FFD April 2021

OUTDOOR DINING

Here comes the sun With the COVID outlook becoming more positive and the warmer months on their way, it’s time to gear up for customers who will be looking to eat outside, and in larger groups. We begin with sauces & dressings before moving on to oils & vinegars, ice cream (p30), barbecue hardware (p29), and alcohol & mixers (p37).

Compiled by Lynda Searby

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April 2021 | Vol.22 Issue 3

sauces & dressings Northampton-based newcomer Vicky’s Kitchen has come to the table with a line-up of Caribbeaninspired condiments derived from recipes that have been passed down four generations. These include a BBQ sauce based on birch-smoked vegetables flecked with smoked scotch bonnet (RRP £4.40; trade price £2.70), and a trio of hot sauces (RRP £4.20; trade price £2.50). vickkitch.com

Soybeans are naturally fermented with a blend of spices to make this Indonesian-style sweet soy sauce (kicap manis) from Mak Tok, whose flagship product is chilli paste. It can be used for dipping or to add natural sweetness and a warm aroma to Asian cooking. RRP £3.95; trade price £2.50. maktok.com

Previously only selling direct to consumer, Pico Sauces has partnered with ShelfNow to allow indies to buy a single case without incurring hefty shipping costs. Pico launched after discovering a gap in the market for Indian hot sauces. Its four-strong line-up comprises: Punjabi Ketchup, Varansi Tamarind Chutney, Konkan Mango Chilli Sauce and Naga Ghost Pepper Sauce (RRP £2.50; wholesale price £1.50). picosauces.com

Catering company Mr Pigstuff has crafted a range of sauces to complement its barbecue food offering – a sideline that is taking off in its own right. Bridging the gap between condiment and marinade, the five sauces in the line-up are Xox2 (Chinese-inspired hot sauce), Lime & Green Chilli, Tomato, Chilli & Tamarind, Barbeque and Pineapple & Ginger. RRP £5; trade price £3.25. mrpigstuff.co.uk

Following the success of its hot sauces and marinades, world flavours sauce brand MAHI is launching a trio of vegan marinades. The Peri Peri Hot Marinade, Peri Peri Garlic Marinade and Wing Marinade will be available from Empire Bespoke Foods from June, with pre-orders already being taken. RRP £2.79. saucymahi.co

Spice brand Yugo is relaunching its fusion sauces as a vegan range to cater to increased demand for plant-based foods.

Designed as “all-purpose sauces for foodies who are better at eating than cooking”, the new line-up will take in Miso Chipotle, Curried Sun-Dried Tomato and Chipotle Barbecue. RRP £5.95 for 125ml. yugospice.com

Halen Môn has created a ketchup for pickle lovers with its new Gherkin Relish.

Combining tangy pickled gherkins with dill and, of course, Anglesey Sea Salt, the relish has taken an old school burger accompaniment and reinvented it. RRP £4.85. halenmon.com

Italian food label Stefania Calugi has treated its truffle mayonnaise to a packaging redesign for the spring season.

This preservative- and glutenfree mayo promises to elevate sandwiches, burgers, fries and meat dishes. RRP £6.90 for 130g. tartufi.it

Béarnaise sauce meets Dijon mustard in the latest creation from Graham’s. Containing 10% tarragon, Graham’s Steak Mustard is the ideal accompaniment to a sirloin, ribeye or fillet. RRP £4.35; trade price £16.20 for a case of six. grahamsmustard.com