Fast Food Professional

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(Formerly Fish & Chips & Fast Food Magazine) The Nations Favourite Takeaway Magazine Now Celebrating its 28th Year

FINALISTS Menu Development and Innovation PLUS - The UK’s 10 Fish and Chip Shops - The UK’s Best Mobile Operators Businesses that Champion Sustainability - Innovative Marketing - and The From Field to Frier Award

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It’s not Just a Man’s World

Central Foods launches vegan sausage roll

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The McWhinney Marathon

Five-a-side Chess

500˚C Sveba 1 Dahlen pizza oven

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It’s Showtime!

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e are now well into Exhibition season for the takeaway and QSR sectors with suppliers keen to show their new products and ideas to the trade, all against the backdrop of “will we or won’t we” be in the EU next year. This makes it very difficult for many of our suppliers who import products and equipment from the EU. One way or another, we really DO need an answer and a clear way forward.

The process of deciding who are the best operators in the Fish and Chip world is well underway with shortlist being produced for the many categories. The same process is being carried out for other key sectors such as Pizza, Pasta, and Kebabs etc. Well done and good luck to all those who are in the running for these prestigious awards.

Through this recognition, we are continually developing and improving our industry and the customer gets the benefits of this.

Home delivery is a great way for businesses to reach new customers and there is ongoing development of products and equipment to facilitate this. Where it was once mainly the Asian operators who used home delivery, it is now used across the sector not just for home, but also to business premises, so much so that now it is possible to make a business work from just a kitchen.

The world is changing fast and those operators that recognise this and develop with it will be the winners in the end.

Thank you.

Athol

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Noteworthy events - jot them down in your diary, tap them into your app The Wait Is Over: UK’s Top 10 Fish And Chip Shops Announced The Finalists for the Menu Development and Innovation Category Celebrating fish and chips on the move with the UK’s Best Mobile Operators What a Good Catch! Businesses that champion sustainability Innovative Marketing Celebrated in National Fish and Chip Awards Shortlist Top three Fish and Chip Businesses Announced in From Field to Frier Award P&G Professional is on a Mission to Help Fish & Chip Shops Tackle Grease Grab your slice of the Hot Pies opportunity Quayside is the Plaice to be for Local School Children Using Chess to Combat Loneliness and Mental Health Issues in the Industry Padstow’s Prawn on the Lawn named Seafood Restaurant of the Year 2019 UK Fish and Chip Business Owners take up Apprentice Opportunity McCain Enters the UK Delivery Market with Launch of Surecrisp Brand Top UK fryers to speak at inaugural Women in Fish & Chips event JJ Supports Caterers with ‘Think Fresh Chicken’ Campaign

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28 Super Savings with Aviko Super Longs 30 Sizzling Success at National Awards Ceremony 32 Central Foods Joins Sedex 34 Spice up your burger menu with naan bread buns from Butt Foods 36 Celebrating 30 Years - Meadow Vale Foods Limited 37 The McWhinney Marathon 38 Merrychef Launches Ready Recipes – A Tailored Online Recipe Resource 40 Jestic to preview 500˚C Sveba Dahlen pizza oven 41 Synergy Grill Technology increases production to cope with demand 42 Triple Heat - at the Double with Welbilt 43 Unparalleled Reliability... Cool!

46 Cool Profits with Carpigiani 47 Aircell®, a new solution to mitigate the energy wasted by supermarket fridges 48 Dreaming of a Black Christmas 49 Touch2Success Announces Big Foodie Acquisition in Multi-Million Pound Deal 51 Pop-up Restaurants Must Comply with UK Food Safety Regulations 5

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Money Matters Our financial section can be found near the back of the issue starting on page 48 in this issue

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The Wait is Over: UK’s Top The UK’s 10 top fish and chip shops have been announced. These shops are finalists in the Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Award, the flagship category in the 2020 National Fish & Chip Awards. Organised by Seafish, the public body that supports the £10bn UK seafood industry, The National Fish & Chip Awards are the UK’s premier awards for fish and chips businesses.

The UK’s 10 best fish and chip shops are, in alphabetical order: • Carron Fish Bar, Stonehaven, Grampian

• Hiks, Swansea, West Glamorgan

• Dolphin Takeaway, Duncannon, Country Tyrone

• HOOKED@31, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire

• Fish and Chips @ Weston Grove, Chester, Cheshire

• Rockfish, Brixham, Devon

• Golden Carp, Redditch, Worcestershire

• Seafare, Guildford, Surrey

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10 Fish and Chip Shops Announced • Shap Chippy, Penrith, Cumbria

• The Cod’s Scallops, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Fish and chips is the healthiest of the traditional takeaways

A portion of fish and chips can also contribute towards

providing an excellent source of protein, along with

one of the recommended five a day portions of fruit

carbohydrate and many essential vitamins and minerals.

and vegetables if mushy peas are included. It can also

The awards recognise outstanding businesses across

be one of the recommended two portions of fish a week

the country that are serving incredible fish and chips

that we should all be eating as part of balanced diet. Fish

and providing excellent customer service. Shortlisted

and chip shops cater to a diverse range of lifestyle and

businesses have gone above and beyond to secure their

health choices with small portions, gluten free options and

place in this stage of the competition and showcase the

various types of fish widely available. Innovation is key

nation’s favourite takeaway dish.

for many businesses, with fish and chip shops constantly

It’s not just about food quality, there are a wide

evolving and adding options.

variety of additional factors that make these businesses outstanding, including:

The winner of the Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Award will be announced at The National Fish & Chip Awards’

• Excellence in the sustainable sourcing of key

32nd anniversary awards ceremony in London on 23

ingredients

January 2020.

• Staff training and development policies and career

To view the full shortlist visit: http://www.

opportunities for young people

fishisthedish.co.uk/win/national-fish-chip-awards or follow

• Creation of innovative menu options for those

@fishisthedish #FishnChipAwards.

with allergies and dietary requirements There are a number of rigorous judging stages to

10 businesses are shortlisted across 10 judging regions: Scotland, Wales,

overcome en route to being named the best fish and chip

Northern Ireland,

shop in the UK, including mystery shopper judging visits

North East England,

and full business performance audits of premises, followed

North West England,

by presentations to an industry judging panel.

Midlands, Eastern

Marcus Coleman, Chief Executive Officer at Seafish, said:

England, London

“These ten finalists represent the best fish and chips on offer

& South East

the UK today. They are consistently excelling across all areas

England, Central

and providing their customers with healthy, high quality

& Southern

fish and chips on every visit. Each of them is a credit to the

England and

industry and should be commended on the commitment they

South & West

have shown to maintaining its fantastic reputation.

England.

“It’s not possible to get to this stage of our awards without giving 100%, and each one of them has shown enthusiasm in spades. We’d encourage anyone who hasn’t paid one of these shops a visit to get down and see for yourself just how good they are. Congratulations to all ten finalists, we wish them all the best of luck.”

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National Fish & Chip Awards Reveal Finalists for Menu Development and Innovation Category The UK’s top three fish and chip businesses excelling in menu development and innovation have been revealed as part of the 2020 National Fish & Chip Awards. Organised by Seafish, the public body that supports the £10bn UK seafood industry, the awards are the UK’s premier awards for fish and chip businesses.

The three business shortlisted as finalists for the Menu Development and Innovation Award are:

Sutton & Sons, with branches in Stoke Newington, Islington and Hackney in London

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Penaluna’s Famous Fish & Chips, Hirwaun, Rhondda Cynon Taf

Fish City Belfast, Belfast

The Menu Development and Innovation Award is open to

of eating fish and shellfish. We wish them the very best of

all fish and chip businesses –including independent shops/

luck in the final.”

restaurants or multiple groups – in the UK. The award

A portion of fish and chips can also contribute towards

acknowledges fish and chip businesses that excel in educating

one of the recommended five a day portions of fruit and

and informing their customers on dietary and healthy eating

vegetables if mushy peas are included. It can also be one

choices and the nutritional values of fish and chips.

of the recommended two portions of fish a week that we

Judges looked for evidence of menu development and

should all be eating as part of a balanced diet. Fish and chip

innovation when promoting healthier options. They also

shops and restaurants cater to a diverse range of lifestyle

assessed customer health awareness methods and employee

and health choices by providing small portion size choices,

training procedures focusing on dietary requirements, ‘free

gluten free options and various types of fish species.

from’ products, allergens and ingredients knowledge.

Innovation is key for many businesses, with fish and chip

Marcus Coleman, Chief Executive at Seafish, said: “The Menu Development and Innovation Award recognises

shops constantly evolving and adding varied and interesting options to their menus.

businesses that go above and beyond to showcase the

The winner of the Menu Development and Innovation

nutritional value of fish and chips. These three outstanding

Award will be announced at the 32nd National Fish & Chip

finalists are a credit to the industry and have worked hard to

Awards’ ceremony in London on 23 January 2020.

create menus which highlight versatility on a variety levels including healthy options and dietary requirements.

“In addition to excelling in this category, each finalist

To view the full shortlist visit: http://www. fishisthedish.co.uk/win/national-fish-chip-awards or follow @fishisthedish #FishnChipAwards.

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Celebrating fish and chips on the move with the UK’s Best Mobile Operators The UK’s best mobile fish and chip businesses have been named today (Wednesday 9 October) with the announcement of the top three finalists shortlisted for the 2020 National Fish & Chip Awards.

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rganised by Seafish, the National Fish & Chip

As part of the judging process, businesses were

Awards is an annual UK-wide competition

appraised against a wide range of criteria including

celebrating true excellence in the fish and

sustainable sourcing policies, staff training processes,

chip industry. The Best Mobile Fish and Chip

marketing activity and the quality of product served to

Operator award celebrates mobile businesses that have

their customers.

exceeded expectations in providing both great service and

Marcus Coleman, Chief Executive at Seafish, said:

delicious fish and chips to their customers and recognises

“Running a successful mobile catering business is no mean

the significant contribution these businesses make in

feat – it requires a great deal of commitment, hard work

promoting the nation’s favourite dish, fish and chips.

and passion. The 2020 Best Mobile Operator finalists have

In alphabetical order, the 2020 finalists are:

Fish & Frites, Fife

really impressed the judges by demonstrating impressive levels of promotional innovation and skill in producing fantastic tasting fish and chips.

“We’re extremely heartened to see a new generation of mobile fish and chip businesses make their mark with innovative operators jumping on opportunities, such as providing fish and chips at many major events music festivals, and wedding celebrations. These businesses are a real credit to the industry and we’d like to wish them all huge congratulations on their achievements to date.”

Fitzy’s Fish & Chips, Merseyside

Terry Larkin, group general manager at JJ Food Service, said: “Mobile fish and chip businesses range from regional event catering to private parties and local community services and it’s great to see businesses exceeding expectations, serving gluten free options and a range of sustainable species.

“We care passionately about supporting the fish and chip shop industry and look forward to launching our

The English Indian, Staffordshire

Women in Fish and Chips conference next year which will inspire, support and connect owners and aspiring leaders.”

The overall national winner of the Best Mobile Operator Award will be announced at the National Fish & Chip Awards ceremony, held in London on 23 January 2020.

For more information about the awards visit: https://www.seafish.org/fish-chip-awards or follow @ fishnchipawards / #fishnchipawards on Twitter.

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What a Good Catch! National Fish & Chip Awards celebrates businesses that champion sustainability Top 3 finalists announced in award shortlist The award is supported by the Marine Conservation Society and the Marine Stewardship Council.

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Samuel Stone, Head of Fisheries and Aquaculture ish and chip businesses that champion sustainable

at the Marine Conservation Society, said: “The

sourcing practices are being celebrated by the

standard of entries in the Good Catch Award this year

National Fish and Chip Awards. Today sees the

were exceptional, with each of the shortlisted businesses

announcement of the top three shortlisted

going the extra mile to demonstrate their commitments

finalists for the Good Catch Award, one of 14 categories in

to sourcing seafood sustainably. They all made great use

the prestigious annual competition organised by Seafish

of the available resources like the Marine Conservation

to recognise and reward excellence in the fish and chip

Society’s Good Fish Guide to learn about where and how

industry.

their seafood is produced and how sustainable it is, which

The Good Catch Award is open to fish and chip businesses

was fantastic to see. They have set a great example of what

which champion sustainable fish from sourcing to serving.

can be achieved when businesses put sustainability at the

It tests businesses on their knowledge, use and promotion

heart of what they do. Congratulations to the finalists!”

of sustainably sourced fish and links with certification from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).

The three businesses which have netted a place on the 2020 Good Catch Award shortlist are:

Loren Hiller, UK & Ireland Commercial Officer of Marine Stewardship Council, added: “Every year, the judging for the Good Catch Award gets more difficult, but many congratulations to the shortlisted businesses

• Fish and Chips at Weston Grove, Chester

that clearly put sustainable fish sourcing at the heart

• Paignton Pier Chippy, Paignton, Devon

of their fish and chips. We look for fish and chip shops

• Pennaluna’s Famous Fish and Chips, Hirwaun,

who champion the MSC label showing a commitment by

Rhondda Cynon Taf

providing fully traceable and sustainable fish and chips.

The judging criteria assessed sustainable sourcing

By using the blue fish label, they make it easy for their

policies; with a focus on traceability and awareness of

customers to eat the right seafood and have a positive

best practice in use of fish and shellfish produce, as well

impact on future generations.”

as customer service, staff training, market intelligence and wider marketing and promotional activity.

Over the coming weeks the three businesses will be judged again for consistency in their product and

Marcus Coleman, CEO of Seafish said: “Responsible

customer service. The winner of the God Catch Award will

sourcing is hugely important in the seafood industry,

be announced at the 32nd National Fish & Chip Awards

so it makes perfect sense to celebrate the fish and chip

Ceremony in London on 23 January 2020.

businesses that champion sustainability at the National

For information on all announced awards shortlists,

Fish & Chip Awards. The shortlisted finalists have all

please visit https://www.seafish.org/article/finalists-and-

demonstrated what’s possible when businesses take

winners

a proactive approach and promote the importance of

To keep up to date with news of forthcoming awards

sourcing fish in a sustainable way, helping us all enjoy fish

announcements and results visit: https://www.seafish.

and chips for generations to come. Well done to them all

org/fish-chip-awards

for their excellent work to date and best of luck in the next

or follow: @FishNChipAwards on twitter -

stage of the competition.”

#FishnChipAwards.

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Innovative Marketing Celebrated in National Fish and Chip Awards Shortlist Fish and chip businesses that showcase exceptional skills in marketing, promotion and campaign delivery are being celebrated today with the announcement of the top three shortlisted finalists in the Marketing Innovation Award, one of 14 categories in the 2020 National Fish & Chip Awards.

The shortlisted businesses are:

competitors. While selling a great portion of fish and chips is the cornerstone for any business in the trade, those who

• Fish ‘N’ Fritz, Weymouth, Dorset

have harnessed the power of effective marketing are really

• Fylde Fish Bar, Burscough, Lancashire

reaping the rewards in a fiercely competitive industry.”

• Shap Chippy, Shap, Cumbria

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Isaac Fisher, General Manager at award sponsor Pukka, said: “Ever since we first started making and baking pies in

rganised by Seafish, the public body that

1963, fish and chip shops have been – and always will be –

supports the £10bn UK seafood industry, the

at the heart of our story. The quality of their marketing and

National Fish & Chip Awards is a prestigious

promotional activity is key to growth and we’re thrilled to

annual competition which celebrates excellence

have the opportunity to recognise fish and chip businesses

in the fish and chip industry.

The Marketing Innovation award category gives businesses

that lead the way in creativity and innovation, setting a high standard for their industry peers to aspire to.

the opportunity to be recognised for their innovative

“Through our sponsorship of the Marketing Innovation

marketing campaigns, social media content, marketing

award, we want to encourage all fish and chip shops and

strategy planning and delivery of marketing assets as well

restaurants to strive for marketing excellence as it has a

as creative public relations and local community engagement

positive impact, including attracting new customers and in

activities.

turn, increasing sales.”

The judging criteria assessed overall marketing and

Pukka, the nation’s favourite fish and chip shop pie brand,

promotional activity over the last twelve months, ability

launched their biggest ever cross channel campaign this

to research and plan campaigns and measuring success

Autumn – the People’s Pie – to drive footfall into fish and

from their diverse range of marketing activities. The shops

chip businesses across the country. The campaign has so far

were also judges on factors such as customer service, staff

reached over 32 million people nationwide and will return to

training, market intelligence as well as their quality of fish

screens early on in 2020, following positive feedback from

and chip product.

the industry.

Marcus Coleman, Chief Executive Officer at Seafish,

Over the coming weeks the three businesses will be

said: “Competition for customers has intensified with the

judged again for consistency in their product and customer

increasingly wide variety of takeaway food businesses across

service. The winner of the Marketing Innovation Award will

the UK. Fish and chip shops and restaurants, such as the

be announced at the 32nd National Fish & Chip Awards

three shortlisted businesses, have must keep ahead of the

Ceremony in London on 23 January 2020.

curve by cleverly marketing their business and products

For information on all announced awards shortlists, please

to ensure they appeal to both their loyal customers and to

visit https://www.seafish.org/article/finalists-and-winners

potential new customers.

To keep up to date with news of forthcoming awards

“All of the shortlisted finalists have demonstrated truly

announcements and results visit: https://www.seafish.org/

unique marketing strategies, creative thinking and the

fish-chip-awards

ingenuity required to set their businesses apart from

or follow: @FishNChipAwards on twitter - #FishnChipAwards.

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Top three Fish and Chip Businesses Announced in From Field to Frier Award Today the National Fish & Chip Awards turns its attention to the perfect quality chip with the announcement of the UK’s top three fish and chip business which champion the use of responsibly sourced, high quality potatoes.

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ach of the finalists has secured a place on the

potato. This award not only measures the quality of the

shortlist for the From Field to Frier Award, one

chip, it also recognises each business’ efforts to source

of 14 categories in the 2020 National Fish & Chip

responsibly, providing customers with traceable and

Awards.

sustainable products. We wish all of the finalists the best

Organised by Seafish, the public body that supports

the £10bn UK seafood industry, the National Fish & Chip Awards is a prestigious annual competition which celebrates excellence in the fish and chip industry.

The top three finalists in this category represent the best in the UK. The shortlisted businesses (in alphabetical order) are: • Fish and Chips at Weston Grove, Chester, Cheshire • North Street Chip Shop, Forfar, Angus • Yans Fish Bar, Cardiff, South Glamorgan The From Field to Frier Award category is open to fish

of luck for the final.”

The From Field to Frier Award is sponsored by Isle of Ely Produce.

Oliver Boutwood, Director at Isle of Ely Produce, commented: “The From Field to Frier Award continues to capture the attention and imagination of both farmers and friers alike. Great quality potatoes are at the heart of our business, so much so that we hold an annual open day event at our Cambridgeshire premises, attended by representatives and award winners from across the industry, where attendees gain valuable insight into the potato supply process.

and chip businesses which showcase fantastic potato

As the sponsor of this award, it’s heartening to see so

knowledge and an ability to produce the finest quality

many forward-thinking fish and chip businesses placing

chips. It recognises and rewards businesses for their use

importance on the responsible sourcing of their potatoes

and promotion of high quality produce from across the UK

and allowing their customers the chance to learn more

as well as their knowledge of potato varieties, seasonality

about where the potatoes they are eaten were grown.

and preparation practices.

Congratulations to the finalists”.

The judging criteria also assesses awareness of best

Over the coming weeks the three businesses will be

practice in cooking the perfect chips as well as menu

judged again for consistency in their product and customer

development and innovation, customer service, staff

service. The winner of the From Field to Frier Award will

training, market intelligence and wider marketing and

be announced at the 32nd National Fish & Chip Awards

promotional activity.

Ceremony in London on 23 January 2020.

Marcus Coleman, Chief Executive Officer at Seafish,

For information on all announced awards shortlists,

said: “The National Fish & Chip Awards take great pride

please visit https://www.seafish.org/article/finalists-and-

in celebrating fish and chip businesses, including one of

winners

the most essential components of the nation’s favourite

To keep up to date with news of forthcoming awards

takeaway - the humble chip. With fish sustainability

announcements and results visit: https://www.seafish.

currently high on the agenda with industry and consumers,

org/fish-chip-awards

it’s easy to overlook the significance of potato provenance.

or follow: @FishNChipAwards on twitter -

Excellence in this award starts with sourcing the right

#FishnChipAwards.

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P&G Professional is on a Mission to Help Fish & Chip Shops Tackle Grease

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Fed up of trying to remove grease on everything from aprons to chip fryers?

&G Professional has announced its commitment

and Chip shop, so we’re delighted to be working with P&G

to the industry through new partnerships with

Professional to spread the word about how to clean to the

Krispies and National Federation of Fish Friers.

highest standard. A large part of the judging process for

[September 2019]: P&G Professional, the away-

the ‘Fish & Chip of the Year’ award is based on cleaning…

from-home division of P&G, is delighted to announce its

but it also reassures customers when they can see that a food outlet looks clean and hygienic.”

partnership with the National Federation of Fish Friers and reigning National Fish & Chip Award ‘Fish & Chip

P&G Professional has also collaborated with

Shop of the Year’ champions, Kelly and Tim Barnes

leading Fish & Chip body the National Federation of

from Krispies in Exmouth. The collaboration marks

Fish Friers (NFFF). Through this partnership, P&G

P&G Professional’s dedication to the Fish & Chip

Professional will provide specially-selected products to tackle the tough chip-shop clean, to the NFFF

industry, to make it easier for chip shops to maintain a

training centres, so chip shop workers across the UK have

spotless reputation.

The partnerships contribute to P&G Professional’s goal to help food businesses capture the value of clean,

access to the best products on the market, transforming what can be a tough task into a more manageable clean.

and nothing puts this ambition to the test more than a

NFFF President, Andrew Crook says, “For over 100 years

fish and chip shop – as grease is one of the notoriously

we have been protecting and promoting the interests of

toughest cleaning challenges. From the kitchen to the

the UK’s fish friers. Fish and chips is a dish Britons are so

dining area, P&G Professional products ensure hygiene

proud of, and we want to help Fish & Chip shops across

levels are always kept to a high standard with its trusted

the country uphold the pride given to the national dish

products including Flash Disinfecting Degreaser and Fairy

by ensuring they’re served in spotless outlets.

Through our training school and information

Manual Washing Up Liquid. Through education

shared in the Fish Friers Review, we look forward

programs and collaborations with leading figures in

to providing useful advice and insightful tips

the sector, Fish & Chip

to our members, with the support of P&G Professional.”

shops will start profiting from the business benefits of P&G Professional’s safe,

Greg Elmore from P&G Professional

ns e Natio ar e) Th Ye agazin g its 27th od M tin Fast Fo w Celebra ips & No sh & Ch Magazine Fi ly er ay keaw (Form ite Ta Favour

says, “Supporting the fish & chip industry through better innovation and a superior

simple and effective cleaning

clean is at the heart of what we do at P&G

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Heat up your sales NEW TV CAMPAIGN celebrating fish & chip shops

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NEW POINT OF SALE available to order at pukkapies.co.uk STOCK UP with the nation’s favourite fish & chip shop pie brand*

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Grab your slice of the Half of all people in the UK enjoy pie and chips from their local fish and chip shop at least once a year, and of those who do, the average number of times they buy pie and chips is 14 per year - compared with 16 times for fish and chips - demonstrating that the ongoing love for pies in the fish and chip shop sector is strong1.

P

ukka is the runaway number one pie brand across

Consumer insights

both the foodservice and retail sectors with

Recently commissioned independent research found

49% of people recognising Pukka without being

that Pukka is still the nation’s favourite pie, meaning that

prompted2 and 30% preferring a Pukka from the

fish and chip shops have an opportunity to inspire pie

chippy to any other pie brand. With a vision to put

purchases by stocking the brand within their outlets.

more pies on plates more often, and a category-leading

Almost a fifth of people prefer the taste of pies

portfolio of both chilled and frozen offerings, Pukka is the

purchased from the chippy rather than shopbought pies

driving force behind overall growth in the pie category3

cooked at home, and two out of three people prefer to eat

and therefore a must-stock brand for fish and chip shops

pies within a chip shop setting, demonstrating that a visit

looking to capitalise on this demand.

to the chippy and a Pukka pie go hand-in-hand. Friday

Pukka’s General Manager, Isaac Fisher, explains: “Our

and Saturday evenings are the key purchase period, with

outlook for the pie category throughout the year and

40% of pie consumers buying them from the chippy on

looking into the future is positive, as demand for this

these days.

Great British mealtime favourite continues to be strong.

“With a long history of making and baking pies, Pukka

This means there’s a big opportunity for chip shops to

remains the nation’s favourite by a country mile and

tap into the new sales opportunity the category presents,

is trusted by consumers. We have a range of offerings

by stocking the brand and flavours that their customers

available in fish and chip shops to help owners meet

want most.

consumer demand. Our bestselling pie is the Chicken &

“Pukka pies are, and always have been, synonymous

Mushroom, followed by Steak & Kidney and All Steak.

with a visit to the chippy. With half of all people in the

These are the absolute must-stocks for chippy owners

UK enjoying pie and chips from their local fish and chip

to provide their customers with a wholesome and

shop at least once a year, there is a clear opportunity for

convenient meal.

chip shop owners – and indeed other foodservice outlets,

“We work closely with our trusted foodservice partners

including restaurants tied to fish and chip shops – to

to continue to drive growth within the pie category and

capitalise on demand by offering a range of Pukka pies to

demonstrate tangible added value to both them and their

suit all consumer tastes.

customers. That’s why we offer plenty of options in our

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Hot Pies opportunity range of point of sale materials, including outdoor and

life, this ensures that chip shop owners can immediately

indoor signage,” adds Fisher.

capitalise on demand with a low-risk and highly soughtafter option for their customers.

Heavyweight support

As well as offering a comprehensive chilled range,

Pukka is investing in a national TV advertising campaign

Pukka’s foodservice portfolio features a popular range

to drive more customers through chip shop doors. The

of frozen offerings, providing over 80 distributors with a

advert, broadcast across TV and VOD from Wednesday

range of frozen baked pies. The same range is available in

18th September 2019, puts fish and chip shops at the

frozen, but with a 12-month shelf life, allowing customers

heart of the Pukka story and is timed to coincide with

to store and heat the nation’s favourite pie when needed.

the allimportant back-to-school period, when families are seeking great value takeaway meals.

Cooking advice for the perfect serve

The nationwide advertising campaign is supported with

Pukka recommends that chippy owners avoid using the

heavyweight print, digital, retail, foodservice, OOH, social

microwave, as this can create an uneven heat distribution

and PR activities, as well as extensive trade promotion

and affect the flaky puff pastry experience that consumers

during the peak pie eating season of 2019 and 2020. This

look for. Instead, it is best practice to initially heat a Pukka pie

includes developing a new suite of point of sale materials

to a core temperature of 75°C, cooking a frozen pie in a fan

for the chippy trade, such as open/close signs (as seen in

oven at 170°C for 40-45 minutes, and a chilled pie at 180°C

the TV advertisement, which are available free of charge

for 20-25 minutes. Once heated, the temperature should

from the trade section of Pukka’s website), posters, swinger

be brought down whilst still maintaining the minimum core

pavement signs and wall-mounted signs.

temperature of 65°C whilst waiting to be sold.

“It’s clear that Pukka is the people’s favourite,” says

“In order to serve the perfect Pukka pie and deliver the

Fisher, “and as the fish and chip shop trade has been at

best eating experience, it is crucial that they are oven

the very core of the Pukka story since the company began

baked the right way up in a single layer. Stacking them

in 1963, it was important to us that the Great British chippy

on top of one another could damage the 144 layers of

starred in our new ad.” Keeping up with demand

carefully baked puff pastry, resulting in disappointment

With the enduring popularity of pies from the chippy,

amongst loyal customers,” adds Fisher.

it is important for owners to meet this demand. Pukka delivers chilled products within approximately 90 miles

Pukka’s innovative range

of Leicester, with wholesalers and distributors throughout

Pukka continues to lead the way within the pie category

the UK transporting the products outside of the immediate

by tapping into alternative consumption moments which

delivery area. As the chilled pies have a four-day shelf

meet the varying needs of fish and chip shop customers, ensuring that there is something for everyone. Pukka also offers exclusives to foodservice outlets in order to support sales, with the much-loved Chicken Balti pie available in fish and chip shops and sports clubs across the nation.

“Our range of pies appeal to all needs, from the traditionalist All Steak, to Chicken Balti for the curry lover, and Potato, Cheese & Onion for veggies, demonstrating that there’s something for every taste and occasion,” concludes Fisher.

1 All figures Censuswide survey of 2,019 UK adults conducted between 19th-23rd July 2019 – unless otherwise stated.

2 Pukka commissioned research 2019 3 Kantar 52 w/e 16/06/2019

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Quayside is the Plaice to be for Local School Children

Pupils from West Cliff Primary School in Whitby recently paid a visit to one of the towns leading fish and chips restaurants and takeaways to find out about fish and seafood as part of Seafood Week 2019.

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uring a visit to Quayside, owned by Fusco’s of Whitby, the Seahorse class was invited to learn about the various species of fish we eat and the different ways to cook them. The children were also told about

the importance of Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification and sustainability.

In addition, William Crooks from Dennis Crooks Fish Merchants held a live demonstration on how seafood should be handled and prepared. Stuart Fusco, Head of Quayside, also showcased the different species used at the restaurant, including squid, crab, gurnard, seabream, seabass, cod and haddock and how they are used to make different dishes, as well as fish and chips.

Stuart Fusco, comments: “It was an absolute pleasure to host pupils from West Cliff Primary, who were all enthusiastic, eager to learn and asked some great questions about protecting the seas and how we work here at Quayside. Seafood Week is a great campaign that we are always happy to support and what better way than by helping to educate local children about the importance of sustainability and eating different types of fish more often.”

During the school trip, the Year 4 class were also treated to a small portion of fish and chips each, as well as a goody bag from Quayside which featured an activity book, crayons and toys.

Stuart adds: “We would like to offer a huge thank you to William Crooks for helping out during the visit and to MSC UK and Seafish for kindly donating gifts to support the goody bags, which the children were all delighted with. We would also like to say thank you to the teachers and staff at West Cliff School for making the trip possible.”

Seafood Week is an annual, national campaign run

by Seafish that celebrates the wide variety of fish and shellfish available in the UK. With a recommendation by the NHS to eat at least two portions of fish a week as part of a healthy diet, the aim of Seafood Week is to get more people consuming fish on a regular basis. For more information, visit http://www.fishisthedish.co.uk/.

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In 2013, Quayside, based on Pier Road, became the first

The company, which marked 50 years in business in May

fish and chip shop in Yorkshire to be awarded approval from

2018, is managed by two generations of the Fusco family,

the Marine Stewardship Council that the fish it serves is

with Carol working alongside her three sons, Adrian, Stuart

sustainably sourced. It was also crowned the winner of the

and Raymond and daughter, Maria.

National Fish and Chips Awards in 2014.

Fusco’s of Whitby is a multi-national award winning business, with fish and chip outlets in Whitby and Robin

For more information about the company or to find out more about one of its restaurant and takeaways, visit: http://www.whitbyfishandchips.com/.

Hood’s Bay including Quayside, Royal Fisheries, Fish Box

To find out more about Quayside, including restaurant

Whitby and Fish Box Robin Hoods Bay; as well as the Whitby

and takeaway opening times and to view a sample of the

Fish and Chips catering trailer.

menu, visit: http://www.quaysidewhitby.co.uk/.

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Using Chess to Combat Loneliness and Mental Health Issues in the Industry The 5asideCHESS Battling Suicide Bus has been on the road around the UK since July 2018 fighting loneliness, social isolation and the mental health issues these problems can cause.

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ponsored by kitchen cleaning company, Bright

up for their people and getting involved. The bus has been

Hygiene,

be

signed with over 300 messages to people lost to suicide

making its first visit to the hospitality industry

making it a powerful catalyst for action and change. Strange

at

Innovation

as it may seem, the team use a smaller, quicker version of

Expo at Excel London on November 19th and 20th.

chess as an ice breaker to get people talking. Chess has

Research from the Royal Society for Public Health

been played for centuries and has well documented mental

found that a quarter of hospitality staff have reported

health benefits as well as teaching strategies for coping

seeking psychological support or medication. Four out

with difficult situations. The real message though, is to

of five reported increased stress which was believed

‘Check on your Mate’. So many of the messages on the

to be a direct consequence of their job.

the

the

Battling

Restaurant

&

Suicide

Bus

Takeaway

will

Suicides are

bus run along the theme of “I just wished we had talked”.

high in the industry, particularly amongst chefs. Long,

The 5asideCHESS Battling Suicide Bus team currently work

antisocial hours, verbal abuse, financial problems and

with the prison service, universities, mental health wards

drug and alcohol abuse are prevalent. Worryingly,

and homeless projects as well as schools in Zambia where

62% of workers in the hospitality sector do not

5asideCHESS is being used to help tackle local issues at

think that employers take care of their employees.

primary school levels. Set up as a social enterprise by a

The 5asideCHESS Battling Suicide Bus team are calling on

team from the hospitality sector, this industry is close to

hospitality industry players to show they care by standing

their hearts and 5asideCHESS will be heavily involved in the hospitality industry over the coming year.

The Battling Suicide Bus will be made available to visit workplaces to train teams about mental health in a practical way rather than in a theoretical classroom setting and to help get people to take responsibility

for

their

own

mental

wellbeing.

You can visit the bus at Excel on 19th or 20th November or

contact

the

team

through

www.5asidechess.

com to discuss how you can get involved and make a real, lasting difference in the hospitality industry.

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Padstow’s Prawn on the Lawn named Seafood Restaurant of the Year 2019 A family-run Cornwall restaurant has been crowned the UK’s Seafood Restaurant of the Year 2019.

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Speaking of the win, owner Rick Toogood said: “We are absolutely stunned and a bit emotional. It’s incredible to win this against such respected competition. The other restaurants in the top five are all brilliant restaurants.”

This year’s competition judging panel consisted of some

laiming the title after several judging rounds,

of the finest chefs and foodies in the UK, including Adam

Prawn on the Lawn in Padstow impressed some

Thomason, Executive Head Chef at The Genuine Dining

of the country’s toughest industry experts with

Co. in London, José Souto, Chef lecturer in Culinary Arts,

its visible fish counter, excellent wine list, range

Westminster Kingsway College in London, and Guy Owen,

of available species on the menu and overall concept.

Now in its fifth year, the Seafood Restaurant of the Year

Proprietor and Head Chef of last year’s winner, The Idle Rocks, St. Mawes in Cornwall.

competition is presented by Seafish, the public body that

Guy Owen said: “Prawn on the Lawn had an exceptional

supports the £10bn UK seafood industry, and The Caterer,

mystery audit report and is a restaurant that is quirky and

the UK’s leading hospitality magazine. It was launched to

fun. It’s a small business using local ‘day’ fishing boats for

highlight great use of seafood and knowledge of often

their supplies of fish and shellfish and a variety of other

under-used seafood species, in all types of restaurants.

local suppliers. Prawn on the Lawn is a bit of London in the

Prawn on the Lawn is owned and run by Katie and Rick

South West.”

Toogood and opened its doors in Padstow in May 2015.

Andy Gray, Trade Marketing Manager for Seafish, said:

Prior to the 24-cover eatery launching, the couple ran a

“It’s genuinely inspirational to be among such talented

fully licenced fishmongers and restaurant in Islington,

seafood ambassadors.

London.

“The competition for the title of Seafood Restaurant

Today, the Padstow restaurant boasts a daily changing

of the Year title becomes tougher every year and Prawn

menu, works with local suppliers and aims to be as

on the Lawn embodies everything that a good seafood

sustainable as possible. Diners can expect to tuck into

restaurant should be: a business that educates and

dishes including mackerel with soy, sesame, ginger and

promotes the eating of fish and shellfish in the right way,

garlic, Porthilly oysters and scallops with Thai marinade

simply and ethically, whilst providing a unique experience

and holy basil.

for the customer.”

Three members of the Prawn on the Lawn team will now receive an all-expenses paid seafood industry study trip organised by Seafish. This prize will give them the opportunity to extend their knowledge of the catching, processing and supply of seafood. Meanwhile, each of the five finalists have been awarded vouchers from uniform supplier Russums.

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UK Fish and Chip Business Owners Encouraged to take up Apprentice Opportunity Fish and chip shop owners across the UK are being encouraged to reap the rewards of fish frying apprenticeships as two new training providers are announced in England and North Wales.

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ith every part of the UK now catered for, Seafish, the public body which supports the £10bn UK seafood industry, says now is the time for business owners to find out how

taking on an apprentice could benefit their bottom line.

Fish Frier Apprenticeships are now available from five training providers across the UK, and could benefit both new and existing employees of fish and chip businesses.

As well as equipping people with the knowledge and skills

Manager, said: “Those in the fish and chip industry know

to become excellent fish friers, apprenticeships are also

that behind every perfect serving is a team of dedicated,

available for other roles within a business, such as front of

motivated individuals who have worked hard to develop

house and management.

the skills they need. This makes having a well-trained and

One fish and chip business that has already taken

knowledgeable workforce vital to a business’ success.

advantage of the benefits that apprenticeships can offer

“The benefits of apprenticeships are many. For example,

is National Fish & Chip Awards 2018 winner, Harbourside,

they can develop staff so that they have skills directly

in Plymouth.

relevant to a businesses’ unique operations, helping to

Owner of the Harbourside, Sarah Lock, said: “We’ve found

boost productivity and the quality of output. They can also

apprenticeships to be extremely beneficial to our business,

help attract talent, as advertising a new job role with an

producing highly-skilled, motivated individuals looking to

apprenticeship attached can encourage a greater number

carve out a career in the fish and chip industry. In addition

– and higher quality – of applications.

to fish friers, we’ve also had apprentices undertake front-

“With providers now available in every region of the UK,

of-house and management training.

delivering training that is specifically tailored for those

“Currently, we have two former apprentices working

in the fish and chip industry, now is the time to see how

across our shops. We always try and keep them once they

apprenticeships can help grow your business.”

finish their training as we know just how strong a skillset

With opportunities available for businesses of all sizes, a

they develop.

range of roles and now in all parts of the UK, businesses

“We really could not recommend apprenticeships enough

should act now to find out how they can benefit.

when it comes to providing quality food and a top tier

For more information, and details of your nearest provider,

customer experience.”

please

Lee Cooper, Seafish National Learning and Standards

apprenticeships

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https://www.seafish.org/article/fish-frier-

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Mccain Enters the UK Delivery Market with Launch of Surecrisp Brand McCain Foodservice Solutions is set to launch its latest global brand, SureCrisp™, next month to tapinto the growing UK delivery and takeaway market, whilst also improving on-premise experience.

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ith delivery and collection accounting for

landscape

24% of out of home visits, the new range

for

of restaurantquality fries that stand up to

takeawayconcepts popping up almost daily across the

delivery, will enable operators to succeed in an

UK, there has been an increasing focus on quality offood

increasingly competitiveenvironment, helping to improve consistency, food quality and customer loyalty.

and

hospitality

it’sbecoming operators.

ever-more

With

new

competitive delivery

and

served, particularly fries.

“It is well versed that fries do not fare well during

Following research into the occasion, McCain discovered

delivery, often arriving soggy and cold; McCainSureCrisp™

an opportunity for operators to improvetheir delivery

has been designed with this in mind, helping to combat

offering, with 82% of consumers admitting they have

the current negative perceptionwith the introduction of a

experienced soggy, cold or poorqualityfries via delivery.

restaurant quality fry suitable for delivery. Through our

What’s more, 65% of consumers said that a bad chip will

new range, we areenabling operators to win in the delivery

negatively affecttheir overall view of an operator, making

opportunity, as well as raise their on-premise game

them less likely to order again.

andenhance customer satisfaction.”

Offering fries that stay crispy for up to 20 minutes, during delivery or on-premise, the McCainSureCrisp™range consists of eight products for hospitality operators, including Skin-On JulienneFries, Gourmet Chunky Chips and Traditional Thick.

Ahead of the highly anticipated launch, Megan Cornelius, Product Manager, McCainFoodservice Solutions commented: “Delivery is changing the foodservice 25

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Top UK fryers to speak at inaugural Women in Fish & Chips event Leading female fish and chip shop owners have been confirmed to speak at the inaugural Women in Fish and Chips conference, organised by JJ Foodservice. industry for more than 30 years, running several fish and chips shops in and around Lincoln.

Her activity on social media has helped her to develop key contacts within the media and press, resulting in TV appearances as well as radio and press coverage.

The guest speaker of the day is Sarah Heward, joint owner of The Real Food Café in Tyndrum. Sarah has gone from being almost bankrupt to achieving a turnover of more than £1.5 million after quitting the London rat race to open her own fish and chips diner.

Group General Manager for JJ Foodservice, Terry Larkin, said: “We are very excited about our first event and hope that our programme will help to deliver top business tips from the industry’s best shops.”

Register here for more details.

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he event is taking place on January 13th 2020 in central Birmingham and is offering best practice tips from industry leaders, including the UK’s no.1 fish and chip shop, Krispies.

Kelly Barnes, Joint owner of the Exmouth-based shop

overcame great hurdles to help her business to become the UK’s leading shop – she will be reveal her top tips on ‘How to Win in Fish and Chips’ on the day.

Other early-confirmed speakers include Caroline Murphy, Director of the Wetherby Whaler, one of Yorkshire’s most recognised brands with five award-winning branches.

Caroline will share her experiences in opening and growing successful shops in her presentation ‘How to Grow Your Business’.

Social media-savvy Lesley Graves, co-owner of Burton Road Chippy in Lincoln will reveal how shops can grow their press and PR coverage. Lesley has been in the 26

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JJ Supports Caterers with ‘Think Fresh Chicken’ Campaign

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ational wholesaler JJ Foodservice has launched a new range of chicken products as part of its ‘Think Fresh Chicken’ campaign to support restaurants to improve quality

and margins with fresh air-chilled* chicken.

The new range consists of fresh calibrated chicken

breast fillets (90-110g, 2x5kg), boneless chicken thighs (skin-on and skin-off, 2x5kg) and boneless chicken legs (skin-on and skin-off, 2x5kg).

“The pre-cut chicken breast, typically used for breaded burgers, helps takeaways to save time, reduce waste and support portion control”, said Group General Manager at JJ, Terry Larkin.

All the chicken cuts can be enjoyed barbecued, griddled or breaded and fried. To support the launch, JJ’s has invested in a series of YouTube videos with cooking and serving suggestions for each product, available to watch

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Super Savings with Aviko Super Longs (Test reveals £7,800 savings per year) Aviko Foodservice put its Super Longs to the ultimate test to show operators the impact longer fries can have on plate fill and profits

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emonstrating the cost-savings longer fries can offer operators,

Aviko’s

9.5mm

SuperLongs

were

pitted

against three leading competitors testing yield, visual appeal,portion control and chip length. The results found

that with the help of Super Longs,operators could gain a staggering 19 extra portions of fries per case – providing asaving of £7,800 a year*.

Mohammed Essa, Commercial Director UK and Ireland, Aviko, explains; “These savings are significant for any business. We know how important it is to getthe most out of every case and with Super Longs going 37% further than otherleading brands, the positive impact can be huge, ultimately helping operators todecrease their bottom line and boost those profits.”

The results showed that operators who use 200 cases per month from an alternativebrand could fulfil the same number of portions with only 142 cases of Super Longs,generating a total saving of 58 cases every month.

Mohammed adds; “This is a massive win for operators! Not only can they benefit from better platefillwith the visual appeal of overflowing fries, but they actually need less chips to fulfileach order. With the help of Super Longs, operators can increase their profit marginsand make every case go further than ever before.”

Measuring 150g of each brand of fries, Super Longs proved to go the extra length foroperators, offering greater platefill whilst requiring fewer chips per portion. Wherenearly 50% of competitors’ chips measured between 0 – 5cm, Super Longs wereleading the way with 85% of a portion being made up of fries over 5cm in lengthand 41% reaching the heights of 8cm.

Aviko is encouraging operators to switch up their chips and take the Super LongsChallenge by requesting a free sample and start seeing the shorter costs longer friescan deliver.

Providing operators with a real point of difference, Super Longs are available in twovariants – original Super Longs and Skin-On Super Longs. Meeting the trend forauthenticity, the Skin-On Super Longs offer a homemade feel and are suppliedfrozen in two cut sizes – 9.5mm & thicker 11mm, alongside the original Super Longsavailable in cuts of 7.4mm and 9.5mm both great for fast food restaurants & pubs.*Savings are calculated on operators selling 200 cases of fries per month, providing a total saving of £7,800 peryear.

For more product information on Aviko’s extensive range call 0800 633 5611 or visitwww.aviko.co.uk For everything Aviko visit: www.twitter.com/avikouk

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Aviko’s Super Longs are longer fries AND provide FAST FOOD AND RESTAURANT OPERATORS WITH more portions per case. WE TESTED SUPER LONGS AGAINST THREE COMPETING BRANDS TO SHOW THAT SIZE MATTERS!

TEST RESULTS: LONGER FRIES, SHORTER COSTS

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COMPETITOR C

184g

Factoring in cooked yield drop and the Super Longs weight difference, we compared average usage based on 150g portions using competitor weights as the base figure to calculate how many extra portions per case Super Longs provide:

SUPER LONGS GO UP TO

37% FURTHER COMPARED TO OTHER LEADING BRANDS

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19

COMPETITOR

A

VS

18

EXTRA PORTIONS WITH SUPER LONGS

COMPETITOR

B

VS

13

EXTRA PORTIONS WITH SUPER LONGS

COMPETITOR

C

EXTRA PORTIONS WITH SUPER LONGS

UP TO

19 EXTRA PORTIONS

PER CASE WITH AVIKO SUPER LONGS

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CHIP LENGTH TEST

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Taking 150g of fries from each brand we measured chip lengths to show why Super Longs go further.

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Aviko’s Super Longs proved to be much longer, with 35 fries (85%) over 5cm long and an incredible 17 (41%) chips measuring over 8cm.

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CASE STUDY Chester’s Chicken recently tested Aviko Super Longs Julienne against a competitor’s Julienne fries and found that Aviko’s Super Longs produced 60 portions compared to 40 for the competition.

That’s an incredible 40% difference and based on their usage, a massive £7,795 saving.

COST SAVING CALCULATION Customer buys 200 cases of competitor A fries per month at

£11.99 per case

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Based on test results you need

27.1% less

Aviko Super Longs to fulfill orders

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Meaning the customer needs

54.39 less boxes

of chips per month; a monthly saving of

£652.09

This equates to over

£7.8K savings

for 12 months usage

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Sizzling Success at National Awards Ceremony Blakemans, the UK’s leading sausage manufacturer is celebrating an award win from the National Racecourse Catering Awards which were held at Ascot Racecourse on Friday, October 4th 2019.

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cooping the award for Best Food Supplier To A Racecourse, Blakeman’s have been supplying their ‘Gourmet Grill’ Premium Pork Hotdog sausages to Staffordshire based Uttoxeter Racecourse since April 2018.

The partnership first began when Uttoxeter Racecourse

were looking for a sponsor and supplier for their popular Sausage and Cider Festival race day fixture. With a commitment to choose local, Newcastle Under Lyme based Blakeman’s was a natural choice for the racecourse.

Following this initial success Blakeman’s relationship with the racecourse and the racing fraternity flourished, with the introduction of a pop-up BBQ tent and a branded food outlet grill in the betting hall at the course.

Now more than 9,000 Premium Pork Hotdog sausages have been sold to race goers and with the introduction of the branded food outlet, have seen this product range increase with additions of meatballs, burgers and sausage whirls.

“The Gourmet Grill Hotdog is a firm favourite with our customers” comments Brian Barass General Manager at Uttoxeter Racecourse “Although local to the racecourse, Blakeman’s are the UK’s leading sausage manufacturer and

having

them

on

to provide high-quality food to our customers.

We thank them unreservedly for their hard work and commitment in supplying quality food to our customers” continues Barass “We are delighted that James and the team have won this thoroughly deserved award – well done” Nominated for the award by the catering and hospitality team at Uttoxeter Racecourse, Blakeman’s were judged against five other finalists on the evening from across the UK before taking home the winning accolade.

The National Racecourse Catering Awards is an annual event which celebrates catering achievements across the UK’s racecourses.

James Morris, Head of Business at Blakeman’s commented “What a fantastic surprise to win a national award, we are truly delighted. We have forged a great relationship with Uttoxeter Racecourse and one we know will continue to flourish.

We hope that the success of this win and the strength of our relationship, will open more opportunities to introduce our range of award-winning sausages to additional race courses and other sporting venues across the UK” continues Mr Morris.

Blakeman’s will proudly add this award to their trophy cabinet, alongside other prestigious achievements such as; Manufacturer of the Year at the Staffordshire Chambers’ 2018 Business Awards, plentiful UK Sausage week awards and a Family Business Award in 2018.

board

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Central Foods Joins Sedex Frozen food distributor Central Foods – supplier of the Golden Valley Foods range to takeaways and fast food outlets - has become one of tens of thousands of companies that use Sedex to continuously improve their responsible sourcing programmes.

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Northamptonshire-based Central Foods is one of the UK’s leading frozen food distributors, supplying more than 400 different lines into foodservice, ranging from vegetarian and free-from items, meat products, bakery items and canapés through to buffet products, desserts and puddings. It currently sells to more than 240 independent wholesalers, as well as larger national and regional wholesalers, and foodservice caterers across

he business has recently joined the global

the entire foodservice industry including takeaways, fast

membership organisation which is dedicated

food outlets, schools, universities, pubs, bars, restaurants,

to driving improvements in ethical and

hotels, leisure centres, garden centres, cafés, care homes

responsible business practices across global

and many other outlets.

supply chains.

The Golden Valley Foods poultry range, which includes

Sedex helps companies manage responsible sourcing

a full range of chicken products such as nuggets, steaks,

in their supply chain to help protect people’s working

chunks, wings, fillets and drumsticks, is Central Foods’

conditions and their environment. It provides one of

most popular range.

the world’s largest collaborative platforms for sharing responsible sourcing data about supply chains, and its

Visit http://www.centralfoods.co.uk for more information.

tools and services are used by more than 55,000 members in over 180 countries to support continuous improvement in their responsible sourcing programmes.

“Responsible sourcing is all about being aware of the impact our business has on the world around us,” said Gordon Lauder, MD of Central Foods. “Being a Sedex member will support us to be as responsible a business as possible.

“Joining

this

well-regarded

global

membership

organisation demonstrates our real commitment to corporate social responsibility.”

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other serving opportunities, the KaterVeg! vegan sausage roll is a ready-glazed unbaked sausage roll with a generous and delicious, herby, textured soya filling wrapped in light, flaky puff pastry. With a recipe specially developed to be below the government’s 2017 salt reduction targets and weighing approximately 100g each, the sausage roll is the perfect size for a filling and tasty hand-held snack that is suitable for both vegetarians and vegans.

MD of Central Foods Gordon Lauder said: “The demand for vegan products has grown exponentially and shows no sign

Central Foods launches vegan sausage roll for food service customers

of slowing. In response, we have risen to the challenge and

In readiness for Veganuary 2020, frozen food distributor Central Foods has unveiled an unbaked, foodservice vegan sausage roll as part of its commitment to supplying the industry with plant-based products.

UK’s leading frozen food distributors and supplies more

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wholesalers, and foodservice caterers across the entire

created an ever-growing range of superb, tasty products specifically for food service.

“The KaterVeg! unbaked vegan sausage roll is greattasting, versatile and simple to serve, whether as a foodto-go item or as part of a sit-down meal, allowing all types of operators to offer this British food favourite to as many customers as possible.”

Central Foods, based in Northamptonshire, is one of the than 400 different lines into foodservice, ranging from vegetarian and free-from items, meat products, bakery items and canapés through to buffet products, desserts and puddings. It currently sells to more than 240 independent wholesalers, as well as larger national and regional

he launch of the KaterVeg! vegan-friendly

foodservice industry including schools, universities, pubs,

unbaked six-inch sausage roll comes as surveys

bars, restaurants, hotels, leisure centres, garden centres,

continue to show the increase in demand for

cafés, care homes and many other outlets.

meat-free items.

For best results, bake the KaterVeg! vegan sausage roll

Recently the British Takeaway Campaign revealed

from frozen. Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6.

that orders of vegan takeaways grew by 388% between

Remove from packaging and place on baking tray. Bake for

2016 and 2018, while figures* show that around 600,000

20-25 minutes until golden brown. To maintain the sausage

people in the UK are now vegan, 14% of the population

roll’s vegan integrity, ensure all equipment and surfaces

considers themselves flexitarian and 22% of meat-eaters

used for preparation, cooking and serving are clean or

regularly enjoys meat substitutes.

dedicated for vegan use only.

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Spice up your burger menu with naan bread buns from Butt Foods Naan and flatbread producer Butt Foods is offering fast-food and other catering outlets the chance to spice up their burger menus by introducing alternative burger buns.

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he company’s Baked Earth round garlic and coriander naans make the perfect burger buns – giving food service operators the opportunity to serve authentic street food-

style Indian menu items with a twist.

Team with crispy coated chicken strips, chicken burgers or a veggie alternative to create a burger that’s a hot new flavour.

The 50g/4.5” diameter ready-baked, round naan breads are made with kalonji seeds and a garlic and coriander coating.

They are available to food service customers via frozen food distributor Central Foods.

To cook from frozen in an oven, remove all packaging and sprinkle the naan breads lightly with water. Place directly onto the oven rack in a preheated oven at 200°C Gas Mark 6 for 4-5 minutes.

For more information about Butt Foods range of naans and flatbread, visit www.buttfoods.co.uk For more information about how to source the breads via Central Foods, visit www.centralfoods.co.uk

“Our Baked Earth round garlic and coriander naans have been 21

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long-term favourites with our customers, and one of our best

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selling products,” explained Dan Butt, MD of the Nottingham-

st

based baker.

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“Their versatility extends far beyond the traditional side-of-plate accompaniment use, however. Try them as burger buns to create an Indian-flavoured burger that’ll be hot news on any menu.”

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Celebrating 30 Years Meadow Vale Foods Limited Meadow Vale Foods began life in 1989. A joint venture between Lloyds Animal Feeds (LAF) and the Wantling family.

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riginally set up us as a trading company, based

Foods commented, “The foundation of Meadow Vale’s

in LAF offices in Oswestry, Meadow Vale Foods

success has been built on keeping things simple. Focusing

identified a gap in the food service sector to

on 3 key principles: Firstly, exceptional product and service

supply consistently high quality added value,

quality. Secondly, innovation and agility, adapt quickly to

further processed frozen poultry products. With this in mind,

our customers’ changing needs. From the first chicken

the company rapidly developed manufacturing assets through

portion product which fitted perfectly in the meat and 2 veg

a series of acquisitions and joint ventures, in Thailand, Brazil

trends of the 80’s and 90’s to the award winning shredded

Poland Hungry and Slovenia. This approach transformed

chicken products, launched last year to meet the needs of

the business from a trading company to a business with an

the growing demand for Street Food trends, the business

integrated supply chain, delivering consistently high quality

continues to innovate. And most importantly, we have the

poultry products and a track record of successful innovation.

best team of people in the industry, unmatched expertise and

Fuelled by an ability to identify new opportunities and

commitment.’

adapt to changing customer needs, Meadow Vale Foods

Nigel added, “The rate of change in food trends has never

continued to experience strong growth, in 1993 moving into

been greater, according to recent studies, the UK leads the

recently acquired Wardle Roberts Plc (Coachman Foods

way in adopting new flavours and trends from around the

Factory, Wrexham) and in 1995 moving again to larger

world. It’s our job to stay at the forefront, providing caterers

offices in Malpas, where it stayed for 14 years, building up

with everything they need to offer their customers. 2020 will

a successful market presence with the Goodness Me! and

see further exciting innovation in our range to help caterers

Meadow Vale brands.

keep their menus varied and exciting and their customers

By 2009, and with a portfolio of over 90 high quality frozen

coming back”.

poultry lines, the company had again outgrown its premises

Nigel added: “Staying agile and responsive has helped

and moved into new purpose built offices at Wilkinson Court,

Meadow Vale Foods adapt through market peaks and troughs

on Wrexham Industrial Estate, Wrexham.

over the last 30 years. Moving forward, our focus will remain on

By now Meadow Vale Food was part of a group of

offering great tasting chicken products, innovating to meet the

businesses that included Country Style, Highbury Poultry,

ever changing food trends and finding ways to continuously

Deemak International and Ready Foods. Today the six

improve our service to customers and end-users.”

companies that comprise the Meadow Vale Holdings Group

“We know that our people are our most valuable asset –

are all focused on supplying quality protein products to the

that’s where our poultry expertise, our customer and market

retail and foodservice market and have a combined turnover

understanding and our energy come from. Meadow Vale

of over £170 million. Meadow Vale Foods remains the largest

Foods website www.meadowvalefoods.co.uk

in the group.

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The McWhinney Marathon

The last year has been a marathon for me and my family in more ways than one

A

t the end of 2018 my wife Elaine decided

time our family has had to deal with cancer having lost

that she had had enough of me complaining

his Grandfather Bert (Elaine’s father) to cancer some

that I didn’t feel well and arranged an

years ago.

appointment with our GP. As I suffer from

Elaine and I, along with Scott and his wife Lynsey (pictured

needle phobia she knew that I would never contact the

above) set sail for Scotland on the 18th October and drove

doctor, so she did so on my behalf.

to the marathon venue. You can not imagine how proud we

An appointment was duly arranged and after some

all were when we watched Scott cross the finish line.

sedatives a range of tests were finally carried out. It turned

I will be delighted if the money raised as a result of Scott’s

out to be a blessing in disguise as the tests showed that I

efforts can help Cancer Research to help find a cure for this

had developed cancer. An operation followed in January

dreadful disease that affects so many families each year

this year and as a result I had to have two-thirds of my colon removed.

Shortly after this it was discovered that despite stopping

Scott has set up a JustGiving page for anyone who would like to contribute to this wonderful charity. His page can be accessed using the following link:

smoking fifteen years ago, I had mild emphysema. As if

www.justgiving.com/Scott-McWhinney1?utm_id=124

that wasn’t enough, it was then that I discovered that I had

As a result of my various illnesses and the fact that I

Coeliac Disease. My initial thought when I heard this news

have been deprived of eating and enjoying McWhinney’s

was that I could no longer eat the delicious sausages which

sausages, I have decided to make a gluten-free sausage.

our company produce. I was also told that my undiagnosed

Ivan Bond, our Sales and Marketing Manager, has been

Coeliac Disease was most likely a contributory factor in my

asking for such a product for some time now, as he had

cancer diagnosis.

been asked by our customers for such a product. My

My catalogue of disasters was not yet at an end as

reluctance to produce a gluten-free product was due to the

I was then told that I have osteoporosis and need a hip

fact that I did not want to produce a gluten-free product

replacement. An operation has been scheduled for

for the sake of it. I would only produce a product that was

November 2019.

as good as our existing sausages.

My son Scott witnessed this marathon battle and

The goal-posts had now moved and I needed to start work

wondered what he could do to help in some way. He

on producing a gluten-free sausage. After several attempts

decided to run a marathon on 19th October to try and raise

over the last number of months I finally came up with a

money for Cancer Research.

product which met all the essential criteria – a gluten-free

Scott is a busy barrister, but he has managed to train

sausage which tastes like an original McWhinney’s sausage

regularly for the marathon despite his busy schedule.

should. We hope to release this sausage in the near future,

He was also acutely aware that this was not the first

so watch this space.

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Merrychef Launches Ready Recipes – A Tailored Online Recipe Resource Guildford, UK – Merrychef, a leading high-speed oven brand from Welbilt, today launches the innovative ‘Ready Recipes’, a downloadable resource which provides hundreds of recipes at the click of a button. Designed with chefs, caterers and independent businesses in mind, the recipes are carefully tailored to the Merrychef product portfolio for the perfect result, every time.

B

oasting a library of over 600 recipes, with more to come from Merrychef’s development team, the dedicated Ready Recipes website provides free and instant online access to a range of model-specific cooking profiles which are easily transferred

to the customer’s personal e-cookbook. This e-cookbook is then downloaded to the customer’s Merrychef high speed oven via a USB, allowing customers to develop their menus with ultimate ease.

An intuitive filter system allows operators to search through a library of model-specific recipes. Each recipe featured has been rigorously performance-tested at the Merrychef culinary centre to ensure operators achieve perfect serving temperatures and topquality results, with each recipe precisely honed to the customer’s exact model. Caterers can also filter through the extensive library of recipes by course or cuisine which further enhances customisation.

For recipe choice with extra finesse, Merrychef has also uploaded a variety of signature dishes to the new Ready Recipes website.

Created by chefs from around the world, these show-stopping dishes are accessed via the ‘Chefs World’ tab on the culinary website.

Colin Lacey, Managing Director of Merrychef, commented: “Thanks to the launch of Ready Recipes, customers will be able to take full advantage of the incredible culinary capabilities of Merrychef high speed ovens. We want to help our customers expand their menu choice and ensure they are able to easily deliver the high quality, fast-paced food service that has become synonymous with Merrychef ovens.”

For more information on Ready Recipes and tips on how to create a profile, please visit https://www.merrychef.com/culinary

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Jestic to preview 500˚C Sveba Dahlen pizza oven at The European, Pizza and Pasta Show Jestic Foodservice Equipment will be previewing the new Sveba Dahlen P601 High Temp pizza oven at The European, Pizza and Pasta Show (EPPS), 13-15 November at Olympia in London.

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he P601 from Sveba Dahlen incorporates a genuine Neapolitan pizza stone and can achieve temperatures of up to 500˚C, meaning it can bake pizzas in 60 to 120 seconds.

The highly efficient heating system distributes heat in three

zones resulting in uniform baking, whilst the high level of insulation and exclusive ceramic glass in the doors mean the oven chamber retains heat more effectively and ensures a comfortable working environment. The user-friendly control panel on the P601 allows the user to regulate upper and lower heating separately and includes Turbo and Power-saving functions.

Michael Eyre, Culinary Director at Jestic Foodservice Equipment comments: “Sveba Dahlen has been one of the world’s leading bakery oven manufacturers for over 65 years and the new P601 High Temp is yet another exciting innovation, which has been developed to bake pizzas at temperatures up to 500˚C. The P601 is ready to bake in just 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the preferred temperature and includes authentic pizza stones which have been developed in collaboration with Italian pizza bakers to help achieve the delicious rich flavour and airy crusts typical of Neapolitan pizzas.”

The Sveba Dahlen P601 will be previewed on the Jestic Foodservice Equipment stand (29A) at EPPS, where visitors can also see cutting-edge technology and innovation from other world-class equipment manufacturers including Wood Stone, Edge, Alfa Pro, Somerset, Vitamix and Zio Pepe. In addition, Jestic is sponsoring the cooking stages at EPPS which will host the competitions for both The PAPA Pizza and Pasta Chef of the Year and the 2019 European Pizza Championships.

The Sveba Dahlen P601 High Temp will be officially launched in the UK in February 2020.

For further information on the Sveba Dahlen range or any of the other equipment exclusively distributed by Jestic, please call 01892 831 960 or visit www.jestic.co.uk.

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Synergy Grill Technology increases production to cope with demand Synergy Grill Technology has increased production from 10 grills a week to 10 grills a day in the last few months, as demand for their environmentally friendly, technologically advanced grills continues to grow. As a result, they have doubled the total production staff at their factory in Cambridge and are now starting to dual source some components albeit, still locally and through British Manufacturers.

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ustin Cadbury, Chairman of Synergy Grill

wait for their current model to stop working, they want a

Technology, explains more behind the increase:

Synergy immediately. One customer has calculated that

“Synergy Grill Technology is in the middle of

by installing a 900 wide Synergy Grill in each of their

significant roll outs with two leading UK casual

establishments, not only have they saved 4400 tonnes

dining chains, with many others in the pipeline. As such

of C02 every year – that is the equivalent of taking 800

as we are in the enviable position of being able to increase

cars off the road, but they have also saved themselves

our staff at a time when many other companies are making

over £500,000 in energy costs. Whether you are a major

cut backs. These latest wins make us one of the fastest

chain or an independent restaurant, there is real money

growing catering equipment brands in the UK.”

savings to be had. Most operators save between £1,000

As Justin explains, the increased demand has come

and £3,000 a year by switching in Synergy Grill.”

largely from customers understanding the benefits of a

The latest roll outs will also see a Synergy representative

Synergy Grill and then not wanting to wait for their current

visiting each outlet on the day of installation and giving

gas guzzling model to break down:

staff training on the grill, from both a cooking and cleaning

“What these latest contracts has proved is that once a

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For further information on Synergy Grill Technology

and environmental perspective, they simply don’t want to

please visit www.synergygrill.com or call 01480 811000.

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By Steve Hemsil, Sales Director – UK & Ireland, Welbilt

Triple Heat - at the Double “ F or caterers looking to quite literally satisfy fast

but boasts best-in-class cavity to footprint ratio (12” cavity

food demand, then sourcing a quality high-

in a 14” footprint).

speed oven, such as the Merrychef eikon® e2s,

As well as space concerns being diminished, issues

should be top priority. Able to cook high quality

surrounding smoke or grease are also significantly reduced

meals and snacks at incredible speed, high speed ovens

with the e2s thanks to a built-in catalytic convertor which

allow operators to turn over a high volume of food orders,

comes in either 13 amp or 32 amp versions. The e2’s

in a short space of time, to a consistently high-quality

also features a patented cooling system which keeps all

standard. From delicious pizzas in 50 seconds, tasty

exterior walls cool-to-touch meaning staff can safely touch

chicken wings in 60 seconds and perfectly crisp French

and clean the exterior of their e2s, even when the unit is

fries in a matter of minutes, the Merrychef eikon® e2s

in operation.”

opens up a world of menu opportunities, fast, thanks to

Welbilt UK

its unique combination of three heat technologies (tuned

Tel: 01483 464900

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impingement, microwave, convection).

In order to encourage ultimate speed of service, the e2s can be programmed with bespoke menu options. This allows staff to simply put a product into the oven, and select the correct menu item via the e2’s pioneering easyTouch® control panel. Minutes, or even seconds later with some foods, the item is ready, perfectly cooked, and ready for serving.

However, it’s not just the quality, speed or technology of the machine that is of utmost importance when choosing an oven, but the size of unit too; particularly for fast food venues that are working within restricted front and back of house spaces. The Merrychef eikon® e2s once again reigns supreme in this instance thanks to its ultra-sleek sleek 620mm x 356mm x 595mm body which not only perfectly fits onto a standard 600mm deep work surface, 42

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By Roz Scourfield, National Sales Manager, Hoshizaki UK

Unparalleled Reliability... Cool!

Refrigerated appliances are vital within any professional kitchen, providing the means to store and preserve everything from fresh meat, dairy and sauces back of house, to chilling beverages front of house

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owever, one common constraint for many fast food outlets is available space. As such, many operators now require units that combine efficiency and versatility with a design that

optimises space. It was for this very reason that Gram launched the new Compact range: a series of professional refrigeration appliances perfectly suited for restricted spaces.

Designed to fit where other cabinets are either too small or too big, units within this range have varying heights and widths, each designed to suit the bespoke needs of a busy fast food venue.

Featuring the very latest technology, the Gram Compact range is setting new standards for compact fridges and freezers around the world thanks to its excellent energy efficiency standards, outstanding build quality and an unparalleled reliability.

For fast food outlets looking for a chilled cabinet to display drinks front of house, then Hoshizaki’s Gram Eco Midi proves ideal. Combining stylish design with high functionality, Eco Midi display cabinets not only enhance the appearance of a fast food venue, as well as items on display, but these units also prove to be exceptionally robust and easy to clean. The control panel, which is cleverly concealed to protect against splashing water, also allows operators to easily adjust aspects such as temperature and lighting. This means that operators are able to tailor the temperatures of their Eco Midi units to the specific items they are displaying, whether this be soft drinks, sandwiches or snacks.

Available in a range of sizes, Hoshizaki’s ECO Midi cabinets allow fast food operators of all sizes the chance to revitalise their front of house display section.”

For more information on the Gram range or to find out about the other appliances in the Hoshizaki portfolio, please visit www.hoshizaki-europe.com or call 01322 616 900.

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By Scott Duncan, Sales Director at Carpigiani UK

Cool Profits Premium soft serve ice cream is a perennial favourite and thanks to the latest technologicalinnovations from Carpigiani, it can now be served from a compact, space efficient machine.Offering customers a mouth-watering selection of freshly-produced ice cream is a great wayto diversify an existing offering. Freshly produced ice cream commands an excellent profitmargin, and can really help to grow an operators’ revenue and maximise profits through impulse sales.

Quality, consistency and flavour profile are as crucial as price. From the quality of theingredients and mix, or the versatility and reliability of the equipment, to the design of amenu, fast food operators should ensure their ice cream offering is able to generate sales andrepeat business from customers.

The Carpigiani 161 series of soft serve models is the perfect choice for fast food cafes andrestaurants or even take away operators where space is at a premium. Offering a realbreakthrough in soft serve ice cream technology, the 161 combines state-of the arttechnology with features usually reserved for larger, floor standing models, including a selfpasteurisingmodel. What’s more, the unique design of the 161 range means a footprint ofjust 300mm x 630mm x 850 mm (w/d/h) – perfect if space is at a premium.

The new 161 range uses cooled technology, generating flow through a removable air filter atthe base of the unit, channelling hot air exiting at the top. This not only improves efficiency,but also allows the unit to be positioned directly next to another appliance, for even greaterspace efficiency on a limited countertop.

A contemporary stainless-steel counter top design, complete with multifunctional display,standard 13-amp plug-and-go operation (never before available for a self-pasteurising model)and the ability to be connected to Carpigiani’s wireless Teorema software (for remotemonitoring and diagnostics), this is an easy to use appliance that has an impressive hourlyoutput of up to 15kg. As with the other models in the soft serve range, the new Carpigiani161 is fitted with a unique tank agitator to ensure an exceptional product consistency, whilealso allowing fast food operators to serve frozen yoghurt without risking a separation of themix.

As a global leader in the manufacture of gelato and ice cream equipment, Carpigiani iscommitted to providing equipment using the latest technology to help customers to producethe highest quality freshly made ice cream. All Carpigiani machines can be set up to createfat free, dairy free, sorbets, using soy, coconut, rice, oat or almond milk as preferred, withmany types of oil or nut being suitable to add fat to recipes, ensuring a well-balanced dessertwith a perfect, smooth consistency.

For more information on the Carpigiani Gelato University, Carpigiani equipment range or anyof the other products supplied by the company, please visit www.carpigiani.co.uk or call01432 346 018.

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Refrigeration specialist Adande invites investment into Aircell®, a new solution to mitigate the energy wasted by supermarket fridges Adande Aircell, a subsidiary of ‘hold the cold’ refrigeration specialist Adande, recently announce an initial funding round for the firm of £1.5M. The company is introducing Aircell®; a revolutionary solution designed to cut both energy and food wastage from the open-fronted commercial refrigeration used by supermarkets and food-to-go outlets. The business intends to use the funds to accomplish its vision for more efficient and sustainable refrigeration in the global retail sector.

D

eveloped by Adande, Aircell® is a new airflow

energy should be valued and preserved; we all have a vested

management system for chilled display cabinets

interest in finding ways to do that. Aircell® is without doubt,

designed specifically to create energy savings

a ground-breaking solution which can now be employed

of over 30% when compared with conventional

byre tail outlets. It takes into account the commercial

open-front cabinets. This new approach to the problem

benefit of enabling customers to handle goods with ease,

of cold air spillage means that supermarkets who have

preserves the food displayed and most importantly makes

resisted the call to install glass doors on their fridges, now

an impactful energy saving. It provides an answer, and

have a bona fide solution that not only answers the question

moves the narrative forward. In reality, supermarket cold

of sustainability, but that also allows a customer to choose

aisle syndrome could soon be a thing of the past.”

goods,unhindered. A potential game-changer, this new

Speaking of the funding round, he says “We have a

technology has the hallmark of Adande, in that it delivers

focused ambition, to take this technology global, and are

both a stable holding temperature and stable humidity,

now seeking £1.5M to help us further the commercialisation

ensuring the food on sale is preserved at optimum quality

process, using the funds to add both resource and working

for longer, thus reducing waste.

capital. Angel investor scan head to https://aircell.envestry.

Having undergone rigorous testing and in-store trials, the

com/ where we have outlined the proposition in detail. We

technology is now deemed ripe for a full market assault. To

hope that anyone looking for an investment opportunity,

facilitate that entry, the firm is looking for £1.5M to support

but who also has a desire to see responsible action by

what is envisaged will be a global take-up. With initial sales

supermarkets and food-to-go outlets gets in touch.”.

made and feedback overwhelmingly positive, major brands

The investment round which will be open for the next 3

are taking an active interest. Adande Aircell CEO, Nigel Bell

months, is being handled by Envestors, a facilitating body

said; “Sustainability is a global priority. We have to find new

known for helping ensure investors and scale-up companies

ways of reducing waste. Precious resources such as food and

connect.

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MONEY MATTERS

Dreaming of a Black Christmas eCatering, one of the UK’s lowest price Online Catering Equipment Suppliers, is already

e

stocking up in preparation for Black Friday Weekend and Christmas 2019 Catering, the online catering equipment giant, is

been huge for eCatering and the expansion is only just

readying itself for the Black Friday Weekend and

beginning. So, for Black Friday and the pre-Christmas

Christmas periods already by ensuring that they

period, we are ensuring that our customers get what they

don’t run out of any stock for their customers. Last year

need, when they need it, ready for one of their busiest

saw an unprecedented rise in sales and orders and whilst

times of the year!”

they were prepared, it was definitely more than they

It’s true to say that eCatering have a well thought

expected. This year to ensure stocks are a plenty, they

through plan for the coming sales and festive periods and

are bringing in extra Ice Machines, Fridges, Freezers, Back

if you want to know more or see their extensive range

Bar Cabinets, Bottle Coolers, Microwaves and Convection

of products, simply visit their website at www.ecatering.

Ovens.

co.uk today or call 01539 234 350.

Mike Morris, eCatering’s Marketing Manager said that “This time of year is always a busy time for many catering establishments, and, although we were prepared last year, we did feel the pressure of ensuring we had enough stock for all of our customers’ needs. This year, to ensure we have plenty in ready, we are stocking up now on the big sellers such as Bottle Coolers, Microwaves, Convection ovens and more. We have already

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Software business, Touch2Success,

and grow for Foodhub. End-users on both platforms will

has announced a multi-million pound

benefit from a wider selection of takeaways to choose

acquisition of Big Foodie. Touch2Success is

from and the takeaway owners will benefit from our zerocommission policy.”

the parent company of popular online food

Foodhub, established in 2017, has experienced rapid

portal, Foodhub.

growth in its first two years of trading as it is one of the

B

only online food portals that does not charge takeaway ig Foodie’s staff, infrastructure, website and

owners a commission for orders placed through the

branding will remain the same as a result of the

platform. Nor does it charge a service fee to the end user

partnership. However, Big Foodie’s customers will

for using the platform. Foodhub has over 8000 registered

benefit from access to the 8000+ takeaways registered

takeaways & restaurants on its platform and Foodhub &

with Foodhub, and Foodhub customers will have a greater

Touch2Success handle over 1.2 million orders each month.

choice of takeaways and restaurants.

Mohamed Chaudry Finance Director at

Big Foodie, established in Greater Manchester in 2012,

Touch2Success, says:

has over 2,500 registered takeaways and averages

“This is a fantastic acquisition that will significantly

30,000 orders per week. The acquisition is part of

benefit both brands and brings Touch2Success much

Touch2Success’s expansion plans for Foodhub, which is

closer to our target of 18,000 active businesses

on target to achieve 3m orders for 2019.

registered on FoodHub by the end of 2020.

Ardit Mula, Foodhub, says: “We have acquired

Touch2Success has been achieving significant growth,

Big Foodie because we are dedicated to growing our

doubling turnover and customer base year on year. The

customer base across the UK, widening the choice for

purchase of Big Foodie, is part of our aggressive growth

the end-user. Big Foodie specialises in Chinese food

plans via acquisitions and we are in advanced talks to

establishments, an area that we continue to explore

acquire other competitors ”

JJ Foodservice Moves Up Eight Places on Top Track 250 JJ Foodservice has moved up eight places to

performances from three new branches and an Amazon-

130th in the Sunday Times Top Track 250

style notification system to improve customer service.’

list, which ranks Britain’s mid-sector private growth companies with the biggest sales.

C

JJ’s COO, Mushtaque Ahmed, said: “All UK businesses are facing challenges right now, from the uncertainties caused by Brexit to the impact of rising food prices. We hope that our resilience in such turbulent times helps

elebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the group

to give caterers the confidence they need to partner

has eleven UK branches, more than 800 staff and

with us.”

sales of £201.5m for the period ending March 31,

The Top Track 250 is sponsored by Grant Thornton and

2018. The Sunday Times reported:

Lloyds Banking Group, and compiled by Fast Track, the

‘Profits rose 17% to £6.9m last year (2018) thanks to strong

Oxford-based research and networking events firm.

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MONEY MATTERS

Touch2Success Announces Big Foodie Acquisition in Multi-Million Pound Deal

MONEY MATTERS

Roadchef Rolls Out ​​Income​ Streaming​Platform to g​ ive ​ Motorway Service Area Employees ​Early Access to Pay Following the successful trial of ​Wagestream at three sites – providing its team with access to ​ their wages as they earn them​– motorway service area operator Roadchef has announced the scheme will be available to all of its team members as of September 2019.

21 locations across the UK, partnered with the

R

Britain’s roads safer and happier, and we can only do so

financial wellness provider​working to ​bring

by ensuring our employees are fully supported in order

financial health back to workers ​in ​March 2019, trialling

to continue providing excellent service to every one

the ‘​Income Streaming​​’ platform in three of its key

of our customers. By developing our partnership with

locations. Through Wagestream, Roadchef employees can

Wagestream we hope to add an additional safety net for

access and withdraw up to 40% of their earned income

those who might need it, ensuring no one in our company

throughout the month rather than having to wait until

has to worry about short term financial issues.”

oadchef, which operates 30 service areas in

payday.

Roadchef’s Director of HR & Development Laura Bunn

Mark Fox, CEO of Roadchef added: “​Our aim is to make

Peter Briffett, CEO and Co-Founder of ​Wagestream​, said: “Wagestream fits hand in glove with the motorway

said that initial reaction from employees at locations

services sector and the way businesses in this sector

in Chester, Clacket Lane on the Surrey Kent border,

employ staff. It’s common to have difficulty filling shifts,

and Northampton was positive, with a high number

particularly at late notice. However, we know from

of employees enrolling. Workers can make use of the

experience that this ceases to be a problem once staff

platform’s informative “just in time” financial education,

know they can access pay for those shifts straight away.

and access wages to cope with unexpected expenses like

“Income streaming provides a golden incentive to

car troubles or boiler replacements without having to

workers to alleviate this problem, while both the employer

turn to overdrafts, credit cards or high-interest payday

and employee start to see additional hours as mutually

loans.

beneficial. We’ve even found that staff start asking for

“Wagestream has already made a huge impact on our

more shifts at firms who were previously struggling

employees who took part in our initial trial, which meant

to fill them, such is the power of re-establishing an

we had no hesitation in making the platform available to

instantaneous link between work and wages.”

team members across the company. The introduction of

Wagestream launched last year as the UK’s first ​‘​

Wagestream comes as part of a wider employee welfare

Income Streaming​​’ provider and is​also registered with

strategy at Roadchef, including a new platform which

the FCA​- offering a service to employers that empowers

offers access to discounts and benefits that are designed

employees with financial flexibility, tackling the negative

to help employees save money on everyday purchases, as

impact of the outdated monthly pay cycle

well as mental health first aid,” ​said Laura.

The business, whose Norton Canes services on the M6

Roadchef has an “Investors in People Gold” accreditation for the support and development of 3,300

Toll were recently voted the best in the UK, believes that

employees in the UK and boasts an outstanding employee

their winning formula relies on their teams de-stressing

retention record. Find out more about a career at

and delighting their customers.

Roadchef here: https://www.roadchef.com/careers

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Pop-up restaurants have been told that they must comply with food safety regulations and register with local councils before trading.

T

MONEY MATTERS

Pop-up Restaurants Must Comply with UK Food Safety Regulations he warning, from Lloyd’s Register, one of the

a few days, temporary food businesses must still register

world’s

with the local council, specifically the environmental

leading

inspection,

assurance

and

auditing service providers, is driven by the huge

health inspectors.”

increase in street food and pop-up restaurant vendors in

The boom in pop-up restaurants in the UK has taken

the UK in recent years. However, the pop-up dining boom

many forms, from market stalls to food trucks and

has raised fears that some vendors could cut corners with

vacant shop units and Ms Wadge says that self-policing

food safety regulations and in their food handling and

is inevitably going to form a large part of the regulatory

storage regimes.

solution. “It is the responsibility of the pop-up to ensure Customised

that they are doing things properly. The old safety net

Assurance at Lloyd’s Register, says that pop-ups are governed

Justine

Wadge,

Technical

Consultant,

of council inspections is no longer there and that leaves

by the same regulations as permanent restaurants. “There

vendors more and more exposed.”

is a misconception that the transient and temporary nature

She continued: “Training is key for all pop-up vendors,

of pop-up restaurants means that they aren’t governed by

particularly with basic hygiene and food storage principles,

the same regulations, such as the Food Safety and Hygiene

such as separate worktops for raw and ready to eat

Regulations 2013 or the Regulation (EC) 852/2004. This

preparation, refrigeration, cleaning stations and personal

is a fundamental misunderstanding of the food regulatory

hygiene.”

regime in the UK.”

“My advice to pop-up restaurant owners is to empower

Ms Wadge says that over-stretched council resources

yourself with the knowledge required via the training and

are also potentially creating holes in the system. “Local

consultation that is available. In the long-term doing the

councils just don’t have the resources to deal with the pop-

bare minimum is a false economy. Without the proper food

up restaurant explosion, particularly when some vendors

handling and storage techniques, pop-up restaurants risk

may only be on site for one or two days,” she says. “If there

leaving themselves open to prosecution and civil claims if

are not enough local environmental health inspectors this

anything goes wrong. What’s more, with recent changes to

could cause the unaware to unwittingly carry out practices

the sentencing guidelines, businesses could be facing large

that could lead to a food poisoning outbreak and encourage

penalties for infringements of the regulations.”

the unscrupulous to try and cut corners.”

To find out more, please visit https://www.lr.org/en/

She continued: “Even if a vendor is only in one location for

training/ or email enquiries.uk@lr.org

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TRADE DIRECTORY

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

Henry Colbeck

Fryers Mate

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

www.fryersmate.com Unit 3, Great Northern Way, Great Northern Terrace, Lincoln LN5 8XF 01522 542054

Weston Catering Supplies

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

www.westoncateringsupplies.com Unit S4, Mendip Business Park, Rooksbridge, Somerset BS26 2U westcatering@hotmail.com 01934 750367

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 www.fishfriers.co.uk 7b Edward 7th Quay, Navigation Way, Ashton-On-Ribble, Preston, PR2 2YF info@fishfriers.co.uk 0844 248 8257

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

www.altiusgroup.co.uk Business Buyers.co.uk Incorporating Bruce & Co Redwoods Dowling Kerr Kings Business contact@businessbuyers.co.uk 01772 775776

MCS Technical Products Ltd

Everett, Masson & Furby

www.bluesealequipment.co.uk Unit 67, Gravelly Industrial Park, Gravelly Park, Birmingham, B24 8TQ 0121 327 5575

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

Blue Seal

www.emfgroup.com 3 Cornhill, Ottery St Mary, Devon EX11 1DW info@emfgroup.com 01404 813762

Restaurant Supply Store

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 W: www.totalqsr.co.uk Fast Food Systems Limited

Middleton Food Products Ltd,

Carlton Catering Equipment

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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

Business Buyers.com - Part of the Altius Group

T: 0845 3711 522 E: hello@worldofceres.com W: www.worldofceres.com W: www.thebattercompany.co.uk

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Nisbets Plc

Fish Friers- Part of the Altius Group

Seriously Good Gluten Free

www.middletonfoods.com 655 Willenhall Road, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 3LH sales@middletonfoods.com 01902 608122 or 08453 706 550

Marfast www.marfast.co.uk 30 Broughton Street, Manchester, M8 8NN pani@marfast.co.uk 0161 833 0024

Business and Property Sales

E: info@totalqsr.co.uk

Ceres | Pure Food Innovation

Falcon Foodservice Equipment

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 www.chippersandpeelers.com Grange Farm, Braithwell Road, Ravenfield, Rotherham , South Yorks., S65 4LP carltoncatering@sky.com 01709 540004

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 October and November 2019 • Fastfood Professional

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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

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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

Mammoth Cleaning Supplies.co.uk

TRADE DIRECTORY

Sweetheat

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

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

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

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

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TRADE DIRECTORY

Deep Premises Cleaning

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

Ethnic foods

Duct Cleaning and servicing Specialists

Shana Foods

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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

8 Austin Fields Kings Lynn PE30 1PH T: 01553 886101 / 07766 747405 W: www.ckconline.biz E: sales@ckconline.biz

Media Screen Solutions www.mediascreensolutions.com Cleveland House 116 Cleveland Street Wirral Merseyside, CH41 3RB enquiries@mediascreensolutions.com 0800 515690

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

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

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

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

Just Filters

W: www.olinex-uk.com The

Fryers’ Favourite For Over 60 Years.

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

Nortech Foods Limited

www.nortechfoods.co.uk For information, advice, or customer support material pleas Olenex Trading (UK) Limited. Tel: 01322 444836 e-mail: ukinfo@olenex.com Ings Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 9TL info@nortechfoods.co.uk 01302 390880

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

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

Finance, Leasing & Insurance

EPOS Systems

Complete Leasing Solutions Ltd

Integer

Manor Farm,

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

Signagelive Limited www.signagelive.com Rectory Farm Barns Walden Road Little Chesterford Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1UD 01799 530110

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Wing Yip

Vandemoortele/P100

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

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

Fats and Oils

CKC in association with KLS

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

www.itslolly.com Crystal Gate 28-30 Worship Street London EC2A 2AH 0800 038 5389

www.digitalmediasystems.co.uk Pressers House, 2 South Lane, Elland, West Yorks, HX5 0HG hello@digitalmediasystems.co.uk 01484 588895

Bright Hygiene www.brighthygiene.co.uk Omega House, Unit 7, Sarbir Industrial Park, Cambridge Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2EU 0800 093 7840

It’s Lolly ltd

Digital Media systems

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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

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

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Royal Greenland Ltd

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

www.royalgreenland.com Gateway House, Styal Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 5WY 0161 490 4249

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) www.cieh.org Chadwick Court, 15 Hatfields, London, SE1 8DJ info@cieh.org 0207 928 6006

Unique Seafood

Fish Suppliers Collins Seafoods Ltd

Frozen Food Suppliers

www.uniqueseafood.co.uk 2 Floor, Grabbex Business Park, Murray Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3QY 0203 260 3580

Central Foods Maple Court, Ash Lane Collingtree Northampton NN4 0NB T: 01604 858 522 E: info@centralfoods.co.uk W: www.centralfoods.co.uk

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

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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

Golden Valley Foods

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

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 October and November 2019 • Fastfood Professional

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TRADE DIRECTORY

Glover & Howe Insurance Services

TRADE DIRECTORY

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

Preston & Thomas Frying Ranges Ltd

Fracino

www.adamsfastfoods.com Various UK Depots 01274 492044 Ask for local depot number

www.fracino.com 18-22 Birch Road East, Birmingham, B6 7DB sasles@fracino.com 0121 328 5757

Grease Traps

www.mallinsonsofoldham.co.uk Trent Industrial Estate, Duchess St, Shaw Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7UT mallinsons.sales@btconnect.com 01706 299000

Oli Environmental Services

Valentine Equipment Limited www.valentinefryers.com 4 Trafford Road, Reading, Berks., RG1 8JS info@valentinefryers.com 0118 957 1344

Ice Cream Carpigiani UK Ltd

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

www.carpigiani.com Faculty House, 214 Holme Lacy Road, Rotherwas, Hereford, HR2 6BQ 01432 346018

GMG Ltd

Caterlink Limited

Hog Roast Machines and Barbecues

Beechdean Dairies Limited

T: 01553 772935 / 07770 568939 W: www.klsonline.co.uk E: sales@klsonline.co.uk

Gazebos/Mobile Units Instant Promotion (UK) Ltd

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.instantpromotion.co.uk Unit 7, Liberty Industrial Park, South Liberty Lane, Bristol, BS3 2SU enquiries@instantpromotions.co.uk 0117 963 1668

www.tastytrotter.com Bridge Street, Clay Cross, Derbyshire, S45 9NU info@tastytrotter.com 01246 866800

VTO (Vertical Take Off)

Cinders Barbecues

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

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

General Catering Supplies

Hot Drinks Equipment Franke Coffee Systems UK Ltd

Estate, Bedwas, Caerphilly,

www.coffee.franke.com 6A Handley Page Way, St Albans , Hertfordshire, AL2 2DQ Sales@Frankecoffeesystems.co.uk 01923 635700

CF83 8XP

Espresso Essential

Peter’s Food Service Unit 1, Greenway, Bedwas House Industrial

T: 029 2085 3200 • 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,

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www.scanomat.co.uk sales@scanomat.co.uk 0800 032 7581

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

PE30 1P

F: 029 2085 3323

Scanomat UK

www.greasemanagement.co.uk Eaton Works, Allthorpe Street, Leamington Spa, CV31 2AU 01926 432030

Frying Range Engineers

Kings Lynn

Adams Fast Food Supplies

www.marfast.co.uk 30 Broughton Street, Manchester, M8 8NN pani@marfast.co.uk 0161 833 0024

Mallinsons of Oldham Ltd

8 Austin Fields

info@logicvending.co.uk 0808 278 3327

Marfast

www.prestonandthomas.co.uk PO Box 728, Fareham, Hants, PO14 9QU info@prestonandthomas.co.uk 01732 757636

KLS Frying Ranges Service

Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 4LU 0115 929 1101

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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

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

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Peter’s Food Service

Fylde Fresh & Fabulous

www.kismetkebabs.co.uk Milton House, Maldon Road, Latchingdon, Essex CM3 6LF 01621 744 055

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

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

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

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

Pizza & Pasta

Premier1 Filtration

Express Foodservice

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

www.express-foodservice.co.uk Unit B, Dominion Way, Rustington Trading Estate, Littlehampton, West Sussex.

BN16 3HQ info@expressfoodservice.co.uk 01903 775077

Packaging

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

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

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

Crafti’s Ltd (For Kids) www.craftis.co.uk 3rd Floor, Towcester Mill, Chantry Lane, Towcester, Northants, NN12 6AB 01327 358508

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

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

Pan’Artisan Units 25/26 Holmbush Industrial Estate, Holmbush Way Midhurst, West Sussex GU29 9HX enquiries@panartisan.com 01730 811490

It’s a Wrap (JR Press) www.jrpress.co.uk 3 Egerton Close, Daventry Northants, NN11 8PE sales@jrpress.co.uk 01327 301566

PlanglowLtd www.planglow.com The Quorum, Bond Street South, Bristol, BS1 3AE contactus@planglow.com 0117 317 8600 www.southernfriedchicken.com Unit 1, Headley Park 9, Headley Road East, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4SQ sales@southerfriedchicken.com 0118 944 1100

Pukka Pies Ltd The Halcroft, Syston,

Potatoes

Leicester, LE7 1LD

AHDB

trade@pukkapies.co.uk

www.bestchips.co.uk AHDB Potatoes Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2TL 024 7669 2051

E: trade@pukkapies.co.uk W: www.pukkapies.co.uk

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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

T: 01691 839288 E: mandy@riversidefoods.co.uk W: www.riversidefoods.co.uk

www.stupid-pizza.co.uk 84 Holmsdale Road, Coventry, CV6 5BJ stoupid.pizza@gmail.com 02476 278102

T: 0116 264 4004

Potato Treating & Equipment

Felton, Oswestry, Shropshire,

Stoupid Pizza UK

Pies

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

www.pizza-baguette.co.uk Genus, Hammond Close Attleborough Fields Ind. Est. Nuneaton, Warks., CV11 6RY info@pizza-baguette.co.uk 02476 254941 www.kirenfoods.co.uk Unit 3, Smallbridge Business Park, Riverside Drive, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16 2SH enquiries@kirenfoods.com 01706 526732

Southern Fried Chicken

Agrico UK Ltd.

Pizza and Baguette

Kiren Foods

TRADE DIRECTORY

Kismet Kebabs

SY11 4HX

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 October and November 2019 • Fastfood Professional

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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

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

www.jestic.co.uk Units 3 & 4, Dana Estate, Transfesa Road, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6UU info@jestic.co.uk 01892 831960

Pukka Pies Ltd

Williams Refrigeration

W: www.pukkapies.co.uk

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

The Halcroft, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1LD trade@pukkapies.co.uk T: 0116 264 4004 E: trade@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

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

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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 October and November 2019 • Fastfood Professional

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Web Design

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

Crossways Foodservice Consultants 29 High Street Needingworth, St Ives Cambridgeshire, PE27 4SA

T: 07725 434173 Crossways E: crosswaysfc@gmail.com W: www.foodserviceconsultants.co.uk Carpigiani Gelato University UK

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

Wholesalers and Cash and Carry

Pepe’s Piri Piri www.pepes.co.uk

Central Foods

Peri Peri Original

Maple Court, Ash Lane Collingtree Northampton NN4 0NB

www.periperioriginal.co.uk

T: 01604 858 522 E: info@centralfoods.co.uk W: www.centralfoods.co.uk

Pita Pit UK www.pitapituk.com

Pizza Time www.pizzatime.co.uk

Quiznos

www.gelatouniversity.com/uk Carpigiani House Coldnose Rd Rotherwas Industrial Estate Hereford, HR2 6JL janethompson@carpigiani.co.jp 01432 346 018

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

www.quiznossub.co.uk

Sam’s Chicken www.samschicken.com

Subway www,subway.com

Uniforms

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

United Workwear www.unitedworkwear.com The United Collection Ltd 80A Ashfield Street London, E1 2BJ info@unitedcollection.co.uk 0207 780 1746

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

T & T Embroidery Solutions Ltd www.allembroiderysolutions.com 98 Morley Drive, Ely Cambridgeshire tandtembroiderysolutions@gmail.com 07783 628397

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

Simon Jersey www.simonjersey.com Altham Accrington Lancashire, BB5 5YE sales@simonjersey.com 0370 4609 047

Harry Ramsden’s

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

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

www.federationoffishfriers.co.uk 4 Greenwood Mount, Leeds, LS6 4LQ mail@federationoffishfriers.co.uk 0113 230 7044

www.gallonesfranchise.com

Pro Web Design

Shinebright Creative

National Federation of Fish Friers

Gallones Ice Cream Parlours

TRADE DIRECTORY

Training & Consultancy

Franchise Opportunities

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

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

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

T: 01432 378690

Waffle Delight www.waffledelight.co.uk

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

Doner Kebab German Doner Kebab www.donerkebab.net

Empire Dogs

E: brian@utilityhelpline.co.uk

www.empiredogs.co.uk

W: www.utilityhelpline.co.uk

Flamin’ Chicken

TRADE DIRECTORY

info@theflaminchicken.com

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