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Experience the thrill of driving with the iconic Caterham 7 sports car…

Experience the ultimate thrill ride with Seven Hire, the iconic Caterham 7 sports car rental company located in North Wales. If you’re a car enthusiast searching for the ultimate driving experience, look no further than Seven Hire. Their self-drive sports car will ignite your senses with its exceptional performance, accuracy, and control as you explore the stunning roads of the Snowdonia National Park and coastal roads of the Llŷn Peninsula.

Seven Hire prides themselves on providing excellent customer service and easy-to-understand pricing plans. Their daily rate of £199 includes everything you need to hit the road, including a 120-mile allowance, fully comprehensive insurance cover and full weather gear. As an added bonus, an extra driver can be added for just £50, allowing you to share the experience with a friend or family member.

Their meet and greet service at 8am allows you to get up close and personal with the amazing car, then you can embark on your adventure from 9am until 5pm. With preplanned routes just a click away, you’ll never miss a beat. From breathtaking views to heart-racing thrills, this region has it all!

Seven Hire also offers gift vouchers which are the perfect solution for every occasion. Not only will they allow your recipients to experience the thrill of driving a legendary Caterham 7 sports car, but they will also create lasting memories that will be treasured for a lifetime.

So, what are you waiting for? Book your Caterham 7 sports car experience today and get ready for an adventure of a lifetime. Their season runs from March 1st until October 31st annually, and with Seven Hire, the road is yours to explore! n

For further information, and to book a driving experience, please visit www.sevenhire.com

Welsh Producers Showcase Their Flavour

Welsh food and drink companies have been busy showcasing their products at one of the UK’s most prestigious trade events – Northern Restaurant & Bar 2023 – as part of a drive to promote Welsh produce in the region.

The Welsh showcase was part of Destination North West, a Welsh Government Food & Drink Wales Fine Food Cluster project, to expand the reach and awareness of Welsh produce and explore new market opportunities in North West England. The first major hospitality show of the year, Northern Restaurant & Bar 2023, was held last month at the Manchester Central Convention Complex and was attended by thousands of trade visitors looking to find new products and suppliers.

Ten Welsh food and drink producers exhibited under the auspices of the Fine Food Cluster and Cywain Micro Clients umbrellas.

“Northern Restaurant & Bar was an excellent opportunity to show the hospitality sector in the North West England area some of Wales’s fantastic products,” said Fine Food Cluster Manager, Jayne Jones. “It was a very busy, energetic show, and we had many visitors to our stand who were eager to learn more about Welsh food and drink. Welsh produce is making good inroads into the region, and Northern Restaurant & Bar followed on the heels of a very successful Welsh food showcase held at The Hollies Farm Shop in Cheshire just a few weeks ago. Such was the positive response from shoppers that the showcase was repeated the following week, and The Hollies have subsequently listed five additional Welsh producers.”

Welsh produce is taking a bite into menus in professional kitchens across North West England. Welsh chefs working in the area say they have seen an increased awareness of Welsh produce in North West England as chefs increasingly look to source quality ingredients from their near neighbours.

Harri Alun, Head Chef at the Carden Park Hotel in Cheshire, says his dishes are influenced by his Welsh roots and the quality and provenance of produce from Wales. “I was brought up on a farm in North Wales, and I know the whole food chain,” he explained. “That’s important to me because you understand the work that’s gone into something and gives a sense of pride, and for me, there is nothing quite like PGI Welsh Lamb.”

As such, he is keen, where possible, to share his experience and enthusiasm for Welsh produce. He does this by featuring Welsh ingredients in his dishes and creating celebratory menus for occasions such as St David’s Day.

Also by attending international events where Welsh produce is on display – namely the Seafood Expo Global 2023 show in Barcelona (April 25th -27th) where he will take to the Welsh Seafood stand and cook samples to order throughout the event.

“Events like Seafood Expo Global are a great opportunity to support Welsh seafood and see new products. As a chef, it is always good to be able to have that link to what’s being produced and what’s new.”

Dylan Owens is Head Chef at The Tunnel Club at Manchester City Football Club’s Etihad Stadium. He champions Welsh produce at every opportunity, not only because of the quality of the ingredients but also because it supports local independent businesses. Salt marsh lamb from Caernarfon, sea salt from Anglesey and Welsh cheese are particular favourites.

“I’m proud to say wherever possible we use Welsh produce,” said Dylan. “This enables us to talk to our customers on the ethos of the menu. Our carbon footprint is on everybody’s radar, there is no better sense of pride when talking to customers about quality of ingredients and also the story behind it from where it’s come from to the level of detail needed to produce. Post the pandemic it’s great to see independent businesses changing/creating new ideas by utilising the raw ingredients we have in Wales to create some fantastic produce which we can use in the stadium to enhance the experience of our customers.”

Dylan believes that, in a changing industry, it is critical to inspire and encourage the next generation of chefs to consider the quality and provenance of ingredients.

“Price is at the forefront of every catering establishment,” he concludes. “This doesn’t mean that quality or provenance of product should be jeopardised. Young aspiring chefs need to learn that quality needs to be at the forefront and that we can save cost by utilising the ingredients better.” n

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