Fast Food Professional - Oct-Nov 23

New Ideas

Unfortunatelyit seems as though summer has now gone and we enter the Autumn period and the run up to Christmas. You may be wondering how the Seapot Café at Ventnor that we featured in the last issue is doing.

I am pleased to say that Kerry, James, Freya and the team are soldiering on while the repairs to the coastal path are carried out. They are hoping to stay open until the normal end of their season. Well done to Kerry and the team!

It is now Exhibition season where suppliers can show of their new ideas to operators. These include the recent Commercial Kitchen/Lunch/Casual Dining/Lunch!

Shows, Caffe Culture 3rd/4th October and the upcoming Restaurant & Takeaway Innovation Show on 10/11th October at Excel of which Fast Food Professional is a partner.

It’s great to see all of the new ideas and products that can be used by operators in all sectors to further develop their businesses.

It is also great to see the continuation of the partnership of NFFF with Norwegian Seafood Council as the Principal Sponsor for the annual Fish & Chip awards for 2024. This is a great competition which brings both national and international recognition to the Fish & Chip sector and encourages development of the sector and great prestige for all of the winners in the multitude of categories.

We finally got a break from the Isle of Wight and were recently on holiday in Bude, Cornwall for a week and were introduced to the Electric Bakery (www.electricbakery. co). If you are in the area, I would recommend you go and check out what Russ & Chris are doing with Bread, Cakes, Sandwiches (and Pasties!). If not, take a look at their website!

I still get very excited when I see people driving forward with new ideas, and often wish I was starting my career in this marvellous industry all over again.

Enjoy the run up to Christmas Athol

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Money Matters

Our financial section can be found near the back of the issue starting on page 58 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

NFFF continues partnership with Seafood from Norway as Awards Principal Sponsor

The National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) is pleased to announce that Seafood from Norway will resume as principal sponsor of the National Fish and Chip Awards 2024

The National Fish & Chip Awards celebrate the very best fish and chip shops in the UK and are the highlight of the fish and chip calendar.

NFFF President Andrew Crook said:

“We are delighted to yet again be working with Seafood from Norway. Hosting the annual Awards is a huge undertaking for the NFFF and we look forward to continuing the partnership with Seafood from Norway who have been key supporters of the industry throughout the years. The Awards are of great importance to the fish and chip industry and we look forward to once again bringing everyone together to celebrate and showcase the great British institution that is fish and chips.”

Norway is home to the world’s largest cod stock. For many years, Norway has been at the forefront when it comes to maintaining and regulating sustainable fisheries. By choosing Seafood from Norway, fish and chip shops can be confident that they are serving their customers the best quality sustainable seafood.

Victoria Braathen, UK Director of the Norwegian Seafood Council, says:

“Seafood from Norway, proudly represented by the Norwegian Seafood Council, is delighted to once more take headline sponsorship at the 2024 National Fish & Chip Awards. It is exciting to continue our work with the NFFF and be a part of this positivity for the iconic fish and chip industry.

“The Norwegian seafood industry has worked closely with the fish and chip industry in the UK for many years supplying responsibly sourced cod and haddock of the highest quality, and this sponsorship is an important opportunity for us to celebrate our longstanding relationship with distributors and the many talented, dedicated fish and chip operators across the UK.”

Entries for next year’s National Fish & Chip Awards are open until 18th September 2023. Finalists in respective Awards categories will be invited to the coveted final awards ceremony on 28th February 2024, which will be held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London.

The nights may be getting cooler, but outlet owners’ sales are about to heat up as Pukka, the nation’s number one pie brand , is bringing a new, limitededition recipe to chip shop counters from October. Blending traditional takeaway favourites – The People’s Pie and Doner Kebab – Pukka’s new first-to-market Doner Kebab Pie is set to tempt a new generation of pie eaters to their local chippy. Fast Food Professional Director, Athol Dipple, takes a closer look.

Pukka and the Great British Chippy have long gone hand in hand – after all, it’s where the brand first started selling its pies over 60 years ago. And, much like the institution, Pukka is steeped in British culture and tradition – but this has never held it back when it comes to innovation. In fact, Pukka’s new Doner Kebab pie is the latest link in a successful chain of modern, full-on flavour recipes which it has launched in recent years.

Last autumn, Pukka celebrated its deep-rooted connection to the nation’s fish and chip shops with the launch of its Chip Shop Chicken Curry pie which topped the ranks as one of the brand’s fastest-selling NPD launches. Now, taking things a step further, the team is hoping to tantalise the tastebuds of a new wave of takeaway enthusiasts – all at a time when peak pie-eating season will be in full swing. Pukka’s Managing Director, Isaac Fisher, dishes out the detail.

“We’ve been nailing the classics, like chip-shop favourite Steak & Kidney, since we first started making and baking our pies for chip shops back in 1963,” says Fisher. “And today, our diverse range of pies – including Veggie Cheese, Leek & Potato and our vegan duo – is helping chip shop owners cater to the evolving dietary and taste preferences of modern customers.

“Our new limited-edition Doner Kebab pie is a prime example of this. A spicier option for those who fancy trying something fresh and exciting, it’s geared towards driving younger customers into the chippy and making them fall in love with their local. And we already know it’s set up to do exactly that, with over half (57%) of customers already saying this latest flavour fusion would appeal to them .”

Not only is Pukka bringing some extra excitement to chip shop counters, but the brand has also introduced bespoke POS to help chippy owners boost pie profits.

Fisher concludes: “We’ve updated our foodservice Social Media Toolkit with a bank of ready-to-post Doner Kebab pierelated social content to help our customers drive excitement for, and sales of, this latest NPD. Alongside this, outlet owners can also find a whole host of complimentary new POS –including digital menu screen ads, pie heater signs and newlook window posters – over on our foodservice website.”

Pukka helps chippy owners tempt the next generation of chip shop lovers with limited-edition recipe

A Big Year for Blakemans 2

With Autumn here already, the Staffordshire based sausage manufacturers reflect upon their rollercoaster year so far.

2023 was always going to be a big year for Blakemans as the family and their workforce would celebrate 70 years in business, but it has been a year of highs and lows so far.

The milestone birthday started out triumphantly with the completion of an extension, dubbed phase 5. A fully self-contained production area built to service their on-site cooking plant, phase 5 was completed in record time and was up and running smoothly by the end of May.

The new addition to the site has granted the factory the agility to produce more products simultaneously whilst retaining segregation and increasing production capacity, meaning that Blakemans can continue to guarantee continuity of supply to their customers.

Unfortunately, June was not so kind to the Blakeman family when the founder of the business, James Thomas Blakeman passed away suddenly at the age of 93 having paid witness to his businesses 70th anniversary. A beautiful service was held in celebration of James’ life which saw him visit his factory one last time, the cortege guided by his beloved lorries.

Jim’s son Phil and daughter Sue became directors of the Business in 2000, when he took up the mantle of Chairman. James remained very involved in the business right to the end, offering support, knowledge and advice with each of his regular visits to site. Phil said

“Sue and I are incredibly proud of the business that our dad built. It is a testament to the importance of family values that we continue to run the Blakeman business according to Dad’s ethics and guidance.”

The pork market has faced testing times over the course of the last few years and unfortunately, this is set to continue for the moment. Having made continual re-investments back into the company and having worked hard to become an established and trusted name in so many markets, the Blakeman team are confident that the company will continue to go from strength to strength, despite the issues faced by the industry as a whole. Sue said

“We have faced some testing times of late but we are in a stable position in the market. We have an excellent team who have helped us to manage all of the issues we’ve come across over the last few years whilst still maintaining the growth and development of the company. It is a challenging journey in business but I enjoy it immensely”

Next on the list for the siblings and the Blakeman team is an investment into their frozen packing lines which will revolutionise the department and peak the efficiency of the plant.

If you’d like to find out more about Blakemans products and services then please visit Blakemans.co.uk or speak to your local supplier.

Bamboo Dispensers are the Latest Innovation from The Cheeky Panda

The Cheeky Panda, the leading sustainable personal care, baby, and beauty brand, is launching Bamboo Dispensers in its latest step towards a plastic-free future. The single sheet bamboo system dispensers and hand towel trays are designed to replace the traditional plastic versions commonly used in industries from hygiene products to hospitality and beyond.

The Cheeky Panda’s 100% FCS-certified dispensers are made from 100% bamboo, a renewable resource that grows exponentially faster than trees. Bamboo is not only sustainable but also biodegradable, ensuring minimal ecological footprint throughout its lifecycle. And unlike conventional plastic dispensers, The Cheeky Panda’s Bamboo Dispensers are completely plastic-free.

“We are dedicated to making sustainable choices easy and accessible, so we are proud to introduce our bamboo dispensers as a compelling alternative to traditional plastic dispensers,” says Chris Corsbie-Smith, UK B2B Key Account Manager at The Cheeky Panda.

The bamboo dispensers are available in either natural bamboo or white, and have a convenient easy to refill system, allowing businesses to top up products without any waste.

“By choosing our Bamboo Dispensers, companies can show their commitment to environmental stewardship, and set an example that resonates with environmentally conscious consumers, which can lead to increased customer loyalty and positive brand perception,” concludes Chris. “We believe that every small step towards reducing plastic usage can create a significant impact, and these dispensers allow businesses and individuals to do just that without compromising on style or functionality.”

Hassle-free cooking with Kerrymaid Single Cream Alternative

Using Kerrymaid Single Cream in Indian cooking, chefs benefit from the same richness and flavour associated with fresh cream but without the concerns of stability or waste.

In fact, Kerrymaid Single is heat stable which means, unlike fresh cream, it will not split when added to dishes such as curries, soups and gravies or when heated in a Bain Marie or a microwave.

Available in 12 x 1 litre packs, Kerrymaid Single has a long, nine-month-unopened shelf life and can be stored ambiently, freeing up valuable chilled storage space. It contains no hydrogenated fats and is gluten and preservative free. Also available in the creams range are Kerrymaid Double and Kerrymaid Whipping.

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At Fast Food Systems, we’ve been proudly serving the UK and Ireland with Southern Fried Chicken Ingredients since the late 70s.

Our original Southern Fried Chicken breading and premixed Premier Breading, infused with tangy lemon pepper spices, have become favourites among consumers and operators alike. And the secret to their mouthwatering flavour? It’s all in the coarse-ground pepper infused with natural lemon oils. We use the same exquisite lemon pepper in our Premier Breading too.

Our Southern Fried Chicken range has evolved and expanded over the years. In addition to our renowned Southern Fried Chicken offerings, we’ve introduced a market-leading assortment of Piri Piri Ingredients. This includes our authentic Piri Piri Marinade, five delectable brush-on Piri Piri bastes, and four irresistible Piri Piri finishing sauces – Lemon & Herb, Mild, Hot, and Mango & Lime.

If you’re curious to learn more about our Southern Fried Chicken and Piri Piri ingredients, don’t hesitate to connect Nick, our seasoned Business Development Manager. With over 30 years in the catering industry, Nick is a true expert in his field. You’ll often find him demonstrating our products at cash and carry locations across the country because he’s genuinely passionate about what we offer.

Nick can guide you through the three-step process of creating the perfect Southern Fried Chicken – from marination to buttermilk dipping to breading – resulting in a taste sensation like no other.

For those who like a bit of heat, give our double-dipped Hot ‘n’ Flaky wings a try. The finely mixed breading delivers a crunchy finish that builds to a spicy crescendo.

But wait, if fried chicken isn’t your preference, let Nick showcase his talent by preparing a plate of spicy grilled Piri Piri chicken. It’s marinated to perfection using our carefully developed Piri Piri marinade, enhanced with additional layers of flavour using our brush-on bastes, and served with your choice of Piri Piri Sauce.

To find the nearest cash and carry stocking our Southern Fried Chicken ingredients or to arrange a personalized demonstration by Nick, please reach out to us. Rest assured, all SFC Ingredients are GMO-free and Halal-certified, ensuring your customers’ satisfaction.

Stay updated with our latest live cooking demonstrations by following us on our social media channels at www.facebook.com/ sfcingredients or visiting our website at sfc-ingredients.com.

Ready to take your culinary creations to the next level? Contact Nick at Nick@fast-food-systems.co.uk or call 01189445132.

PEPPADEW®

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Trio at Casual Dining Show

The PEPPADEW® Bites range is expanding with the launch of three new flavours

You asked, we listened! New OVEN-READY PEPPADEW Bites to be showcased

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the Casual Dining Show with their biggest showcase yet

In a Casual Dining Show world exclusive, visitors got a first try of not one, but three new PEPPADEW® Bite flavours. The new, top-secret taste sensations were kept firmly under wraps until the doors opened at the September show. On stand, the PEPPADEW® team demonstrated the versatility of the world-famous PEPPADEW® Sweet Piquanté Peppers on a pizza and in pasta dishes. They are the perfect vegan ingredient for chefs, as they work across a wide range of dishes.

Fans of the original PEPPADEW® Bites were also able to learn how PEPPADEW® is meeting the needs of restaurant kitchens everywhere with its all-new Oven Ready PEPPADEW® Bites format, that can be baked or airfried in minutes.

Speaking about the show, Lukasz Lubasinski, Commercial Director at PEPPACO Ltd. said.

“Our portfolio of authentic, delicious ingredients and

premium product innovations is designed to help chefs and operators enhance their dishes with ease. We’re here to innovate menus and we couldn’t wait to reveal our latest additions at the Casual Dining Show and inspire visitors. Our PEPPADEW® Sweet Piquanté Peppers are very versatile and can be added to pizzas, pastas, salads, sandwiches and much more. While PEPPADEW® Bites offer a convenient and tasty option across eating occasions - from starters and small plates to premium bar snacks and sharing platters. PEPPADEW® International has been a trusted global supplier to retailers and foodservice operators for over 25 years, spanning across 25 countries. Known for its iconic Sweet Piquanté Peppers, PEPPADEW® continues to innovate with exclusive and unique offerings, captivating taste buds worldwide.

To find out more visit www.peppadewfoodservice.co.uk

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Wingers’ New Franchise Opportunity Takes Off T

Wingers – the Chicken Wing Company – has launched as a franchise with ambitions to open 50 sites across the UK.

he popular fresh buttermilk fried chicken restaurant and delivery concept was originally set up during the pandemic by business minded brothers Amran and Dylan Sunner, with the help of their dad Bill. Since then, the Wingers family has grown!

Now supported by a team of experienced QSR franchise professionals ready to drive expansion, Wingers already has five restaurants successfully trading in the Midlands with ten more franchised outlets set to open soon.

Amran Sunner explains: “The idea to create a fresh buttermilk fried chicken restaurant chain was hatched long ago! It’s incredibly exciting now to launch the business as a proven franchise opportunity. We are now officially inviting new franchisees to join Wingers and grow their own franchised businesses with the support of our experienced team.”

Wingers’ focus is on flavours and quality ingredients to create a tasty meal which customers can either eat-in, take away or have delivered to their door. Strong branding, a welcome atmosphere plus a chicken dish to suit all tastes - from flaming hot Sriracha to our sauce-free Plain Janeensures enjoyment for all.

Anthony Round, Business Development, Wingers confirms: “I’ve worked in the QSR industry for well over 25 years and the restaurant concept and team behind Wingers are impressive. Their passion, commitment and knowledge will ensure this franchise opportunity will fly! I am now responsible for onboarding new franchisees to help develop the pipeline of franchised stores further and push this exciting brand to great heights.

“Already we have franchisees wishing to open their second sites and keen to develop into true multi-site operators. Our aim is to provide a great return on investment for our franchisees and we work closely with them to minimise costs and maximise profits to help them achieve this.”

Wingers’ fresh, succulent chicken coated in a range of secret spices has already developed a loyal customer base across the Midlands. Wingers now offers a full turn-key franchise offering, so we look after the site sourcing and the build of your store. We offer comprehensive training and support to ensure franchisees are equipped to run restaurants to their full potential. The Wingers Franchise also offers a simple operation with low staff overheads and great menu and low cost of entry. The potential for excellent returns will really help your business take off!

Find out how you can help us satisfy customer demand and spread our wings further through developing your own profitable, franchised Wingers restaurant.

For further information

please see: https://www.wingers.uk.net/franchise or email: franchise@wingers.uk.net

Papa Johns: Breaking with Tradition

Q&A

with Amit Pancholi UK Director of Business Development at Papa Johns

1) What are Papa Johns’ expansion plans for the future?

Papa Johns has well over 500 stores in the UK, mainly on the high street. Our goal is to be in every town in the UK so our customers can enjoy our fabulous, fresh pizza with friends and family wherever they live. However, we are also ‘breaking with tradition’ to offer our pizza when customers are not at home too. We currently have over 40 Papa Johns located in holiday parks, stadiums and leisure venues across the UK and we see this as an area of further expansion.

2) How does this non-traditional space work for operators?

Just like our high street stores, our ‘non-traditional’ sites are franchised. This means operators use our proven, successful franchised model to set up and run the store. Teams take advantage of our training, processes and support to create an additional revenue stream for the venue.

3) What non-traditional locations have Papa Johns currently?

We have 30 Papa Johns stores in Haven Holiday Parks around the UK. We also have a site at MK Dons football stadium and also with ruby union aces: Leicester Tigers. Bourne Leisure and some of the ice skating rinks at Planet Ice also benefit from being able to offer Papa Johns to their customers.

4) Are store options flexible?

builds are limited or disruption on a holiday park needs to be minimised. We work in partnership with venues to come up with a Papa Johns solution to meet their specific needs.

5) Which non-traditional venues have you opened this year?

Several! One of the highlights has been introducing our brand new store design to the Haven Holiday Park at Hafan Y More in North Wales. Haven guests will now benefit from an extension to the existing Papa Johns, a new welcoming store design which includes more space and seating for holiday makers to enjoy their Papa Johns pizza.

Most recently, a brand new Papa Johns has opened at Hunters Quay Holiday Village in Dunoon, Scotland as part of a multi-million pound investment in the award-winning park’s facilities. Part of Argyll Holidays Group, owned by Cove UK, Hunters Quay Holiday Village has a full range of facilities and activities for all the family and is open all year round.

6) What is the driver behind the new store design?

Stores constantly need to be refreshed and updated.

Our new design highlights our crafted products and premium ingredients. Colours provide bold pops and playful accents. The LED Sauce Lighting installed in the ceiling represents how the sauce is added into our pizza which is great fun! This, plus the Show Kitchen Window, all come together to create a welcoming, modern space to assure a best-in-class experience.

to the ultimate solution

We offer a range of franchised store options from mobile units to full stores on site. Smaller Kiosk options can work well for sites like stadiums while modular pods, which are containerised stores partly built off site and craned into position offer a great solution where space and time for

The whole new store design aims to transform our image and to carry Papa Johns values and mission forward which is vital to evolve customer perception and to continue to strengthen our relationships with everyone who visits our stores.

For further information please see: Own A Food Franchise | Papa Johns Pizza Franchise UK

Frozen food distributor Central Foods switches to 100% green energy

The company, which is based at Collingtree near Northampton and operates nationally, has made the move to use 100% green energy from Scottish Power.

The energy used by Central Foods will be from renewable sources in the UK that do not harm the environment and is backed by green energy certificates known as Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin (REGOs).

As well as powering the office and the company’s development kitchen, the green energy will also power two onsite cold stores.

MD of Central Foods Gordon Lauder said: “Sustainable choices are at the heart of our business, and this move to choosing renewable energy will help us towards becoming a net zero company.

“The renewable electricity is verified by independent auditors and sustainability experts. It is fully compliant with the World Resources Institute (WRI) Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Scope 2 Guidance, which is the global standard framework for measuring and managing greenhouse gas

emissions from private and public sector operations, value chains and mitigation actions.

“We will be able to claim zero emissions under the GHG Protocol, using the market-based method for our Scope 2 purchased electricity. We are also future-proofing the business as renewable energy becomes more widespread and as the country moves towards net zero.”

Renewable energy occurs naturally and repeatedly in the environment, such as from waves, wind, sun and geothermal heat from the ground. It will not run out and helps to reduce a company’s, and the nation’s, carbon footprint. Central Foods is one of the UK’s leading frozen food distributors. The company was founded more than 25 years ago and is 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.

For more information about Central Foods visit www.centralfoods.co.uk

Blakemans honour their founder and chairman

Mr James Thomas Blakeman M.Inst.M passed peacefully at his home at the grand age of 93. Having recently celebrated his businesses’ 70th anniversary, James was still paying regular visits to the factory. His loss has been felt by Phil, Sue, their families and everyone on site, who dearly miss him; his gentlemanly demeanour, his wisdom and his humour. By any definition, he was a towering figure in his industry, a man who commanded respect and admiration and someone who could hold the attention of anyone with stories of a life well lived; his time serving in the RAF and playing football with Luton town against Sir Stanley Matthews being amongst his favourites to reminisce upon.

James spent a short time as a manufacturing supervisor with a pork butcher in Leek, Staffordshire, learning the ropes whilst becoming a master butcher and an elected member of the Meat Institute. In 1953 he decided to start his own enterprise, a mobile refreshment bar with his brother-in-law, whilst simultaneously working as a freelance sausage meat manufacturer. His tireless work ethic, ethos for producing quality products and charisma enabled him to establish his fledgling business.

Production of the Blakemans sausage that we all know and love started in earnest in 1955 after his marriage to Ann. The couple bought a farm in Caverswall near Stokeon-Trent, converting the cow sheds and stables into a small production unit for the manufacture of sausage and cooked meats. Through the years, Jim and Ann grew their company,

boosted in the 70’s with the creation of the chip shop sausage. The fish shortages of the cod wars inspired Jim to create a sausage that could be deep fried. It took him and a synthetic skin supplier 2 years of trial and error to master it, but his tenacity brought us the Supreme sausage which is still the market leading catering sausage today.

The turn of the millennium saw James step into his role as chairman, handing over the daily running of the business to his children, Phil and Sue. He often mentioned how proud he was of them, their successes and how they upheld his core values in business.

The Blakeman business and its 300 plus employees owes James a debt of gratitude for the foundations that he laid, his dedication, hard work and integrity leading them to the thriving enterprise that they operate today 70 years on. Many of the workforce knew him well due to his regular visits and will miss him, his humour, his character, knowledge and guidance greatly.

A beautiful service was held in celebration of James’ life on the 12th July which saw him visit his factory one last time, his cortege guided by his beloved lorries. In addition to his entire workforce lining the yard to say their goodbyes, neighbouring businesses downed tools to line the street and pay their respects in a fitting tribute to the life of a much admired, self-made man.

If you’d like to learn more about James. T. Blakeman and his family business then please visit Blakemans. co.uk

The sad news of James Blakemans’ passing has seen countless messages of condolence and memories pour in from far and wide.

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Menu Hacks: On-Trend Recipe Collections for Fast Food Operators

It’s challenging times for foodservice operators; increased food prices, rising operational costs and customers who are more mindful with their purse strings is leading to leaner margins and a strong focus on finding ways to drive revenue.

The questions we get asked most often are around menu development. Engineering a menu that brings on-trend flavours together and is exciting to consumers but is also centred around dishes that are affordable to create and command a healthy profit, is not easy. However, it’s the food offering that is one of the key elements that helps attract footfall in and leads to consumers who are happy to spend their money.

Menu development is something that doesn’t have to be tackled alone. There are many brands that have their own skilled chef teams, who can bring a fresh perspective and innovative ideas to operators.

Take Santa Maria – their Taste Creator, Barnaby MacAdam, has developed two food-to-go recipe solutions for operators this year alone, with a third on its way. The solutions deliver recipe ideas and inspiration as well as an opportunity for operators to drive revenue and profit by offering an elevated food experience through simple twists and upgrades.

Loaded: Dirty and decadent dishes for operators

Santa Maria’s Loaded solution brings a range of dirty and decadent downloadable recipes that are designed specifically to drive footfall and increase spend per head across both dine in and takeaway operators.

The Loaded concept is based around three core categories – burgers, fries and nachos – chosen for their popularity amongst consumers, operational simplicity and versatility for ‘loading up’. With 62% of consumers looking to spend money on experiences rather than material things , creating food dishes that offer an exciting experience plays well into this trend.

Each category has a range of irresistible loaded recipes that are oozing with flavour. The recipes are on a sliding scale, varying in complexity, from taking existing dishes and adding simple seasoning or spiked salsa through to fully loaded recipes that include a variety of new products. It offers operators choice in how they customise their menus

and stand out amongst competitors.

Barnaby MacAdam says: “The categories are based around some of the most affordable dishes on menusdishes that the vast majority of operators serve anyway. The scaleable recipes mean operators can choose which loaded dish they put on their menu, enabling them to work around any staff or skill shortages on their chef team. We’ve also weaved in our pre-made spice blends, rubs, seasoning and sauces - making the recipes as effortless as possible.”

Oozing with flavour, Loaded recipes include ‘The Mac Daddy Smash’, which features a beef burger seasoned in steakhouse rub, topped with Mac n Cheese, beef barbacoa and drizzled with a bourbon BBQ sauce. Or why not bring Asian fusion flavours and create the Korean BBQ fries, loaded with red chilli and ginger seasoned chicken, Kimchi slaw, Korean BBQ sauce and Sriracha mayo, garnished with wasabi, sesame and coriander.

Mexi-Go: A collection of trending food-to-go recipes for operators

Mexi-Go is a contemporary ready-to-go solution for food operators looking to retain simple, streamlined menus that give consumers the choice they desire.

With 80% of people saying they would choose a Mexican dish when eating out , Mexi-Go provides finger-licking recipes based around classic Mexican hand-held dishes such as taquitos, tacos and burritos, making it easy for operators to create customisable, exciting dishes.

Barnaby MacAdam, says: “One of the most popular street

food dishes is the taco. Hard or soft, tacos are incredibly versatile. Load them up with toppings without the need to go traditional. And while slow-cooked birria beef is a classic, Mexi-Go’s cheeseburger taco brings a twist to an old favourite.

“Burritos are another of the most popular dishes on the menu, coming second only to the well-loved burger. Perfect for customisation, they can be eaten in or on-the-go, and are suitable for breakfast, lunch or dinner. While traditionally they were stuffed with beans, rice and beef, nowadays there are no rules. Our recipes allow operators to tantalise taste buds with burritos stuffed with on-trend world flavours, from fish and chips to Korean BBQ chicken, tacos filled with ancho mushrooms to pork pibil, and our Plant Power Burrito is a real hit with vegans and vegetarians.”

Profit Calculator, Insights and Hacks

One of the main appeals of these solutions is the additional revenue opportunity they present as operators can charge more for them than regular, plain dishes. Santa Maria also provides a profit calculator so operators can input their recipe costs and RRP and understand what margins and profit the dish will deliver. Alongside the recipes and profit calculator, operators also have access to insights, tips on how to drive revenue, culinary hacks, digital assets and imagery, which is all free to download and use.

For further information on Loaded visit: https:// campaign.pauligpro.com/santamaria-loaded

For further information on Mexi-Go visit: https://www. santamariaworld.com/uk/foodservice/concepts/mexi-go/

Aviko Levels Up with Two NEW Additions to the ‘Snackables’ Range!

Raising the standard of vegan and vegetarian-friendly snacks and sides and helping operators drive profit.

Aviko launches Plant-Based Chilli Cheezz Bites made entirely from potato and classic Jalapeno Nacho Cheese Bites!

Described as a ‘taste explosion’*, Aviko’s new Plant-Based Chilli Cheezz Bites serve up a tasty and creamy cheese filling that is gently spiced with green jalapeno peppers, giving flexitarian diners the ultimate plant-based experience.

Meanwhile, all-new Jalapeno Nacho Cheese Bites are perfect for a quick snack or sharing with friends. They’re crispy on the outside, and ooze with gooey nacho cheese on the inside, with chopped jalapeno peppers throughout.

Both new products have been developed with pubs, fast food and casual dining operators in mind looking to appeal to vegan, vegetarian and flexitarian consumers. Both products have an excellent holding ability thanks to their crispy crumb coating and will remain hot, tasty and crisp long after leaving the kitchen, making them perfect for delivery and takeaway too.

Building on Aviko’s expansive Snackables portfolio, the innovative new launches are ideal for starters, bar snacks, sides and platters, as well as topping burgers and salads. The Plant-Based Chilli Cheezz Bites are a healthier option to dairy equivalents, as they contain half the amount of saturated fat, 30% less salt and are 2.5 times higher in fibre. While the Jalapeno Nacho Cheese Bites tick the box for convenience thanks to their quick cooking time of just 2½ minutes in the fryer.

Speaking about the new additions to the range, Mohammed Essa, Commercial Director UK & Ireland, Aviko, said:

“Our Plant-Based Chilli Cheezz Bites and Jalapeno Nacho Cheese Bites take vegan and veggie options to the next level and need to be tasted to be believed. Full

of flavour, versatile and profitable they will elevate meatfree offerings, appeal to adventurous consumers and work across a range of menus and serving options.

“Aviko strives to bring innovative products to the menu that meet consumer demand. Our new additions are very versatile and are an easy way for operators to boost margins, and it’s for this reason that Aviko is the potato partner for foodservice operators.”

Both products can be cooked from frozen and are available now. Operators can get Aviko’s Plant-Based Chilli Cheezz Bites in a 3 x 1kg case or Aviko’s Jalapeno Nacho Cheese Bites in a 5 x 1kg case.

Aviko has been the resolute potato partner for foodservice for over sixty years, bringing quality and smart solutions to menus all over the world. With a range of chilled and frozen potato specialities made by chefs, for chefs, Aviko’s extensive range includes Hash Browns, SuperCrunch Fries, Mash, Snackables and much more.

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For more information on Aviko’s extensive range visit www.aviko.co.uk

Country Range’s Pantry Grows with Addition of Sliced Gherkins

With the smell of charcoal in the air, plus ‘National Burger Day’ on the horizon in August, Country Range has launched its new Sliced Pickled Gherkins to the hospitality, care, education sectors of the foodservice marketplace.

One of the most versatile and most-loved types of pickles, the new gherkins are pickled in dill flavouring and come in 2.3kg jars in cases of 2. The ultimate tangy addition to any burger, sandwich, wrap or salad, they are also brilliant when turned into delicious fritters and have the added bonus of being allergen free.

The launch follows the roll-out of an exciting brand refresh across the award-winning Country Range own brand portfolio including a new logo and branding, vibrant new packaging designs, eye-catching photography and the introduction of a new premium tier of products, under the Country Range Signature brand.

Country Range Group Marketing Manager Rachel Porter said:

“High quality add-ons and accompaniments like gherkins provide terrific tang and can lift burgers and sandwiches to magnificence. With the rise in popularity of all things pickled and burgers, sandwiches and salads being huge favourites across hospitality and public sector catering, these gherkins can be great for allround flavour but also business.”

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 11 independent wholesalers - Birchall Foodservice, Blakemore Foodservice, Brook Street Foodservice, Caterite Foodservice, Creed Foodservice, Dunns Food and Drinks, Harlech Foodservice, Henderson Foodservice, Savona Foodservice, Trevors Foodservice and Turner Price.

In addition to offering the leading brands from around the globe, the Group also provides over 700 products, all developed exclusively for professional caterers under the Country Range brand. Covering grocery, chilled, frozen and nonfood, 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 in-depth trend reports and sector specific guides to support and inspire all foodservice caterers.

To celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2022, The Country Range Group raised £186,190 for charity with £50K being donated to Hospitality Action and the rest being split between local charities linked with its members.

Brand Website: www.countryrange.co.uk

Group Website: countryrangegroup.com

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Major develops new and improved recipes for two popular Mari Base flavours

Leading stock and sauce manufacturer, Major, has announced the launch of two new and improved Mari Base recipes –Korean and Oriental, both of which are completely sesame free

As one of the most innovative products in the Major flavour portfolio, the company’s Mari Base range is designed with the sole intention of creating the wow factor to dishes on a menu. Created using a unique water-based recipe, the Major Mari Base portfolio is ideal for enhancing sauces, creating dips, or even being used as part of a sandwich filling – delivering the ultimate way to create mouth-watering dishes.

The Korean Mari Base features a delicious, authentic and rich blend of chilli and spices from South Asia, this new and improved recipe delivers a delightful, well-rounded flavour, with distinctive notes of roasted onion, ginger, miso and chilli.

The perfect addition to chicken, steak, seafood and vegetables or even used to enhance soup and sauces, the base is made using a gluten-free recipe and is veganapproved by the Vegetarian Society.

Like the Korean Mari Base, Major has also reformulated the Oriental Mari Base – creating a recipe that is completely sesame-free but with no effect to the flavour profile, ensuring it can be enjoyed by more customers. What’s more, the new recipe offers chefs greater peace of mind and flexibility when working in a busy commercial kitchen environment.

A delicate fusion of oriental rice wine which are blended with an array of exotic herbs and spices, Major’s Oriental Mari Base is also made using a gluten-free recipe which is suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets.

On the launch of the two new Mari Base recipes, Paul Saunders, Major’s Marketing Manager comments:

“At Major, we’re committed to delivering a range of stocks and sauces that not only taste great but also have multiple uses and can be enjoyed by all. Our Mari Bases are a testament to this commitment, making up a range of nine exotic flavours and showcasing flavours from around the world.

We’re delighted to launch our completely revitalised and reinvented Korean and Oriental Mari Bases. Featuring two completely new recipes, the Korean Mari Base now delivers a wonderfully balanced recipe of chilli and spice, while the Oriental Mari Base offers the same great flavour chefs love, but without the use of Sesame – allowing it to be enjoyed by even more customers.”

Available in 1.25 litre pots, the Mari Base range has up to 83 servings per pot, can be stored ambient before opening and refrigerated and consumed within 30 days once opened. The Major Mari Base range offers a fusion of flavours, created to inspire the popularity of global cuisines in our everyday menus. They offer tremendous versatility – operators will love their multi-use applications. What’s more, for peace of mind, Major products are clearly labelled to show caterers they’re free from allergens, at a glance.

For further information about the new and improved Major Korean and Oriental Mari Bases or to learn more about the other products in the Major stocks, sauces and gravies portfolio, please visit www.majorint.com or call +44 (0)1908 242424.

Bridge Cheese scoops six prizes at the International Cheese Awards 2023

A Shropshire company supplying cheese and dairy products to the food manufacturing, wholesale and food service sectors has been awarded six trophies at this year’s International Cheese Awards 2023 – the Oscars of the dairy industry.

Telford-based Bridge Cheese won three gold awards, two silvers and one bronze at the renowned annual awards, which champion world class producers of cheese and dairy products. Every year, more than 5,000 entries are received by organisers.

Bridge Cheese took the top two awards in both the grated cheese (non-UK cheese) and processed cheese sticks/strings/ropes categories, as well as a gold award for its mild white cheddar, a silver for its garlic and chives ropes and a bronze for its mature white cheddar.

This is the first time Bridge Cheese has entered the annual industry awards, and commercial manager Monica Chauhan was delighted to win so many accolades.

Monica said: “We are absolutely over the moon to be presented with six awards at our first International Cheese Awards. We’ve attended the trade fair for a number of years, but this is the first time we’ve taken the plunge and entered the awards and we couldn’t be happier.

“The quality and consistency of our product is something we are really proud of, so for a panel of judges to validate

that is an amazing feeling. We are also really chuffed to have both the gold and silver awards for our cheese ropes, as these are bespoke products we’ve developed specifically for our pizza customers – both in the food manufacturing and food service sectors.

“We’re especially pleased about the awards for products we source on behalf of our customers – we work hard to make sure they benefit through our supply chain and the flexibility it offers.”

Bridge Cheese offers customers a vast range including cheddars, hard cheeses and mozzarella products as well as bespoke cheese and dairy solutions, all available in a selection of formats. The company has recently expanded its premises in Telford with an extra line and additional warehouse space to accommodate its rapidly growing customer base and implemented a new three-year digital strategy which started with the launch of a new, more user-friendly website earlier this year.

For more information, visit Bridge Cheese’s new website at www.bridgecheese.com

Wash Your Hands of Higher Bills

Wexiödisk Research Results in Energy Reduction

The first research results are in and Wexiödisk is delighted to confirm the outstanding performance of its WD-6 DUPLUS in reducing energy bills up to nearly half the costs compared to some comparable brands and models.

“This is an incredible result we are seeing from the WD-6 DUPLUS”, explains Magnus Ericsson, R&D Manager for Wexiödisk. “Our research has been conducted against 3 other comparable models and the fact that our DUPLUS technology can reduce energy bills like this will have a big impact for businesses.”

At a time when many in the industry are struggling with business energy costs, Wexiödisk wanted to demonstrate the benefits of its DUPLUS technology and over several months has been collaborating with a dealer and their customer, to install its WD-6 DUPLUS dishwashers across the estate and to monitor the cost savings that arise from the new model. After installing water and electricity monitors on each dishwasher, they took data readings on consumption and extrapolated them out to an annual cost saving across the customer’s estate.

With summer socials, gettogethers and picnics taking place in August, Country Range has rolled out the ultimate Lemon Drizzle Cake so caterers can capitalise on these seasonal trends.

The results are clear. The WD-6 DUPLUS uses considerably less energy per basket, resulting in significant savings per dishwasher compared to other brands/models, delivering substantial savings across an estate.

Wexiödisk was the first in the world to introduce a dual final rinse system for hood dishwashers. This patented rinsing technology uses considerably less clean water than traditional final rinsing systems. With the new DUPLUS technology, only 1 litre of fresh water is used per wash cycle - a remarkably small amount that still delivers perfect dishwashing results. The low water consumption combined with extremely low consumption of chemicals and electricity, makes the WD-6 DUPLUS the perfect dishwasher choice for the modern commercial kitchen.

To find out more about the WD-6 DUPLUS and the research results or about the Wexiödisk range, please email David.glover@wexiodisk.com or visit www. wexiodisk.com/en

Wheely Great - Silicone Hygiene

“We have had two short production runs of the Cover to test them in real world situations. It’s always amazing when you hold something in your hand that has only existed in your mind. And it was well worth it, as we identified a problem when the brake was applied as it stretched the flaps open. The castor cover has been improved to add in deflecting bellows to improve the animation of the cover flexing. With a new integral combined tongue and groove + shark fin latch, the castor cover sits snuggly and securely on the castor. Accidental removal is now unlikely. (Image)

“Back to the kitchen we went with the new samples, and they worked a treat. Now the brake can be operated without deforming the Cover. The kitchens proved that the Cover works well and came out of the dishwasher perfectly clean every time. (Image)

“With the advent of Combi-ovens that use roll-in gastronorm trollies the Cover really comes into its own. Protecting the castor wheels to prevent any possible food contamination. The polymer of the Standard Cover is capable of taking temperatures from -20C to +250C. Allowing the trolley to be wheeled direct from the fridge to the oven, back to the fridge and on to the freezer – all without taking the Covers off. (Image)

“We are talking to several equipment manufacturers, and they have shown a good deal of interest. We are now in a position to do a bespoke CAD file of the Cover designed for their most popular wheel used in hospitality equipment, for them to evaluate. We hold UK and EU patents and we’re looking to license the Cover Project to a global manufacturer to service a huge market.

“At trade shows, every time I showed the prototypes to people their response was positive, from medical facilities, materials handling firms to cleanroom suppliers. There are many more markets out there for the Cover than just hospitality. Just imagine how many castors there are within the UK and EU, as well as countries that base their food safety regulations

“What we really need is an investor. As the Project is being self-funded we are working on a shoe string. We need an Investor who sees the potential profits, to come in and put things on an even keel. The regulators want to mandate them, chefs want them in their kitchen, auditors want them used because it prevents a possible breach of the regulations. They will become as ubiquitous as color-coded utensils.”

Panasonic launches Professional Cooking Cashback Promotion!

Panasonic UK has launched its 2023 Professional Cooking Cashback Promotion. The exclusive offer, which runs from 9th August 2023 to 13th October 2023, allows up to £75 cashback to be redeemed from the purchase of its NE-1853BDQ Microwave Oven

To redeem up to £75 cashback and qualify for the promotion, simply purchase a new Panasonic NE1853BDQ Microwave Oven during the promotional period, from a participating UK dealer.

Speaking about its latest promotion, Jared Greenhalgh, European Sales Manager, Panasonic UK Ltd. comments:

“We’ve created our 2023 Professional Cooking Cashback Promotion specifically with our customers in mind – helping them out in the tough economic situation we’re all facing. The NE-1853BDQ is one of our most popular, best-selling commercial microwaves; and with up to £75 cashback, the offer is a fantastic way of making the purchase of new

kitchen equipment more affordable, which is important right now. We hope the promotion helps, in some way, to support today’s operators in easing the financial burdens affecting the UK foodservice and hospitality industries.”

Participants whose claim is accepted will be provided with a pre-loaded Mastercard to a specified value, which will be valid for 12 months from the date of issue. The deadline for claims is 12th November 2023.

For full Terms and Conditions, including participating dealers and details of the claim process, please visit www.panasonic.co.uk/promotions or email panasonicpromotions@360insights.com.

By Roz Scourfield, National Sales Manager at Hoshizaki UK

Two Cool Additions

“As global cold-solutions experts, Hoshizaki is consistently developing and improving an extensive portfolio of refrigeration equipment. The two latest additions to this range include the new Advance and Premier series

Perfect for commercial kitchens looking to prioritise food safety, the Advance benefits from hygieneled features such as anti-tilting shelves to prevent spillage, fully removable gaskets to enable easy cleaning, and high-grade stainless-steel exteriors which require a matter of minutes to wipe down.

For the gastronomic perfectionist, the Premier range of refrigeration cabinets have been designed to cater to heavy demand. The Premier series provides chefs with a range of smart solutions which help to preserve food freshness, without compromising on sustainability, durability, or quality. This is achieved with Hoshizaki’s innovative smart air distribution system – ensuring temperature stability despite frequent door openings common in busy venues, allowing optimal temperature recovery.

Alongside these exciting newcomers, Hoshizaki have revamped their extremely popular and aptly named Compact Range. Designed with restricted space in mind, the Compact refrigeration range benefits from one of the smallest footprints of any commercial refrigerator. Undercounter models have also been built with average commercial counter height in mind, to fit in any kitchen.

With sustainability at the forefront of everybody’s mind, Hoshizaki have incorporated hydrocarbon technology into all of their newest designs. For example, the Advance series of refrigerators utilise R290 as the cooling agent of choice. R290 is a natural gas which enhances performance whilst minimising environmental impact, contributing to an impressive Climate Class 5 rating. Beyond traditional energy efficiency ratings, operators should also consider climate class ratings to demonstrate commitment to sustainability. These Climate Class 5 models are capable of operating efficiently in ambient temperatures of up to +40C.”

For more information on appliances in the Hoshizaki portfolio, please visit www.hoshizaki-europe.com or call 01322 616 900.

Adande Achieves Carbon Neutral Status

Adande Refrigeration is pleased to announce today, the company successfully achieved carbon neutral status as part of its commitment to a sustainable operation.

Adande Refrigeration is pleased to announce today that the company successfully achieved carbon neutral status in 2022. The CAFA certified carbon neutral status has been awarded by Climate Action for Associations (CAFA) and recognises the measurement, reporting and offsetting of Adande’s emissions during 2022, as well as recognising and taking into account the additional measures Adande has taken.

The company has recorded all carbon emissions for 2022 by contrib uting to projects that fund a global portfolio of VCS certified carbon reduction programmes such as carbon avoidance, and clean and renewable energy generation.

M Managing Director, Karl Hodgson ‘We are absolutely thrilled to be awarded carbon neutral status for 2022. Adande has always been committed to producing sustainable refrigeration, it’s in our DNA – ensuring our products are as energy efficient as possible, and by holding-the-cold better than anyone else, enabling the reduction of food waste, whilst maintaining food quality. This has been evidenced most recently by our BORA open display multideck. Now, our company journey

NEXT-LEVEL FRYING AVAILABLE FROM JESTIC WITH LAUNCH OF ALL-NEW HENNY PENNY F5 RANGE

Building on its reputation for technological innovation and development, Henny Penny is launching the game changing F5 frying range this autumn. Designed from the ground up to save operators both time and money, and exclusively available in the UK from Jestic, the all-new F5 fryer is simple, fast, and clean and all whilst delivering best-in-class performance in the heat of a busy kitchen. It recently won the Gold award in the Commercial Challenge at Excel.

The Henny Penny F5 is an extremely powerful low oil volume fryer that is specifically designed so that any member of the kitchen team can operate it. Controlled from a 4mm thick, recessed seven-inch ‘kitchen-proof’ touchscreen display, the F5 can be pre-programmed with a wide range of core menus and food items ensuring perfect cooking every single time. The touchscreen has been extensively tested in working kitchens and maximises modern smartphonespecific technology to ensure that only actual inputs are registered, minimising errors and accidental command entries. Programmable with a full menu and featuring clear icons alongside a series of comprehensive built-in guides, the sleek operating system makes it simple to operate and speeds up preparation and service across your menu.

The quality of operation is matched by the physical design of the unit which features smooth surfaces and sleekly curved edges to facilitate easy cleaning at the end of a busy service. As well as being wipe-clean friendly on the outside, the new F5 can also filter itself in just three minutes, meaning it can be cleaned mid-service, and make the end of shift clean down simple and swift. Featuring the market’s most powerful filter pump, the 8-GPM filtration system also includes a brand-new design of nozzle that efficiently targets tough to reach parts of the fryer vat and eliminates debris more effectively overall, all whilst completing its cycle 25% faster than comparable existing fryers.

As a leader in low volume frying, the Henny Penny brand sets the standards for others to follow and the F5’s specially designed smaller fry vat means that up to 40% less oil is used whilst delivering the same quality, consistency and volume of cooking. The bespoke software and technical design at the heart of the F5 offers precision heat control

to minimise oil degradation and maximise cook performance.

Michael Eyre, Jestic Product Director says “At Jestic we appreciate that operators are facing more challenges than almost ever before in their daily business, and we want to supply equipment which genuinely improves life in the kitchen. The F5 from Henny Penny is truly the cutting edge of frying technology that makes life easier and better back of house. From improved frying performance to oil reduction and ease of clean down, the F5 will truly revolutionise your daily service, and help you retain customers.

“From the simplicity of operation and the significantly reduced initial training time, the F5 performs so well that operators can save money on oil usage but also minimise waste and inefficiency, as well as serving customers great food that will have them coming back time and time again. We know life can be busy in the kitchen but with the F5 in place, operators can be confident they are installing a smart, simple solution that works brilliantly well.”

For more information on the Henny Penny range or to find out about the full Jestic equipment portfolio, please visit www.jestic.co.uk or call +44 (0)1892 831 960.

WELBILT UK ADDS

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Crystal Tips, Delfield and Wmaxx Now available in the uk

GUILDFORD, UK – Welbilt, part of the Ali Group, has announced the immediate introduction of three additional brands to their UK portfolio. Crystal Tips (ice machines), Delfield (commercial refrigeration), and WMaxx (warewashing) will now be available as part of the Welbilt UK range, adding to the comprehensive commercial kitchen offering from the company.

Pere Taberner, Vice-President West Europe and Africa at Welbilt Inc.,

“We are delighted to announce that Crystal Tips, Delfield and WMaxx will now be available in the UK, and we have already seen significant interest in these brands from our customers. At Welbilt, our focus is firmly on supporting our customers, and by extending our range of commercial kitchen equipment, we can offer a more complete solution. As a company, we have a strong pipeline of innovation and the flexibility to identify opportunities and respond to them quickly.”

The UK team will be focusing on integrating these additional brands into the business and all are now in the Sheffield and Guildford demonstration kitchens so customers can easily arrange to view them in action.

Alistair Farquhar, National Sales Manager UK & Ireland, at Welbilt UK welcomes the additional brands, “Feedback from our industry colleagues has been fantastic, these brands will add to the existing Welbilt portfolio and allow us to offer a really comprehensive and solid commercial kitchen range. The reputation and innovative technology of Crystal Tips, Delfield and WMaxx will assist us as we work with our dealer network to integrate these brands into our portfolio and we now have a more complete solution for any operator.”

Delfield is one of the largest stainless steel refrigeration equipment manufacturers in the world with a comprehensive range of refrigeration, custom fabrication, and serving stations to suit any size or capacity of kitchen. The brand has a sustainable approach to delivering

energy-efficient foodservice solutions which reduce energy consumption and costs.

WMaxx dishwashers feature the latest technological advances and boast a double-walled, fully moulded body construction for quiet operation and reliability.

Crystal Tips stainless steel ice machines offer a large production and storage capacity from a compact and functional design that allows easy access for cleaning and internal maintenance.

Focusing on creating a seamless workflow throughout the entire kitchen, Welbilt’s range of brands offers industryleading innovation and patented technology to create the kitchens of the future.

For further information on Delfield, Crystal Tips, WMaxx or any Welbilt products, please visit, https://www.welbilt.uk/

New Panasonic appliance offers perfect rice -ults!

Panasonic UK has enhanced its range of professional cooking appliances and extended its rice cooker series with the addition of a new Electronic Rice Cooker. The SR-UH36F Electronic Rice Cooker is the latest model in its range of commercial rice cookers, now available in UK foodservice

Featuring 1400w power and a 20-cup/3.6-litre cooking capacity, the professional design of the new unit incorporates wrap-around heaters to offer improved heat retention, holding rice at the correct temperature for up to twelve hours – making the SR-UH36F a reliable, durable piece of equipment for commercial kitchens looking to cook perfect rice for a wide range of menu choices; delivering consistency without the fear of over-cooking.

Offering 360-degree triple heat, the SR-UH36F incorporates a heater housed within its lid, dual heaters in its base (a pair of completely circular heating coils which ensure uniform, even heating) and side heating, to give consistent warmth. Its Thermal Reed Switch (TRS) maintains and monitors heat for improved temperature monitoring and control, and glass wool heat insulation keeps the temperature and protects the body of the unit from overheating.

This precision temperature control and functionality guarantee the quality of the cooked rice, with operators benefitting from the machine’s simple ease of use and cost-effectiveness when cooking rice in large volumes. The SR-UH36F’s steaming vent and dew collector prevent the sogging of rice, and the non-stick coated inner cooking pan makes clean-up easy and prevents rice from sticking –thus minimising food waste, which can occur from lack of experience in cooking rice and it spoiling/sticking to the pan. Suitable for multi-cooking various types of rice – from

long, medium and short grain; paella to arborio – to suit a variety of menu choices, the SR-UH36F allows different kinds of rice to be cooked, not just steamed, for service without the need to cook and re-heat. The new model also features a water gauge to assist with the convenient cooking of sushi rice, meaning any operator can easily cook sushi rice using a water:rice ratio.

Fully automatic and with a switch to cook/keep warm, the SR-UH36F offers operators the flexibility to cook and hold a substantial volume of rice with ease. Offering peace of mind that rice will cook to perfection without the need to constantly watch over it. Users can simply turn it on and leave it, with no concerns of over-cooking; without the need to cook then re-heat rice, freeing up the kitchen brigade to concentrate on other aspects of service.

Available in silver, the new SR-UH36F Electronic Rice Cooker comes complete with a measuring cup and a rice scoop and holder, for added convenience. As well as a complimentary ‘Taste the Freshness of International Cuisines’ recipe book, for menu inspiration.

To find out more about Panasonic please email commercial.ovens@eu.panasonic.com or visit www.panasonic.co.uk/pro-cooking.

Digital ordering boosts revenues!

At App4 we make it our mission to offer integrated end-to-end mobile app, online and instore ordering solutions at affordable prices, uniquely tailored to each individual business.

Since our inception nearly 10 years ago, we have helped over one thousand businesses to save £60 million in online ordering fees.

Our model is different. We provide the complete solution for online ordering, marketing, payment, and loyalty on a fixed monthly fee basis. We don’t charge commissions.

App4 users are empowered to run their own businesses, taking control of their customers and online ordering costs, growing their own profits. All our fully branded websites and apps include options for collection, delivery, click & collect, table ordering and loyalty.

So why should you consider a digital ordering system?

Well, they are proven to reduce staff costs, increase order values, turn tables faster and boost revenues!

Since launching our self-service kiosks back in March, App4 customers have seen their order values increase by more than 30% compared to orders made at the counter, adding an average of £5 to every transaction thanks to the consumers’ ability to browse menus and customise their orders digitally, adding extras or drinks for example.

In today’s fast-paced world, people value their time more

than ever. Our kiosks are proven to reduce customer waiting times by 5-minutes per order, improving the overall customer experience, leading to positive reviews and repeat business for the restaurant. Restaurants also, therefore, turn tables faster which leads to increased revenues.

Additionally, our kiosks also allow staff to process orders more quickly, and free up their time by saving an average of 1.25 hours per staff member every day!

Digital ordering systems are also proven to reduce the likelihood of mistakes in taking orders. This can enhance customer satisfaction and reduce the costs associated with remaking incorrect orders. They streamline the ordering process by sending orders directly to the kitchen, which can also help restaurants to manage order flow during busy periods.

Digital ordering systems also collect valuable data on customer preferences, order history, and ordering patterns. Restaurants can use this data to target their marketing, tailoring promotions, offers and discounts to attract and retain customers.

In today’s world, digital ordering systems are a necessity for takeaways and restaurants looking to thrive in a competitive market. Embracing digital ordering systems will lead to increased revenue, improved customer satisfaction, and long-term success.

To find out more please visit www.app4.co.uk.

The restaurant and takeaway industry has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Digital ordering systems have become a game-changer for businesses in the sector and can offer numerous benefits to fast food restaurants

The future is now X-Generationfrom Unox

Unox has announced the launch of X-Generation, the most powerful combi oven ever made. With the release of CHEFTOP-X™ and BAKERTOP-X™ the way chefs interact with their combi oven is changed for good.

As a company at the forefront of innovative and sustainable equipment design and manufacture, Unox has launched its brand-new flagship combi oven, evolving the company’s existing portfolio of professional combi ovens. The Italian-based manufacturer considers this new generation of ovens to set a new standard in terms of both performance and usermachine interaction in a professional kitchen.

Featuring two unique models, CHEFTOP-X™ and BAKERTOP-X™, X-Generation is the result of a project that lasted more than three years and combined the expertise of over 50 dedicated engineers, physicists, chemists and chefs. Taking inspiration from the way we interact with our remarkably intelligent smartphones, these latest ovens feature Digital.ID™, for a fast, intuitive and fully customisable interface, complete with hyper-connectivity enhanced with artificial intelligence.

One oven, two designs, both delivering the simplest of controls. CHEFTOP-X™ is the perfect oven for use in

foodservice, while BAKERTOP-X™ is devised specifically for the needs of bakeries and pastry shops. Intuitive and designed to learn from the intricacies of each chef, CHEFTOP-X™ and BAKERTOP-X™ instinctively adapt to a kitchen’s preferences, asking for the operators’ feedback after each cooking process to improve and align cooking performance with expectations. There’s more, the ovens are equipped with state-of-the-art technology including HEY.Unox with which chefs can voice operate their ovens or the optional OPTIC.Cooking accessory, allowing operators to simply place a tray into the chamber while letting the oven visually identify and start the correct program.

The new X-Generation combi ovens from Unox are designed with the goal of minimising their environmental impact, both during production and particularly when in use. Complete with smart functions including SMART. Energy, a system that is capable of reducing and optimising consumption and CO2 emissions, even when the oven is running empty. Moreover, the technology in the oven can

provide personalised suggestions to users on how to be greener while cooking, for example by warning if the door has been open for too long. Completed with enhanced insulation technology to further limit heat loss and make CHEFTOP-X™ and BAKERTOP-X™ one of the most efficient cooking solutions on the market.

On the launch of the X-Generation from Unox, Scott Duncan, Managing Director of Unox UK comments:

“Innovation runs to the very heart of our business. From striving to develop commercial cooking equipment with energy efficiency and sustainability at its core, to technology that supports operators, drives consistency and delivers precision time and time again. Continuing to explore the possibilities in terms of manufacturing and technological evolution, we’re proud to launch X-Generation – the most powerful range of combi ovens ever.

CHEFTOP-X™ and BAKERTOP-X™ really are the next generation in professional cooking. Ovens that understand the way a chef speaks, in whatever language and can learn how and when they are used to drive efficiency and consistency in the kitchen. Equipped with state-of-the-art Digital.ID™ technology, the ovens come with ‘HEY.Unox’, enabling chefs to operate the oven with their voice. First seen on SPEED-X™, Digital.ID™ is a truly remarkable user interface that can now also be found on CHEFTOP-X™ and BAKERTOP-X™. Operated from the oven or via an app for complete remote access at any time. Built on a user profile format, operators can log into any connected Unox Digital ID™ enabled oven, anywhere in the world to instantly see their own customised layout including language, buttons, menus and favourite recipes.”

For more information on the products and services offered by Unox please visit www.unox.com or call +44 (0)1252 851 522.

Ready Steady Cook with Jestic!

As the leading equipment distributor to the foodservice industry, Jestic Foodservice Solutions is proud to support the Association of Culinary Excellence (ACE) ‘Ready Steady Cook’ competition which this year, is being held for the first time since 2019 and will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the competition!

The ACE Ready Steady Cook competition comprises 12 teams of professional chefs, from catering companies including Restaurant Associates, Sodexo, Vacherin and Blue Apple. As supporters of the cook-off, Jestic is providing multiple Mibrasa MH300 Hibachi Grills for the chefs to use. Teams will be cooking two main course dishes (two portions of each), one for tasting and one for presenting.

Speaking of their involvement with this year’s anniversary event, Product Director Michael Eyre comments:

“We’re thrilled to support this year’s ACE Ready Steady Cook competition, especially as the event celebrates its 25th anniversary! The style of cooking at this year’s competition will take on a completely new angle, as chefs bring in the styles of the current UK food scene. Chefs must cook their first plate to feature their main protein as the star of the dish, to be cooked using live fire. Their second dish must see at least one element cooked using live fire. We’re therefore delighted to show our support of the competition and sponsor the event by providing the Mibrasa MH300 Hibachi Grills for the chefs to cook on.”

Spanish brand Mibrasa produces the finest charcoal ovens and grills, to serve chefs all over the world. The Mibrasa Hibachi is a high quality, portable mini grill created to be used in restaurants on a professional level. Hibachi is a Japanese style of cooking which transforms a meal into an interactive culinary experience.

The ACE Ready Steady Cook competition takes place on 19th September at Skylight, Peckham. For more information, please visit https://www.acegb.org/readySteadyCook.php.

To find out more about the Mibrasa range please visit https://mibrasa.jestic.co.uk/ or for Jestic’s complete equipment portfolio, please visit https://www.jestic.co.uk/ or call 01892 831960.

Valentine & CuisinEquip invests in culinary facilities to deliver truly nationwide service

Leading catering equipment supplier, Valentine & CuisinEquip has significantly invested in its UK showroom and development facilities by opening a new northern test kitchen and expanding the existing Reading Head Office facilities.

As one of the industry’s leading suppliers of catering equipment, the company is equally well known for its robust and reliable equipment as it is for its exceptional customer service and support. Based in the heart of Reading, the company has supplied equipment to thousands of professional kitchens through its dealer and distributor partners across the UK.

Now, in a move to further enhance the service provided to customers, the company has opened its first northern test kitchen, based in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester. Working in collaboration with Frank Winterbottom and the team at FSW Catering Equipment and Gas Services, a service and install provider, the new development kitchen offers customers, dealers and distributors the opportunity to see the latest range of innovative equipment firsthand. Delivering greater convenience for customers in the north, the site features a fully flexible and operational development kitchen and a modern and comfortable conference and meeting room with full Wi-Fi connectivity. From here, Valentine & CuisinEquip’s experienced team can deliver equipment consultations, product demonstrations and comprehensive training on everything from Valentine fryers and Vito oil filtration to Bottene artisan pasta makers and LightFry commercial air fryers.

The investment in future-proofing the business is not just limited to those in the north, however. Valentine & CuisinEquip has also invested significantly in its Readingbased head office – a site the company has occupied for several decades. With the existing development kitchen being used more and more, the project saw the kitchen expanded by as much as 50% and a brand-new conference room added. Allowing more of the company’s marketleading equipment to be displayed and demonstrated simultaneously, the site also enables the company to cater

for clients looking for private meeting space conveniently located a short drive from the M4 motorway and Reading’s mainline train station to London and the South West.

On the development work, Steve Elliott, Sales Director at Valentine & CuisinEquip comments:

“We’re proud to offer our customers some of the most respected service and support standards in our industry – having done so in the UK for the best part of 70 years. With a truly nationwide network of customers, dealers and distributors, we felt it was important to offer those in the north a more convenient and accessible location to view the latest equipment in the Valentine & CuisinEquip portfolio. Working closely with Frank and the team at FSW Catering Equipment and Gas Services, we’ve been able to do just that.

At the same time, we felt it important to invest in our head office in Reading – bringing the facilities in line with our company’s values of quality and excellence. Our new development kitchen and conference facilities do just that. Enabling our team to demonstrate the capabilities of our range, while also giving our customers the opportunity to try the equipment, using their own foods, in modern and comfortable surroundings.”

From the latest catering equipment to fully connected conference rooms complete with large screens for delivering presentations to teams virtually or in person, the investment by Valentine & CuisinEquip allows the company to deliver even greater service and support to its customers across the country.

For more information on the catering equipment supplied by the company or to enquire about the facilities available, please visit www.valentinefryers.com or www.cuisinEquip. com or call 0118 957 1344.

Ruby Chocolate is on the menu for Aimia Foods as they add another 1883 Syrup to the mix

Aimia Foods is excited to reveal Ruby Chocolate as the latest flavour of 1883 syrups within their growing portfolio.

As the 40th syrup to join Aimia’s foodservice range, 1883 Ruby Chocolate provides foodservice operators and baristas with an authentic and versatile syrup which has been created to help operators profit from the millennial driven ruby chocolate phenomena - which according to Fact MR - is expected to grow by 30% by the end of 2032*.

Perfectly balancing the roundness of chocolate with raspberry and vanilla notes specific to ruby cacao beans, 1883 Ruby Chocolate Syrup can be used as an ingredient in both food and drink recipes – especially dessert-style options thanks to its sweet, fruity and aesthetic pink qualities as Karen Green, Marketing Manager at Aimia Foods, outlines:

“From being used as a shot in a hot chocolate, whizzed in with a shake for a fun new flavour, or as an aesthetic and velvety topping on a ‘pink’ sundae, 1883 Ruby Chocolate Syrup is perfect for transforming standard food and drink options easily, and with exceptional results.”

As with all 1883 syrups, Ruby Chocolate is created with the finest ingredients including pure cane sugar and water from the French Alps which surround 1883’s home. What’s more, the natural properties of 1883 syrups ensure consistent quality without any need for preservatives.

Due to the impressive high concentration of 1883 syrups, a bottle of Ruby Chocolate syrup has an exceptional yield compared to competitors. To put this into perspective, from a single 1 litre bottle, baristas can create between 63 - 125 ruby hot chocolates or ruby chocolate shakes dependent on the serving size..

To find your nearest stockist, or for more information on 1883, contact Aimia Foods on 01942 4086000 or visit www.aimiafoods.com

Pidy Keeping it Cool with Frozen Babas

August 2023: Belgian pastry specialist Pidy has expanded their range of convenient frozen desserts to include a range of boozy savarins

Best known for classic rumbabas, savarins are light, ring-shaped yeast cakes that are traditionally soaked in alcoholic syrups. The popular summertime dessert is then topped with freshly whipped cream and seasonal fruit such as raspberries or strawberries.

Pidy’s new frozen babas are the ideal solution for operators looking to introduce this classic sweet to their menu, but may be unsure of demand. Arriving frozen, chefs can defrost as required to prevent unnecessary food waste. Operators can choose from an original, mini, or square baba, conveniently pre-soaked with rum so they’re ready to serve right away. The range also includes a non-alcoholic option, steeped in a subtle vanilla syrup, as well as an Irish Coffee alternative which has notes of whisky and coffee.

Fabien Levet, Commercial Manager at Pidy UK is excited about the new babas;

“Rumbabas are the ultimate boozy dessert, ideal any time of year but especially delicious in the warm summer months. We’ve seen fusion food becoming a very popular trend, particularly within the desserts sector. With these pre-soaked babas, operators are able to offer a drink and dessert in one, for the perfect balance of alcoholic and sweet indulgence.”

The convenient range joins their ambient counterpart, as Pidy also offers a selection of plain savarins. These cakes come unsoaked, so chefs have more creative freedom to experiment with alternative liqueur syrups, such as creating a ginbaba or vodkababa! Regardless of how operators will want to style their savarins, they’ll have plenty of time to come up with their own unique flairs, as Pidy’s ambient range has a shelf life of up to 12 months. Made from pure

butter, the cakes are ready to grab and glaze, and require just a few short hours to chill in the fridge – ensuring the syrup absorbs for the classic soft and spongey texture of baba. But for busy kitchens, Pidy’s frozen babas are quick and convenient to grab and serve as required.

For more information on the Pidy range, please visit www.pidy.co.uk or call 01604 705666.

JM Posner Partners with Carpigiani for the Ultimate Gelato and Soft Serve Event

JM Posner, experts in dessert ingredients, accessories and equipment has partnered with Italian ice cream equipment specialists, Carpigiani, for three exclusive events that showcase the very best that gelato and soft serve have to offer.

Spanning three locations and three dates – 24th October at Park Royal in London, 26th October at Hereford, and 8th November in Glasgow – the events aim to provide visitors with innovation, inspiration, and a chance to sample new products. The events will cover base ingredients, through to ice cream mixes, pastes, and finishing touches.

Carpigiani Development Chef, Joe Yates, will be leading the events with his expertise and in-depth knowledge of the dessert sector. Attendees will have the opportunity to witness demonstrations of key brands and learn all about what speciality equipment is needed to achieve their goals. In particular, Toschi and Norte products will be highlighted for their topping sauces and purees, Danica will showcase soft serve mixes – including increasingly popular plantbased options – and JM Posner’s new Blanxart range will be called on for professional chocolate requirements.

Philip Rundlett, Sales Director at JM Posner, is excited about the upcoming events:

“Carpigiani are world-renowned experts in their field, so we’re delighted to be partnering with them to offer our customers this unique experience. The events are a fantastic

opportunity for business owners of any level; whether they’re interested in breaking into the popular premium gelato and soft serve market and just don’t know where to start, or if they’re cold treat veterans that simply want to brush up on the latest equipment innovation, flavour trends, and quality products. With so much expertise in one room, attendees are sure to leave inspired.”

Event spaces will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, with interested parties able to indicate their preferred location and date. This can be done via the below link, or by scanning the attached QR code;

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For more information on JM Posner, please visit jmposner.co.uk or call 01923 220805.

Biscoff takes lead in Lotus Bakeries rebrand

Lotus Biscoff has grown significantly in the last decade with UK hospitality operators now serving over 150 million* iconic individually wrapped ‘little red biscuits’ to their customers every year. Now, in preparation for further growth, the Biscoff brand is to receive an exciting rebrand that will initially launch within foodservice in July, before being mirrored on retail packs later in the year.

The new cleaner packaging design will feature ‘Biscoff’ as the core brand in a larger and eye-catching bespoke font for improved customer brand recognition, with the reduced Lotus marque acting as an endorsement to the core brand. This greater focus on Biscoff on the packaging will immediately grab the customer’s eye when served alongside their favourite coffee or hot drink and add additional kudos to an outlet’s food and drink offering.

With over a quarter of UK households regularly enjoying Lotus Biscoff at home,** the brand is instantly recognisable by consumers in coffee shops and restaurants when enjoying everyday treats, whether with their coffee, or when included as a key part of a venue’s menu.

Frances Booth, Category Development & Marketing Manager at Lotus Bakeries, is thrilled with the new refresh: “This new, modern and bold appearance is an important stride forward for the Biscoff brand. Consumers always refer to our ‘little red biscuits’ as simply, Biscoff, so for this to be the spotlight on pack is a logical step. The fact that this rebrand is launching initially in foodservice is extremely exciting and we can’t wait for customers to first see the new design on the biscuit when it accompanies their beverage of choice.”

This exciting step is the first in a larger roll out plan that will be translated across the full range of Biscoff foodservice products, and of ‘Created With Lotus Biscoff’ products within hospitality, where brands such as McDonalds, Krispy Kreme, Costa and Cinnabon have launched a range of products featuring Lotus Biscoff products. These include a Lotus Biscoff McFlurry, a selection of Krispy Kreme Lotus Biscoff doughnuts, a Biscoff Bon and a Costa Rocky Road.

For further information please visit www.lotusbiscoff.com/ en/foodprofessionals

Offer customers a sweet treat with KaterBake Apple Fry Pies

Research from Foodhub shows that apple pie is the nation’s most popular sweet pie.

So it’s the ideal option to serve as a sweet treat on any fast food menu.

The KaterBake Apple Fry Pies have a crisp flaky pastry, a subtly spiced apple filling and include recyclable cardboard sleeves for serving, so apple pie can still be enjoyed on the go.

“When it comes to sweet grab and go options, you can’t go wrong with hot, hand-held apple fry pies,” says Gordon Lauder, MD of frozen food distributor Central Foods which offers the KaterBake Apple Fry Pies to the fast food sector.

“Research from the Foodhub app shows that apple pie is the nation’s most popular sweet pie. And hot apple pies remain a popular grab and go choice at fast food outlets, so serving these delicious treats will help you compete with High Street fast food chains.”

Add handheld apple pies to the menu to encourage customers to trade up, and perhaps team them with hot drinks to offer a meal deal. They’re really versatile and can be eaten at any time of day including mid-morning or for a mid-afternoon snack during the traditional lull in trade.

“The grab and go market is on the rise, after being impacted negatively by the Covid pandemic, and offers the ideal opportunity for fast food operators to provide tasty, filling food that helps spread the feel-good factor,” adds Gordon Lauder.

The 78g KaterBake Apple Fry Pies are suitable for vegans and can be deep fried from frozen in six minutes. They are available in cases of 40 and come with free cardboard serving sleeves.

www.centralfoods.co.uk

Authentic Mexican street food eatery launches an exciting and innovative by some of South America’s most by loyal customers

Earlier this year they gathered thousands of pieces of feedback from customers and the results inspired the creation of the new menu dishes and innovations.

Barburrito’s talented chefs have worked tirelessly to create a selection of new mouthwatering dishes designed to transport taste buds straight to Mexico.

The menu features the introduction of Tortas, Tacos, a new range of salsas as well as lots of recipe improvements including their cheese sauce, guacamole, pink onions and many more.

Introducing the first new dish, the Torta. A light, sweet bun is filled with all favourites (think Barbacoa Beef, Smoky Chipotle salsa, cheese, slaw, jalapeños and sour cream)as you always choose the fillings at Barburrito.

Another new addition to the menu is Tacos, crafted with love and bursting with authentic flavours. You create your own tacos by choosing what goes inside but think tender Pork Carnitas nestled in warm, soft tortillas, loaded with cheese, lettuce, pink onions and a new Mango & Habanero salsa. Each bite is a fiesta of flavours as the chefs have carefully selected the freshest ingredients and traditional spices to create a truly unforgettable experience.

Whether you’re a fan of classic favourites like Barburrito’s Grilled Chicken or adventurous enough to try their vegan This™ Isn’t Chicken, they’ve got something for everyone.

Sophie Green, the Marketing Manager of Barburrito, said: “We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new and exciting authentic menu. In May, we gathered thousands of insights from our loyal customer base to form our revamped menu, which is a celebration of the

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vibrant and rich culinary heritage of Mexico. We’d like to thank these amigos for their help and say there will be a lot more exciting plans for the brand coming up in each of our local stores. Join us to check out the new menu and experience a fiesta of taste sensations like never before!”

To celebrate the launch Barburrito will be giving away free samples of nachos with their new cheese sauce and salsas and doing free food drops to local offices. They are also running a £5 new menu items offer (Tortas, Tacos, Loaded Nachos with a filling) if you have the app downloaded.

Customers can download the app by searching ‘Barburrito Rewards’ on the app store, where they will get exclusive access to the loyalty stamp cards. Getting three stamps just for downloading, then you can earn rewards such as a free side or dessert after four stamps, free burrito after nine stamps, a free burrito on your birthday and more. Students do not get the stamp cards but get 20 per cent off every visit instead.

Barburrito has 17 stores across the UK, from London to Aberdeen, operating dine-in, grab-and-go and delivery services. In 2005 the UK’s first burrito bar landed with Barburrito opening in Manchester Piccadilly gardens, taking inspiration from Mexico’s spirited culture, fresh ingredients, and irresistibly flavoursome food.

They are known as well-established pioneers of the burrito game but never stop perfecting the hand made to order burrito and developing ranges of protein packed, superfood filled naked bowls. Each Barburrito store is unique, offering delicious food and incredible service with customer loyalty that just can’t be bought. https://barburrito.co.uk

Ballyrashane’s ‘creamy, grassfilled buttery notes’ win Lakeland

Dairies five highly coveted Great Taste awards

Milk from grass-fed cows on family farms – and its skilful transformation into outstanding dairy products – is the secret of success for Lakeland Dairies’ Ballyrashane brand. Superb flavour, texture, aroma and appearance had the Great Taste judges coming back for more, and scooped four 1-star awards and a prestigious 2-star award.

Praised for its attractive colour and smooth, creamy mouthfeel, Ballyrashane Salted Butter won the 2-star award. “We ate it thickly spread,” said the judges. “It is creamy, beautifully salted and full of deep grass-filled buttery notes. A fabulous example of butter and one which we really enjoyed judging.”

The four 1-star awards went to Ballyrashane Buttermilk, Double Cream, Semi-Skimmed Milk, and Whole Milk. With the Buttermilk, the judges admired the “cultured dairy nose” and “fresh flavour”. The Double Cream impressed with its “luscious richness” and “a lingering deliciousness just begging for strawberries warm from the sun!” Tasting the Semi-Skimmed Milk, the judges noted “a gentle but definite, slightly sweet, milky flavour”, and the Whole Milk showed “a level of sweetness that sings of well-fed, high-quality cows producing clean, simple, pure, fresh, great-tasting milk.”

Winning five Great Taste awards in one year is a remarkable achievement. Organised by the Guild of Fine Food, the awards are the world’s largest and most trusted food and drink awards, where each product is assessed by a judging panel of more than 500 experts – chefs, buyers, food writers and retailers – all looking for ‘truly great taste’.

Donal Harte, marketing director at Lakeland Dairies, comments:

“For Great Taste to recognise five of our products in this way is really exciting, and a great acknowledgement of our farmers’ hard work and expertise, and our meticulous production methods. For a dairy co-operative like ours, it’s very rewarding to know that everyone’s efforts, skills and experience are appreciated.”

Ballyrashane products are available in Northern Ireland and Ireland: Salted Butter in Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Spar; Buttermilk, Semi-Skimmed Milk and Whole Milk in Spar; Double Cream in local symbol groups.

Website: www.lakelanddairies.com/foodservice

A Simple Case of Grab and Fill!

“It’s no secret that Brits love pastry. UK.com puts the British bakery market value at £5 billion, with the British Baker reporting the UK pie market is worth around £263 million, and growing at 8.6% per year. That’s not including a whole range of other sweet and savoury pastries. Statista estimates an average of 158g of cakes, buns, and pastries are consumed per person every week in UK households

With such a massive demand, operators looking to expand their menus could easily turn to sweet and savoury pastries but when starting from scratch, introducing pies and pastries can seem like a daunting task, especially when faced with complex free-from recipes, the time and space required to make pastry, and endless filling options.

These stressors can be alleviated with Pidy’s pre-made pastry bases. Available in a range of sizes, flavours, and styles, the pastries are quick and convenient to grab and fill as required for speedy service. With an ambient shelf life of nine months plus, operators won’t have to worry about expiry logistics either.

Pidy’s classic neutral tarts have a subtle taste that makes them compatible with sweet or savoury fillings, meaning they’re a versatile addition to any pantry – though for best results we’d recommend using our sweet or chocolate bases for desserts to really bring out those sweet flavours.

Once operators gauge demand, Pidy is on hand with a wide variety of unique product to expand a pie or pastry menu. Instead of classic shortcrust pie, why not try our puff zakouskis? Revamp the dessert section with the introduction of choux pastry profiteroles and eclairs.

In terms of fillings, operators can easily adapt to use seasonal produce or festive flavours. With Christmas around the corner, pastries are a versatile way to tie together a festive menu. Think salmon and cream cheese zakouskis,

turkey and cranberry pie for mains, chocolate and orange tart for dessert, and classic mince pies to enjoy with coffee afterwards. The ease of simply grabbing a Pidy base and filling it means chefs have more time to come up with innovative flavour combinations, without worrying about space, time, or cleanup.

For an even more indulgent offering, Pidy’s Selection range is perfect for special occasions. These premium pastries are made using free-range eggs and pure butter, resulting in a crisp, golden, buttery finish. The ready-to-fill pastry bases also benefit from a plant-based coating for improved moisture resistance, enabling chefs to prepare ahead of time – ideal for large functions or busy ordering periods.

Beyond flavour trends, caterers should take increasingly popular diets into consideration. With Mintel reporting that 1.6 million Brits follow a vegan diet, and a further 10 million avoid gluten, it is imperative that operators design menus to reflect these restrictions. The task of creating plant-based or gluten-free options can seem daunting – especially when it comes to complex and time-consuming pastry recipes. Pidy’s vegan-friendly and gluten-free alternatives eliminate this issue. Simply adjust the filling to be free-from, et voila!”

For more information on the Pidy pastry range please visit www.pidy.co.uk, call 01604 705 666. To keep up to date with the latest news from Pidy UK see @PidyUK on twitter or search for ‘Pidy UK’ on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin or YouTube.

Lemon Drizzle Added to Country Range’s Cake Collection

Perfect for the sweeter side of summer, the new Lemon Drizzle Cake is light, airy, moist and bursting with zesty, zingy lemon. The cake comes frozen, provides 14 portions and just needs to be thawed before serving.

Country Range Lemon Drizzle Cake - A handmade light sponge cake baked with lemon curd and soaked with a lemon wash, layered with lemon buttercream and finished with sugar pearls.

The launch follows the roll-out of an exciting brand refresh across the award-winning Country Range own brand portfolio including a new logo and branding, vibrant new packaging designs, eye-catching photography and the introduction of a new premium tier of products, under the Country Range Signature brand.

Commenting on the new launch, Country Range Group Marketing Manager Rachel Porter said:

“Lemons are a classic symbol of summer and this masterpiece is truly summer in a cake. Elegant and delicious, it’s a classic on any cake board not just in summer but all year round. It’s ideal for caterers who are not able to bake cakes from scratch each day but still want to offer eye-catching and tasty treats for their guests.”

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 11 independent wholesalers - Birchall Foodservice,

Blakemore Foodservice, Brook Street Foodservice, Caterite Foodservice, Creed Foodservice, Dunns Food and Drinks, Harlech Foodservice, Henderson Foodservice, Savona Foodservice, Trevors Foodservice and Turner Price.

In addition to offering the leading brands from around the globe, the Group also provides over 700 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.

To celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2022, The Country Range Group raised £186,190 for charity with £50K being donated to Hospitality Action and the rest being split between local charities linked with its members.

Brand Website: www.countryrange.co.uk

Group Website: countryrangegroup.com

LinkedIn: The Country Range Group | LinkedIn

Bull’s-Eye identifies emerging flavours, experiential dining and plant-forward trends as key opportunities for dine out operators

Recent findings indicate that emerging flavours, experiential dining, and veg-first plant-based eating are the key areas of opportunity for foodservice establishments, as revealed by Bull’s-Eye, Kraft Heinz’s premium BBQ brand

Bull’s-Eye’s insights are a result of extensive social listening research, tracking and analysing more than 7,000 conversations related to dining out and BBQ. Thus, providing a deep understanding of consumer preferences and trends, valuable for operators looking to maximise on dine out occasions.

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While the popularity of more established cuisines such as British (22.1%), Chinese (18.2%) and Thai (12.5%), continue to dominate online conversation, it’s the emerging flavours that provide a glimpse into what consumers are looking for next.

“Guests were wowed with dishes such as grilled red prawns with chilli, garlic, lemon, rosemary and Bull’s-Eye Louisiana Chipotle sauce, and sticky aubergines, dukkah, chards, pomegranate and Bull’s-Eye Original BBQ sauce.”

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Nigerian, Filipino, Caribbean, Korean and Sri Lankan cuisines made up 15.3% of the conversation. These budding cuisines have the intrigue of the consumer but are challenging to access. While 1 in 4 people in the UK have eaten African food in the past few months, almost half of people (47%) have not tried it but are interested in doing so. Moreover, 45% of consumers eating out-of-home are eager to try Sri Lankan and 58% say that it is difficult to find1. Understanding what diners would like to see on menus and their enthusiasm to experiment with new dishes will help operators satisfy diners and stay ahead of curve.

BBQ remains a firm favourite with consumers, with 7.7% of discussions centring on this. Discussions around this highlighted smoky (78.2%), seared (6.4%) and charred (5.7%) as the most popular flavour profiles. Once synonymous with the summer period, the popularity of BBQ flavours demonstrates its appeal can extend all year round.

Daniel Wilkes, Divisional Food Development Manager at Mitchells & Butlers attended the Supper Club and said: “The insights shared by Kraft Heinz were invaluable and support the evolution of our brands. The discussions with other industry professionals really underpinned our beliefs in trends and how the market is evolving.

“Ben’s food at Cubitt House has given us inspiration of how we can use the Bull’s Eye range to support these trends. They are so versatile and compliment meat, fish and vegetarian and plant based dishes”.

Experiential dining is still a rising trend, with 45% of conversations focussed on this. 31.2% also look for authenticity when eating out. Diners, now identified as “Experientialists,” are seeking innovation, new culinary experiences, and authenticity. This trend is expected to continue to flourish, presenting a golden opportunity for foodservice operators to explore creative menu options and experiences.

Heinz is call ing the nation’s independent burger houses to bring on the create the ultimate burger using a Heinz sauce for a chance to be country’s best and win a marketing package worth £5,000

While meat options dominated the social listening share of voice (82%), a quarter of brits now believe that eating meat every day is no longer acceptable2. As a result, veggie-based options are still in demand. Interestingly, Bull’s-Eye’s research discovered that people are looking for more vegetable-based options rather than meat-alternatives, with tofu (46.8%) and mushrooms (43.7%) coming out on top for diners.

Whether it’s a meaty masterpiece or plant-based patty of perfection , chefs the boundaries of their creativity to come up with a unique and delicious that uses at least one Heinz sauce in its original form .

Artemis Argyrides, Foodservice Marketing Lead, Northern Europe at Kraft Heinz says “Customers are looking for new experiences when they are eating out. They want to be surprised. New, innovative cooking methods, such as adding smoke for drama are being used across restaurants to excite diners. Curious diners want culinary adventures and have come to expect more from dining out experiences.

Entries will be judged on overall appearance, creativity and quality and restaurant will receive a marketing support package to the value of £5,000 burger special as a limited time offer with the brand.

Ben Tish, Chef Director at Cubitt House recently hosted a Supper Club bringing to life some of the key research findings with a Bull’s-Eye feasting menu. He said: “There is something comforting about the smoky rich flavours of BBQ. It’s not all about the seasonal cooking we are familiar with. These deep, rich flavours can add a depth to dishes, or a spicy kick depending on preference at all points of the year. And the variety of the Bull’s-Eye range means kitchens can enhance dishes with ease.

“We’re here to help operators with this. Through the versatile Bull’s-Eye range, authentic dining experiences can be created with minimal fuss. Experimenting with dishes has never been easier. Consider adding Bull’s-Eye Original sauce to spatchcock chicken for a twist on African Braai or use the Louisiana Chipotle as a dipping sauce for black-eyed bean fritters.”

Charlotte Crane , Junior Brand Manager at Kraft Heinz Foodservice, says: a nation of burger lovers , eating 2.5 billion burgers per year. And we all know to a burger’s success is that final flourish of sauce.

Bull’s-Eye is available at all major wholesalers or to find out more, contact routetomarket_uk@kraftheinz.com

To register interest in attending future Bull’s-Eye supper club events, email contact@williammurray.co.uk

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KTC Edibles launches partnership with The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation

KTC Edibles Ltd (KTC), the UK’s largest supplier of edible oils, has entered into a 3-year strategic partnership with The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, to support the organisation’s goal of preventing and eradicating food allergies.

As part of the partnership, KTC will raise significant funds for Natasha’s foundation through a series of charity events and fundraisers starting in 2023.

Paresh Mehta, CEO of KTC, comments:

“As one of the country’s leading food businesses, we take our commitment to food safety very seriously! Ensuring that products are safe for people living with allergies is essential – and we see it as our responsibility to take an active role in tackling the allergy epidemic. This means funding vital research into the causes and preventions of allergies, which is why we are proud to support Natasha’s Foundation in fulfilling their ambition to make allergy history”.

The official partnership follows on from some initial fundraising earlier in the year. In June 2023, CEO Paresh climbed Ben Nevis, raising £4,236 for the charity in the process.

Natasha’s Foundation was set up by Tanya and Nadim Ednan-Laperouse following the death of their daughter Natasha in 2016. They successfully campaigned for ‘Natasha’s Law’ which requires all food outlets to provide full ingredients lists with clear allergen labelling on food prepacked for direct sale.

The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation is dedicated to understanding the causes of allergic disease, and developing ways to prevent, treat and ultimately eradicate allergic disease, starting with food allergy, creating a world that is safe for everyone.

Tanya Ednan-Laperouse OBE says:

“Up to 3 million people in the UK now live with food allergies. That’s why we are delighted to welcome KTC Edibles as one of our corporate partners to join us in the fight to make allergy history by funding our work in education, policy and research.

“Every individual has the right to feel and be safe in their environment, be that home, school, work, or out with friends and family. The mission of Natasha’s Foundation is to make food allergy history, through scientific research, policy/ regulation and education and awareness. This support from KTC Edibles will help us deliver on our mission. It will help those living with life-threatening food allergies, lead safer and more inclusive lives.”

Additional information about The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation can be found at https://www.narf.org.uk

KTC is the UK’s leading supplier of edible oils and fats to food service, wholesalers, bakery businesses and food manufacturers.

Founded in 1972, the KTC group employs over 400 people across its 4 sites. The group supplies more than 300m litres of cooking oils and fats to customers of all sizes across the UK food industry each year. All the palm oil supplied by KTC is RSPO certified segregated sustainable.

Additional information about KTC can be found at https://www.ktcoilsandfats.co.uk.

Lolly Launches New Charity Functionality

Hospitality software house responds to industry demand

In response to customer demand, Lolly, the hospitality technology specialist, has launched a new charity payment functionality. The new system, which runs across all Lolly PoS, self-serve and app functions enables hospitality providers to support multiple charities, as opposed to being restricted to only one.

The hospitality provider is able to create multiple charities for the customer to choose from, providing the charity’s title, logo and description. The parameters include roundup, open donation and percentage, where retailers can select one or all of them.

At the end of the sale, the customer is prompted to donate to the nearest value or to select how much they would like to pay. Within the Lolly app there is a direct donation feature, where customers are able to donate their selected amount, without performing a sale.

All charity donations and payments are then reported in the Lolly back office, for hospitality providers to gauge how popular the functionality is, and which charities are performing particularly well.

Peter Moore, CEO at Lolly, said: “Our focus is to provide cutting edge technology for our clients which enhances the customer experience. We want them to provide the most comprehensive offering to their customers.

“Often when you go to process a payment with the option of a charity donation, you are restricted to the number and

type of charities. With this new system we aim to widen the net – offering greater choice and autonomy for the customer. We think it will be well-received.”

About Lolly – the integrated digital solution

Lolly is a hospitality technology specialist. Delivering innovative PoS, payment and smart data technology for the hospitality industry, Lolly serves businesses of all sizes across the UK - from large corporate caterers and stadia, to pubs, restaurants, coffee shops and festivals. Their mission is to take state of the art technology and make it accessible, simple and highly agile.

Lolly’s end-to-end, cloud-based solutions make the point of sale simple, efficient and dependable, every time. Providing a complete digital solution from payments, EPoS and self-serve kiosks, to loyalty and pre-order applications, all integrated in real-time to a powerful back-of-house management system complete with smart data applications.

With their flexible, bespoke offering, businesses simply upgrade as they grow, removing the need for costly installs as business needs become more complex. Lolly takes care of the technology, giving clients the time and the tools to run their business.

Lolly employs proactive measures, implementing robust cybersecurity practices, to ensure the company is mitigating the risks posed by possible cyber-attacks.

Electrolux Professional Group Takes Another Step in Addressing Climate Impact

Electrolux Professional Group has now also a target to reduce indirect use phase emissions of sold products by 27.5% by 2030. This target, together with the target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our industrial operations by 70% by 2030, has now been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi*).

W“e are committed to leading and transforming our industry towards a more sustainable future. Setting these science-based targets was an important step for our Group´s climate ambition. With the support of the SBTi framework to verify and enhance our progress towards science-based targets, our Group´s climate journey and progress are clear to all stakeholders,” says CEO Alberto Zanata.

The new target to reduce emissions from product use is a response to our customers' wish to use less energy and have lower emissions from the use of our products. We have tangible values coming from product champions, such as combi-ovens, cooking tops, fryers and pressure braising pans using less energy. Refrigerators using gas that has lower global warming potential than others, and dishwashers that

use CO2 for regenerating heat in the washing cycle. For our Laundry customers, water and detergent savings combined with heat pump dryers can result in much lower emissions. Tests within our own labs as well as certified third-party institutes are underlining the results of our investments for the benefit of the user and the planet.

*SBTi is a partnership between the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). It defines and promotes best practices in emissions reductions and net-zero targets in line with climate science, which means companies like us can better demonstrate our concrete sustainability commitments to regulators, consumers and investors. https://sciencebasedtargets.org/

Bisto launches its Love British Food Fortnight Guide to inspire chefs and spotlight uk suppliers

Bisto has launched a Love British Food Guide to help publicans and pub chefs celebrate UK suppliers and drive profits from the national celebration, which takes place from 16th September to 1st October.

One of a series of guides, it includes consumer insight, tips and expert-led advice from award winning chef and patron of The Cricketer’s Arms, Harry Kodagoda. The digital booklet also features six flavour-packed recipes created by Harry, which pub chefs can incorporate into their seasonal menus, such as a Guinness and Bisto braised beef cheek with Maris Piper mash and glazed vegetables and a twist on the Sunday nut roast, accompanied by Bisto.

The Love British Food Fortnight Guide gives insight into consumer dining habits, with research reporting 65% of consumers are more likely to visit a venue which highlights its ingredients are sourced from British farmers*. Plus, 56% of consumers say they are likely to pay extra for a dish where the main food item has been sourced from a British farmer*. The research demonstrates the value in publicans communicating their commitment to local food sourcing to customers. Highlighting the opportunity for pubs, Harry Kodagoda, comments:

“With the right menu offer and events, British Food Fortnight can be a real business booster, both during the fortnight and

beyond. Use it to remind customers of the amazing British suppliers your pub partners with.”

Sarah Robb, foodservice marketing manager, Premier Foods Foodservice

“As one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers and home to some of the nation’s much-loved brands, we understand what drives customer loyalty. This Love British Food Guide is full of tips and menu inspiration to help pub operators maximise the big opportunity brought by this national celebration of the diverse and delicious food the UK produces.”

Alexia Robinson, Founder of Love British Food explains the benefits for businesses in participating in this event.

“So many pubs take part in British Food Fortnight and every year they report huge benefits to the pub as a result; great customer feedback, good local PR and, for many, increased footfall and takings. People love a British food menu promotion! Our advice to pubs is to use British Food Fortnight to shout about and showcase the British producers you support, local and further afield; or use the event as an opportunity to introduce a new supplier or a themed seasonal menu.”

To download a copy of The Love British Food Fortnight Guide, visit Premier Foods - See how we support chefs with recipes and advice (premierfoodservice.co.uk)

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