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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!

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.

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.