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In today’s connected world, we are given so many opportunities to experiment with ethnic flavours, street food inspired dishes, as well as reviving culinary classics with added contemporary twists. Although Asian cuisine and flavours have dominated the street food revolution, we’re now seeing influences from all corners of the world, from the sweet and smokey flavours of American BBQ to spicy Jamaican jerk.

Although Christmas is likely to be very different this year, we are here to inspire your working kitchen. Whether you will be operating on Christmas day or offering a delivery service, we know that Christmas dinner will be the focal point of the day! 12% of Brits, that’s 8 million, will enjoy a vegan or vegetarian Christmas, according to an animal welfare charity*. In addition to this, 24% of Brits will cater for plant-based and vegetarian family members or friends on the special day.

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, giving you a great opportunity to fill your menu with fiendish fun. Our classic Pumpkin Soup offers a mouth-watering velvety treat this Halloween, but we have even more lined up! From Bloody Mary Shots to a One Cauldron Chicken Stew, we have listed our favourite Halloween dishes to help you celebrate.

It’s often said that curry is the new national dish of Britain and it’s certainly easy to see why! Since the 1970’s, curry houses have become a staple of high streets up and down the country and millions of curries are consumed every single week. The love affair shows no signs of slowing and that’s what we’re celebrating with National Curry Week (5th-11th October)!