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Gary Kilminster, British Culinary Federation Chef of the Year Finalist!

Gary Kilminster, British Culinary Federation Chef of the Year Finalist!
6th September 2021

The competition was originally due to take place in March 2020, but as result of the COVID-19 lockdown, as with everything else, the competition was postponed. The brief then is very much still the same brief today, so I have had the dishes in my head, and have been playing around with the finer details for a few weeks now. I am at a stage now where I am happy with my starter, tweaking my dessert as this is my weakest area.

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What’s In Season – September 21

What’s In Season – September 21
2nd September 2021

It is officially the month of British Food Fortnight, starting 18th September, and we can’t wait to continue celebrating local produce. We put together monthly blog posts to encourage working kitchens to use British-grown, seasonal ingredients. The below recipes highlight this months in-season ingredients to inspire your creations...

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Love Lamb Week 2021

Love Lamb Week 2021
1st September 2021

Chef, Wednesday 1st September marks the start of Love Lamb Week! The week encourages everyone to get together and celebrate British lamb, whether it’s sharing your favourite recipe online using #LoveLambWeek or placing a dish on your menu, everyone is shouting all things lamb!

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Essential Cuisine 2021 – 2022 Show Schedule – come and say hello!

Essential Cuisine 2021 – 2022 Show Schedule – come and say hello!
23rd August 2021

We’re excited to get back into the swing of events, meeting and interacting with you face to face! We have some new products for you to taste as well as share the many ways we can support you and your working kitchen . Come and see our team in blue at any of the following events...

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