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School caterers are continually balancing a complex set of priorities.

Every dish needs to deliver on nutrition, cost-effectiveness, operational efficiency and pupil appeal, while meeting the requirements of school food standards. At the same time, today's students are more adventurous than ever, with global flavours and street-food-inspired dishes influencing food choices both in and out of school.

That's exactly what this new recipe concept from Essential Cuisine and Tilda Foodservice has been designed to support.

This revolutionary fully cooked onion range helps chefs save time, reduce waste, and maximise consistency in every dish.

Essential Cuisine, the trusted name in premium culinary solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its latest innovation: Kitchen Ready Onions. A versatile new product range designed to transform kitchen efficiency without compromising on flavour.

Today marks the summer solstice, the longest day of the year! It’s the perfect moment to celebrate produce at its very best.

As many in foodservice know, choosing seasonal ingredients ensures exceptional quality, flavour and longevity. Working with ingredients at their peak means your dishes consistently deliver on taste, appearance and overall appeal.

Throughout May, Essential Cuisine welcomed Clara Guillot, a student at Rennes School of Business, who joined the Marketing team for a month-long internship. During her time with us, Clara gained insight into the different areas of marketing, experienced day-to-day life within a business, and developed an understanding of the many functions that support its success.