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The development chefs at Essential Cuisine have worked hard to develop many traditional festive recipes, including dishes suitable for swallowing disorders such as dysphagia.

Since 2014, Veganuary has inspired and supported more than 1 million people in 192 countries to try vegan for January - and beyond. Last year more than 1200 new vegan products and menus were launched in an aim to support the movement. Over 400,000 consumers took part in January 2020, each citing a number of reasons as their motivation including; health, animal welfare and the environment.

Essential Cuisine support Harrogate Food Angels during National Meals on Wheels Week

Essential Cuisine are delighted to support Harrogate Food Angels and the care industry, by volunteering and donating British ingredients during National Meals on Wheels Week (2nd - 6th November 2020). This campaign is being lead by the NACC to celebrate the magnificent work of the frontline meals on wheels services across the country.

Did you know there is approximately 350 different shapes of pasta!?* And it's estimated that there are about four times as many names as there are shapes. Spaghetti, farfalle, and fettuccini are just the beginning. Decided in 1995, October 25th is officially World Pasta Day. The world-wide day was initially bought into play to encourage consumers to try new pastas but also to promote the increasingly popular food. We have gathered a selection of our favourite pasta recipes to inspire both your in-house and takeaway menu!