CCM Chefs' Own-brand Awards Winners 2018

Cash & Carry Management in association with the Craft Guild of Chefs announces the

WIN NNERS CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards

[ CCM CHEFS’ OWN-BRAND AWARDS ]

‘As good as the leading brands’ The top foodservice own-brand products were recognised at an exclusive awards lunch earlier this month. Guests enjoyed a three-course meal prepared by chefs of the future as they learned which lines were judged outstanding in blind tastings by leading chefs. he winners of the inaugural CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards were announced at a prestigious awards lunch at Westminster Kingsway College, London, on 5 June.

Hosted by Cash & Carry Management in partnership with the Craft Guild of Chefs – the leading chefs’ association in the UK – the event celebrated the best foodservice own-brand products available from wholesalers.

The judging was conducted in blind tastings by Andrew Green, director of operations at the Craft Guild of Chefs; Jason Gordon, general manager of Compass Group’s General Medical Council contract; and Matt Owens, pastry chef at The Grove, a five-star hotel in Watford. Between them, the judges have decades of experience of working as a top chef.

The two days of judging were intense, with several of the own-brand products deemed so good that they were awarded a ‘Best of the Best’ accolade.

Commenting on the standard, Green said: “I have been involved in judging numerous awards but this is the first time they have been solely focused on own-brand. Quite often you find that own-brand is as good as any leading brand but it is not recognised in the same way. These awards address that by highlighting the best wholesaler own-brands in the market place.”

He continued: “People underestimate the value of ownbrand products. If more people gave them an opportunity they would be more than pleasantly surprised.”

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Martin Lovell, managing director of Cash & Carry Management, added: “We were delighted with the response to the awards from both the national operators and singlesite wholesalers.

“It was very evident during the judging process that these businesses have put a great deal of care and passion into creating their own-brand products – they are excellent quality and, in many cases, highly innovative – and we are pleased to honour the best of these lines through our awards.

“What’s more, by providing feedback on each and every product entered, we hope to raise the bar even further in terms of future own-brand development for the benefit of wholesalers, their customers and consumers alike.”

The team of young chefs and waiting staff who expertly prepared and served the lunch for Cash & Carry Management’s guests.

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[ CCM CHEFS’ OWN-BRAND AWARDS ] Category: Afternoon Tea Winner: Bidfood Premium Selection Persian Love Loaf Cake

Category: Baking Winner: Country Range Dark Chocolate Drops

BEST OF THE BEST

Left to right: Martin Lovell, managing director, Cash & Carry Management; Rachel Cook, category manager bakery & desserts, Bidfood; and Andrew Green, Craft Guild of Chefs.

Category: Antipasto Winner: Mevalco Caramelized Peppers

Left to right: Martin Lovell; Martin Ward, trading director at Country Range; and Andrew Green.

Category: Butchery Joint Winner: Chefs’ Selections by Caterforce Luxury Chicken Kiev BEST OF THE BEST

Left to right: Martin Lovell; David Menendez, founder and sales director of Mevalco; and Andrew Green.

Category: Bakery Winner: Bidfood Premium Selection Cranberry, Sunflower & Pumpkin Seed Bloomer

Left to right: Martin Lovell; Gary Mullineux, purchasing director at Caterforce; and Andrew Green.

Category: Butchery Joint Winner: Country Range Unsmoked Rindless Back Bacon BEST OF THE BEST

BEST OF THE BEST

Left to right: Martin Lovell; Rachel Cook, category manager bakery & desserts at Bidfood; and Andrew Green.

Left to right: Martin Lovell; Martin Ward, trading director at Country Range; and Andrew Green.

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[ CCM CHEFS’ OWN-BRAND AWARDS ] Category: Butter, Fats & Spreads Winner: Mevalco Olive Oil

Category: Cheese Winner: Mevalco Rey Silo BEST OF THE BEST

Left to right: Martin Lovell; David Menendez, founder and sales director of Mevalco; and Andrew Green.

Category: Canned Vegetables Winner: Caterers Kitchen Reduced Salt & Sugar Baked Beans

Left to right: Martin Lovell; Les Mohammed, foodservice trading controller at Landmark; and Andrew Green.

Category: Cereals Winner: Bidfood Everyday Favourites Granola

Left to right: Martin Lovell; Gemma Young, category manager impulse & snacking on the go at Bidfood; and Andrew Green.

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Left to right: Martin Lovell; David Menendez, founder and sales director of Mevalco; and Andrew Green.

Category: Cooking Sauces Winner: Bidfood Everyday Favourites Katsu Curry Sauce

Left to right: Martin Lovell; Kirstie Jackson, own-brand product & project manager at Bidfood; and Andrew Green.

Category: Desserts Winner: Chefs’ Selections by Caterforce Profiteroles with Chocolate Sauce

Left to right: Martin Lovell; Claire Williams, group marketing manager at Caterforce; and Andrew Green.

[ CCM CHEFS’ OWN-BRAND AWARDS ] Category: Egg Products Winner: Bidfood Premium Selection Rustic Yorkshire Puddings

Category: Frozen Fruit Winner: Country Range Summer Berry Mix

BEST OF THE BEST

Left to right: Martin Lovell; Catherine Ekundayo, category executive for meal occasions at Bidfood; and Andrew Green.

Category: Fish & Seafood Winner: Caterers Kitchen Breaded Wholetail Scampi

Left to right: Martin Lovell; Les Mohammed, foodservice trading controller at Landmark; and Andrew Green.

Category: Fork Buffet Winner: Chefs’ Selections by Caterforce Sweet Potato Falafel

Left to right: Martin Lovell; Martin Ward, trading director at Country Range; and Andrew Green.

Category: Frozen Vegetables Winner: Chefs’ Selections by Caterforce Garden Peas

Left to right: Martin Lovell; Gary Mullineux, purchasing director at Caterforce; and Andrew Green.

Category: Gluten Free Joint Winner: Bidfood Premium Selection Brie & Beetroot Chutney Tart in Kale Pastry BEST OF THE BEST

Left to right: Martin Lovell; Rebecca Woollam, senior art worker at Caterforce; and Andrew Green.

Left to right: Martin Lovell; Catherine Ekundayo, category executive for meal occasions at Bidfood; and Andrew Green.

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[ CCM CHEFS’ OWN-BRAND AWARDS ] Category: Gluten Free Joint Winner: Whitley’s Pulse Gluten Free Batter Flour

Category: Pizza & Pasta Winner: Caterers Kitchen Penne Rigate

BEST OF THE BEST

Left to right: Martin Lovell; Tony Rogers, managing director of V A Whitley; and Andrew Green.

Category: Gravies & Stocks Winner: Vincent’s Special Gravy Mix

Left to right: Martin Lovell; Tony Rogers, managing director of V A Whitley; and Andrew Green.

Category: Hot Beverages Winner: Country Range Premium Blend One Cup Tea Bags

Left to right: Martin Lovell; Martin Ward, trading director at Country Range; and Andrew Green.

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Left to right: Martin Lovell; Les Mohammed, foodservice trading controller at Landmark; and Andrew Green.

Category: Potato Products Winner: Bidfood Everyday Favourites Steak Cut Chips

Left to right: Martin Lovell; Ravi Patel, category manager commodities at Bidfood; and Andrew Green.

Category: Preserves Winner: Country Range Assorted Jam Portions

Left to right: Martin Lovell; Martin Ward, trading director at Country Range; and Andrew Green.

[ CCM CHEFS’ OWN-BRAND AWARDS ] Category: Processed Meats Winner: Mevalco Morcón Ibérico Bellota

Left to right: Martin Lovell; David Menendez, founder and sales director of Mevalco; and Andrew Green.

Category: Ready Meals Winner: Bidfood Everyday Favourites Sweet Potato, Chickpea & Spinach Curry

Category: Spices & Seasonings Winner: Country Range Jamaican Jerk Seasoning

Left to right: Martin Lovell; Martin Ward, trading director at Country Range; and Andrew Green.

Category: Wines, Beers & Spirits Winner: Santa Loretta Prosecco

BEST OF THE BEST

Left to right: Martin Lovell; Catherine Ekundayo, category executive for meal occasions at Bidfood; and Andrew Green.

Left to right: Martin Lovell; John Mills, managing director of Landmark; Liah Sacco, marketing executive at Landmark; and Andrew Green.

Category: Sauces & Condiments Winner: Caterers Kitchen Horseradish Sauce

Left to right: Martin Lovell; Les Mohammed, foodservice trading controller at Landmark; and Andrew Green.

Cash & Carry Management and the Craft Guild of Chefs would like to thank all entrants to this year’s CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards. Valuable feedback from the judges on every product will be issued shortly. www.cashandcarrymanagement.co.uk

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