Contract Catering
Catering for travel, workplace, defence, government, energy, stadia, conferences, airport lounges and major events.
Contract catering is a fast-paced, multi-faceted sector that demands flexibility, consistency, and innovation across a wide range of environments. We understand the unique pressures of serving diverse audiences, often at scale and under tight deadlines.
Our extensive range is designed to help you meet these challenges head-on. Many of our stocks, gravies, sauces, seasonings and sauce bases are gluten free, suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets, and meet 2024 Public Health England salt targets – giving you the confidence to cater for every requirement without compromising on flavour.
With the expertise of our development chefs and the quality of our products, we bring you the tools, ideas, and inspiration to keep menus fresh, exciting, and perfectly suited to any setting.
Introducing Our Street Food Chef Sauces!
Introducing Our Asian Korean Style Base
Our Customers: Chartwells
Our Customers: Bidfood
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Latest sector news...
What’s in Season April 2025
As spring unfolds, so does an abundance of fresh, seasonal produce. From tender asparagus and sweet carrots to vibrant rhubarb and crisp peas, April is a time of renewal in the kitchen. At Essential Cuisine, we are passionate about helping chefs create seasonal menus that not only highlight these fresh ingredients but also deliver exceptional flavour and variety.
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National Curry Week - 2022
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 (3rd-10th October)!
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Essential Cuisine Successfully Eliminates Black Plastic
In August 2021, Essential Cuisine pledged to eliminate black plastic by Spring 2022. With 21 products across their foodservice range impacted, the British manufacturer are proud to announce their mission has successfully been implemented...
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