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For the last 9 years, International School Meals Day (ISMD) has been raising awareness about the importance of good nutrition for all children regardless of their circumstances. This year’s theme is “Eat for the health of it” encouraging caterers, school representatives, on site staff and parents to focus on the connection between well-balanced meals and the health, wellbeing and learning of pupils.

The demand for luxury food-to-go and fine dining food deliveries are continuing to rise across the nation*. Let us help you deliver indulgent takeaway options this Mother’s Day. Whether you are delivering that thoughtful breakfast in-bed or an evening meal for the whole family to enjoy, we have you covered! Our top picks have you covered for all meal occasions.

We encourage chefs and consumers to use as many in-season, locally sourced ingredients as possible! Do you know what’s in season this March?

With cost remaining at the forefront of many minds for the foreseeable future, it’s important to think outside of the box when it comes to ingredients nearing their sell by dates. We’ve listed some of our go-to sweet and savoury options below. As always, we’d love to hear about some of the weird and wonderful ways you use any leftover ingredients. Tweet us @essentialcuisin or share your creations to our Instagram @chef.essential