyip.com 0121 327 6618

Fats and Oils

Vandemoortele/P100

P100 has over 60 years of frying experience, helping to create great tasting food time and time again. Being refined to the purest level, P100 offers unrivalled consistancy in taste and freshness from the first portion to the last.

T: 0208 814 7810

M: 07912 389446

W: www.vandermoortele.com

Olenex Trading (UK) Ltd

www.olenex-uk.com

ADM Trading (UK) Limited, Church Manorway, Erith, Kent, DA8 1DL

E: ukinfo@adm.com

T: 01322 444836

W: www.olinex-uk.com

The Fryers’ Favourite For Over 60 Years.

Nortech Foods Limited

www.nortechfoods.co.uk Ings Road, Doncaster,  South Yorkshire, DN5 9TL  info@nortechfoods.co.uk

01302 390880

Arrow Oils Limited www.arrowoils.co.uk

Glebe Street, Shaw, Oldham Lancashire, OL2 7SF collections@arrowoils.co.uk 01706 880796

Finance, Leasing & Insurance

Complete Leasing Solutions Ltd

Manor Farm, Chilworth Old Village, Southampton, Hants, SO16 7JP

T: 023 8076 6467

E: info@corporateasset.co.uk

Corporate Asset Solutions

Manor Farm,, Chilworth Old Village, Soputrhampton, Hants, SO16 7JP 023 8076 6467

Johnson Reed Bridge House, Newbridge Lane, Stockport, SK1 2NA

T: 0161 429 6949

E: info@johnsonreed.co.uk

W: www.johnsonreed.co.uk

Glover & Howe Insurance Services

www.gloverhowe.co.uk

4 St Peters Court, St Peters Street, Colchester, Essex, CO11 1WD insurance@gloverhowe.co.uk 0845 602 3866

Fish Suppliers

Collins Seafoods Ltd

Unit 2, Park 2000, Millennium Way, Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham, DL5 6AR

T: 01325 315544

E: sales@collinsseafoods.co.uk

W: www.collinsseafoods.co.uk

Smales

www.smales.co.uk

30 West Dock Street, Hull, HU3 4HL 01482 324997

FAS 2000 Ltd/Fastnet Fish

www.fastnetfish.com

Estate Road No.5, South Humberside Industrial Estate, Grimsby, N.E. Lincs., DN31 2TG mike@fastnetfish.com 01472 240777

Wraggs Seafoods Ltd

www.wraggsseafoods.co.uk

Unit 2, Park 2000, Heighington Lane Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, Co. Durham, DL5 6AR sales@wraggsseafood.co.uk 01132 498832

J Sykes & Sons Ltd

www.sykesseafoods.co.uk

New Smithfield Market, New Smithfield House, Whitworth Street East, Manchester, M11 2WP

hello@sykesseafoods.co.uk 0161 223 9311

Amanda Seafoods A/S

www.amanda-seaffods.dk/en

Constatiavej 29, DK-9900, Frederikshavn info@amanda-seafoods.dk

+45 96 22 15 00

Mannin Fish Ltd

www.manninfish.co.uk

3 Sterling Court, Stevenage, Herts., SG1 2JY 01438 359444

Xpress Fish

www.xpressfish.net

351 South Boulevard, Hessle Road, Hull, HU3 4DY info@xpressfish.net 01482 633550

Whitby Seafoods Ltd

www.whitby-seafoods.com

Fairfield Way, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4PU 01947 606101

Young’s Foodservice

www.youngsfoodservice.co.uk

Ross House, Wickham Road, Grimsby, DN31 3SW care@youngsseafood.co.uk 0800 132 096

Royal Greenland Ltd

www.royalgreenland.com

Gateway House, Styal Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 5WY 0161 490 4249

Unique Seafood

www.uniqueseafood.co.uk

2 Floor, Grabbex Business Park, Murray Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3QY 0203 260 3580

Fish & Chip Shop Suppliers

VA Whitley & Co Ltd

Milward House

Fir Street Heywood

OL10 1NW

T: 01706 364211

E: sales@vahitley.co.uk

W: www.vawhitley.co.uk

Friars Pride

Milward House

Head Office & Peterborough Depot: Oxney Rd Indst Est, Peterborough, PE1 5YW

T: 01733 316400 Fx: 01733 316425

E: sales@friarspride.com

W: www.friarspride.com

JJ Food Service

Innova Park, 7 Solar Way, Enfield, EN3 7XY

T: General 08433 090991

T: Paul Brailsford – 07880 176015

E: info@jjfoodservice.com

E: Paul.brailsford@jjfooodervice.com

W: www.jjfooodservice.com

Henry Colbeck

Seventh Avenue,

Team Valley Trading Estate,  Gateshead,  Tyne and Wear,  NE11 0HG sales@colbeck.co.uk 0191 482 4242

T Quality

www.tquality.co.uk

Westmead Industrial Estate, Westlea, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 7YY customercare@tquality.co.uk 01793 648900

Wilsons Seasonings Ltd www.americanchipspice.co.uk

Stagenhoe Bottom Farm, Whitwell, Hertfordshire, SG4 8JN ew@americanchipspice.co.uk

01438 871967

Food Safety & Hygiene

Checkit Limited

Broers Building

JJ Thomson Avenue Cambridge, CB3 0FA

T: 01223 941450

E: info@checkit.net

W: www.checkit.net

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) www.cieh.org

Chadwick Court, 15 Hatfields, London, SE1 8DJ info@cieh.org

0207 928 6006

Frozen Food Suppliers

Central Foods

Maple Court, Ash Lane Collingtree Northampton NN4 0NB

T: 01604 858 522

E: info@centralfoods.co.uk

W: www.centralfoods.co.uk

Golden Valley Foods

Maple Court, Ash Lane, Colling Tree, Northampton, NN4 0NB T: 01604 858522

E: enquiries@centralfoods.co.uk

W: www.central foods.co.uk

Brands/goldenvalleyfoods.aspx

Frying Ranges

KFE Ltd

Unit A-B, Bentley Business Park, Blenheim Way, Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8LD, sales@kfeltd.co.uk

www.kfeltd.co.uk

01778 380 448

Frank Ford

Limerick Road, Dormanstown, Redcar Cleveland

TS10 5JU

T: 01642 489868

E: amanda.barker@me-ff.com

W: www.me-ff.com

Martyn Edwards Ltd

Limerick Road, Dormanstown, Redcar Cleveland TS10 5JU

T: 01642489868

E: amanda.barker@me-ff.com

W: www.me-ff.com

Fryline in association with KLS

8 Austin Fields Kings Lynn PE30 1PH

T: 01553 772935 / 07770 568939

W: www.klsonline.co.uk

E: sales@klsonline.co.uk

Florigo

www.florigo.co.uk

4 Centech Park, Fringe Meadow Road, North Moons Moat, Redditch, B98 9NR info@florigo.co.uk

01527 592000

Hewigo (UK)Ltd

www.hewigo.com

Bateman House, Little Fields Way, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 2BT sales@hewigo.com

0121 544 9120

Henry Nuttall Ltd

www.henrynuttall.co.uk

Manor Drive, Dinnington, Sheffield, S25 3QU sales@henrynuttall.co.uk 01909 560808

Preston & Thomas Frying Ranges Ltd

www.prestonandthomas.co.uk

PO Box 728, Fareham, Hants, PO14 9QU

info@prestonandthomas.co.uk

01732 757636

Mallinsons of Oldham Ltd

www.mallinsonsofoldham.co.uk

Trent Industrial Estate, Duchess St, Shaw Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7UT mallinsons.sales@btconnect.com

01706 299000

Valentine Equipment Limited

www.valentinefryers.com

4 Trafford Road, Reading, Berks., RG1 8JS info@valentinefryers.com

0118 957 1344

Frying Range Engineers

KLS Frying Ranges Service

8 Austin Fields Kings Lynn PE30 1P

T: 01553 772935 / 07770 568939

W: www.klsonline.co.uk

E: sales@klsonline.co.uk

Gazebos/Mobile Units

Instant Promotion (UK) Ltd

www.instantpromotion.co.uk

Unit 7, Liberty Industrial Park, South Liberty Lane, Bristol, BS3 2SU enquiries@instantpromotions.co.uk

0117 963 1668

VTO (Vertical Take Off)

Promart Manufacturing Ltd

www.promart.co.uk

Unit 2B Caddick Road, Knowsley Industrial Park South, Merseyside, L34 9HP sales@promart.co.uk

0151 546 4666

General Catering Supplies

Peter’s Food Service

Unit 1, Greenway, Bedwas House Industrial Estate, Bedwas, Caerphilly, CF83 8XP

T: 029 2085 3200 •

F: 029 2085 3323 E: info@petersfood.com

W: www.petersfood.com

Brakes

www.brake.co.uk

UK wide 0345 6069090

Bidvest Foodservice

www.bidvest.co.uk

814 Leigh Road, Slough, SL1 4BD

01494 555900

Hopwells Ltd

www.hopwells.com

Head Office, Glaisdale Drive, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 4LU

0115 929 1101

Adams Fast Food Supplies

www.adamsfastfoods.com

Various UK Depots

01274 492044

Ask for local depot number

Marfast

www.marfast.co.uk

30 Broughton Street, Manchester, M8 8NN pani@marfast.co.uk

0161 833 0024

Grease Traps

Oli Environmental Services

www.olienvironmentalservices.co.uk

6 Chapel Lane, North Luffenham, Oakham, LE15 8JP anthony@olienvironmentalservices.co.uk 01780 720679

GMG Ltd

www.greasemanagement.co.uk

Eaton Works, Allthorpe Street, Leamington Spa, CV31 2AU 01926 432030

Hog Roast Machines and Barbecues

The Hogg Boss

www.thehoggboss.com

Peake Products, Unit 4, Walton New Road Ind. Estate, Bruntingthorpe, Lutterworth, Leics., LE17 5RD sales@thehpggboss.com

0116 247 8500

Tasty Trotter

www.tastytrotter.com

Bridge Street, Clay Cross, Derbyshire, S45 9NU info@tastytrotter.com

01246 866800

Cinders Barbecues

www.cindersbarbecues.co.uk

High Bentham, Lancaster, LA2 7NB Karen@cindersbarbecues.co.uk 01524 262900

Hot Drinks Equipment

Franke Coffee Systems UK Ltd www.coffee.franke.com

6A Handley Page Way, St Albans , Hertfordshire, AL2 2DQ Sales@Frankecoffeesystems.co.uk

01923 635700

Espresso Essential www.espressoessential.co.uk

Unit 2, Oakley Green Nurseries, Westerleigh Hill Road, Westerleigh, Bristol, BS37 8QZ

0800 731 2980

Tchibo Coffee International Ltd www.tchibo-coffee.co.uk

Tchibo House, 7-8 Blenheim Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9BE 01372 541881

Logic Vending

www.logicvending.co.uk

The Maltings Business Centre, Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire, SG12 8HG info@logicvending.co.uk

0808 278 3327

Fracino

www.fracino.com

18-22 Birch Road East, Birmingham, B6 7DB sasles@fracino.com

0121 328 5757

Scanomat UK www.scanomat.co.uk

sales@scanomat.co.uk

0800 032 7581

Ice Cream

Carpigiani UK Ltd

www.carpigiani.com

Faculty House, 214 Holme Lacy Road, Rotherwas, Hereford, HR2 6BQ 01432 346018

Caterlink Limited

www.caterlink.co.uk

Units 7-8, Bodmin Business Park, Launceston Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2RJ sales@caterlink.co.uk 01208 78844

Beechdean Dairies Limited

www.beechdean.co.uk

Old House Farm, North Dean, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP14 4NL farmhouse@beechdean.co.uk 01494 563980

Taylor UK

www.taylor-company.co.uk

106 Claydon Business Park Great Blakenham, Ipswich Suffolk,  IP6 0NL sales@taylor-company.co.uk 0800 838 896

Hopkins Catering

www.hopkins.biz

Kent Road, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 9NF info@hopkins.biz

0113 257 7934

Longo & Co

www.mrwhippy.biz

Unit 5A, Steps Ind. Estate, Magdale, Honley, Huddersfied, West Yorks., HD9 6RA info@mrwhippy.biz 01484 606351

Kebab Suppliers

Double A Kebabs

Millennium Business Park, Mansfield Nottinghamshire, NG19 7JX

T: 01623 422888

E: info@doubleakebab.co.uk

W: www.doubleakebab.co.uk

Istanbul Meats

www.istanbulmeats.com

Unit 3, First Avenue, Drum Industrial Estate, C hester le Street, Birtley, Co. Durham, DH2 1AG enquiries@istanbulmeats.com 0191 492 3909

Golden Delight Foods Ltd, www.goldendelightfoods.co.uk

26 Clayton Road, Birmingham B8 1JE 0121 327 8800

Kismet Kebabs

www.kismetkebabs.co.uk

Milton House, Maldon Road, Latchingdon, Essex CM3 6LF 01621 744 055

Paragon Quality Foods Ltd

www.paragonqualityfoods.com

Quadrant 3, Yorkshire Way, West Moor Park, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 3FB sales@paragonqualityfoods.com 01302 834141

Oil Management

Premier1 Filtration

www.premier1filtration.co.uk

Kiln Head Spring, Kneeton Lane, Barton, DL10 6NB info@premier1filtration.com 01325 377189

Packaging

Coveris UK Food & Consumer

7 Howard Road, Eaton Socon St Neots, Cambs PE19 8ET

T: 01480 476161

E: UK@Coveris.com

W: www.coveris.com

Crafti’s Ltd (For Kids) www.craftis.co.uk

3rd Floor, Towcester Mill, Chantry Lane, Towcester, Northants, NN12 6AB 01327 358508

W F Denny www.wfdenny.co.uk

Unit 7, Tudor Road, Altrincham Business Park, Broadheath, Cheshire, WA14 5RZ info@wfdenny.co.uk 0161 927 4949

It’s a Wrap (JR Press)

7 Stephenson Close Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 8RF Tel 01327 301566 https://printedgreaseproof.com

PlanglowLtd www.planglow.com

The Quorum, Bond Street South, Bristol, BS1 3AE contactus@planglow.com 0117 317 8600

Southern Fried Chicken www.southernfriedchicken.com

Unit 1, Headley Park 9, Headley Road East, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4SQ sales@southerfriedchicken.com

0118 944 1100

Pies

Pukka Pies Ltd

The Halcroft, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1LD trade@pukkapies.co.uk

T: 0116 264 4004

E: trade@pukkapies.co.uk

W: www.pukkapies.co.uk

Peter’s Food Service www.petersfood.com

Unit 1, Greenway, Bedwas House Industrial Estate, Bedwas, Caerphilly, CF83 8XP 029 2085 3200 info@petersfood.com

Holland’s Pies www.hollandspies.co.uk Baxenden, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2SA enquiries@hollandspies.co.uk 01706 213591

Pizza & Pasta

Express Foodservice www.express-foodservice.co.uk

Unit B, Dominion Way, Rustington Trading Estate, Littlehampton, West Sussex. BN16 3HQ info@expressfoodservice.co.uk 01903 775077

Eurilait www.eurilait.co.uk

Leighton Lane Industrial Estate, Leighton Lane, Evercreech, Somerset, BA4 6LQ craigbrayshaw@eurilait.co.uk 01749 838100

999 Pizza Toppings UK www.999pizzatoppings.co.uk

Unit 6, Teakcroft Fairview Industrial Park Marsh Way Rainham, Essex, RM13 8UH info@999pizzatoppings.co.uk

01708 558885

Venice Bakery UK Ltd www.venicebakery.co.uk

Unit 2, Crown House, Queen Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 4BT adam@venicebakery.co.uk

0208 301 2624

Pan’Artisan

Units 25/26 Holmbush Industrial Estate, Holmbush Way Midhurst, West Sussex GU29 9HX enquiries@panartisan.com

01730 811490

Pizza and Baguette

www.pizza-baguette.co.uk

Genus, Hammond Close Attleborough Fields Ind. Est. Nuneaton, Warks., CV11 6RY info@pizza-baguette.co.uk

02476 254941

Kiren Foods

www.kirenfoods.co.uk

Unit 3, Smallbridge Business Park, Riverside Drive, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16 2SH enquiries@kirenfoods.com

01706 526732

Stoupid Pizza UK

www.stupid-pizza.co.uk

84 Holmsdale Road, Coventry, CV6 5BJ stoupid.pizza@gmail.com

02476 278102

Potatoes

AHDB www.bestchips.co.uk

AHDB Potatoes Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2TL 024 7669 2051

Fylde Fresh & Fabulous www.fyldefreshandfabulous.com

Fylde Fresh & Fabulous, Stanley Villa Farm, Back Lane, Weeton, Preston, PR4 3HN sales@fyldefreshandfabulous.com 01253 836444

Agrico UK Ltd. www agrico.co.uk

Castleton of Eassie,  Glamis, By Forfar, Angus, DD8 1SJ  potatoes@agrico.co.uk 01307 840551

Potato Treating & Equipment

Potato White Company

Unit 7B Bessingby Industrial Estate Bridlington, East Yorkshire, YO16 4SJ

T: 01262 228286

E: info@selectsundries.co.uk

W: www.selectsundries.co.uk

Drywite www.drywite.co.uk

The House of Lee, Park Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 2RA T: 01384 569556

Poultry Suppliers

Central Foods Maple Court, Ash Lane Collingtree Northampton

NN4 0NB

T: 01604 858 522

E: info@centralfoods.co.uk

W: www.centralfoods.co.uk

Riverside Food Services

Units 1-4, The Stables, Sutton Farm, West Felton, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 4HX

T: 01691 839288

E: mandy@riversidefoods.co.uk

W: www.riversidefoods.co.uk

Dibs Distribution www.dibsdistribution.co.uk

1432b Clock Tower Road, Isleworth, Middlesex,TW7 6DT sales@dibs.uk.com

0208 568 6668

Nila UK Ltd

www.nila.co.uk

Unit 9b, Beaver Ind. Estate, Brent Road, Southall, Middx., UB2 5FB food@nila.co.uk

020 8744 7700

Refrigeration

Adande Adande Refrigeration Ltd. 45 Pinbush Road, South Lowestoft Ind. Est Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 7NL sales@adande.com adanderefrigeration.com

0844 376 0023

TRADE DIRECTORY

Hoshizaki/Gram

2 The Technology Centre

London Road, Swanley,Kent, BR8 7AG

E: Hoshizaki - uksales@ Hoshizaki.co.uk

E: Gram - info@gramuk.co.uk

W: www.hoshizaki.co.uk

W: www.gramuk.co.uk

T: Hoshizaki - 0845 456 0585

T: Gram - 01322 616 900

Jestic Foodservice Equipment

www.jestic.co.uk

Units 3 & 4, Dana Estate, Transfesa Road, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6UU

info@jestic.co.uk 01892 831960

Williams Refrigeration

Bryggen Road, North Lynn Industrial Estate, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2HZ 01553 817000

Foster Fridge

www.foster-fridge.com

1st Floor, The Coach House, Montpelier Mews, High Street South, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3SH info@foster-fridge.com 01582 788486

Polar Refrigeration

www.polar-refrigerator.com

Unit 8, Access 18, Bristol, BS11 8HT

See website for stockists

Sauces & Marinades

The Crucial Sauce Company Ltd

Unit 1b, Nechells Business Centre, 31 Dollman Street, Nechells, Birmingham, B7 4RP

T: 0121 333 3233

E: info@thecrucialsaucecompany.co.uk

W: www.thecrucialsaucecompany.co.uk

BI Europe Limited

www.bilimited.com

Unit 21 – 22 Kernan Drive, Loughborough, Charnwood, LE11 5JF info@bilimited.com 01509 631650

Dibs Distribution

www.dibsdistribution.co.uk

1432b Clock Tower Road, Isleworth, Middlesex, TW7 6DT sales@dibs.uk.com 0208 568 6668

Keejays Limited

www.keejays.com

Crockatt Road, Lady Lane Ind. Estate, Hadleigh, Suffolk, IP7 6RD enquiries@keejays.com

01473 827304

Sausages, Pies and Burgers

James T Blakeman & Co Ltd, www.blakemans.co.uk

Millenium Way, High Carr Business Park, Newcastle –under- Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 7UF admin@blakemans.co.uk 01782 569610

McWhinney’s Sausages

www.mcwhinneys.com

10 Balloo Way, Balloo Industrial Park, Bangor, Co. Down, N. Ireland, BT19 7QZ info@mcwhinneys.com 028 9127 1811

Pukka Pies Ltd

The Halcroft, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1LD trade@pukkapies.co.uk

T: 0116 264 4004

E: trade@pukkapies.co.uk

W: www.pukkapies.co.uk

Peter’s Food Service

www.petersfood.com

Unit 1, Greenway, Bedwas House Industrial Estate, Bedwas, Caerphilly, CF83 8XP 029 2085 3200 info@petersfood.com

Westaway Sausages Ltd. www.westawaysausages.com

3-6 Rydon Industrial Estate, Canal Way, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3SJ 01626 333101

Metrow Foods Limited www.metrow.co.uk Airborne Close, Leigh-on Sea Essex, SS9 4EN helpdesk@metrow.co.uk 01702 527441

Suffolk Meat Traders www.suffolkmeattraders.co.uk Grove Lane, Elmswell Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk, IP30 9HN sales@suffolkmeattraders.co.uk 01359 242 500

Holland’s Pies www.hollandspies.co.uk Baxenden, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2SA enquiries@hollandspies.co.uk 01706 213591

Rollover Limited www.rollover-uk.com

Rollover House, 802 Oxford Avenue, Slough, Berks., SL1 4LN info@rollover-uk.com 01753 575558

The Franconian Sausage Company www.franconian.co.uk

Unit 26, Eldon Way, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6BE info@franconian.co.uk 01892 837816

Shopfitters & Fabricators

Barland Shopfitting Specialists www.barlandshopfitters.co.uk

Unit 18, Honey Hall Ing, Huddersfield, West Yorks., HD2 1GP info@barlandshopfitters.co.uk 0800 043 5523

Elite Shopfitters Leeds Ltd. www.eliteshopfittersleads.co.uk

5 Wharfe Mews, Cliff Terrace, Wetherby, LS22 6LX elitshopfittersleeds@iidp.co.uk 0113 258 3324

Jephsons Shopfitters Ltd

www.jephsonsshopfitters.co.uk

Maun House, Maun Way, Hermitage Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 5GX info@jephsonsshopfitters.co.uk 01623 645809

Promart Manufacturing Ltd

www.promart.co.uk

Unit 2B Caddick Road, Knowsley Industrial Park South, Merseyside, L34 9HP sales@promart.co.uk 0151 546 4666

Trade Bodies

Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) www.msc.org

Marine House 1 Snow Hill London, EC1A 2DH 0207 246 8900

Seafish www.seafish.org

18 Logie Mill

Logie Green Road Edinburgh, EH7 4HS Seafish@seafish.co.uk 0131 558 3331

Seafood Scotland

www.seafoodscotland.org

18 Logie Mill

Logie Green Road

Edinburgh, EH7 4HS enquiries@seafoodscotland.org

0131 557 9344

NEODA PO Box 1184, Bromley Kent, BR1 9XW

T: 020¬ 8464 3954

E: lynda.simmons@neoda.org.uk

W: www.neoda.org.uk

British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) www.bfff.co.uk

Warwick House, Unit 7, Long Bennington Business Park, Main Road, Long Bennington, Newark, Notts, NG23 5JR 01400 283090

British Kebab Awards www.britishkebabawards.co.uk

8th Floor, Elizabeth House 39 York Road, London, SE1 7NQ, info@ceftus.org / nominationskebabawards@ gmail.com

020 7183 4272

PAPA

The Pizza, Pasta and Italian Food Association www.papa.org.uk

Association House

18C Moor Street

Chepstow NP16 5DB 01291 636338

Asian Catering Federation www.acfederation.org

London Pall Mall

100 Pall Mall St James London, SW1Y 5NQ

Training & Consultancy

KFE School of Frying Excellence

www.kfeltd.co.uk

Unit A-B, Bentley Business Park, Blenheim Way, Market Deeping, Peterborough PE6 8LD sales@kfeltd.co.uk

01778 380448

National Federation of Fish Friers

www.federationoffishfriers.co.uk

4 Greenwood Mount, Leeds, LS6 4LQ mail@federationoffishfriers.co.uk

0113 230 7044

Crossways Foodservice Consultants

29 High Street

Needingworth, St Ives

Cambridgeshire, PE27 4SA

T: 07725 434173

E: crosswaysfc@gmail.com

Web Design

Pro Web Design www.prowebdesignuk.com

119 Hertford Road, London, EN3 5JF info@prowebdesignuk.com 0203 659 4745

Shinebright Creative www.shinebrightcreativecc.co.uk

13 University Road Leicester, LE1 7RA info@shinebrightcc.com 0116 255 3400

Wholesalers and Cash and Carry

Central Foods

Maple Court, Ash Lane

Crossways

W: www.foodserviceconsultants.co.uk

Carpigiani Gelato University UK www.gelatouniversity.com/uk

Carpigiani House

Coldnose Rd

Rotherwas Industrial Estate

Hereford, HR2 6JL janethompson@carpigiani.co.jp

01432 346 018

Uniforms

United Workwear

www.unitedworkwear.com

The United Collection Ltd

80A Ashfield Street

London, E1 2BJ info@unitedcollection.co.uk

0207 780 1746

T & T Embroidery Solutions Ltd

www.allembroiderysolutions.com

98 Morley Drive, Ely Cambridgeshire tandtembroiderysolutions@gmail.com

07783 628397

Simon Jersey

www.simonjersey.com

Altham

Accrington Lancashire, BB5 5YE sales@simonjersey.com

0370 4609 047

Best Workwear

www.bestworkwear.co.uk

FRS Countrywear Limited

Unit 1 Building 6

Stanmore Ind. Est.

Bridgnorth Shropshire, WV15 5HP sales@bestworkwear.co.uk

08454 65 66 65

Utilities

Utility Helpline

107 Berrows Business Centre, Bath Street, Hereford, HR1 2HE

T: 01432 378690

E: brian@utilityhelpline.co.uk

W: www.utilityhelpline.co.uk

Collingtree

Northampton

NN4 0NB

T: 01604 858 522

E: info@centralfoods.co.uk

W: www.centralfoods.co.uk

Booker Limited www.booker.co.uk Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough, Northants, NN8 1LT 01933 371000

Costco (Head Office) National locations www.costco.co.uk Hartspring Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 8JS  01923 213113

Khanjra International Foods Ltd www.khanjra.co.uk Greenbank Business Park, Blakewater Road, Blackburn, Lancs, BB1 3HU 01254 676793

Parfetts (Head Office) www.parfetts.co.uk Didsbury Road, Stockport, SK4 2JP 0161 429 0429

Franchise Opportunities

Banger Bros www.bangerbros.co.uk

Chicken Cottage www.chickencottage.com

Chop & Wok www.chopandwok.co.uk

Chopstix support@franchising.com

Chozen Noodle www.chozen.co.uk

Doner Kebab German Doner Kebab www.donerkebab.net

Empire Dogs www.empiredogs.co.uk

Flamin’ Chicken info@theflaminchicken.com

Gallones Ice Cream Parlours www.gallonesfranchise.com

Harry Ramsden’s www.harryramsdens.co.uk

London Fish and Chips www.londonfish-chips.com

Mexigo www.mexigo.uk

Muffin Break www.muffinbreak.co.uk

Papa John’s www.papajohns.co.uk

Pepe’s Piri Piri www.pepes.co.uk

Peri Peri Original www.periperioriginal.co.uk

Pita Pit UK www.pitapituk.com

Pizza Time www.pizzatime.co.uk

Quiznos www.quiznossub.co.uk

Sam’s Chicken www.samschicken.com

Subway www,subway.com

Waffle Delight www.waffledelight.co.uk