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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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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.” 9
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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
P
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
systems. As
part
of
the
Professional does. Our partnership with
new
NFFF confirms our confidence in the
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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.
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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. The 5asideCHESS Battling Suicide Bus is here to Drive Change. #yourfirstmoveishello at hello@5asidechess.com 22
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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. 23
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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 B
191g
200g
149g
FILLED WITH FRIES
Size Matters!
COMPETITOR A
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
VS
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
OVER SAVE
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25
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. 6
4
4
5 COMPETITOR A
0-5cm
8+cm
5-8cm
COMPETITOR B COMPETITOR C
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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@AVIKOUK
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.
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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
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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
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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. Nigel O’Donnel, Managing Director of Meadow Vale 36
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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. 40
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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.
J
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
perspective.
customer understands the benefits that a Synergy Grill can bring to an organisation from both an output, cost
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
H
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. 43
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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. 46
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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
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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.
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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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Touch2Success Announces Big Foodie Acquisition in Multi-Million Pound Deal
MONEY MATTERS
Roadchef Rolls Out Income StreamingPlatform 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 providerworking 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 isalso 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.
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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
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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
Advertise Here! You could be telling readers about your business or service on this page Call Athol now to book a space on
07725 434173 Standard and Premium Box listings available
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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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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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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