Combine fresh, natural produce with a sprinkling of Irish generosity and hospitality, and you have the key ingredients for the perfect Saint Patrick’s Day. And here are two suggestions for how to enjoy the day: first, make the trip to the Irish Food Market in Trafalgar Square; second, see what the four Irish chefs below are recommending – maybe it’ll persuade you to get … [Read more...]
‘Pulled Pork’ Campaign to rejuvenate image of pork
A major new marketing drive to rejuvenate the image of pork with younger consumers is being launched this spring and the foodservice industry needs to prepare for increased demand from diners, according to BPEX. While pork is popular with consumers over 60 years of age, younger people are eating very little fresh pork in the home. Following extensive consumer research … [Read more...]
Chefs Vegetarian Recipe of the Week, Prawn Style – Chow Mein
Ingredients 1 Pack Fry’s Meat Free Crispy Prawns 100g Stir fry vegetables 250g Egg free noodles 2 Cups boiling water Pinch of salt 2 tbsp peanut oil 1 tbsp crushed garlic 2 tbsp soy sauce ½ tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp white wine vinegar ¼ cup roasted peanuts ¼ cup spring onion, sliced Method Defrost prawns. Place prawns on a non-stick … [Read more...]
Adande Gels with Carpigiani
Foodservice refrigeration specialist, Adande, has teamed up with ice cream equipment manufacturer, Carpigiani, to offer a range of dedicated dessert workstations. Designed as complete solutions for the preparation, production, storage and plating of professional artisan gelato product, the units are suitable for restaurants, hotels, fine dining, delicatessen and ice cream … [Read more...]
Pan Chai pan-Asian franchise pops-up at Bicester
Pan Chai, the UK’s first and only pan-Asian franchise has expanded with the recent opening of Pan Chai petite at Bicester Village, Oxfordshire. Pan Chai petite launched within designer outlet Bicester Village in late January with a temporary pop-up site planned to operate until 12 April 2015, with a plan to move within a permanent site within the complex following this. With … [Read more...]