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MERRY
CHRISTMAS The festive excitement is already
their delicious dishes. As a thank you, we
bubbling away in the Take Stock office, as
collated all this year’s winners onto page
we all look forward to another Christmas.
60 for everyone to see their winning
We know that you’ve been hard at work already and by now, all your menus will
dishes once more. We look forward to
We also want to thank all the chefs,
put in place.
mixologists and industry experts who
sometimes be overwhelming so it’s our aim to offer a helping hand - and that’s where this jam-packed issue comes in!
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your 2020 posts!
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have kindly contributed recipes and content throughout 2019 and helped us produce creative, insightful and informative features.
With tips, advice and recipes to give a
Last, but by no means least, on behalf of
little extra sparkle to your festive plans,
the Take Stock team and Unitas, I want
this issue will help you countdown to
to wish you a very merry and prosperous
the big day - and guarantee all your
Christmas and a happy and successful
hard work turns into healthy profits.
new year.
2019 has been a very challenging year
Here’s to 2020!
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News and Features David Jackson Sarah Hardy Fiona Kyle Hollie Pickles
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5 Magical Mocktails
Days of Christmas 1 Calendar
P.7
2 What’s New P.8-9
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6 A Very Merry Roastie
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Spice up your Christmas P.11-15
Show-stopping Sides P.25
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8 Christmas Sides
P.17-19
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P.29
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Booze Free Christmas
Festive Sauces
Super Stuffing
P.31
11 Winter Warmers
P.32-33
12 P.27
Time to Party!
P.37-43
13 Fast & Festive
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14 A Festive Dram
P.49-51
15 We Grill
P.52-53
Cheese to Please
19 Feed Your Eyes
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22 P.60-61
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The Christmas P.57 Classics
A Snacking P.63-65 Nation
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Get Christmas Ready P.59
Time to Sparkle
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New Year Cocktails
P.69
23 Waste Free Christmas
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24 P.66-67
Plan Ahead
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GIVE CONSUMERS A NEW CHOICE THIS CHRISTMAS ST CLEMENT’S IS A PREMIUM ADULT SOFT DRINK INSPIRED BY THE TASTE OF CIDER.
DON’T LET THE NON-DRINKING DESIGNATED DRIVERS MISS OUT THIS FESTIVE PERIOD.
Calendar
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NOV
Nov-Dec
NATIONAL VEGAN DAY
1315
THE EUROPEAN PIZZA & PASTA SHOW Olympia London
NOV
28NOV
BBC GOOD FOOD SHOW Birmingham NEC
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2-3 NOV
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THE FREE FROM SHOW WINTER Exhibition Centre Liverpool NEW YORK CITY MARATHON
1920 NOV
FOOD MATTERS LIVE ExCeL London
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RESTAURANT & BAR TECH LIVE ExCeL London
1920 NOV
RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY INNOVATION EXPO ExCeL London
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RESTAURANT & BAR DESIGN SHOW ExCeL London
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HARWICH & PARKESTON WINTER ALE FESTIVAL Parkeston Railway Club, Essex
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THE GREAT CHRISTMAS PUDDING RACE Covent Garden, London
2230 DEC
HANUKKAH
24 DEC
CHRISTMAS EVE
25 DEC
CHRISTMAS DAY
26 DEC
BOXING DAY
31 DEC
NEW YEAR’S EVE
DEC
NOV
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BONFIRE NIGHT
NOV
917 NOV
BWIN GRAND SLAM OF DARTS Wolverhampton Civic Hall
10 NOV
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
1115 NOV
NOV
NOV
NATIONAL SCHOOL MEALS WEEK
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TASTE OF LONDON Tobacco Dock
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Christmas 2019
Perfect Rise One in 10 people in the UK are now
A Fruity Freeze
avoiding gluten - so Dr. Oetker
Chaucer Foods has launched
pastries and puddings, and can be
a new range of freeze-dried
added to plain flour as an alternative
fruit for foodservice.
to self-raising.
The new freeze-dried strawberry, orange, raspberry, lime, pineapple and banana pieces,
Available in 500g packs, use as a
slices and granules, and strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, banana, mango, lime and
direct replacement to standard baking
orange powders are designed to meet current demand for healthy, natural ingredients.
powder as stated in your recipes for
Light to handle, easy to store in ambient conditions and supplied in resealable packs,
perfect results.
these are naturally long shelf life products that can be used as decoration, toppings,
oetker-professional.co.uk
Professional’s new Gluten Free Baking Powder is a must have. Offering the same performance as Dr. Oetker’s highly trusted standard baking powder, the gluten free variant gives a consistent rise to your cakes, scones,
inclusions or ingredients in a wide range of foods. They’re great in smoothies, shakes, teas and infusions, frappes, hot chocolate, cocktails and mocktails too.
Unitas Exclusives! Unitas and JJ Whitley have got together to bring you two fabulous spirits, exclusive to your Unitas supplier.
Strawberry Gin
Vanilla Vodka
Strawberry picking was a favourite past
J.J Whitley Vanilla Vodka is wonderfully
time of the Whitley family and as such,
contemporary addition to the family that
has inspired this luscious J.J Whitley
delivers a delightful twist to a simple
Strawberry Gin.
spirit and mixer or cocktail - such as
Gentle sweet sophisticated notes of
the Espresso Martini.
summer strawberries tune perfectly
J.J Whitley Vanilla Vodka delivers a
with classic notes of piney juniper,
smooth, rich, subtle vanilla flavour with
sweet citrus and earthy liquorice root,
hints of white pepper spice. Perfect for
topped off with a rich full-bodied
drinking neat or mixing in long drinks
strawberry aroma, reminiscent of
and cocktails.
candied strawberries. This is a fantastically versatile gin that can be used all year round in G&Ts and cocktails as well as in serves that bring back the taste of summer. takestockmagazine.com
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White Light &
Loaded
Christmas
Diageo Reserve’s ultra-premium vodka, CÎROC, has announced the launch of limited-edition, CÎROC White Grape, ahead of the festive season. Distilled five times to ensure the highest quality and an opulent silkysmooth feel, the luxury French vodka is then infused with a distinctive blend of ripe white grapes and other natural flavours. The result is a rich taste
Demand for healthier snacks grew by approximately 19% in
experience with delicate floral notes
the last year alone*, with consumers looking for lighter, more
and hints of crisp citrus, tropical fruit
wholesome options.
and honeydew on the palate.
However, research also shows they won’t opt for the healthier
Presented in a striking ‘total gold look’
alternative unless it delivers on taste and flavour. That’s why
70cl bottle that will deliver exceptional
Golden Wonder have launched Light and Loaded, available in
stand-out both on shelves and back
both Cheddar Cheese and Smoky Bacon flavours. The new
bar, CÎROC White Grape is easy to mix
‘All the Taste - Half the Fat’ range contains 50% less fat than
and lends itself perfectly to individual
comparable snack products but really delivers on that all
cocktails and group serves. The
important fully-flavoured taste. And being VAT-free, it’s also
recommended hero serve, the Kir
pretty healthy for the pocket!
Royale by CÎROC, meets the demand
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for premium, sparkling festive drinks too.
Sources: *IRI Market Place + KantarWorldPanel | Total GB | Crisps & Snacks | £ Value | 52 w/e 09-Sep-18. Market size inferred from a combination of Kantar Worldpanel and IRI data IRI, a retail and FMCG market intelligence company iriworldwide.com
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Tiger Tiger
Chinese New Year isn’t far away, so you need to think about how you’ll keep your thirsty customers happy. Fortunately, Heineken’s Blade beer system is at hand. Taking up minimal space and needing no cooling or piping, this self contained unit is easy to set up and maintain. And now you can use the system to serve Tiger Beer on draught. Talk to your beer supplier now, or check out: uk.blade.shop
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Unwrap our tantalising range this Christmas F O R A S E A S O NAL C O O K I N G ADV E N T U R E
A Brand of
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Spice up your Christmas Why not think outside the box and offer something a little different on your festive menu this Christmas? Not only will it impress customers and inspire them to return post festivities, it may give you the opportunity to charge a premium price too.
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Be adventurous Not all vegetarians and vegans want nut roast, so why not be adventurous and offer an alternative Christmas dish? “Chefs have such an amazing opportunity to be more creative now with the ever increasing vegan and vegetarian population,” said chef Anjula Devi. “One of the amazing main course dishes we offer as an alternative are our cauliflower koftas. We take our original recipe and incorporate cranberries and chestnuts into the recipe, then create a sauce full of Christmas spices like cinnamon, cloves, ginger and nutmeg.”
Be on-trend Caribbean cuisine and street food have taken off in the UK in the last couple of years and are rapidly growing in popularity. Dishes feature bold flavours, fresh ingredients, seasoning and spices like ginger, allspice, jerk mixes, cinnamon, and sage. Classics include jerk chicken, curried goat, fried plantain and rice ‘n’ peas. Rum is a natural accompaniment to Caribbean food and is predicted to be the ‘next big thing’ in spirit sales,
Old Jamaica Jerk Ham
together with Caribbean soft drinks
By Old Jamaica
favourites, Ting and Old Jamaica ginger beer, the leading ginger beer brand. Why not give your festive menu an on-trend Caribbean vibe by jazzing up your ham with Old Jamaica ginger beer (see recipe)?
Turkey twists Everyone loves turkey at Christmas but there is nothing wrong with mixing up how you serve it. Give it an oriental flavour by adding star anise, cinnamon and ginger then baste with Kung Po Sauce for an unusual and different
This is something you can prepare in advance, so will help take the pressure off your busy kitchen. Serves 12
INGREDIENTS 2kg unsmoked gammon joint
For the marinade 3⁄4 tin Del Monte pineapple I jalapeño 2 cans Old Jamaica regular ginger beer ½ onion 1 apple 2 tsp jerk seasoning
Christmas experience. And use glutinous
METHOD
(sticky) rice or jasmine rice for your
1. Blitz marinade together in a food
stuffing as an alternative to the norm
processor
(see recipe). Alternatively try something completely different and serve turkey
2. Cover the joint in the marinade and allow to marinate in the fridge for 24 hours
kebabs instead of a roast as suggested
3. Put the joint and marinade in a
by chef Anjula Devi.
saucepan and simmer in the marinade for 1 hour 15 mins. Leave to cool in liquid for 1 hour
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4. Remove the hard fat - it comes off easily using your fingers. Leave the layer of white fat and mark it with a crisscross pattern with a sharp knife
For the glaze ¼ tin Del Monte pineapple 1 jalapeño 2 tbsp honey 2 dessert spoons hot mango chutney 1 dessert spoon jerk seasoning
METHOD 1. Blitz all the ingredients in a food processor. Heat it gently and then cover the joint with it 2. Cook at 180°C for 40 mins, re-apply the glaze halfway through 3. Leave to cool then serve with other cold meats for a festive buffet or with egg and chips as a twist on the traditional
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Kung Po Turkey with Oriental Stuffing By Wing Yip Serves 6
METHOD 1. Heat oil in a wok and fry the sausage and mushrooms. Season with light soy, oyster sauce, ginger juice and black vinegar. Remove from the heat
2. Drain rice and mix with cooked ingredients 3. Spread loosely in a dry shallow dish and
INGREDIENTS 1 turkey (adjust spices according to size) 2-3 sticks cinnamon 6-8 star anise 185ml jar Wing Yip Kung Po Sauce 1-2 tsp five-spice powder
For the stuffing
steam the rice dry (without any water added) over medium heat for 30 minutes or until the grains are translucent and chewy
4. When rice is cooked, cool quickly and stuff neck cavity, pressing rice firmly into place and securing neck flap with a cocktail stick 5. Rub body cavity of turkey with five-spice
228g glutinous rice (soaked for 4 hours) 170ml vegetable stock 85g chorizo or Chinese sausage, finely sliced 28g dried sliced mushrooms, soaked & chopped 1 tsp ginger juice from grated fresh ginger 1 tbsp Wing Yip Shaohsing Style Wine 1 tbsp Wing Yip Oyster or Mushroom Sauce 2 tbsp peanut oil 2 tbsp black rice vinegar 1 tbsp Wing Yip Sesame Oil 1 tbsp Wing Yip Light Soya Sauce
powder and season the skin with a little salt. Place star anise and cinnamon inside the body cavity and cook to instructions on packaging
6. 30 minutes before turkey is ready, using a pastry brush, baste the whole turkey with a thick layer of kung po sauce 7. Continue cooking for 30 minutes on 170°C/180°C 8. Remove from the oven and allow turkey to rest before serving NOTE: Cooked rice needs to be refrigerated so suggest any leftover stuffing be discarded and not re-heated.
INGREDIENTS 1 cauliflower 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp Schwartz Medium Curry Powder 1 tsp Schwartz Chilli Flakes 75g dried apricots, roughly chopped 25g flaked almonds, toasted 50g pomegranate seeds 100g tahini
METHOD 1. Preheat oven to 180°C 2. Remove the larger leaves from the
Christmas Roast Cauliflower By Schwartz A vibrant centrepiece that delivers a feast for all the senses, it’s a tempting twist on the traditional roast and a perfect dish for vegans and vegetarians. Serves 4
cauliflower, and then immerse it completely in a large saucepan (or stockpot) filled with boiling water. Cook for 10 minutes. Drain
3. Mix together the oil, curry powder, chillies and salt. Rub the cauliflower all over with the mixture and bake for 20 minutes 4. Scatter the cauliflower with the almonds, pomegranate seeds, apricots, and drizzle with tahini. Serve immediately
Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes
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THE
Holidays are Coming
+60% of consumers visited the on-trade during 2018’s festive period*
1 in 5
No1
soft drinks is the of consumers are now tee-total most consumed beverage increasing the importance in restaurants at Xmas of offering a range of soft time*** and No2 in pubs drinks at Xmas **
MAXIMISE SOFT DRINK SALE THIS XMAS AND STOCK UP ON YOUR CUSTOMERS FAVOURITE BRANDS *Source: Coffer Peach Business Tracker 2018
** Source: ONS, May 2018 *** Source: CGA Christmas Report 2018
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Booze Free Christmas Drinking alcohol at Christmas isn’t for everyone. Whether a designated driver or choosing an alcohol-free lifestyle, making sure you have a varied range of soft drinks available to suit both children and adults is essential. What do consumers want
50%
At Christmas, consumers buying habits alter; customers are looking for great alcohol-free alternatives to the traditional festive wine and spirits. With this in mind, this Christmas your soft drinks should be:
of consumers like to see seasonal drinks offered
• Perfectly served - both at the bar and
when part of a meal
• Provide sharing opportunities - both
when drinking straight or as a mixer
Source: CGA Christmas Report 2018 and Brand Track July 2018
• Include key brands of choice • Include premium options and
something different
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40% of consumers expect a wider range of drinks to choose from
they look the same as a cocktail so the customer feels they are sharing the same experience, but without the booze.
Serve for success You should give the same amount of care and attention to a non alcoholic drink as an alcoholic one. If your customers are impressed and interested by the look and serve of a drink then they are more likely to order it - and pay
Source: CGA Christmas Report 2018 and Brand Track July 2018
a premium price. It’s important to make
41%
of consumers are more likely to experiment with different drinks Source: CGA Christmas Report 2018 and Brand Track July 2018
sure your serve matches the experience you want your guests to have. Therefore, make sure you use the correct glassware
Think big
so they look the same as alcholic drinks
Promoting and letting consumers know
and garnishes so they taste delicious.
and use the best ingredients, mixers
what ranges of soft drinks you have available is critical to making sales.
to a coke, and allow you to charge a premium price. The Adult Special category is in growth and worth nearly £4m**** at Christmas, as its share doubles in December. Appletiser sales grew 40% in volume last year and at
Number one
Christmas its value share grew by more
According to research, 51% of consumers who tried new drinks last Christmas
Diet Coke is the number one lights drink
than 20%, so make sure you have these
were influenced by promotions or
brand in Great Britain*. Last year Diet
drinks available - and use POS and
advertisements, so make sure you have
Coke NPD flavours contributed £20m
staff to promote them and make the
all the relevant POS material clearly
and were bought by 3.6m households**.
customer aware.
displayed where customers can see it.
Therefore, to respond to what customers want at Christmas, stocking and selling
Booze free
Inspire your drinkers
Diet Coke is a must. This year there’s a Clementine flavour option - with
For those who want the taste of beer
Christmas is a time for indulgence, so
Clementine the sixth most strongly
or cider without the bad head, there
when customers go out and about
associated flavour with Christmas
are plenty of great tasting options.
enjoying the occasion, they want
after turkey, mince pies, cinnamon,
Beers like Heineken 0.0 and Peroni
something special to sup. Customers
cranberries and chocolate*** and a
Libera are 0% and in the low category
want luxury products so the festivities
high purchase intent of 45% of the
there are some cracking brews -
present an opportunity to upsell and
total population**.
Brewdog Nanny State, Erdinger Weizen Alkoholfrei and Low alcohol
give them a better drinking experience
Adult specials
Old Speckled Hen to name but three.
blueberries are popular at Christmas, or
Adult soft drinks such as J2O, Old
Clement's adult soft drinks are inspired
why not add spice flavours to standard
Jamaica Ginger Beer, Appletiser and
by the taste of cider, with Apple & Pear
fruit juices to create a festive flavour?
Shloer offer an alternative for those
and Raspberry & Blackcurrant satisfying
London Essence mixers have a range of
adults who want something different
demand for fruity flavours.
than just the year-round standard ones. Dark fruits such as blackberries and
For cider drinkers, AG Barr’s new St.
flavours perfect to be served solo, while allowing operators to charge a premium price. Its spiced ginger beer and delicate ginger ale both suit festive flavours, while its their rhubarb and cardamom and elderberry and hibiscus-crafted sodas both make a refreshing and inspiring change to a standard fizzy drink. With more adults choosing alcohol-free drinks, mocktails are still as popular as ever, and need to stand out on your bar this Christmas (see recipes). Not only do they make for a more exciting serve,
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Magical Mocktails These mocktails from Britvic Sensational Drinks will impress customers and help make their drinking experience memorable.
Lychee Spice The exotic lychee and spicy ginger beer combine to make the perfect evening drink. Serves 1
INGREDIENTS 20ml Teisseire Lychee Syrup 160ml Britvic Ginger Beer Cubed ice Cucumber slices
METHOD 1. Fill a tumbler glass with cubed ice 2. Add Teisseire Lychee and ginger beer 3. Stir 4. Garnish with cucumber slices
Virgin Strawberry Mojito The Virgin Strawberry Mojito is made all the more refreshing with the addition of a sprig of mint and zesty tang of lime. Serves 1
INGREDIENTS 20ml Teisseire Mojito Syrup 20ml Teisseire Strawberry Syrup 40ml Britvic Soda Water 1 lime, quartered 4 strawberries 8 mint leaves Ice, crushed
METHOD 1. Add lime, strawberries and syrups to a highball glass and muddle together
2. Add mint and gently press with a spoon 3. Add ice and top with soda water 4. Garnish with a sprig of mint and lime wedge
Purdey's No Sin Fizz A great non-alcoholic take on the Ramos Gin Fizz - both refreshing and exciting in equal measure. Serves 1
INGREDIENTS 10 dehydrated strawberries 2 tbsp granulated sugar ½ tbsp citric acid 30ml Teisseire Strawberry Syrup 30ml double cream 1 egg white 30ml lemon juice Purdey’s Edge to top Cubed ice
METHOD 1. Blend the strawberries with the sugar and citric acid. Blend to a fine powder 2. Add the cream, egg white, lemon juice and syrup to a cocktail shaker and shake 3. Separate the shaker and add the ice 4. Shake once more until a heavy foam starts to form
5. Single strain into a tall Collins glass and top with Purdey’s Edge 6. Garnish with a dusting of strawberry sherbet powder
Sources: *Nielsen Scan Track MAT & TY, week ending 18.10.17, **Diet Coke TURF Flavour Assessment UK, *** Kantar Worldpanel July 18, ****Nielsen Total Coverage inc. Discounters, 8 w/e 29/12/18, KWP, Total Stores, 8 w/e 30/12/18, sensationaldrinks.com/help-me-sell/drinks-recipes
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6 A helping hand Lamb Weston’s Crispy Roast Potatoes ensure operators can always deliver the perfect end product. For an extra luxurious feel - and to keep menus fresh - why not consider giving customers a classy addition and offer a side of Lamb Weston’s Pommes Duchesses? An elegant touch to any special meal, they are made from the finest mash for a taste fit for royalty - a classy potato treat with luxury appeal, and high value for money. Gluten free, easy to portion, uniform sizes, they’re perfect oven baked. Or try Lamb Weston’s Pommes Noisettes - lightly
A Very Merry
Roastie Roasties have to be one of the favourite parts of a Christmas dinner, so the pressure is on for chefs to make them perfect - crispy on the outside and fluffy inside.
seasoned potato balls - as an alternative or addition to your classic roast potatoes.
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes By Schwartz Serves 10 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour
INGREDIENTS 675g baby potatoes, halved 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp rosemary
METHOD With the kitchen at its busiest, this is
place onto a tray of hot fat for roasting,”
a challenge for chefs! Therefore, Take
he adds. Good fats to use include beef
Stock is here to help you serve first-class
dripping and goose fat, and for vegans
roasties - every time.
and vegetarians; rapeseed oil does the
Ask the experts Maris Piper or King Edward potatoes are the potato of choice, according to Mark Rigby, executive chef at Premier Foods, which should be peeled and cut into even chunks for cooking. “To achieve the crispy exterior, shake the pan
job well. “As with any dish, seasoning is key to achieving a delicious flavour, simple herbs and spices including thyme, rosemary and salt and pepper are best. Try sprinkling some Oxo cubes over the potatoes too. Roast potatoes are best served in a side dish so as not to soak up the meat juices and avoid getting soggy.”
1. Preheat the oven to 220°C. Place the potatoes in a large roasting tray and drizzle over the oil
2. Sprinkle over the rosemary and toss the potatoes until evenly coated 3. Roast in the oven for 35 minutes, tossing the potatoes in the tray halfway through Top tip: Make your Christmas spuds extra crispy by swapping the olive oil for 100g of duck or goose fat instead
well after part boiling and draining and
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SERVE UP THE BEST THIS
CHRISTMAS WITH THE UK’S
#1 GLUTEN
FREE GRAVY* Gluten Free accounts for almost half of total ‘Free From’ sales with 13% of the UK population estimated to be avoiding gluten.
*This product does not contain allergenic ingredients which require declaration under EU regulation 1169/2011 (Annex II) . Source: Kadence International: Gravy U&A. June 2016 n+305 UK Chefs. Booker’s chosen retail price. Pricing available through November 30 2019.
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Show-stopping
Sides
Every menu needs good sides - especially at Christmas.
Yorkshire Puddings are always a hit with customers; try McDougalls & Bisto Mini Yorkshire Puddings, filled with turkey & cranberry sauce for a delicious twist on the classic dish.
Top trends this year • Salt baked celeriac
As well as serving the standard sprouts and child-friendly carrots, offering an
• Honey & thyme roasted parsnips
array of sparkling sides is a crucial part of your Christmas offer and a great opportunity for you to increase sales
• Caramelised fennel & orange confit
in your outlet - and make the meal memorable for customers. “Offer a choice of meat and vegetarian mains on your menu with the inclusion of two or three sides, with any additional ones at an extra cost to encourage upsell on your dishes,” says Mark Rigby, executive chef at Premier Foods. “This year we’re seeing a resurgence of fresh, seasonal produce that are traditional at Christmas. Shout about the ingredients you have used in the dishes on your menu,
Weave pickles into cabbage, cranberry & mincemeat for an on-trend feel
describe the cooking method you have used and mention any complementary ingredients you have added.”
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Mini Yorkshire Puddings METHOD By Mark Rigby, executive chef at Premier Foods
1. Preheat oven to 230ºC 2. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and flour until
Serves 10
smooth, then whisk in the milk and season
Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes
3. Drizzle a little oil into a non-stick tartlet
INGREDIENTS 70g McDougalls Plain Flour 2 whole eggs 100ml semi skimmed milk Sunflower oil 200g turkey trimmings (cooked) 100g cranberry sauce 150ml Bisto Turkey Gravy (made as per instructions) Salt & pepper to season
or petit four tin and place in the oven to heat through
4. Remove the hot tin from the oven and pour the batter evenly into it. Place back in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the puddings have risen. Remove from the oven
5. Fill puddings with turkey trimmings and cranberry sauce and serve hot with the gravy
Bisto Spicy Braised Red Cabbage By Mark Rigby, executive chef at Premier Foods Serves 10 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour
INGREDIENTS 1kg red cabbage, sliced 250g onion, sliced 250g red apple, cored & diced with the skin on 2 cloves garlic, crushed 200g sultanas 2g mixed spice 12g Bisto Vegetable Bouillon Paste 250ml boiling water 250ml red wine 5 fresh sage leaves, chopped Black pepper for seasoning
Honey & Thyme Roasted Parsnips By Mark Rigby, executive chef at Premier Foods Serves 10 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes
INGREDIENTS 750g parsnips, peeled, cored & chopped each one into 4 strips 4 tbsp beef dripping (or vegetable oil if preferred) 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped 3 tbsp clear honey Salt & pepper
METHOD
METHOD
1. Heat a pan with the dripping in a preheated 190°C oven
1. Place cabbage, onions, apples, garlic, sage, mixed spice and sultanas into an ovenproof dish or large pan, with a little pepper
2. Remove the pan and place the parsnips in, stirring well 3. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle over the thyme
4. Return to the oven and cook for 25 minutes 5. Remove, pour over the honey and coat well 6. Return to the oven and cook for 5 minutes or until golden
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2. Make up the bouillon with the boiling water and then pour over the cabbage, with the red wine. Cover with a lid and braise for approximately 45 minutes on the stove top or an hour in the oven at 170°C, stirring occasionally 3. Serve hot with a Christmas dinner or serve cold along with sliced meats, such as turkey and ham
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Spiced Apple & Cranberry Chutney By Schwartz A delicious chutney of apples, cranberries, tomatoes, onions and dates, gently spiced with mustard seed and Allspice. Delicious served with ham or turkey. Preparation time: 15 minutes
INGREDIENTS
Festive Sauces
900g Bramley apples, peeled & roughly chopped 900g cranberries 450g tomatoes, chopped 450g onions, chopped 100g stoned dates, finely chopped 450g demerara sugar 2 tsp sea salt ¾ pint distilled malt vinegar 2 tsp yellow mustard seeds 2 tsp ground allspice
METHOD 1. Place all of the ingredients in a large stainless steel saucepan
Sauces at Christmas help add the finishing touch to a festive feast. Expectations are high as customers want something new, while also tasting the traditional homely flavours that they love and expect. “Cooking a sauce from scratch can be a big time and cost pressure but striking a balance and having a ready-to-use base can ensure you don’t compromise on quality in a cost effective and time saving way,” says Mark Rigby, executive chef at Premier Foods. “Also, if you’re struggling with time pressures, stocks and gravies can be made well in advance and freeze well.”
Must-have sauces • Spiced apple & cranberry chutney • Bread sauce • Apple sauce • Cumberland sauce
Glorious gravy From a rich turkey and chestnut gravy to a bold homemade one seasoned with plenty of garlic, pepper and onion salt, no festive feast is complete without it. For a really savoury gravy, try adding soy sauce and dried mushrooms, and for a gravy served with goose, a date, red wine and port gravy is perfect. Depending on the meat you serve it’s best to make a great base gravy first, which you can then tweak by adding meat juices or sauces, such as cranberry or horseradish, to suit your meat. Don’t forget to offer a vegetarian red wine gravy for those not eating meat.
• Cranberry sauce
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2. Bring the mixture to the boil and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally until the excess liquid has evaporated and the mixture is very thick 3. Sterilise 6, 450g/1lb jars with vinegar-proof lids. Pour boiling water into the jars and then pour the water away. Place the empty jars in a hot oven for 10 minutes. Carefully remove from the oven 4. Spoon the chutney into the jars, seal and store in a cool dark cupboard. This chutney will keep for up to 3 months. Once opened, store in the fridge
Bisto makes the most of the ingredients you have used along the way. Add meat juices, deglaze your pans & roasting trays & season well (citrus notes, wines & spirits work deliciously well) to achieve the best possible flavour.
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Super Stuffing Christmas stuffing should be over the top and explode with flavour. From traditional to a festive twist, make
• Roll with it - give Yule log a whole
sure your stuffing ticks all the boxes of
new meaning by serving your
your customers’ needs and makes it
seasonal chestnut sausage meat
memorable for them.
stuffing as a pretty cylindrical
centrepiece. Wrap in bacon and
serve in thick slices.
What to serve • Sausage, sage & onion
• Go with the grain - often-overlooked,
• Apricot & hazelnut
polenta is an economical ingredient.
Its soft texture lends itself well to
being cooked with cream. Once
• Chestnut, bacon & cranberry
topped with bacon, herbs and
• Red onion, lentil & sage
Parmesan cheese, it makes an
ideal alternative stuffing choice.
• Hazelnut, pancetta & orange
How to serve
• Make a cake - avoid tedious ball
• That’s a wrap - finish off your stuffing
rolling and flatten your stuffing into
with a criss-crossed bacon wrap and
a cake. It works with most stuffing
secure with cocktail sticks for a side
recipes, but especially stuffing
dish that gives pigs-in-blankets a run
packed with chestnuts. Serve
for its money.
as wedges.
Source: BBC Good Food
Porcini Mushroom Marsala Stuffing By Cooks&Co Serves 4 Preparation time: 45 minutes Cooking time: 55 minutes
INGREDIENTS 30g Cooks&Co Dried Porcini Mushrooms 1 cup sweet marsala wine ¼ tsp red-pepper flakes 2 cups white diced sandwich bread Coarse salt & freshly ground pepper ⅓ cup pitted prunes, chopped ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped ½ cup fresh sage, chopped 500g mixed fresh mushrooms 6 tbsp unsalted butter 1 onion, finely chopped 290g Italian sweet sausages ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ½ cup chicken stock
METHOD 1. Bring wine to a simmer in a saucepan. Pour over the dried porcini in a bowl, cover, and let it stand for 1 hour (please note soaking time is not included in overall preparation time)
2. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a nonstick frying pan over a medium heat. Add sausages and cook, crumbling with a spoon, until browned, for about 8 minutes. Add the onion, and cook until softened, for about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage and onion to a bowl
3. Add 4 tablespoons of butter and fresh mushrooms to the frying pan and cook until browned, between 8 and 10 minutes. Drain the dried porcini, reserving the liquid, and squeeze in paper towels to remove any excess liquid; coarsely chop the porcini. Add the dried porcini to the frying pan along with herbs, prunes, salt and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes
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4. Add the mushroom mixture to sausages. Strain the reserved marsala through a sieve lined with a paper towel. (The mushroomsausage mixture and Marsala can be refrigerated separately in airtight containers overnight) 5. Preheat oven to 180°C. Place bread on a rimmed baking sheet. Toss with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, red-pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bake until golden brown, for about 15 minutes 6. Add the toasted bread mixture and reserved marsala to the mushroom-sausage mixture, and toss. Reserve 2 to 3 cups for stuffing the roast meat itself. Transfer the remaining stuffing to an 8-inch baking dish. Pour the stock over the top, and dot with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter cut into small pieces. Cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover, and bake until top is crisp, for about 25 minutes more
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Winter Warmers A steaming hot drink on a cold, frosty day is one of life’s luxuries. It warms the hands, and the soul! However, making your tea terrific, your coffee captivating, and your hot chocolate heaven sent will not only impress customers, but allow you to upsell. Take Stock shares some inspiration to help you make your winter drinks menu creative and memorable…
Hot stuff
What to serve
Cosy coffees
Hot chocolate is a customer winner.
• Adding peppermint or salted
There are four times as many coffee
However, alongside the traditional cup
caramel helps give ordinary hot
shops on UK high streets than there were
why not shake up your usual offering?
chocolate an extra kick.
at the turn of the century* so it’s vital that
• Topping with marshmallows, crushed hazelnuts, hazelnut spread or chocolate chips will help attract more sales and allow you to charge a premium price. • Serving a white hot chocolate is
research from Allegra, latte is the most popular order, followed by cappuccino, Americano, the flat white and finally filter. Real negatives for customers are weak taste, lack of choice and coffee served too cold. Make sure you bear this in
a nice twist on tradition and it looks
mind when serving a higher turnover
so pretty!
of customers this Christmas.
• Add a sweet treat to the mix - Oreo and popcorn are just two popular sides that will help pull in sales (see recipes) and allow you to charge a premium. takestockmagazine.com
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What to serve • Transform a flat white by adding cinnamon and cardamom. • Why not offer a gingerbread or toffee nut latte? • A nutmeg and orange flavoured coffee works well as an after-dinner drink or a mid-morning pick-me-up.
Top teas With over 165 million cups of tea drunk each day in the UK, it’s clear everyone loves a cuppa and with the spend per cup increasing and the consumption of
playing a massive part. So, alongside your usual popular brews like English Breakfast and Earl Grey have some festive flavours too.
What to serve • Give green tea a festive twist with traditional mulling spices, a bay leaf, cranberry sauce and mixed berries.
Why not put a twist on the traditional eggnog and make a gingerbread one? Non-alcoholic, so suitable for children or those not wanting to drink, it’s made with fresh ginger, cinnamon, cloves and spices.
• Twinings London Chai transforms a black tea stage with spicy cinnamon and fragrant cardamom and a sweet rooibos encore. • Spiced Christmas Tisane and the black
wellness teas on the rise**, tea is back
tea Spiced Christmas Tea are two
at the top. The reality of tea is changing
popular teas served at the famous
with real dynamism and speciality teas
Bettys Café Tea Rooms.
A quick brew Taylors of Harrogate has launched its award-winning coffee bags
Oreo Hot Chocolate
Popcorn Hot Chocolate
perfect for operators looking for
INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS
season. With time at the essence -
4 tsp Instant Cadbury Hot Chocolate 200ml hot water 2-3 tbsp whipped cream 2 standard Oreos (1 to crumble, 1 to garnish) 3 mini Oreos ½ tbsp chocolate sauce
3 tsp Cadbury Hot Chocolate 200ml hot milk 2-3 tbsp whipped cream 1 fun-size Crunchie 1 tbsp caramel/toffee sauce 1 tbsp popcorn 2 Cadbury Chocolate Fingers
convenient, fuss-free quality coffee to serve during the busy festive customers wanting a quick coffee fix and operators serving a high customer turnover - Taylors coffee bags deliver all of the flavour of roast and ground coffee but they work just like a tea bag, brewing in just two minutes. The perfect solution this Christmas!
Drinks to go! Make your drinks to go not just festive but environmentally friendly too! Vegware’s new polar bear Christmas jumper cups are eco-friendly double wall hot cups made from sustainably-sourced board and a plant-based lining. Fun, festive and environmentally friendly, they mean everyone can be merry this Christmas.
Sources: *Parliamentary papers, **nationalteaday.co.uk
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“It’s important that canapés don’t lead you to struggle with other food orders so they must be cost effective, easy to produce and tasty - and memorable.” Mark Rigby, executive chef at Premier Foods
What to do According to Premier Foods Christmas Party Guide, customers want simple, traditional party food dishes - this isn’t the time to try out something new! Easy eating is everything, so make sure the food is designed to be consumed in one bite and make dishes which use ingredients you already have as part of your existing Christmas menu. Tempt partygoers with an attractive food display and be sure to cater for those with
Customers want simpler formats for ease of holding & eating
intolerances and dietary requirements such as vegan and vegetarian.
What to serve • Rosemary, cranberry & brie bruschetta • Cheese & pineapple sticks • Mini Yorkshire puddings with
Get dipping!
Don’t forget desserts!
Potato dippers - ideal for dipping
According to Premier Foods Christmas
into a baked camembert topped with
Party Guide, 70% of those people asked
cranberries and caramelised walnuts for
would like to see traditional, festive
• Mini pizza
a luxurious sharing dish, or an indulgent
desserts on the menu, such as mince
• Blinis with goat’s cheese &
vegetarian starter.
pies or Christmas pudding. You could
roast turkey, gravy & cranberry sauce • Turkey & cheese croquettes
cranberry sauce • Chilli & lime battered prawns • Sausage rolls with chutney
The perfect number of dishes on a buffet would be 6 savoury & 3 sweet Source: Premier Food Christmas Party Guide
Focaccia rosemary - served warm, it provides a wonderful addition to sharing platters, or sliced, sized and toasted as a canapé base for a variety of toppings.
also try: • Mini custard mince pies • Meringues with Baileys custard cream
Ideal for dipping into olive oil or
• Christmas pudding truffles
balsamic oil.
• Trifle shots
French biscotte & toast - a
Sources: Premier Food Christmas Party Guide, Schwartz, Lamb Weston and Pan’Artisan
great alternative to crackers or rolls, it’s perfect for dipping or serving alongside a selection of creamy cheeses or topping with pâté, hummus or smoked salmon and cream cheese.
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Beetroot Blinis with Smoked Salmon By Premier Foods Makes 20 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes
INGREDIENTS
METHOD
½ whole cooked beetroot 90g Greek yogurt 50g whole egg 1g sodium bicarbonate 70g McDougalls Self-raising Flour
1. Place all the ingredients in a food blender and mix to a smooth batter
For the topping
3. Spread each blini with a seasoned cream cheese and top with the salmon and dill. Serve cold
100g cream cheese 100g smoked salmon trimmings 20 dill sprigs
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2. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into a non-stick pan and brown gently on both sides, then place on a wire rack
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Vegan Gingerbread & Cranberry Doughnut By Schwartz Serves 6 Preparation time: 40 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes
INGREDIENTS For the doughnut dough
1 small sweet potato, peeled & grated 1 apple, grated 50g brown sugar ¼ pint oil 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp cinnamon powder 100g rice flour 50g almond powder 25g coconut flour 50g tapioca starch 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp bicarbonate soda ½ tsp salt
For the cranberry icing
Turkey & Cheese Croquettes
100g fresh cranberries 4 tbsp water 125g icing sugar 1tbsp coconut butter
By Premier Foods Makes 10
For the topping
Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes
1 tbsp coconut, shredded
METHOD
INGREDIENTS
METHOD
For the filling
1. Make up the cheese sauce and fold in
200g Bisto Cheese Sauce, made as per instructions 200g Comté Cheese, grated 150g cooked turkey mince 50g McDougalls Plain Flour Pinch salt & pepper
For the coating
2 eggs, whisked 50g McDougalls Plain Flour 100g fresh breadcrumbs
cheese. Allow to melt into the sauce, then beat in the flour, adjust the seasoning, then cool
2. Add the cooked mince and chill 3. Mould the mix into 10 equal portions 4. Dip each portion into the flour, egg, then breadcrumbs
5. Deep fry at 180ºC until golden brown, then serve hot
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C 2. In a large bowl, combine the sweet potato, apple, sugar, oil, ginger, cinnamon, rice flour, almond powder, coconut flour, tapioca starch, baking powder, baking soda and salt until you have a soft, smooth and moist dough
3. Make balls of dough and place them onto a baking sheet covered with baking paper. Flatten the balls and make small holes in the centre. Bake for 25 minutes. Leave them to cool 4. Place the cranberries and water in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat. Stir often, crushing the berries as they begin to soften, until the mixture reaches a jammy consistency, about 8-9 minutes. Set aside to cool 5. Place the cranberries, icing sugar and coconut butter into the blender. Blend until smooth 6. Place a wire rack on top of a sheet of baking paper, and then place doughnuts side by side on top of the wire rack, drizzle the cranberry glaze over then sprinkle with coconut and chopped cranberries
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Fast & Festive Christmas is busy enough without having to spend hours prepping and preparing a dessert. Here are some quick and easy desserts that will not only help free time up for you in the kitchen, but impress customers too.
Christmas Pudding Baked Alaska By Macphie
METHOD
Christmas pudding is as traditional a festive dessert as you can get. This year, why not give it a twist by offering it as a sundae or baked Alaska?
1. Soak the raisins in brandy & leave for 1 hour 2. Mix the raisins into the panna cotta and ripple with the
Serves 4
OTT sauce, pour into individual moulds and freeze for 3 hours
INGREDIENTS
3. Make a round base out of the Christmas pudding and top with a portion of panna cotta ice cream
400g Macphie Panna Cotta 1 small Christmas pudding 100g raisins 40g Salted Caramel OTT dessert sauce 50g brandy 200g Macphie Mallow
4. Pipe the mallow around the ice cream ensuring it is fully covered and then glaze with a torch (this can be done in advance and stored in the freezer until needed)
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Lemon Cheesecake By NestlĂŠ This refreshing sweet and citrusy no-bake lemon cheesecake recipe only takes 20 minutes to prepare and is made in three easy steps. Serves 10
INGREDIENTS 175g light digestive biscuits, crushed 55g unsalted butter, melted 397g can Carnation Condensed Milk 300g cream cheese 2 lemons, juice & zest 6 tbsp lemon curd Extra lemon zest to serve (optional) 20cm loose-bottomed cake tin
METHOD 1. Put the biscuits and butter into a bowl and mix together thoroughly. Press the mixture into the base of your tin. Chill for 10 minutes 2. Pour the condensed milk into a large bowl. Add the cream cheese and lemon zest and whisk together. Mix in the lemon juice and pour into the tin. Chill for 2 hours
Christmas Pudding Sundae By Macphie Serves 1
INGREDIENTS
METHOD
½ small Christmas pudding 100g Macphie Brandy Sauce 2 balls vanilla ice cream 150g Macphie Glen Delight
1. Break up the Christmas pudding and place in the bottom of the sundae glass 2. Microwave for 20/30 seconds on high power 3. Top with ice cream balls, then pour over the
3. To serve, take the cheesecake out of the tin and place onto a plate. Warm the lemon curd with 1tbsp water and then drizzle over the cheesecake. Finish with lemon zest and why not top with some raspberries?
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Scotch whisky is once again very fashionable. Ever since blended whisky
A Festive
Dram
arrived on the scene in the late 1800s and started to spread like wildfire around the world, scotch has been only heading in one direction, with one or two dips in popularity around American prohibition, WW2 and the arrival of vodka on the scene. However, this magical spirit has always bounced back, thrived and innovated, and today is a true golden era. Growth is rampant in the emerging markets of Asia and South America, the choice for consumers is incredible with so many new brands and distilleries opening. The luxury end of the market is thriving and in many countries scotch is seen
Whisky is synonymous with Christmas. To make sure you maximise your sales this Christmas and
as the ultimate in sophistication, wealth and status. The UK market however is tricky.
encourage your customer engagement, Take Stock
Consumers still have some perception
spoke to Phil Huckle, UK brand ambassador Scotch
single malt whisky while growing fast
problems with blended whisky, and
whisky for Pernod Ricard about what’s happening
is still seen as complicated for many
in the world of whisky, and how you can make this
For an outlet that wants to really take
festive season a memorable one for your outlet.
and grow sales (especially to a younger
advantage of the scotch renaissance under 30 crowd) then here are a few vital steps to follow:
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have incredible heritage so including this encourages your customers
This is your chance to shine, as this is the
to purchase.
foundation to impress your customers. Scotch whisky is arguably the most
• Simple things like whisky flights and
diverse of spirits, so you should stock
whisky of the month are all tried and
a number of alternatives. The product
tested, and work.
doesn’t spoil and your gross profit is strong, also having an impressive
• Beer and whisky go well together
backbar is only going to help the
so recommendations of pairings
perception of the venue.
can enhance sales.
What to stock
• Cheese and chocolate make good
Single malts - look for about 10 to
restaurant there is another option for
start with. Have roughly half from
the menu.
Speyside because this is the most popular style - sweet, fruity and floral. Have a mix between the most popular single malts (Glenfiddich, The Glenlivet, Macallan, Balvenie, Aberlour) and several smaller distilleries. Also mix up the age statements from 10 year to the ceiling of
pairings for whisky, so if you have a
• Starting a whisky club and offering tastings will get your customers trying whiskies they may not have tried before.
Staff training
what your customers can afford. Don’t
Use your suppliers to train your staff.
forget to also vary the cask varieties with
Your staff are your frontline sales people
representatives of American, sherry and
and not just the bar team. Floor staff are
double casks.
just as important. Start a sales incentive encouraging your team to upsell.
Smoky Islay - have several of these whiskies together with several interesting varieties from the Highland region. Providing a reasonable variety means you are appealing to more consumers and starting to become the bar to attract whisky lovers. Blended whisky - as 80-90% of the global market, two premium blends which dominate the global scene are Chivas Regal and Johnnie Walker. Both brands have a wide range, so my advice would be to stock them both. Then, depending on your establishment, you might want to have several entry level blends. For example, if you run a
Cocktails & mixed drinks
the difference. This drink is popular again
Many customers don’t realise the
in America and over here the major
mixability of this great spirit. Soda water,
drinks companies are starting to heavily
ginger ale, and ginger beer etc, all work
promote it. I would start thinking of a
well. The great classic cocktails like a
highball menu now with the classic style
whisky sour, blood and sand or a Rob
and a few innovative twists. One of my
Roy are all wonderful drinks. However,
favourites, as an example, is 50ml Chivas
there are an infinite number of modern,
Mizunara, 10ml peach liqueur, soda water
contemporary cocktails which your
and lemon to garnish. Simple, delicious
staff can create or are available in
and refreshing.
cocktail books or online. Mixed drinks and cocktails will bring your younger
Ice or water
customers into the category.
Finally, should you serve with ice or water or neat if drinking straight? It
The highball
depends on your mood and what you
premium bar then Chivas 12 is a good
Soda water is back! It mixes very well
like. All are fine in my opinion, but then
entry point.
with Scotch whisky, because it doesn’t
I’m not a devout purist. I think with a
mask the flavour of the whisky, carrying
good quality single malt or blend, a little
it instead. A really refreshing way of
water is a recommended way of drinking
drinking whisky, soda water also doesn’t
it. The water opens up the whisky and
have any calories and this again appeals
releases more flavour. How much?
to the younger demographic. The scotch
Anything from a tiny drop to 2 parts
and soda highball is seeing rapid growth
whisky to 1 part water works quite well.
• Expand and include the tasting notes,
and a whole new generation of drinkers
Ice will make the whisky smoother to
its provenance and even a little of
are discovering it.
drink but you lose some of the flavour.
Menus These are so important to sell whisky. Most bars just list what they stock, with the price, however I’d suggest you also:
the history, as this makes a big difference. Brands like The Glenlivet
Either way, however you drink your Use bottles rather than the gun and good
whisky this versatile spirit is well
quality ice, glass and whisky will make all
worth exploring.
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Dalton Mello and Greg Rush Twelve is the only organic plant-based restaurant in Bournemouth, Dorset and the UK’s first organic bar to make cocktails with fresh cold-pressed juices. Opened in November 2018 by steak and seafood pros Dalton Mello and Greg Rush, the pair have stepped away from mainstream dining in favour of a niche business which is showing huge growth potential. We spoke to Dalton to find out more...
What is your career history?
Describe your menu...
I was a restaurant supervisor at Gaucho and then private dining manager at Caprice Holdings. Greg worked for Hawksmoor before taking a restaurant manager job at Goodman Group’s Burger & Lobster.
Twelve brings together plenty of classic dishes, all organic and vegan, under one roof. An Italian restaurant may offer a vegan option, as will an American-themed outlet, or a Mexican - here we provide all the classics, brasserie-style, all under one roof. The menu has a variety of dishes, including burgers, pub grub and pasta dishes. So many vegans used to love those flavours and miss them, so we try and recreate them as plant-based dishes, and they absolutely fly out. Fresh, organic and quality are the buzz words for Twelve, and we focus on sourcing
So how did Twelve come about? Part of our culture is that you’re fed while at work, and in our case, that meant eating a lot of red meat! While it was delicious and the best quality, over time we both began to feel tired and lethargic, so we decided to give our bodies a rest from it. It was a month that changed our lives in more ways than one! Those four weeks were a revelation – we felt great with so much energy, and so it inspired us to take it a step further and become vegetarian for a month. The health benefits were enormous and we made the decision to become vegan, and felt incredible! This dietary decision sparked our imaginations. We knew that there was demand for a venue where customers could come and enjoy fantastic food that also made them feel good. And, rather than go to a restaurant and scan the menu for the one or two vegan dishes, we decided to create a restaurant where
British produce.
Tell us about your organic bar... It’s the UK’s first 100% organic bar. We offer a huge choice of organic cold-pressed juices which are a big daytime seller, especially our most popular juice, Energy Rush, which is made of carrot, orange, ginger and Maca, a Peruvian root which offers several health benefits and boosts energy. Our cold-pressed juice bar offers a rainbow of choices with superfood ingredients to give you a health kick.
What about alcohol?
everything is plant based.
We use our organic juices to make cocktails, which are incredibly popular as the day turns into night. We use natural sweeteners, such as maple syrup and agave to ensure the cocktails are a healthy indulgence, especially as we add Maca and cold-pressed CBD products to boost their health credentials. Our cocktails are perfect for those wanting to indulge but without undoing their good work. It’s all about balance. The wines and beers we offer are organic and natural too. Some of our wines even contain no sulphur, which is perfect for avoiding a hangover. We also offer a range of organic spirits, liqueurs and great coffee too!
Tell us about Twelve... We spent a lot of time on market research and wanted to prove that vegan restaurants can be ‘slick’, as many outside London have a ‘homemade vibe’. Therefore, Twelve Eatery is a place where vegans, vegetarians, pescetarians, flexitarians, omnivores and meat eaters meet to try creative dishes in a good atmosphere with stylish interiors. We believe great food and good music should be enjoyed by everyone!
What’s its aim?
missing but by what it is, and that’s genuinely delicious food.
In a way, yes. Running a restaurant that customers rely on for great flavour and a health boost is quite a responsibility. We recognise that people trust us to deliver healthy, nutritious ingredients and flavour-packed dishes. We pride ourselves on knowing our ingredients inside and out as our customers are relying on us to deliver what they need.
Who is your customer base?
What’s your future vision for Twelve?
Somewhat surprisingly, the vast majority are not vegan! Instead, 80% of our customers are women, aged 30-45, looking to eat healthily. People are turning away from junk food and instead are opting for outlets that offer more wholesome, healthy options and we pride ourselves on producing the opposite of fast food. We take our time to create dishes that customers
Ideally, that it will eventually become the UK’s first national vegan chain. Twelve is just a restaurant that happens to be vegan. We want to take plant-based diet to a different level and help people understand that you can still enjoy pretty much everything in your lifestyle without giving anything up.
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Do you feel a responsibility for your customer’s health?
While the restaurant is vegan, we are very clear about the messaging around the menu: our approach is all about the customer experience and creating genuinely delicious food that just happens to be plant based. There are no obvious vegan cues and most of our customers don’t even make the connection that the menu is plant based. For us, it's all about organic and sustainability. We pride ourselves on being defined not by what’s
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Cheese to Please Consumers are more likely to treat themselves, and others, with luxurious and indulgent food choices during the festive season. For those that lack a sweet tooth, an end of dinner Christmas cheeseboard is a much-anticipated treat! What to serve
Cheese & wine pairings
Cheese remains a yuletide favourite, so this is the time to be a little more adventurous and ditch ‘run of the mill’ Cheddar! The demand for continental and hot eating cheese has soared, so look at having a hot cheese option. Serve in a ceramic baking dish, or for the authentic look, the traditional wooden carton. Eurilait’s baking Camemberts are perfect examples of what's available and their range of topped Camemberts include Orange Blossom Honey and Thyme Glaze or Caramelised Red Onion Relish.
• Full flavoured, soft ripened cheeses - Gewürztraminer, Chablis or Sauternes white wines and red Pinot Noir
Top choices
• Blue cheese - white Bordeaux and red Shiraz • Cheddar and British territorial aged cheeses - white Burgundy and red Cabernet Sauvignon • Strong cheese - full bodied reds • Mature cheese - sweet/dessert wines such as Sauternes and semi-sweet Rieslings
• A rich & oozy classic French Epoisses
And don’t forget the accompaniments!
• A full flavoured Brie de Meaux • A creamy, silky-smooth textured Pavé d'Affinois • Sweet & nutty flavoured Rutland Red • The lighter, palate-cleansing Soignon goat log
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Why not wrap a wedge of Camembert in smoked streaky bacon and strips of buttered filo pastry, then bake until crisp?
• Stilton is still the best cheese for Christmas - it takes six months to mature, so is a treat.
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• Breadsticks • French baguette • Crunchy crackers • Chutneys & relishes • Figs & grapes
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Classics The bar is a busy place at Christmas. In between serving impressive cocktails, plenty of pints and enough Prosecco to make Santa tipsy, don’t forget the Christmas classics!
Hot Toddy - the combination of whisky,
Snowball - have a ball at Christmas with
cocktail, late afternoon and after
honey, lemon, cinnamon and cloves
this fun drink! Everyone loves sipping a
dinner drink.
packs a punch that helps warm up
snowball, so make sure this retro cocktail
your customers.
of advocaat, lemonade, lime juice and
Hot Buttered Rum - a drink whose
plenty of ice takes pride of place on
flavour improves with age, it is made
your bar.
up of spiced rum, boiling water, butter and brown sugar, garnished with
Eggnog - this spiced and spiked egg-
nutmeg and a cinnamon stick. The
yolk-and-milk mixture is believed to have
ultimate winter cocktail.
originated from early medieval Britain “posset” - a hot, milky, ale-like drink, and,
Bucks Fizz - the simple and classic
despite it’s unusual taste, is still a firm
combination of orange juice and
favourite during the festive period.
Champagne make it the perfect party drink, or a Christmas lunch aperitif.
Whisky Mac - this old timers’ cocktail has been around since the 1860s and is made
Sherry - no longer just a treat for Nan at
up of whisky and ginger wine. Built in a
Christmas, sherry has seen a renaissance
rocks glass over a few ice cubes it’s the
with more drinkers (of all ages) showing
perfect winter warmer. Garnish with a
a growing interest in the various styles,
fresh slice of ginger.
so make sure you stock up!
Baileys - the original Irish cream and
Mulled Wine - nothing screams
the festive season go hand in hand.
“Christmas” more than mulled wine!
Traditionally served over ice, with an
The alluring and comforting smell of
ABV of 17%, this indulgent dessert-like
mulled wine will help pull punters in.
drink ticks the box for those customers
Great to serve at a party, or have a pot
at Christmas looking for a lower ABV
simmering on your bar.
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Get Christmas Ready
Christmas is the busiest time of year for operators, so it’s important that every aspect of your establishment is ready for the extra customers the festive period brings. To make the most of the busiest time of the year, prepare by spending time
Little extras
briefing staff and getting your premises
Make your establishment stand out
up to standard before the festive
with the little extra touches your guests
revellers arrive.
will remember. Festive flowers warm
First impressions…
the place up and nice toiletries in the bathroom can make all the difference. Hand out selection boxes or activity
Make sure your customers are wowed
books and crayons to children who visit.
from the moment they step through the door - or even before! Your premises should be cleaned inside and out everything from curtains and carpets to barware and cutlery should be spotless.
Looking after your customers Christmas period, there are some things
Once you’ve made a perfect first
your team are looking after customers
up! Make sure each new customer is
in the UK compared with 5 years ago Source: OpenTable
you must get right. Make sure you and at all times. This includes:
and that the floor around where they’ll
• Greeting every customer with a warm welcome.
be sitting or standing is clean and tidy.
• Ask for feedback on your customers'
greeted with a clean fresh table or bar
240%
No matter how busy it gets over the
Keep it going impression on your customer - keep it
Christmas Day restaurant dining rates have increased by
meals - once while they’re eating and
Top toilets
again while clearing away plates.
According to research by YouGov 97% of customers would not return to a restaurant if its bathrooms had poor
• Tidy away empty plates and glasses. • Make sure menus and specials boards are kept up to date.
hygiene levels which shows how critical
• If someone asks for tap water,
it is to keep toilets clean and tidy.
make sure they get it promptly.
It is also worth changing the hand towel
• Make sure customers have cutlery
between sittings, making sure there is
by the time their meal is served.
always plenty of toilet roll and that the
• Check there is salt and pepper on
soap dispenser is topped up.
every table. • Plan to make sure you don’t run out of any staples from fruit juice
Trading over Christmas 2018 was up by
to ice cream.
4.1% on
2017 in pubs
& restaurants Source: CGA
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Head chef, The Village Maid in Lound, Suffolk - Monkfish scampi, charred baby corn, pak choi & wasabi mayo
Head chef, St Andrews Brewhouse, Norwich - Roasted half pigeon on sourdough toast with port & honey jus & pea shoots
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Rebecca Marshman @rebeccamrondeau Head pastry chef, Wimbledon Tennis Club, London - Rum-soaked pineapple with exotic fruit, salsa & coconut lime sorbet
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Executive chef, The Bell Inn, Lowestoft - Deconstructed beef wellington
Tim Stamp @stamp_tim
Jack Witcher @jackanorywitch
Terry Balme @terrybalme_chef
Head chef, Dovecote Inn in Laxton, Nottinghamshire - Haddock mousse, saffron & pepper veil, beetroot pickled shallots
Chef, The Croft at Bourton-on-theWater, Cheltenham - Lamb rack, kale & red wine sauce
Head chef, The Honingham Buck in Norwich, Norfolk - Cheesecake potted sorbet
Kirk Wade @chef_kirk_wade
Mark Fice @m4rkf1ce
Gary Heffer @chefheff88
Head chef, Blacksmiths at Clayworth, Retford - Crab & tomato
Head chef, The Ship Inn in Ugborough, Plymouth - Pea, shallot & basil arancini roasted aubergine, goat's cheese & cider vinegar dressing
Head chef, Black Boys Hotel in Aylsham, Norfolk - Norfolk strawberry Eton mess pavlova with strawberry & mint sorbet
Rory Lovie @chefrorylovie
Kate-Marie Williams @cotswold_cook
Mason Wooltorton @chef_mason_wooltorton Head chef, The Ship Inn, South Walsham, Norfolk - Creme de menthe parfait, chocolate mousse, mint gel & chocolate tuile
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Head chef, Bridgeview Station, Dundee - Smoked goosnargh duck breast, beetroot, & Angus Karaka Blackberries
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A Snacking
Nation According to research by NPD Group, out of home snacking increased by 11% in the past year, and with over 31%* of all sharing snacks being sold between October to Christmas, now is the time to stock up on snacks.
Why snacks work at Christmas
A new nut
• Increased number of customers
key player in the snacking sector. Gone
coming through your door.
are the days where offering just salted
• A diverse age range of customers with different tastes.
The humble bag of nuts has become a
or roasted nuts was enough as, today, consumers are looking for healthy yet innovative products to snack on. Give
• Flexible and out of hours dining
customers plenty of choice when they
opportunities.
visit and stock up on a range of different nuts and flavour combinations, from
• Food that fits in with customers
simple and salty to hot and spicy. Mr
drinking alcohol for longer periods.
Filbert’s Moroccan Spiced Almonds are a good contender. Californian almonds, roasted to perfection and then tumbled in chipotle chillies, garlic, honey and cool mint, to produce a Moroccan harissa inspired hot snack.
“Nuts enjoy a huge spike in sales at Christmas driven by consumers buying large bags to share with friends & family.” Adam Gibbons, business account manager at KP Snacks
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Large sharing
Pringles increase
Crisps
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are one of the most impulsive & incremental food & drink categories
at Christmas
Keep it healthy Christmas may be the season when it’s acceptable to be gluttonous, but not everyone wants to be the same size as Santa come the new year. Therefore, be mindful that some customers will be looking for tasty snacks that have some health benefits; and also take into account your vegan and vegetarian customers, plus, of course, younger customers. Plant-based snacks such as nuts, seeds and pulses tick the healthy box, as do fruit and nut combinations. Tayto’s Pure
A beer pairing
lagers and ales - which would work very well during the festivities. Some of the
Bite popped rice clusters, nut clusters
According to McCain Foodservice
pairings include: India Pale Ale with IPA
and crunchy coconut clusters are free
Solutions the benefits of operators
fries, jalapeño slices coated in tempura
from dairy, gluten and preservatives
getting their beer and snack matching
batter served with brown ale, mac and
and Golden Wonder’s Light and Loaded
offering right could potentially earn them
cheese wrapped in a crispy IPA beer
deliver all the taste but with half the fat
a collective £8.1m in incremental sales.
batter pairs with Irish stouts and dill
in mainstream flavours. The KP Snacks
Under the name of Brew City, McCain
pickle fries in a mustard coating provide
range now has 29 products that are
has launched ‘Beermunch’ - a series of
a big flavour that works well with most
under 100 calories per pack, including
hot snacks developed to pair with craft
craft and premium beers.
POM-BEAR, Space Raiders and Skips.
A festive twist Offering honey roast peanuts help bring that festive feel to the bar, but why not also have something different and fun as an alternative bar snack this Christmas? Use cereal to make some
•
Christmas wouldn’t be the same without Twiglets, Mini Cheddars and Christmas Tree shaped Tortilla chips - so get stocked up!
• Stock up on a variety of flavours for your sharing bags.
tasty treats, such as Snowmen Treats
•
Offer indulgent snacks like Sensations Streetmix & Sensations Poppadoms and Oriental Crackers. They tick the on-trend box for global flavours & allow you to have a premium option.
and Red-Nosed Reindeers. *Source: Kantar Worldpanel
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Time to
Sparkle
Special occasions deserve the very best - which is why Champagne and sparkling wine sales reach a peak during Christmas and New Year. This is great news for the on-trade, as it gives you an opportunity to boost your bottom line, and put a smile on your customers' faces.
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Take Stock shows you how to sparkle up your sparkle...
A special drink deserves special treatment. By all means have your
The demand The rise and rise of on-trade sales of Prosecco is well documented. However, according to CGA research, 61% of people who drink Prosecco in pubs and bars also drink Champagne - so the opportunity to upscale is definitely there.
sparkling wines and Champagnes in your wine list, but have a dedicated list
Sparkling wine sales in the on-trade are
up 50%
To give you the greatest chance
year-on-year
of getting your customer to treat
Source: UHY Hacker Young
themselves, it’s important that your Champagne range covers entry level
too - both on and behind the bar and on a prominently sited blackboard. Run a sparkling wine and Champagne offer too. Offer a half bottle within a meal deal. This gives you an opportunity to up sell, and once your customer has started with a sparkler, there’s every probability they’ll want to continue the fun with another. Stock magnums. Offering maximum
Australian sparkling wines at a variety
theatre these contain sufficient to fill 12
of price points that not only look good,
glasses - perfect for larger groups and
but also are exclusive to the on-trade,
guaranteed to get people talking and
for example Conte di Campiano.
feeling good.
And banish any Brexit blues by listing
Use drink glitters and shimmers to create
some of the fabulous - and award-
really festive looking cocktails.
winning - sparkling wines being
Make sure the fizz you sell is properly
Champagne
produced here in Britain. Look for
chilled and bubbly! If you’re left with
names like Hambledon, Berry Bros
a part finished bottle, either use a
With a wide range of offerings, ranging
& Rudd and Nyetimber, all of whom
professional stopper, or use what’s left
from real entry level up to the Grand
have beaten major French Champagne
in any one of the many cocktails that
Marques - it’s important to get this right.
houses in blind tastings.
have sparkling wine within. That way
Look for a house Champagne that
Finally, make sure you include rosé
everyone gets their drink in the best
has consistent quality. Society of Vintners
derivatives as demand for pink drinks
possible condition.
own brand Jules Feraud NV Brut is
is very much in vogue at the moment.
to premium price points. You should also have the option of higher quality sparkling wines, so that, whatever the customers taste or budget, they can tap into the excitement - something that’s especially important to younger drinkers.
a former award winner and is also available in Rosé and Demi-Sec. Even
Glassware
more importantly for the hospitality market, it's available in half bottles,
Presentation is an essential part of the
magnums and jeroboams too!
theatre surrounding sparkling wine
Then add names that your customers
and Champagne. Whether you use
recognise - Mumm, Moet, Bollinger,
traditional saucer glasses or modern
Veuve Cliquot, etc - but get around
flutes, it’s essential your glassware is
customers retail market familiarity
polished and dry - thereby maximising
by opting for specials from their
the bubbles within.
Sales of Champagne magnums have risen
almost
70%
over the last 5 years Source: Comité Champagne
respective ranges. Consider having a draught offering, enabling quick and simple by the glass sales. However, for that special occasion, nothing beats the theatre of a popping cork.
Sparkling wines To maximise eye appeal - and profitability - it’s important to have wines with good presentation and style. Nua and Famiglia Pasqua Treviso from Society Vintners are excellent examples. Then look beyond and stock something a little bit different. There are some excellent French, Italian, Spanish and
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£4,625m +£229m +5%
£1,547m +£96m +7%
£545m +£107m +25%
Most drinkers are willing to trade up
Consumer’s appetite for premium brands remains strong
60% of consumers are likely to pay extra for a better quality cocktail consumers agree they are much more likely to try 76% ofa cocktail if they’ve heard of the spirit brand included Why is there a growing interest in premium drinks? GROWING DESIRE FOR COCKTAILS • Cocktail bars and cocktails on menu cards in on-trade are growing QUALITY ABOVE QUANTITY • From night time to day time drinking (quality drinks, not quantity) • Increase in premium dining (with premium drinks) WELLBEING • Consumers want to consume less alcohol Source: CGA OPMS P03 Data to 23.03.2019
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Get your new year party going with a range of sparkling wine and Champagne cocktails. Top suggestions are:
French 75: Shake together 1 tbsp lemon
Mimosa: Pour 25ml fresh clementine
Sgroppino: Put 2 tsp lemon sorbet into
juice, 1 tbsp sugar syrup and 50ml gin
juice and 50ml fresh orange juice into
a champagne flute. Pour over 2 tsp
over ice. Pour into a flute and top with
a flute. Top with 100ml Champagne
vodka and top with Champagne.
Champagne. Swirl gently and garnish
and serve.
with lemon zest.
Aperitivo Sparkle: Put 3 cubes of ice
Black Velvet: Half fill a Champagne
Kir Royale: Pour 1tsp Crème de Cassis
into a large wine glass. Add 50ml Aperol
flute with Guinness or Porter. Top
into a flute. Top with Champagne and
or Campari followed by 25ml chilled
with Champagne.
garnish with a frozen blackberry.
sparkling water. Top up with Champagne.
Do you know your Champagne bottles?
Name
Number of bottles
Piccolo
Number of glasses
20cl
Demi
37.5cl
Standard bottle
75cl/1 bottle
2 3 6
Magnum
2
12
Jéroboam
4
24
6
36
8
48
16
96
20
120
Réhoboam
Methusaleh
Balthazar Nebuchadnezzar
Solomon
24
144
Sovereign
35
210
36
216
40
240
Primat Melchizedek
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Waste
Free Christmas Once the hustle and bustle of Christmas Day is over, what can you do with the tonne of turkey and mountain of veg you still have left?
With the worry of waste being the hot topic at the moment, make the best out of your leftovers and improve your margins at the same time.
• Pork makes a wonderful hog roast with stuffing, gravy and apple purée.
What to do
Cook safe
• • •
Cooked turkey is fine to be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to four days. Remember to date the container. When reheating turkey meat for hot dishes, always ensure the meat
Add dishes as a daily special. Offer them during out of normal eating hours. Include them in a 2FOR1 offer.
What to serve
Source: Jacob Garwood, head chef and owner, The Barsham Arms, East Barsham
is piping hot throughout. If reheating the turkey meat on its own, a safe way to do this is to lay the slices of cooked cold turkey in an oven proof dish and cover with gravy. Then cover the whole dish with a lid or foil and place in a hot oven, making sure the turkey is over 82°C before serving. Alternatively, reheat in a microwave, using manufacturer's instructions. Cooked turkey should only be reheated once. Source: britishturkey.co.uk
From sandwiches to soups, curries to casseroles you could serve anything! Have a selection of traditional and quirky offerings to appeal to all tastes. • • • • • • •
Spicy turkey noodles Fruity turkey tagine Turkey, mash & sprout croquettes Creamy turkey risotto Curried parsnip soup Potato skins with brie & truffle Brussel sprouts, bacon & stilton pizza
Sandwich suggestions • Finely sliced gammon, Coleman’s mustard, baron bigod cheese and baby gem. • Beef with horseradish or honey mayonnaise.
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Valentine’s 14 Feb
Day
Plan Ahead Planning ahead for the new year is critical to maximising the sales opportunities presented by key events on the calendar. Burns Night
Chinese New Year
Valentine’s Day
Many people in Scotland and around the world hold a Burns supper to celebrate the life of Robert Burns. Next year, it falls on a Saturday.
Chinese is one of the nation’s favourite cuisines. With the celebrations falling on a Saturday next year, this is the perfect opportunity to make a weekend out of the event.
A major opportunity for every venue. The romantic event falls on a Friday, so why not make a weekend out of it?
What to do
• Create a special two or three course Valentine’s menu for Friday and Saturday evening. • Have a lunchtime menu offer on the day itself and Saturday too. • An early-evening ‘quick dining’ menu will appeal to those couples short on time. • For smaller venues, little touches like heart-shaped cut sandwiches or love hearts on your coffee froth will help spread the love. • Host a singles night. They too want to celebrate with friends, or hopefully find love! • Stock up on Prosecco! • Offer wine by the glass, bottle and half bottle. • Serve special cocktails and mocktails for the occasion - visit takestockmagazine.com/recipe/ categories/cocktails • Complimentary gifts like flowers, chocolate or a glass of bubbly will impress the customer and leave a lasting memory. It will also encourage a future visit. • Keep your regular menu alongside the special one, so customers can choose and don’t feel like they are being charged extra for the event.
What to do • Offer a three-course meal complete with Scotch broth or smoked salmon to start, haggis served with neeps and tatties as the main dish, followed by the traditional dessert cranachan. • Stock up on whisky! Malts or blended will do, and how about offering a whisky or wine pairing with each course? Laphraoig 10-year-old whisky is perfect to accompany dessert. • Toasts and readings such as Selkirk Grace, the Address to a Haggis and Toast to the Haggis are an essential part of the supper. • Dress staff in traditional attire for the evening and encourage guests to do the same. Men tend to wear kilts but a tartan bow tie and Cummerband is acceptable. Ladies wear a full length fluted tartan skirt with matching tartan. A tartan sash or wrap over a dress is fine too. • A piper welcoming guests is the formal procedure for a Burns supper, or you could play traditional music instead. • For those who can’t make the evening, why not have haggis as a special on your Friday evening and Saturday lunchtime menu? You could even have a piper playing to make it extra special.
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• Having a Chinese option on your menu will lure customers away from a takeaway. • Offer an early bird menu, 2FOR1 or an all you can eat buffet to attract customers. • Host a Chinese night, complete with food, decorations (red is the customary colour of Chinese New Year, along with gold or vibrant colours) and even a fireworks display to really welcome in the Chinese New Year. • Cater for all tastes by serving a mixture of dishes. Simple dishes like sweet and sour chicken and chow mein are popular choices, dim sum are delicious and more adventurous, stir-fries are quick and easy and a healthier option, and Cantonese-style roast duck is a firm favourite. • Stock up on Tiger and Tsingtao Beer for those who drink alcohol, and for those who don’t, tea is a must! The traditional options are Pu-Erh (black tea), Chrysanthemum tea, green tea and Oolong. • Offer doggie bags. Not only will it help to reduce your waste it will impress your customers.
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