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As our ‘Turn Up The Heat’ competition comes to a close on 31st May, we wanted to inspire your entries with a range of dishes suited to the warmer weather. With people opting for staycations over trips abroad, we have focused on global flavours, giving a real sense of adventure! From authentic Asian flavours to dishes you’d find in an American diner; our development chefs have combined their favourite recipes to help you ‘Turn Up The Heat’…

Established in 1997, the British Tomato Growers’ Association champions the British tomato and represents commercial growers in the UK. Led by a board of directors with representatives from across the industry, their work raises awareness of Britain’s tasty tomatoes and showcases the fruit in all its glory!

The demand for plant-based meals is increasing as more people adopt a 'flexitarian' approach to eating. There is evidence that both vegetarianism and veganism are gaining in popularity too, and all these changes are being driven by concerns about health, the environment and animal welfare. Caterers across the foodservice industry are having to respond to this demand from their customers while continuing to meet nutritional standards and provide a balanced diet that includes meat and dairy.

As we gear up to ‘Turn Up The Heat’, we are continuing to develop delicious recipe concepts to inspire your creations this Summer. Marinating is a well-used method to create deeper flavours in both meat and plant-based dishes. It typically involves soaking meat, fish or vegetables in a combination of oils, wine and herbs and leaving for hours to build up the flavour intensity.