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CHAR COAL CHEDDAR
PEAKLAND BLUE Made at the top of Dovedale in the Peak District, Peakland is a fantastic blue cheese in a classic style. Evenly and generously veined blue with a natural rind and a smooth, balanced, creamy taste. code: PEAKLAND
Char Coal Cheddar 200g wax ball
£15.95 per kg
£4.98
Especially for Christmas we are stocking these 200g wax covered balls of Char Coal cheddar, complete with their own Hessian sack. This unique take on cheddar which is blended with edible charcoal to give it a slightly gritty texture, is deliciously moist and creamy and is proving very popular with our customers. code: XMCHEDCHARCOAL
inc. Hessian bag
CRACKERS
NOW IN This year's selection of Christmas crackers are now in stock and ready for you to order. Ranging from 11" Party crackers to 12" Luxury crackers (new this year) we have styles to suit all tastes and budgets. Have a look at our Christmas brochure for more info and prices.
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CHRISTMAS 2014 BROCHURE NOW AVAILABLE Full of seasonal favourites and year-round classic, including: · Christmas Puddings (from individual size to very large). · Canapé & regular size Mince Pies (our regular pies have a new case size of 27). · Taywell Ice-cream's new seasonal flavours. · Cranberry Sauce, Brandy Butter and other Xmas condiments. · Classic seasonal cheeses like Stilton and Vacherin plus lots of new ideas for your cheeseboard or deli counter. · Essential sweet and savoury ingredients. · Your Christmas meat cuts. · Our Christmas opening times. ...and much more
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AS WE GET CLOSER... to Christmas, we hope you are all getting ready for the busy festive period ahead. Here at Turners we continue to see some interesting seasonal products coming through our doors. Our range of Milco pâtés and terrines have been causing a stir in the office, as well as at the recent Restaurant Show, and tasters of the special Christmas flavours have been going down very well. We are especially thrilled therefore, to be the sole UK distributor of these fantastic products. Slightly less luxurious, but just as important in our kitchens, we also take a look at some different varieties of dry beans. The versatile legumes and pulses are a great ingredient whatever type of cuisine you specialise in. In other news we are seeing commodity prices see-sawing at the moment. World sugar prices have fallen significantly due to new supply and changes to the way sugar is traded internationally and we’ve been able to pass on some significant savings to all customers here. On the flip side though, many nut prices are at historic highs; Californian drought affecting almonds, Indian weather affecting the walnut crop and demand increasing at a faster rate than production for many varieties, have all combined to push some nut prices through the roof. Be assured that as and when prices level off and hopefully come back a little, we will pass savings on.
MILCO PÂTÉS&TERRINES *All recommended portion sizes are approximate and can vary.
Milco is a family run business located in the Charente Maritime of South West France, producing pâtés and terrines of the highest quality and with a decent shelf-life. Cooked rather than manufactured, they are some of the best we have seen and Turners is happy to be the sole supplier in the UK. Have a look at the range we have hand-picked for you, including a few festive treats.
Coarse Duck Terrine with Pineau des Charentes and salt from Ile de Ré
Made with Pineau des Charente, (a fortified wine made from fermented grape must and Cognac eau-de-vie) and hand-harvested, unrefined salt from île de Re near La Rochelle.
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Chicken Liver Pâté
1.8kg - £22.77 Recommended Portions: 17 portions of 105g*
A smooth & melting chicken liver pâté (no pork ingredients).
(£1.34 per portion)
Vegetable Terrine - Organic Chickpea and Red Pepper
1.5kg - £15.37 Recommended Portions: 14 portions of 105g* (£1.09 per portion)
Red Deer with Mulled Wine Pâté
Toby
WHAT’S NEW? JAX COCO
Stock Item Pre-Order Item
COCONUT WATER 6x250 GLASS BOTTLES
One of the newer brands of coconut water on the market and arguably one of the best tasting. The stylish glass bottle makes it ideal for hotels, restaurants and bars and the 250ml size means it is perfect for mini-bars. code: COCONUTWJAX
£9.54 per 6x250ml case
Made with only 100% organic vegetables and suitable for vegetarians, this terrine has a delicate flavour and a pleasant texture.
1.6kg - £19.50 Recommended Portions: 15 portions of 100g* (£1.30 per portion)
Foie Gras with Truffle
Red wine from a local producer with cinnamon, cloves, orange etc. added to coarsely choped red deer and cooked in a terrine.
1.9kg - £22.26 Recommended Portions: 18 portions of 105g* (£1.24 per portion)
Foie Gras with Apricot & Rosemary
SALTINE CRACKERS 24x25G
£3.92 per 24x25g case code: BISCSALTINES25G
Conveniently packaged in individually wrapped packs of three (25g), saltines are a great accompaniment for cheese, soups or salads. Another item perfectly suited to life in a hotel minibar. 24 individually wrapped packs per case.
PECK & STRONG ORANGE, LEMON & LIME CAKE A fantastic gluten-free citrus cake from our friends at Peck & Strong. It is moist, tangy and brimming with ground almonds. Truly delicious!
Whole Duck Foie Gras mi-cuit, with generous layers of fresh truffles which have been soaked for 2 years in 10 year old Cognac. Rich & decadent; the ultimate festive treat.
£19.95 each
code: PECKWHOLEORANGE
500g - £35.83 Recommended Portions: 9 portions of 51g*
Semi-dried apricots are soaked in a rosemary infused syrup overnight, then pressed with the foie gras.
(£3.98 per portion)
TURNERS HOST SOSA DEMONSTRATION
SO NATURAL MANGO 6x250ML A brand new flavour from So Natural juices. Mango is blended with apple and banana to give a lusciously thick juice. As with all the other So Natural range, this juice is cold pressed, has no added water, no preservatives, just 100% fruit goodness.
£8.40 per 6x250ml case
code: SONATMANGO
ESSENTIAL CUISINE HOLLANDAISE SAUCE 1LTR An exquisite and versatile Hollandaise Sauce that is ready to use and has a smooth, rich consistency, a rich buttery taste and excellent holding qualities.
£9.95 per 1 Ltr pack 2
code: HOLL1EC
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1kg - £43.44 Recommended Portions: 12 portions of 80g* (£3.62 per portion)
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One of our favourite kitchen staples has to be the humble dried bean in its many variations. They are all nutritional powerhouses, low in fat, high in fibre and with decent amounts of protein. It is no surprise then that beans have been part of the human diet for thousands of years. Each variety has its own flavour,
colour and particular nuances that give them their own characteristics. This being said, beans have gastronomic versatility in abundance, are low cost and have a long shelf life making them an ingredient that every chef should have in their store cupboard. Here are some of the ones we have in stock ready for you to order today.
£2.40
£2.64
BORLOTTI BEANS
BUTTER BEANS aka Lima beans
per kg
£2.65
£2.40
ADUKI BEANS aka 'Adzuki'
BLACK EYED BEANS
per kg
Small, reddish brown bean originating from China with a sweet, nutty flavour. Popular in Asian cooking and often used in dim sum, soups and often mashed into a sweet paste and used as a dessert filling.
Thought to originate from Peru, Butter beans are large with a starchy yet buttery texture and potato-like taste. Their size and heartiness make them a fantastic soup bean and go especially well with root vegetables such as carrots and turnips.
Popular in Italian and Portuguese cuisine, Borlotti beans are a meaty bean with a chestnut-like flavour. They are perfect for stews and are substantial enough to be the main attraction of a dish. Soak overnight before cooking. code: BORLOTTIDRY
per kg
HARICOT BEANS
Plump oval beans with a mild flavour, Haricot beans are a common bean used throughout the world. Famously the variety of bean used in baked beans, they have little flavour of their own but absorb other flavours easily. Perfect in stews & slow-cooked dishes. code: HARICOT1
Native to the Indian subcontinent, these tiny, tender, green beans are often used in curries. Also common in Chinese cooking, the Mung is typically the bean used to produce bean sprouts, making it the most widely consumed bean on earth.
FLAGEOLET BEANS
code: COCOBEAN
code: FLAGED
Gourmet Product
£3.10
£10.15
per kg
PINTO BEANS
code: MUNGBEANS1
per kg
Pale green with a fine skin and wonderful delicate flavour, Flageolet beans are young unripened Haricot beans which have been dried. Particularly popular in French cuisine they are a great match with lamb and tomato based dishes.
per kg
Orange-brown with dark specks, the Pinto bean commonly grows across North America and Mexico. The main ingredient of Mexican refried beans and a filling for burritos, they are also often used in Brazilian cuisine.
£3.95
A beautiful pearly white bean from France (although originating from Latin America), these beans are incredibly creamy and lend themselves fantastically well to white fish such as seabass, brill or turbot.
£3.40
MUNG BEANS
code: TURTLEBEANS
COCO DE PAIMPOL WHITE BEANS
code: CANNELINIDRY
per kg
A small and shiny bean which is very popular in Latin American as well as Cajun and Creole cuisines, it is a key ingredient in the national dish of Brazil, feijoada (a stew of beans, beef & pork). Has a dense, meaty texture and is great in vegetarian dishes.
per kg
CANNELLINI BEANS
£5.70
BLACK TURTLE BEANS aka 'Frijol Negro'
£2.49
per kg
Creamy white, Italian bean, around 1/2" long. Popular in Tuscany and used throughout Italian cuisine, perhaps most famously in minestrone soup. Cannellini beans have a firm texture and double in size when soaked. Boil after soaking to remove toxins.
per kg
code: BLACKEYEBEAN
£3.17
code: BUTTBEANSDRY
£2.90
Small, plump with a distinctive black spot, Black Eyed beans are used throughout African cooking and the cuisine of the southern US states, where they are traditionally eaten on New Years Day. Perfect match for ham, bacon and other salty meats.
code: ADUKI
per kg
£1.95
per kg
per 500g
RED KIDNEY BEANS
Reddish-brown, kidney shaped pulse with a soft creamy flesh. Everyone's favourite bean for chilli con carne, but also great in a mixed bean salad. Like Cannellini beans, from dry they must be boiled after soaking to remove toxins from the outer skin.
code: PINTOBEANS
TARBAIS HARICOT BEANS
A speciality Haricot bean from the Pyrenees region of southern France. Tarbais have a thin delicate skin and a sweet, milky flesh. Superb in cassoulet (some say the only bean suitable) but equally suited to many other dishes as well, due to a low starch content.
code: KIDNEYRED3
code: TARBAIS500
AS WELL AS DRIED BEANS, REMEMBER THAT WE HAVE AN EXTENSIVE RANGE OF TINNED AND JARRED BEANS FOR YOU TO CHOOSE FROM, SO PLEASE ASK
BIRDS O' PLENTY
A little reminder that we currently keep female duck legs, male duck breasts and goose legs & breasts in stock, available for next day delivery. With legs perfect for roasting or confiting and breasts for pan-frying, the quality of these birds is worthy of any menu.
Duck Breast
Goose Breast
female, 400g pack
approx. 350g
£11.75 per kg
£12.50 per kg
WINTER VEGGIES
£14.00 per 8-12kg box
If seasonal vegetables are your thing then at the moment Mixed Squashes, Piccolo Parsnips and Chantenay Carrots should definitely be making appearances on your menus at the moment. Our Fresh Produce team are just a call away if you want to get these autumn gems in your dishes.
MIXED SQUASHES
Duck Leg x2
Goose Leg x2
£5.25 per kg
£9.50 per kg
male, large 700g
approx. 380g
A mixed box of between 8-12kg containing Munchkin, Turban, Kabocha, Pattypan, Harlequin and Onions squashes. Ideal for roasting, as a filling for Ravioli or other pasta, or as a heartwarming winter soup.
£7.00 per 4kg box
PICCOLO PARSNIPS These baby parsnips are sweet, tender and packed full of flavour!
CHANTENAY CARROTS Sweet, crunchy and with no need to peel, theses versatile baby carrots have a pronounced 'carroty' taste.
£7.20 per 5kg box
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AVAILABLE SIZES & PRICES
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500g - £7.85 each 800g - £12.25 each (pre-order) 3kg - £16.82 per kg
yours?
We all know that as the temperature outside begins to drop the need for 'comfort food' increases. In our minds, nothing gives you that warm fuzzy feeling inside more than a perfectly baked Vacherin Mont d'Or with crusty bread ready to be dipped into the molten cheesiness that lies within that wooden box. Some people add herbs, some use garlic, some serve it with gherkins, others with ham. Some simply bake it and others don't cook it at all. How you decide to serve Vacherin is perhaps not the most important thing, as it is always delicious... what is important is that you do give your customers the chance to experience this seasonal cheesy wonder for themselves... and of course have a few yourself while they are available.
500g £7.85 each
THIS ONE? 500g Vacherin Mont d'Or 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced A few springs of fresh thyme, chopped A splash of white wine (preferably from the Jura region of France) Toasted slices of your favourite crusty bread
1. Cut half a dozen slits into the top of the cheese. 2. Push the slices of garlic and chopped thyme into the slits. 3. Add a splash of wine on top of the cheese. 4. Bake on a tray, in the oven at 180C for around 12-15 minutes, or until the top is soft to the touch and golden. 5. Serve in the box with the toasted crusty bread.
INTRODUCING...
NIGEL FRANKS Nigel has been driving for Turners for around 7 years so will be a familiar face to those customers on his round. Seeing his role as more than just delivering orders, Nigel prides himself on having a good relationship with his customers and does whatever he can to deliver as good a customer service as possible. Outside of working hours, Nigel likes to dabble in the kitchen and enjoys getting tips from the chefs he delivers to every day. He claims to make particularly good roasted parsnips...so we look forward to trying those sometime soon. Nigel's main passion, though, is sea fishing. He loves it so much that if he wasn't driving for Turners, his dream job would be to own his own charter fishing boat business where he could take groups of keen anglers out for days on the sea. With Barbados being his favourite holiday destination, perhaps one day he will be able to combine the two... although we would certainly miss him as he is a valued member of our driving team.
sauce for all occasions
Perfect Meal? “Fish soup for starter, followed by rib-eye steak with chunky chips and grilled mushroom, and a classic spotted dick and custard for dessert.”
We have been dealing with Stokes for a few years now and they are a real example of a small start-up business done good. Created in 2004 by Rick Sheepshanks, their Suffolk 'Saucery' continues to develop their range of delicious condiments both in glass jars & bottles and larger catering packs. We now boast an impressive range of Stokes sauces and we are happy to be able to offer you the following products. Please note some sauces are pre-order:
FESTIVE FAVOURITES This time of year there are certain products which become extremely popular with our customers, and for good reason... they are simply great products of fantastic quality. Here are a couple which if you haven't tried yet, you really should give a go. *Denotes a pre-order item
Whole Cooked Chestnuts Cooked, peeled and vacuum packed to keep them fresh, these chestnuts are a fantastic product, taking all the work out of cooking with chestnuts. Their flesh is sweet and crumbly and they are ready for you to use, as you wish, in your recipes. Perfect chopped and used in stuffing, pies, tarts or simply thrown in with root vegetables to serve with the Christmas turkey. If you are using chestnuts in your dishes, you have to try these.
Handmade Assorted Chocolate Truffles x144 £9.25 per 1kg
code: CHESTCKD500G
glass jars and bottles available by the case or individually
Bramley Apple Sauce 240g Brown Sauce 320g Cranberry Sauce 240g Dijon Mustard 210g English Mustard 230g Fig Relish 250g Mayonnaise with Extra Virgin Olive Oil 345g* Mint Sauce 254g Tomato Ketchup 300g Tomato Ketchup 580ml
£2.49 £2.65 £2.19 £2.49
2kg catering tubs Beetroot Relish £11.95 Cider & Horseradish Mustard* £8.95 Chilli Jam £9.95 Coronation Sauce* £9.25 Piccalilli £10.95 Red Onion Confit £14.95 Red Pepper & Tomato Salsa £11.95 Suffolk Pickle £8.00
£35.95
code: CHOCTRUF
per x144
Handmade locally especially for us by a small confectionery producer in East Sussex, these delicious truffles are made to a Swiss recipe brought over to the UK by owner Richard in 1976. Constantly improving production methods, using only the best couverture, and each one decorated by hand, means that these truffles have an outer shell of the perfect thickness, a beautifully soft centre, whilst at the same time having an exceptional shelf life.
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£2.65 £2.19 £2.92 £2.55 £2.55 £2.90
Remember that our customer service team is here 24 hours a day during the week, till 4pm on a Saturday and from midday onwards on Sunday (an answerphone service is in operation out of hours). So whatever time of the day or night you need to place your order, there will always be a friendly voice at the end of the phone, who will be happy to help. Please be aware that at peak times (from 10pm onwards) our phone lines can become extremely busy, so if you are able to place orders before 10pm then you will have more chance of getting through at the first attempt.
DELIVERIES We deliver daily, Monday to Saturday and our vans leave us between 2am and 7am, depending on the journey. All routes are fixed so you can expect your delivery at or about the same time every day. We do not operate a minimumorder policy.