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Vegan friendly Raw Basil Pesto from Seggiano

24th July 2018By Martyn

Pesto – it’s a kitchen cupboard essential that works for a multitude of dishes. And with not much difference between the various brands currently on the market, we would forgive you for thinking that once you’ve tried one; you’ve tried them all! However, we promise…

Metcalfe makes slicing simple

23rd July 2018By Martyn

Many hands make light work but a light duty gravity feed slicer from Metcalfe Catering Equipment’s “Simple” range can speed up the process no end. The compact, high quality slicer is a simple machine designed for low volume work in small kitchens and other catering…

LFL Growth for Martin Williams and M Restaurants

18th July 2018By Martyn

AS GAUCHO FALLS INTO ADMINISTRATION EX GAUCHO MD & M RESTAURANTS FOUNDER ANNOUNCES 15% LFL GROWTH FOR TWELVE MONTHS ENDING MAY 2018 & A NEW OPENING Martin Williams, the founder of M Restaurants with venues in Threadneedle St, Victoria St and Twickenham, has reported LFL…

A kitchen ‘Dream-Team’ cooks up a storm for their industry’s less fortunate

17th July 2018By Martyn

A ‘dream team’ from the North’s finest chefs is to operate the celebrity kitchen for a fundraising dinner at Manchester’s five star Lowry Hotel on Monday October 1st The annual ‘Northern Lights’ event will start with a cocktail and canapé reception before guests are treated…

11 talented individuals and teams have been honoured at the third annual BaxterStorey Awards

17th July 2018By Martyn

Created in 2016 to recognise exceptional talent within the UK’s largest independent hospitality organisation, the prestigious event acknowledged individuals across the business, from outstanding chefs and extraordinary front of house teams to dedicated kitchen porters and rising stars. Award categories included Chef of the Year,…

Simpsons Restaurant appoints Gianluca Austin-Rizzo as General Manager

12th July 2018By Martyn

Simpsons Restaurant in Edgbaston has appointed Gianluca Austin-Rizzo as its general manager. Originally from Puglia in Southern Italy, Gianluca brings a wealth of experience to Simpsons following a varied and successful career in the hospitality business. He describes his new position as a “privileged…

French Patisserie Star Amaury Guichon presents new Silikomart project at their Hangar78 cookery school

12th July 2018By Martyn

Internationally renowned pastry chef, Amaury Guichon has collaborated with the designers of Silikomart Professional to create a single kit of silicone multiform moulds that allows you to create six semifreddo or baked preparations of 65 ml each, a multiform mould suitable to create six inserts…

Celebrating 30 Years of French Style Excellence with Bridor

5th July 2018By Martyn

To mark their 30thanniversary, leading international bakery business, Bridor has hosted a Tartines Gourmandes Masterclassin the UK, showcasing breads from their premium ranges. The special celebratory event was overseen by Bridor’s brand ambassador and renowned Michelin starred chef, Michel Roux Jr and master baker Frédéric…

ResDiary and Oak Innovation launch ResConnect

5th July 2018By Martyn

ResDiary, the restaurant reservation system, and Oak Innovation, specialists in communications management applications are pleased to announce the launch of ResConnect. ResConnect is a smart piece of software that links ResDiary to users’ telephone systems, giving instant access to a wealth of relevant customer information.…

Gradz Bakery launches cake and premium dessert range.

3rd July 2018By Martyn

GRADZ Bakery, winner of last year’s World Bread Awards, is launching its first cake and dessert range. Initially available to independent retailers, coffee shops and delis the new range is also ideal for premium cake and dessert offerings in food service. The unique new range…

BaxterStorey celebrates achievements of Chef Academy’s 2018 graduates

26th June 2018By Martyn

On 25th June at 30 Euston Square, BaxterStorey celebrated the success and achievements of its 2018 Chef Academy graduates. This year, 34 talented chefs from BaxterStorey, Searcys and Holroyd Howe completed the Chef Academy, which represents one of many programmes run by BaxterStorey that demonstrates…

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Bidfood goes for gold with an impressive series of award wins

26th June 2018By Martyn

This year so far, Bidfood has achieved an impressive series of award wins, culminating in the Grocer Gold Awards, where the foodservice provider picked up the esteemed ‘Wholesaler of the Year’ accolade. The judges said that Bidfood has a great “care, share and dare culture”…