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e hope that all of our Fish and Chip operators have had a real boost with the National Fish and Chip Day on June 4th. A great way to start the Summer season. Through the rapid roll-out of the vaccination campaign (and the sterling efforts of many operators), we can (hopefully) see the end of the worst of the Covid restrictions at long last with eating inside an added bonus for operators. Now is the time to start to gain the benefits from the hard work and investments that many have been making over the last 15 months by taking advantage of the “new ways of working”. Using technology, card payments and delivery and collection systems have enabled many operators to increase their average spend by encouraging customers with add-ons for their order. In this issue we make no apology for featuring Ice Cream in the hope of a few months of great weather to encourage sales and with Staycations being the buzzword this year, what better time to invest in adding or expanding this offer in your business. Very profitable and there are some great pieces of equipment to make this easy. The opportunities to meet new and existing contacts and suppliers is also on the horizon with the re-opening of physical rather than virtual exhibitions and we would encourage operators to visit these when possible as it is great to get away from your business for a day and see what has been happening in the sector whilst we have all been caged up by lockdowns. You will find details in this issue about the Restaurant and Takeaway Innovation Expo at Excel in November. We at Fast Food Professional wish all of our supporters and readers every success over the coming months. Stay safe Athol
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6 Practical fish frying skills can be assessed remotely 8 A Cool, Easy Way to Boost Sales from Carpigani 10 New ice cream toppings to deal with shortage from Hancocks 12 Serving profits with Icetro soft ice cream machines with Jestic 13 First Person from Northern Ireland Wins Ice Cream Van of the Year 14 Crème-de la-Crème with Jersey Ice Cream 15 All The Malt ‘n’ Choc With None of the ‘Tease - New Forest Ice Cream 16 Authentic Italian Rippled Gelato just got easier thanks to JM Posner 18 Add profit to your bottom line with sweet treat ideas, says frozen food supplier Central Foods 20 Blakemans show their support for one of the nation’s favourite awareness days 22 64 Years Old and Still Skateboarding - Carlton Catering Equipment 26 Fast Food Systems - 50 years working in the QSR industry 28 KTC Launches Super Plus Hi-Fry 29 Accolade for the Proper British Chip that’s a Cut Above the rest 30 The power of the potato – caring for people and the planet! 32 Henny Penny delivers consistency at Chik’n 34 Introducing Consistent Shred™ a commercially focussed pizza cheese that delivers 36 The Wetherby Whaler swims to further success with the launch of Tadcaster premises
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ease. The key to successful remote assessments is planning and having a good internet connection. John and Dayton both felt comfortable with this method of assessment which was new to them.”David Miller, Miller’s Fish & Chips These remote assessments allow fish friers to be assessed safely in their own working environment. The learner can study the learning materials where and when they want to and at a pace that suits them. There are also benefits for the assessor as they save on both travel time and travel costs.
Practical fish frying skills can be assessed remotely Richard Wardell, Seafish Onshore Training Advisor, analyses how practical assessments have been adapted during the Covid-19 pandemic
Jonathan France has owned the Fish Bank in Sherburn In Elmet for 18 months. In that time, he has had to adapt his business operations due to the pandemic. He realised that he could improve his skills and knowledge by studying for the Fish Frying Skills qualification. In January 2021 he was awarded with his certificate by the NFFF. He says: “I learnt a lot from the two self-study workbooks. Being assessed by award-winning fish frier Ashley Phillips of Shap Chippy was great. He made me relax and the technology for completing the exam was easy
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t’s not only the way that we learn that has changed
to use. I would encourage other fish friers to undertake
during the Covid-19 pandemic but also how we conduct
this valuable industry qualification.”Jonathan France,
assessments and exams. A great example of this
owner of Fish Bank
modified approach is with the jointly awarded Seafish and National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) Fish Frying Skills
Jonathan France, owner of Fish Bank
qualification. Owing to the technology that is available,
If you or one of your colleagues would like to
the qualification can be assessed remotely without the
register for the qualification, please contact
assessor stepping foot inside the candidate’s fish and chip
Helen Brook at the NFFF on 0113 3208276
shop.
or email Helen@nfff.co.uk.
In 2019, I worked with Mark Drummond who was representing the NFFF, to update the learning and assessment materials. The alterations reflected the fact that many shops now use ready-prepared chips and fry using high efficiency ranges. There is more focus on sustainability and the health aspects of frying medium. By 2020, fish friers were being assessed utilising these revised materials. Then the world was turned upside down by the coronavirus. Both we and the NFFF were keen to find a new way for the assessments to be conducted. Following several planning discussions, Mark conducted the first two pilot remote assessments with John and Dayton. They work at the award-winning Miller’s Fish & Chips in Haxby near York. Using Facetime, Mark was able to evaluate the preparation and cooking skills of both fish friers on separate days. Also,
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By Paul Ingram, Managing Director at Carpigiani UK
A Cool, Easy Way to Hoping for a bumper summer in 2021, the UK’s takeaway and QSR operators will be pushing hard to recoup sales lost in Summer 2020
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ffering premium soft serve ice cream, gelato
always be important, and rich ingredients such as dark
or frozen yoghurt is an easy way to boost sales
chocolate and salted caramel can add a touch of luxury. To
from a small space. Product can be dispensed
really grab customer’s attention, operators should make
into a tub or cone to eat on the go; and thanks
their takeaway soft serve totally ‘Instagram able’. Colours,
to the production process and the ingredients
unusual ingredients, novel serving vessels, sweets, biscuits
used, ice cream is a product that achieves a significant
etc., create a visually impactful ice cream to get the phone
profit margin for a business.
cameras flashing and remember to include your Instagram
Quality, consistency and flavour profile are key to
handle to really maximise the coverage.
offering a mouth-watering selection of freshly-made
Adding soft serve ice cream to a business can be very
frozen products and it’s relatively easy to use popular
profitable and take up very little space in an outlet. As the
ingredients such as plant-based milks to make interesting
global leader in the manufacture of ice cream equipment,
and unusual flavours. Other trends to observe are the
Carpigiani has a range of models to ensure the perfect
move towards ‘clean labels’, using as few ingredients as
machine for any venue. Where space is at a premium, the
possible and ensuring what is used is recognisable rather
Carpigiani 161 series is the perfect choice. Offering state-
than artificial. For ice cream and desserts, indulgence will
of the art technology with features usually reserved for
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Boost Sales larger, floor standing machines, including a self-pasteurising model, this compact series has a footprint of just 300mm x 630mm x 850 mm (w/d/h). A contemporary stainless-steel counter top design, complete with multifunctional display, standard 13-amp plug-and-go operation (never before available for a self-pasteurising model). As with all the models in the Carpigiani soft serve range, the 161 features a tank agitator. Designed to prevent the mix from separating within the tank, the agitator is essential when serving frozen yoghurt as an addition to a soft serve ice cream menu. In summary, an incredibly easy to use appliance, with an impressive hourly output of up to 15kg that will enhance a business wanting to offer frozen on the go options. For more information on the Carpigiani 161 or for expert advice and knowledge of soft ice cream, frozen yogurt, cream whipping and thick shake machines; as well as the Carpigiani Gelato University training courses, please call Carpigiani UK on 01432 346018 or visit www.carpigiani.co.uk. 9
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New ice cream toppings After reports of a shortage of Cadbury 99 Flakes, the UK’s leading confectionery wholesaler is encouraging its customers to look for alternatives which may become just as popular in years to come. Hancocks is suggesting ice-cream vans, shop owners and leisure outlets look at other chocolate treats, popular flavour combinations and even consider unusual sweet toppings for something completely different.
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ce cream outlets are being encouraged to be creative with their toppings this summer after reports of a shortage of Cadbury 99 Flakes. It’s been claimed a sudden surge in demand for
traditional ice-creams with the tasty chocolate treat have led to the shortage. Now
the
UK’s
leading
confectionery
wholesaler,
Hancocks, is encouraging its customers to look for alternatives which may become just as popular in years to come. It’s suggesting ice-cream vans, shop owners and leisure outlets look at other chocolate treats, popular flavour combinations and even consider unusual sweet toppings for something completely different. Chris Smith, Marketing Communications Manager at Hancocks, said: “Ice-cream has come a long way over recent years and customers are always keen to try new flavours, different cones and interesting toppings. “For retailers this can be challenging. It’s always difficult to predict just what customers will want to try but there are certain trends that really stand out this year and with a shortage of the traditional favourite, it’s the ideal time to try something new. “Biscoff is a massive flavour that everyone is loving and talking about. Another is the chocolate orange flavour combination which is delicious and would work so well with ice-cream. “There are slightly more traditional chocolate toppings too like mini marshmallows, and our favourite chocolate minis. “A few unusual choices could also work like a popping 10
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to deal with shortage candy topping – that could be a popular choice with young ice-cream and retro candy lovers.” Here are suggestions from the experts at Hancocks for alternative ice-cream toppings: 1. Kingsway Milk Chocolate Flaked Sticks These make a great alternative to the traditional Cadbury 99 Flake for ice cream sellers. The bulk box contains 140 sticks. 2. Biscuit Crumb Toppings Biscuit crumb toppings have been growing in popularity over the last 12 months and are expected to be a big hit with ice cream lovers this summer. Try the tasty Oreo Crushed Cookie Crumbs for an indulgent treat which will leave customers wanting more. 3. Chocolate Minis Most chocolate favourites come in mini versions, perfect for ice-cream toppings. Among the options are Cadbury Crunchie Bits, Nestle Aero, Milkybar, Rolo, Smarties and Kit Kat Mix In which is crumbled wafer pieces and milk chocolate. Another great choice is Reese’s Peanut Butter Baking Chocolate Chips, a delicious sweet, creamy treat. 4. Chocolate Stick Alternatives There are lots of delicious chocolate replacements to the traditional Cadbury 99 Flake. Think about trying a Kit Kat finger or tap into the flavour of the moment, chocolate orange with an orange flavour Cadbury Twirl. For the children, a Kinder Bueno is a tempting sweet treat. 5. Toppings for Children Why not give popping candy a try for retro and young sweet and ice cream lovers? Crazy Candy Factory Popping Candy comes in three flavours, grape, cherry and cola in handy individually wrapped pouches. Marshmallows are a good child friendly treat. Let’s Bake and Decorate has flavours including strawberry, vanilla and blue raspberry. Or try Let’s Bake and Decorate Mini Caramel Fudge for a treat all confectionery lovers, young and old, will enjoy. Hancocks is the UK’s leading confectionery wholesaler with 14 nationwide cash and carry stores and an online channel www.hancocks.co.uk where customers can shop online 24/7 with delivery to the door or click and collect options. Hancocks is the one stop shop for confectionery for over 25,000 independent retailers and the partner of choice for over 250 suppliers from across the globe. 11
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Serving profits with Icetro soft ice cream machines With warmer weather around the corner operators need to consider what equipment is available to maximise the high margin potential of soft luxurious ice cream as part of their dessert menu and food to go offering when served in cones or tubs. Equally important is choosing a supplier who can offer the service and support to keep their operation running smoothly
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of all sizes for over 35 years, as they are easy to
121 is a great choice and at just 300mm
use, easy to clean and maintain and offer generous
wide it is one of the most compact soft
profit margins.
estic is proud to distribute Icetro high performance soft ice cream machines – which have been a popular choice with foodservice and hospitality businesses
One Icetro model which is well
ice cream machines available on the
equipped to help fast food operators make the
market. Vertical rear ventilation means
most of the summer season is the new, easy to use,
the CT 121 can fit in almost anywhere and
high performance Icetro CT 211, which is capable of
has the benefit of being whisper quiet.
producing 20 consecutive cones and an output of
Despite its compact size the CT 121 is
27kg of soft ice cream an hour.
packed with features including standby
At 380mm wide, the Icetro CT 211 with rear
mode, a low level mix alert and can
ventilation is a high output soft ice cream machine
produce 3 cones per minute and 12kg of
that can pack a serious punch in a compact space.
soft ice cream an hour.
A direct drive motor ensures quiet operation whilst
Purchasing an Icetro soft ice cream
the built in self pasteurising function reduces the
machine also comes with the benefit of
need for cleaning and so saves on labour costs.
a comprehensive two year warranty on
The generous 12.5 litre mix hopper saves time as
all major parts and the support of Jestic’s experienced
less refills are required and an agitator circulates the
team every step of the way – from delivery, set up,
ice cream mix maintaining an even temperature and
through to product training. Icetro soft ice cream
improved product consistency. An easy to use control
machines are incredibly reliable and built to last, but if
system can be accessed on the front facing LCD panel,
something is not right Jestic’s Technical Services team
whilst features including standby mode, low level mix
of 45, highly skilled service engineers offer nationwide
alert will keep you in control.
support 24 hours a day, 364 days a year and stock all the
Where space is particularly tight, the slimline Icetro CT 12
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First Person from Northern Ireland Wins Ice Cream Van of the Year Jimmy Robinson, owner of Robinsons Ice Cream in Craigavon, Northern Ireland has won Ice Cream Van of the Year 2021
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he competition is held every year by the trade
remember, my takings of £76, and thinking this was great.”
association for the ice cream sector for the UK and
“Promoting Robinson’s Ice Cream is very important to
Ireland – the Ice Cream Alliance. Jimmy has three
me It’s been more important than ever with Covid-19. We
vans and three trailers operating in and around
were was one of the first operators in Northern Ireland to
Craigavon, Portadown and Lurgan and in parks in Lisburn
Covid-proof our entire operation to ensure the safety of
and Belfast. He is the first winner from the island of Ireland
staff and customers with the erection of screens, providing
in the 43 years of the competition.
PPE to staff, and ensuring social distancing at our park
“This is an absolutely fantastic honour and I’m
sites with the inclusion of hand sanitizing stations. Winning
delighted,” exclaimed Jimmy. “I have spent 36 years
Ice Cream Van of the Year makes all that hard work
running and growing this business and all the hard work
worthwhile.”
had paid off. And it’s a family effort with both my sons, my wife Carmel and my brother-in-law all working with me.”
Ice Cream Van of the Year, known as the Mobiler of the Year, is awarded annually. Entrants are judged on a raft
Jimmy is the third generation of his family to sell ice
of business attributes and are whittled down to three
cream. It started in the 1950s when his grandmother Cora
finalists who are interviewed by a panel of ice cream
arrived in Northern Ireland from Lucca in Tuscany to make
industry experts – this year undertaken via Zoom. In a
and sell her ice cream. In the 1960s his father (also called
tight three-way contest Jimmy won because of his passion
Jimmy) took the business over followed by his brother
for the business and the service he provides, his work in
Michael. Today he employs 11 people, both full and part time.
the community and his high standards across everything
Jimmy was a full-time Irish International table tennis player and coach when in 1985 his father persuaded to him
from health and hygiene to presentation. For more information on Robinsons Ice Cream visit
to change direction. “Dad helped me buy a CF Bedford van
their
for £800 and we turned it into a makeshift ice cream van
robinsonsicecream/
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By David Ashton, UK Sales and Marketing Manager
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ce cream is an essential part of the dessert offering.
Jersey Luxury Soft Ice Cream Mix represents the
Popular, versatile and adaptable it provides the
crème-de la- crème of vanilla ice-creams. Mixed entirely
operator with so many options either as a stand-
from premium cream and milk straight from our Jersey
alone or as a garnish to another dessert. Serve it
cows, it is smooth, rich and satisfying.
up with wafers, layer it up in a sundae, adorn puddings and
Jersey Gold Soft Ice Cream Mix is also made from real
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Jersey milk with added vegetable fats. Still a premium
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properly made with quality ingredients, will add depth and richness to the dessert, complementing sweetness with creaminess. Our Jersey Luxury and Jersey Gold soft ice cream mixes are made from our own milk which comes exclusively from Jersey cows. The Jersey Dairy is a farmer owned cooperative with a unique heritage which traces back to 1763 and our herds produce a unique type of milk with a worldwide reputation for its taste and creaminess. Our pedigree Jersey cows are allowed to graze freely on natural grass and their milk contains on average 5.3% butterfat and has up to 20% more calcium and protein than other milks. It also has a higher level of vitamins and minerals. This makes it especially delicious and perfect for making ice-cream. We make this special milk into a variety of products including a soft ice cream mix for use in ice cream machines. 14
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ALL THE MALT ‘N’ CHOC WITH NONE OF THE ‘TEASE New Forest Ice Cream has launched ‘Malt ‘n’ Choc flavour ice cream; a traditional dairy ice cream base combined with malt extract and blended to create a unique, rich, toasty, buttery flavour that is then interspersed with real chocolate pieces for that iconic malt chocolate taste. alt ‘n’ Choc gives New Forest’s three-star Great
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“We have been overwhelmed by the popularity of our
Taste Malted Milkshake recipe a new, irresistible
original Malted Milkshake ice cream and its success in
chocolate twist. Perfect for serving alongside a
the Great Tase Awards. It felt only right therefore to add
range of desserts, the new flavour is also ideal for creating
chocolate to our Malted Milkshake recipe and give it an
moreish, malt and chocolate milkshakes without the need
upgrade! It blends seamlessly with milk to create the
for additional malted milk powder.
creamiest, thick shakes but equally tastes amazing when
The flavour of malt has found its way back onto menus
scooped on a plate or in a cone. It really is an allrounder
as part of an on-trend offering and moreish malt and
and we know its unique, moreish flavour will be this
chocolate shakes are a match made in heaven. The perfect
summer’s crowd-pleaser!”
blend of New Forest’s traditional dairy recipe combined
Part of an award-winning range of over 50 flavours, the
with malted milk powder and dark chocolate pieces allows
new Malt ‘n’ Choc ice cream is available in 4.75ltr catering
operators to create delicious shakes in no time at all.
tubs. In addition to the ice cream and sorbet flavours, New
New Forest Ice Cream is committed to using only the
Forest Ice Cream also offers a choice of cones, wafers,
finest ingredients and innovative production methods to
toppings and accessories including branded POS material
achieve the best quality recipes every time. As with the
and bespoke creative services, designed to support
entire range, the Malt ‘n’ Choc ice cream is produced in the
caterers and retailers looking to make the most of their ice
company’s nut-free facility.
cream offering.
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Authentic Italian Rippled Gelato just got easier thanks to JM Posner Dessert catering specialists, JM Posner, has announced the launch of an authentic Italian range of Variegatos from ECCO!.
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ariegato is a traditional Italian technique which
Italian gelato thanks to these unique tubs bursting with
involves delicately rippling different sauces and
big, bold flavours.
textures into ice cream or gelato to achieve a
Consumers are increasingly on the hunt for on-trend
marbled effect that is as appealing on the eye
taste combinations, of which ECCO! certainly deliver with 6
as it is on the palate. Formulated in 6 sumptuous flavours: Chocolate, White Chocolate, Hazelnut, White Hazelnut, Pistachio and Salted Caramel, the ECCO! selection of Variegato is formulated to
distinctive flavours to choose from. Whether it’s irresistibly creamy white chocolate or perfectly nutty pistachio, there is an ECCO! flavour for all to enjoy”. In addition to tasting and looking great, the ECCO! range
pack a punch and deliver unique combinations of flavours
is gluten free and suitable for vegetarians.
for an authentic gelato experience.
For more information on ECCO! please visit
Available in ready to use 3.5kg tubs, ECCO! Variegato
www.jmposner.co.uk.
enables operators to whip up tasty, striking gelato in the original Italian style. Simply add the tub into freshly churned gelato to transform a simple vanilla base into a spectacular selection of rich flavours and eye-catching colours. Justin Posner, Owner of JM Posner, is thrilled to be launching the ECCO! range just in time for summer: “We are delighted to be adding ECCO! to our vast portfolio of dessert catering supplies. Operators, chefs, and caterers can now easily offer the authentic taste of 16
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Add profit to your bottom line with these sweet treat ideas, says frozen food supplier Central Foods New data from The NPD Group shows that since the start of the pandemic consumers have spent more than £8.2Bn on treating occasions, accounting for 26% of all spending in the 12 months to February 2021, compared to 18% a year earlier
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hen motivated by the need for a treat, average spend per person is 10% higher than average.
room for dessert’, knowing a delicious treat is still to come. “To cater for those customers who have smaller appetites or who need a little encouragement to order
We might be nearly at the end of
something sweet, we’d suggest offering mini desserts.
lockdown now, but you can still take advantage of your
Our pre-cut Menuserve desserts, available in a range of
customers’ need for treats – and add extra profit to your
delicious flavours, are extremely versatile. Each portion
bottom line by offering tempting sweet treats to your menu.
can be served as they come or sliced into halves – 50%
“Dessert orders are often driven by impulse – we all
fewer calories but 100% of the flavour! Or how about
know that people eat with their eyes – so display the most
cutting each slice into four smaller portions to serve as
visually attractive desserts and chocolate treats in a chiller
part of a selection of mini desserts or simply as a mini
cabinet or on tent cards or posters and share appealing
treat with a hot drink? These deliciously creamy desserts
images on your social media channels,” suggests Gordon
also just happen to be vegan and gluten-free, so operators
Lauder, MD at Central Foods. “That way, whilst making
only need the one option on menus to serve all customers,
their menu choices, customers can be tempted to ‘save
helping simplify operations and workload. Rather than
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defrost a whole dessert, just remove the portions needed from the freezer to reduce waste further.” Central Foods offers a superb range of desserts perfect for sweet menus as well as portioning into mini-puddings….simply slice to suit! What’s more, they can be boxed up too to cater for the continued strong demand for takeaway and delivery. “Although people are looking to eat more healthily, they are also still fond of treating themselves – even more so in these uncertain times - so offering a half or smaller portion of dessert is a great way to encourage a purchase,” adds Gordon Lauder. “It’s also a simple but stylish way to upsell a coffee and a great way to encourage those with smaller appetites to opt for a dessert when they don’t feel able to eat a full-sized pudding. “Frozen pre-prepared desserts and sweet treats are a real bonus in any professional kitchen, as they help to reduce waste – even more important as operators try to recoup costs as a result of the pandemic – they are convenient, consistent, and they can help caterers to cope with unexpected demand,” adds Gordon Lauder. “And with such a wide range available, there is something in the Central Foods range to suit all types of outlet.” Central Foods is one of the UK’s leading frozen food distributors, offering a wide range of products to the fast-food sector, including
poultry
products,
burgers,
vegan and vegetarian options, sides and accompaniments, as well as sweet treats.
The
Northamptonshire-based
company currently sells to more than 240 independent wholesalers, as well as larger national and regional wholesalers, and foodservice caterers across the entire foodservice industry. To browse the desserts, puddings and sweet treats supplied by Central Foods, visit www.centralfoods.co.uk 19
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Blakemans show their support for one of the nation’s favourite awareness days
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Taking place on Friday the 4th of June 2021, National Fish & Chip day will see its 6th year in the calendar of national awareness days in the UK he event, which is organised by NEODA (the
of struggling families during the October half term, when
National Edible Oil Distributors Association),
the free school meals were not available. Our chippies
encourages people from across the country to
have proven themselves, as ever, to be a real centre point
celebrate their love of Fish and Chips, whilst
for community spirit throughout the pandemic and this
raising awareness and funds for the Fisherman’s Mission,
day gives us the opportunity to celebrate each and every
the charity said:
one of them.
“National fish and chip day is a fantastic event which
This year, the event has returned to its usual spot on
brings together the very best of the industry. Fishing
the first Friday in June and Blakemans were keen to offer
continues to be the most dangerous
their support. Phillip Blakeman, Managing
peacetime occupation with a 1 in 14 chance
Director said:
of being killed at work, the funds generated
“I feel that it is more important than ever
through National Fish & Chip day allows the
for us to continue to show our support
Fisherman’s Mission to continue to provide
to the fish and chip industry. They have
welfare and emergency services to our fishermen and
provided so much for their communities throughout the
their families.”
ups and downs of last 12 months; from the shops who had
The covid-19 pandemic caused a delay to last year’s
to adapt to constantly changing regulations to continue to
celebrations, with them taking place in September, but the
operate, to those who sacrificed so much by closing their
event was still a huge success for everyone involved. It caused
doors to keep us safe. I am hoping that the day will provide
its usual buzz with stories of the day’s events sweeping
a great boost to the steadfast industry and I’m proud to be
across TV, Radio, Newspapers and social media and the
able to contribute financially towards the event as a way to
#nationalfishandchipday hashtag trending all day.
thank them all for their continuing efforts”.
Throughout all of the challenges that the UK has faced in
There are so many ways that you can join the celebrations
living memory, our chip shops have been there continuing
from the simple purchase of a chip supper on the day to
to supply us with morale boosting comfort food. From
merchandise and even campaign kits. To find out more,
being one of the only foods throughout world war 2 that
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64 Years Old and Still Skateboarding Peter Ward of Carlton Catering Equipment has a very special skateboard that many of you have seen as he delivered your Bold B56 Potato Peeler to your shop 22
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Fat filter machines.
many of his customers return year after year.
your product with the Aries filter machine.
arlton Catering Equipment has been selling new and reconditioned Chippers & Peelers for well over 25 years.
Peter is proud of his personal friendly approach and
Carlton Catering Equipment also sell Aries 3 Oil and With the price of oil and fat going through the roof now is the perfect time to start saving money and improving
Many outlets in the UK now favour using Bold Equipment
Also available are the XL Fish Fridge with 4,6,8 and 11
The Bold B56 Potato Peeler has a 95% stainless
drawers. These are normally in stock for next day delivery.
steel construction, is available in 3 pedestal heights and requires only a 13 Amp electric supply. 1x bag of potatoes is peeled in less than 2 minutes.
Lease purchase options are available. Why don’t you trade in your old machine and upgrade to a brand new one?
The Bold R1 Potato Chipper comes complete with a stand, a choice of 7 different chip sizes and 2 scallop blocks. The Potato tank comes complete with an eyeing tray which holds a full 20kgs of potatoes so enabling examination of individual potatoes. The tank holds 15 sacks of potatoes. The Bold MX1 Batter mixer provides “A perfect mix every time”
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After 50 years working in the QSR industry, Fast Food Systems can rightly claim to be QSR experts
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he Vizu range now features over 71 items of
cooking great chicken time after time for decades. Its
equipment, our fry dump range alone has 6 models,
easy to maintain design and simplicity of operation make
the most popular being the Vizu Mega Fries, and the
it a great addition to any cook line. Available in 3 sizes in
Vizu Mini Fries counter topper the most recently
gas or electric with built-in filtration and digital controls.
added. Our range of passthrough displays consists of the
Capacity varies from 18 to 60 pieces depending upon the
400PTMS, the 700PTMS and the 1100PTMS with 6, 8 and
model, with cooking times as low as 11 minutes. Pressure
12 rack respectively.
frying is faster and produces a tastier and more moist
Our burger makeup line is designed to be ergonomic,
product than open frying alone.
space-saving and efficient, with a space for everything
Our team of QSR experts will help you every step of the
and a variety of hot hold solutions to suit your budget and
way, taking your concept from vision to reality, getting
menu. The VIGW3PPT 3 pan holder is great for keeping
your restaurant open to customers. From the initial visit and
patties or chicken fillets ready for making into a tasty
throughout the design and equipment specification process
sandwich. The Vizu Slim Line Bun Toaster toasts a bun in
we will ensure your kitchen works efficiently to produce
around 30 seconds for a high volume operation.
great product quickly and easily, whilst making efficient use
Vizu equipment is not just good equipment, it’s
of labour. Our engineers will be on hand to install your Vizu
designed to look great as well, with much attention paid
equipment and our experienced trainers will take your staff
to appearance and finish. That’s where it gets its name,
through the use of our equipment making sure that your
Vizu or visualise. All stainless steel components are
restaurant opens quickly and profitably.
painstakingly deburred and edges rounded. Fixings are
If you want to discuss an individual item of equipment
hidden, to make the outlines smooth and free of screws or
or a full design service, contact one of our team of QSR
bolts. No nasty edges to be aware of when cleaning.
experts on
The Broaster pressure fryer is elegant and simple,
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EQUIPMENT GREAT CHICKEN NEEDS THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT The Vizu range of cooking, holding and preparation equipment offers a onestop shop for all your restaurant equipments.
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Our range of pressure fryers includes gas and electric versions with a capacity of 18 to 60 pieces in as little as 11 minutes. With built-in filtration and touch screen controls these fryers are energy efficient, durable and simple to use.
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Our range of chicken pass-through displays are designed and built to hold chicken perfectly, keeping it hot and succulent for up to 2 hours. With reliability as standard, these fan less units will give years of reliable service. with 6, 8 and 12 grid units available there is something for every budget and location.
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Vizu Fast Serve, our modular rear service counter systems is great to look at and very practical. The 300 or 600 wide modules come in a variety of configurations and are individually designed to suit your needs. Just the place to put your displays and drinks.
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The Vizu range of fry dumps has grown, from the Vizu Mega fries to the Mini fry and the Mega Fries topper. We have just the fry dump for you. The Vizu Mega fries has heat from above and below and is quickly disassembled for cleaning.
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Breading chicken in the Vizu Mega Breader could not be easier. The internal sieve mechanism makes it easy to sieve the breading, reducing waste and improving product quality. Quick and easy to disassemble and clean the Vizu Breading helps ensure well-breaded chicken all day long. The Vizu Vacuum Tumbler means thoroughly marinated chicken in a fraction of the normal time, reducing stock holding and improving flavour. With a 50lb capacity it’s big enough for medium to high volume outlets. Place your product in the drum, draw the vacuum and tumble for as little as 30 minutes for bone-in chicken for a flavour that’s all the way through. Visit our website at fast-food-systems.co.uk for more details.
The Best British Equipment
We’ve shown you just two of our new and updated innovations to our quick-service range but there’s more to see when you consult with our equipment experts:
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KTC Launches Super Plus Hi-Fry KTC Edibles Ltd, Britain’s largest independent manufacturer and distributor of edible oils, has launched Super Plus Hi Fry – a new heavy-duty frying oil designed to last two and a half times longer than standard vegetable oil
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uper Plus Hi-Fry is a blend of RSPO certified,
RSPO segregated, certified sustainable palm oil, making
segregated sustainable palm oil and rapeseed oil,
them the natural choice for customers who care about
and is ideal for the frying of a wide range of different
environmentally friendly, ethical solutions.”
foods across the foodservice sector. The launch is
KTC Hi-Fry is a range of sustainable, long-life vegetable
part of a full update of the popular Hi-Fry range, including
frying oils, including Super Hi-Fry for medium duty frying,
new and improved branding and packaging for the original
and Super Plus Hi-Fry for heavy duty use. The company
Super Hi-Fry product.
has further plans to increase the Hi-Fry product range
Super Plus Hi-Fry delivers enhanced frying performance and an extended lifespan, allowing customers with heavy duty frying requirements, such as fish and chip shops, to fry for longer, reduce waste and save money. Gary Lewis, Head of Business Development for Oils and Fats at KTC, explains: “Super Plus Hi-Fry is designed with heavy duty, everyday
over the coming year, and is investing heavily in product development. Founded in 1972, KTC Edibles employs more than 275 people across two UK sites in Wednesbury and Liverpool. The company supplies more than 250m litres of cooking oils to customers of all sizes across the UK food industry each year.
fryers in mind. It lasts around two and a half times longer
In addition to oils and fats, KTC produces and distributes
than standard vegetable frying oil, which means fewer oil
a range of world food products, through its flagship KTC,
changes, less fryer cleaning and reduced waste – resulting
Sea Isle and Suncrest brands, and through partners
in significant time and cost savings.
worldwide.
“We’re investing heavily in the Hi-Fry range for the
Additional information about Super Hi Fry and high
benefit of our customers – providing them with real choice
performance frying oils from KTC can be found at https://
when it comes to long-life frying oils. All Hi-Fry oils use
www.ktcoilsandfats.co.uk/
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already earned their place in the Craft Guild of Chefs highly esteemed Product Endorsement gallery, with an above average rating. Irregularly cut, with feathered, golden edges, they are beautifully crispy on the outside – even though they’re non-coated – fluffy on the inside. Available with skinoff and skin-on, they are gluten free, Red Tractor certified and totally vegan. These are like no ordinary chips; they are the ultimate quintessentially British menu item with a proud and distinguished British
heritage,
guaranteed.
100%
satisfaction
No wonder the British
started queueing! BFFF judging panels had this to say; “Congratulations to the The Dukes of Chippingdom from Lamb Weston. This is an excellent chip, with great flavour and texture. It looks great, and has a good back story that is lots of fun.” Andrea Deutschmanek, International Marketing Lead Northern Europe, Lamb Weston said: “This is great for the team and something they can be truly proud of; all their hard work and devotion to the
Lamb Weston is utterly chuffed to announce that its runaway success, The Dukes of Chippingdom, have picked up the Silver Award for the Best New Side of Plate/Ingredient Foodservice Product in the 2020 – 2021 British Frozen Awards
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he Dukes of Chippingdom are Proper British
cause has paid off. We’ve once again been recognised for succeeding in the creation of not only an exciting, versatile, top quality product, but one that is designed to ensure increased success for our customers with a fun-packed brand. The Dukes of Chippingdom is a top example!” Innovative to the core, Lamb Weston is a world leading brand in high quality potato products and is sold in over 100 countries around the world. Their passion, commitment and experience mean they deliver consistent quality, turning potatoes into versatile and hard-working products for catering operators.
Chips. Distinctively natural, gloriously golden,
For more innovative ideas, recipes and potato inspiration,
royally rustic, thick-cut chips – made from 100%
head over to www.lambweston.eu/uk, call 0800 963962 or
British potatoes, they are more British than a
email us at salesUK@lambweston.eu
British bulldog in a Union Jack waistcoat! Recently launched, The Dukes of Chippingdom have
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The power of the potato – caring for people and the planet! At the very heart of Lamb Weston is innovation – we see possibilities
Waste and Climate Action, using the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a guide.
in the humble potato and we’re
Balanced diet for all
passionate about it. That’s why
are nutritious, plant-based, contributing to wellness and
we make so many exciting, tasty, convenient and revolutionary
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People are increasingly consciously choosing foods that have a transparent footprint.
The potato is a natural
‘goodie bag’, and one of the most sustainable, nourishing, staple foods to help feed a growing population. We capture
products.
the natural goodness of our nutritious and humble potato
e’re also passionate about improving
around the globe, taking nothing out, while lowering the
the planet and looking after its guests.
levels of what we add.
into convenient, tasty products that people love and trust
When it comes to sustainability, for us
We want to support consumers in their transition to a
it’s not a separate box to tick, it’s part
balanced diet. Next steps 2021-2022 to our 2030 commitment
of what we are, part of our core and how we think.
means we will focus on reducing the oil content and calories
As a global player in the potato processing industry, we
in our frozen fried potato products, for example by shifting to
consider it our responsibility to have an active and leading
thicker cut fries, new processing techniques and developing
role in creating a better future. We want to ensure that
more offerings suitable for oven or air fryer preparation. We
growing and processing potatoes remains possible for
will implement the Nutri-score nutrition label for LW-branded
many future generations to come.
retail products to provide consumers with a clear, easy-to-
That’s why we initiated our Sustainability Programme in
understand overview of our products’ nutritional value. With
2011 and we are proud that we have been able to deliver
our dried potato flakes, we offer versatile potato solutions
most of our Sustainable Seven 2020 goals.
to tackle the other side of malnutrition, caused by micro-
We’re now taking strides to make our company future-
nutrient deficiencies, often referenced to as the ‘hidden
fit with our new plan Sustainability Agenda 2030, which
hunger’. We will expand our product solutions addressing
focuses on three key challenges: Balanced Diet, Zero
malnutrition in developing markets.
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Zero waste hero
on three key areas: Sustainable Operations, Sustainable
Our challenge is how to contribute to a fully circular food
Agriculture and Sustainable Supply Chain.
and agriculture business, including more sustainable
Currently, around 60% of our carbon footprint is
packaging. Over the last decade we have further reduced
attributed to the raw materials we use, with nearly 50%
our waste streams and increased the reuse and valorisation
coming from potatoes and 10% from the sunflower oil to
of our potato by-products. Since 2008, we have sent zero
par-fry our products. So we will concentrate even more
waste to landfill, while less than 0.5 percent is incinerated.
on helping our growers to advance sustainable agriculture.
We improved our potato utilisation (as produced) in 2019
Our 2030 Commitment is to reduce our carbon footprint
by over 12% versus 2008.
with -25% less CO2 emissions per ton finished product,
We believe these are the areas where we can make the
and use 40% renewable energy sources in our plants.
greatest contribution to circularity. We aim to utilise the
And we’ll stay focused on reducing our water usage.
whole potato, turning it into tasty products to feed humans
Some 90% of our total product water footprint comes
and, when not possible, to feed animals.
from growing potatoes and oil seed crops. We will reduce
To achieve our Zero Waste goal, we will also focus on
our water footprint, halving our water use in operations
packaging. In 2019 we developed a sustainable packaging
(new lines/upgrades) and doubling our water reuse (for
strategy that combines customer-centric innovation with
processing of agricultural purposes).
our sustainability criteria. When we develop or introduce
sustainably, with 100% LWM growers active in our
new product packaging, it is (re)designed to make it more
Sustainable Agriculture programme, and 100% key impact
sustainable.
suppliers active in our Sustainable Supply Chain program.
We will source
Our 2030 Commitments are to halve our food waste –
Next steps 2021-22 – we will apply Sustainability by
50% in our own operations and ≤0.2% food loss (packed
design - produce more efficiently and with less waste,
finished product sent to animal feed); to use less or better
while using the circularity model: reduce, reuse, repair.
packaging - 100% recyclable or reusable, plus increase
One of our strategic goals for the coming three years
use of recycled plastic. We will work with customers and
is to achieve the lowest energy consumption possible to
industry organisations to increase plastic recycling in
make our products - using more renewable energy, more
foodservice kitchens.
residual waste heat, and being more energy efficient.
Next steps 2021-2022: We will continue to invest in
We will improve our ability to further reduce energy and
equipment to help us recover food-grade white starch
water consumption at our plants, by giving the people in
- when we cut potatoes into French fries, high-quality
the production lines the right tools to react immediately.
white potato starch is released. Currently, most of our
Sustainable Agriculture - Once the COVID-19 pandemic
white potato starch is still used in non-food biobased
is under control, we will look at rolling the programme
applications, such as bioplastics and wallpaper glue. Our
out fully across our other sourcing regions in Belgium,
goal is to recover white starch at our plants, and use it
Germany and Austria.
within our own processes, for example to create crispy
which will allow us to track the soil label, plant protection
coatings on some products.
products, GHG emissions, biodiversity and water usage at
We have invested in new
technology to optimise extraction.
Building a monitoring system,
individual grower level.
We want to calculate the environmental footprint of
Sustainable Supply Chain – we will make our total supply
individual potato products to highlight the advantage
chain even more sustainable, from farm to fork, by also
of skin-on products (which also have more nutritional
focusing on those suppliers that have the largest impact
benefits).
on our carbon footprint.
We are implementing a Packaging Sustainability and Innovation Strategy and Roadmap towards 2025. We
To read Lamb Weston’s full Sustainability Report 20192020 go to: Report & Summary | Lamb Weston / Meijer
want to develop at least one differentiating, value-adding
For innovative ideas, recipes and potato inspiration,
functional packaging solution or sustainable packaging
head over to www.lambweston.eu/uk, call 0800
solution per year.
963962 or email us at salesUK@lambweston.eu
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Henny Penny delivers consistency Development Chef, Ash Mair explains need for ‘Smart Fryer’ technology
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hik’N, is a quick service restaurant with locations
fryer for Chik’N, but equally wanted something that
in the heart of London. With a menu targeting the
could deliver the quality and consistency expected by our
top end, fast casual market, founders David Clarke
customers, so for this I took the trusted advice of the Jestic
and Carl Wolanski worked in conjunction with their
team.” Ash explains. “Testing the Henny Penny Evolution
in-house development chef, Ash Mair, to create a stand
Elite range at Jestic’s development kitchen, I was able to
out menu.
see just how the technology in these smart fryers works,
As Ash explains: “Our main focus was to use the very
and how it could benefit us as a business.”
best ingredients for our offering. This includes organic,
Using a bank of four Evolution Elite fryers, Ash’s team
free-range chicken, sourced from a farm in Somerset
of dedicated chefs can ensure consistent quality, even
where they’re free to forage outside and our range of
after minimal training, as the smart fryers hold their
homemade sauces that really help us to stand out in
hand through the process. “The fryers are able to deliver
this market.”
remarkable consistency across our menu. Whether it’s
Having had experience of working with Jestic and Henny
the precision temperature control, the pre-programmable
Penny frying equipment in previous roles, Ash researched
options or the smart monitoring that accurately measures
the latest innovations from the brand to see how they
the quantity of a product placed in the basket and adjusts
would fit with the bespoke requirements at Chik’N.
the oil temperature and time to accommodate for it. This
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Chik’N we put one piece of chicken, or twelve pieces of chicken into the fry pot at the same time. What’s more, the claimed oil savings of up to 40% compared to other commercial fryers appear to be completely justified.” With Friday and Saturday evenings being the peak trading times for Chik’N, it is important to maintain consistent quality during high output. The Henny Penny Evolution Elite range features an automatic filtration system, which after a set number of cook cycles for a particular product, drops the oil through the filter, before
JJ Launches Retro-Style Bio-degradable Fish and Chip Boxes Wrapping fish and chips in newspaper may have been banned since the 1980’s, but JJ is bringing the retro-vibe back! A range of food safe, newspaper-effect takeaway boxes have been launched following feedback from fish and chip shop customers. In an exclusive JJ survey conducted with UK chippies*, 45% of shops said they wanted a newspaper-effect box design. When shopping for packaging, 84% of shop owners said that price is crucial.
returning hot, clean oil back to the fry pot within minutes.
This was followed by quality (70%), heat retention
“The filter system is a brilliant concept and really helps
(65%) and sturdiness (48%). 40% specifically asked for
us maintain service times during our busiest periods.
bio-degradable or compostable options.
No longer do we need to manually filter oil, having
Tailor-made for fish and chip shops
waited for it to cool first, as the Henny Penny fryers
“Our team has been working hard to come up with a design
automatically do it for us. The ease of use has helped
that combines all this feedback,” said JJ’s Marketing
us greatly with efficiency in the kitchen, allowing us to
Manager, Omar El-Haj.
de-skill our training to some extent and at the same time improve our output.”
“The result is a robust, eye-catching box that keeps food hot and crispy while being biodegradable and compostable,” he said. With the Staycation boom expected to benefit UK hospitality, 97% of shops said they expect to need more packaging in 2021. “We are always adding to our range and will continue to offer quality packaging at great prices,” said Omar. The easy-to-build boxes are available in 5”, 9”, 10” and 12”, priced from just £0.06p per box. Visit: http://go.jjfoodservice.com/FishChipBoxes *64 UK fish and chip shops and takeaways took part in the survey
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Introducing ™ Consistent Shred , a commercially focussed pizza cheese that delivers perfect performance, delicious results and greater profits for your business.
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pecifically created for commercial kitchens and takeaways, the team at Spinneyfields have developed and refined the use of their unique TCS™ technology to produce a great tasting pizza cheese that is easier to
handle with no clumping, and zero waste. The performance of Consistent Shred™ is outstanding in an array of applications, used as an ingredient within your recipes or as a topping. Simply put, pizza made with Consistent Shred™ will arrive to the consumer looking better, and with a longer-lasting soft stretchy texture. Guaranteeing happier, returning customers. Consistent quality. Less waste. More profit. The Consistent Shred™ range is made from topquality dairy ingredients using advanced techniques, for consistency with every single shred. Your customers can enjoy pizza with no burning, no blistering; just generous coverage, perfect melt and rich texture to keep them satisfied every time. Get the most value out of your ingredients budget with Consistent Shred™. The TCS™ Technology gives each shred of cheese its firm texture and consistent size. That means less wasted product and a greater yield on every purchase. And, with it’s easy-to-handle design, your team will be able to save on preparation time, and maximise productivity. With three unique products to choose from, Consistent Shred™ makes technically perfect pizza preparation easy, no matter what your signature style requires. We guarantee consistent quality with the delicious value-formoney Pizza Topper. Ideal for all uses and budgets. Pizza Topper is available IQF and in packs of 6 x 2kg. You can request your free sample and find your local stockist by heading to www.consistentshred.com Our Mozzarella & Cheddar is the best selling soft melt blend and is designed to deliver a consistent melt, fantastic stretch and a creamy, rich flavour time after time. Mozzarella & Cheddar is also available IQF and in packs of 6 x 2kg. You can request your free sample and find your local stockist by heading to our website: www. consistentshred.com Last but not least, our premium soft melt 100% Mozzarella – for an authentic pizza result. Superior taste, stretch and creaminess, when your customers demand the very best. Perfect for all bases, this pizza cheese is guaranteed to leave all customers feeling happy. Order
your menu that requires a creamy sauce or mouthwatering cheesy topping can achieve TCS™ perfection with Consistent Shred™. From panini sandwiches and mac’n’cheese – to baked dishes like lasagne and enchiladas – your meals will arrive at the table with soft, smooth and irresistible cheese appeal. Welcome your customers back time and time again with Consistent Shred™. Now that restaurants and eateries can fully open their doors again, you can offer your customers top quality food every time. Consistent Shred offers quality without compromise. The team are always happy to help with any questions you may have. Venturing out to the Casual Dining Show this year? You can catch Consistent Shred™ at this year’s biggest trade event in food. From 23rd to 24th September, you can see Consistent Shred™ first-hand and experience the great tasting product for yourself as well as getting the chance to meet the experts behind the technically perfect pizza cheese. For more information on
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The Wetherby Whaler swims to further success with the launch of Tadcaster premises The owners of the award winning Wetherby
as though we’ve come full circle. The response from the
Whaler have expanded further and
people of Tadcaster has been really positive, and residents
launched a new fish and chip shop in
are extremely excited to have their very own Whaler for the first time. We spent many happy times working on the
Tadcaster, bringing the total number of
counter with our mum and dad over 30 years ago, and it’s
restaurants and takeaways to seven
great to see so many Tadcaster residents enjoying fish and
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hat’s special is that the premises is the
The premises have been fully refurbished, including a
first shop they ever owned, and they
new range from Hopkins, based in Pudsey, to replace the
have now bought it back from the people
original range installed in 1985. Chippendale Shopfitters,
they sold it to in 1989.
also based in Leeds, were hired to complete the
Picture of the old shop attached, from 1969 when they
first owned it and also some more recent photos of the family today outside the shop in Tadcaster. Yorkshire fish and chip shop restaurant and takeaway, The Wetherby Whaler has launched in Tadcaster with the purchase of premises on Stutton Road. Founded in 1969 by Janine and Phillip Murphy, the family
refurbishment. Customers can select ‘click and collect’ when ordering their fish and chips from the Stutton Road branch, and longer opening hours have been established. Stuart Moorhouse, Director at commercial property agent Ernest Wilson, supported the team at The Wetherby Whaler with the purchase of the premises.
owned group of fish and chip restaurants and takeaways
Phillip Murphy, Co-Founder of The Wetherby Whaler,
has become synonymous with high quality fish and chips,
added: “I’m so proud to see my family involved in keeping
and exceptional customer service. Employing over 200 full
The Whaler a household name across Yorkshire and ensuring
and part time staff across seven locations in Yorkshire,
we continue to provide the public with delicious fish and
The Wetherby Whaler serves over one million portions of
chips. At The Wetherby Whaler we believe that good, honest
haddock across its restaurants and takeaways each year.
British food brings people together. This guiding principle
Originally purchased by Janine and Phillip from his Uncle and Aunt, the Tadcaster premises were run by the
has enabled us to develop the foundation for the ‘whaler experience’ which continues to be a roaring success.
founding duo of the Wetherby Whaler until 1989 when it
“Although our involvement has lessened over the years,
was sold to Ray and Rose Devaney to enable the purchase
myself and Janine’s washing up talents have certainly been
of the first Whaler premises in Wetherby. Ray and Rose
put to good use since reopening in Tadcaster.”
ran the business on Stutton Road until their retirement in November 2020. On launching in Tadcaster, Caroline Murphy and Joanne
The Wetherby Whaler restaurants and takeaways have received numerous awards including the National Federation of Fish Friers Quality Accreditation,
and in
Westmoreland, daughters of Janine and Phillip and
2020 were winners at the National Fish and Chip Awards
Directors at The Wetherby Whaler, commented: “We’re
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Introducing Edge Ranges! The team at Florigo are excited to introduce our brandnew product line… Edge Ranges! Built in the Florigo factory, our latest innovation means you can now benefit from advanced Dutch technology at discount prices. Edge Ranges allows you to build your range with total transparency, no hidden costs, and no nasty surprises!
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ou may be wondering what the difference is between an Edge and a Florigo…The Edge Ranges are not bespoke, what you see is what you get! Our brand-new website allows users to instantly build their own quote, giving them total freedom to design their range to suit their
own needs and budget. Features & Benefits Edge Ranges allows customers to enjoy various Florigo features, whilst staying well within their budget. High-Efficiency pans are included as standard with all Edge Ranges, continuing to save our customers up to 50% on energy bills amongst many other benefits. Whilst Edge Ranges are not complete with Florigo Active Triple Filtration, they are designed with an impressive built-in filtration system, where you can choose whether to have 2-stage filtration or 3-stage filtration. Edge Ranges are built in the same factory as Florigo Frying Equipment, giving our customers the assurance that their new frying range will be a high-quality build. Thorough scientific and engineering research has gone into improving our whole product range over recent years, making the new Edge product range all the more exciting to share. Included as standard in ALL our Edge ranges, our Halo Lighting gives the user an un-hindered view of the frying area and the products within. This feature is a phenomenal improvement to your range and a great benefit to your operators when checking the condition of your frying medium. Service & Support Edge Ranges are supported our reputable and well-established Service Team at Florigo. With advanced technology, sophisticated processes, and many years of supporting Florigo customers, Edge customers can feel at ease knowing they are receiving the most reliable service and support available on the market. No hard sell, no obligation, just total transparency Our team are proud to be the first to introduce this new method of buying frying ranges. The team will not come out to visit your premises during the sale process, but are available on live chat, email, phone, or video call if you need any help. Wall Range prices start from £27,500, Counter range prices start from £29,125 and Island Ranges prices start from £37,500. So, what are you waiting for? Check out our new website! - Edgeranges.co.uk 37
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Jestic reopen development kitchens for face to face demos Following the Prime Minister’s announcement that hospitality businesses can welcome back customers for indoor dining, Jestic Foodservice Solutions will be fully reopening its development kitchens in Paddock Wood, Kent and Manchester from May 17th to continue their popular equipment demonstration and training sessions
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estic’s Culinary Director, Michael Eyre explains: “Demonstrations and training are crucial ways in which we can help to support operators, consultants and our approved dealer network,
so we are delighted to be able to welcome current and potential customers back to our development kitchens in Manchester and Kent. Both our kitchens are completely covid-compliant and we will be controlling visitor numbers to ensure that social distancing is maintained.” “Nothing beats face to face interaction and for customers to be hands on with the equipment themselves. The really big win is that customers can once again see, taste and smell the delicious food the fantastic equipment in our portfolio can produce. We would also encourage any customers and dealers to make use of the dedicated meeting facilities at our Manchester and Paddock Wood offices if they are looking to arrange a gathering offsite.” For customers who are unable to attend either of the two development kitchens in person, Jestic is still offering demonstrations through Zoom using a multi-point live camera system. Product demonstrations are also held throughout the year at trade events like the Cedabond Forum and at customers’ own premises on request. For more information about the Paddock Wood and Manchester test kitchens or to book a demonstration on a specific range of equipment please call Jestic on 01892 831 960 or visit www.jestic.co.uk.
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®
Mibrasa adds Fire Series to Parrilla range Mibrasa® has added to its popular Parrilla
cook and rest ingredients to obtain optimal results. With
open grill range with the new Fire Series,
a sloping grill, the grease runs down the weld-free grill
which is exclusively available from Jestic
bars, thereby preventing grease build-up, and down to the collector where an easy to remove mechanism allows for
Foodservice Solutions and combines
simple cleaning. The integrated fire basket means chefs
charcoal and firewood cooking to create
can burn wood when required, to infuse the food with the
the ultimate live fire grilling appliance
unmistakable aromas of natural wood or other flavours, in
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addition to providing steady heat from the coals.”
he Parrilla Fire Series is built using quality steels
A host of additional features make the Parrilla Fire
providing strength and durability and has been
Series the ultimate grilling system for chefs. These include
ergonomically designed for practicality and ease
a vertical cooking rack from which ingredients can be hung
of use. The base is lined with refractory bricks to
to play with the heat from the coals or the flames and
ensure maximum heat efficiency and complete thermal
suspended heating racks optimise residual heat from the
insulation in the grilling area - whilst the built-in air circulation
grill to rest ingredients or Mibrasa kitchenware.
system reduces the transmission of high temperatures from the burning pit to ensure the safety of the chef.
The Parilla Fire is made up of three models: the 1637mm wide GMB 160 Fire; the 2077mm wide GMB 200 Fire, and
As Michael Eyre, Culinary Director at Jestic Foodservice
GMB 252 Fire at 2520mm wide. A selection of accessories
Solutions explains: “With an extensive cooking surface and
are also available to tailor your Parrilla Fire Grill including
state of the art, auto-brake elevating system suspended
stands, casters, a gastronorm pan kit and an Espeto kit
over the open fire, the new Parrilla Fire by Mibrasa® offers
which is ideal for cooking fish and seafood.
maximum versatility. Chefs can effortlessly regulate the
For further information on Mibrasa Parilla Fire Series
height of the grill surface thanks to the carefully engineered
from Jestic Foodservice Solutions please visit www.jestic.
pulley cable and counterweight system, so they can sear,
co.uk or call 01892 831960
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The Multiplex albi – Delivering Profitable, Post Mix Beverages from Compact Spaces GUILDFORD, UK – APRIL 2021 – The
consistent drink which can be set from 4:1 through to 10:1
Multiplex albi range of stylish, compact
ratio for a delicious ‘freshly made’ taste. Utilising standard
and profitable drinks dispensers is quick
Bag in Boxes (BiB), connectors and fittings, its speedy installation requires no back-room equipment or python,
and easy to install and is turning drinks
just mains power and water (plus CO2 for carbonated
dispensing on its head
drinks) to be able to deliver premium beverages and chilled
ith options for still drinks (albi Still), carbonated
Steve Hemsil, Sales Director UK & Ireland at Welbilt
drinks (albi Carb) or a combination (albi Flex),
believes the Multiplex albi models will offer significant
the countertop chiller and soft drinks dispensers
benefits to operators,
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deliver premium post mix beverages from one
small unit, as well as chilled still or carbonated water.
water at the push of a button.
“This is a really clever drinks dispenser option that is just perfect for operators who have a small counter top
From sparkling flavoured water(s) and juices to traditional
and want to offer premium, healthier soft drinks that are
carbonated beverages, the Multiplex albi drinks dispensers
highly profitable. The Multiplex albi range is ideal for a
offer an easy push to pour feature which reduces waste
small café or bar, or for a leisure business with food and
and is easy to wipe down and keep clean. Targeting the
drink kiosks, or even for office use. Its compact footprint
trend for healthier drinks, the Multiplex albi range allows
and easy set up make it a great partner for a business
operators to meet customers’ needs for better-for-you
looking to leverage sales and profit, and offer customers
drinks, even in smaller locations where there is limited
a healthier, freshly mixed, chilled soft drink. We’re going
space for chillers and storage of finished drinks. With
to be offering installation included in the price, which
its post mix technology delivering accurate and anti-
makes this the perfect introduction to the benefits of post
tamper syrup control, the Multiplex albi range dispenses a
mix drink dispensing over stocking lots of glass or plastic
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bottles, and with its environmental attributes, it ticks a lot of boxes for an operator.” The Multiplex albi delivers three key operational benefits to smaller cafes, bars and retailers who are now able to consider soft drink dispensing for their business: User Friendly – Easy to use with 4 buttons, low maintenance cleaning, and a quick and easy installation. The Multiplex albi dispensers require a simple BiB change, saving labour and time compared to restocking a fridge with finished product/bottles. The BiBs can be sourced locally or via Simpsons Beverages, specialists in post mix syrups. They offer an extensive range of flavours including traditional favourites and new and innovative options. Alternatively, they offer bespoke flavours by request for competitor standout (volume dependent). To really make the range easy to use, the CO2 cannister can be sourced locally or via BOC and their online ordering system. These two features make the Multiplex albi range incredibly user friendly, and easy to use for any operator looking to install leading edge drink dispensing. Profitable and Eco Friendly – 4x 10Ltr BiBs is the equivalent of approximately 720 (330ml) serves, and one CO2 cannister produces over 3,000 servings – saving time as well as making the range eco-friendly. The Multiplex albi dispensers also offer lower energy bills, with up to 30% energy reduction Vs packaged goods chillers (based on a single door chiller). Lean – Dimensions that are suitable for small spaces open up a range of possibilities for a business looking to maximise their soft drink offering. Sleek and sophisticated, the Multiplex albi dispensers fit into any décor and are a premium and professional looking range. “We’re expecting big things from the Multiplex albi range.” explains Steve, “A compact and sleek unit that is easy to use and offers good environmental benefits. It really is a game changer for drinks dispensing for smaller spaces.” www.welbilt.com
Shmoo shakes things up with new flavour
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his summer just got cooler thanks to leading thickshake brand, Shmoo, adding a brand-new limitededition flavour to the mix with the introduction of
Raspberry & White Chocolate. Combining raspberry with the deliciousness of white chocolate, the new flavour is the perfect addition to menus this season. Whether served as an ultra-easy, balanced milkshake solution in schools or transformed into a freakshake extravaganza for cafes, Shmoo is suitable for outlets of all kinds. Karen Green, Marketing Manager at Aimia Foods, commented: “We are delighted to launch Shmoo’s limited-edition flavour, Raspberry & White Chocolate. As with the other flavours in the Shmoo portfolio, it features a refreshing, yet natural flavour, and a smooth texture to create the ultimate balanced milkshake experience. The refreshing, fruity taste with the indulgence of white chocolate is a winning combination and we are thrilled to offer our own take on this popular flavour!” As with all of Shmoo’s other milkshake flavours, Shmoo Raspberry & White Chocolate allows operators to offer authentic, low fat, artificial-free, thick shakes that are suitable for vegetarian and gluten-free diets. To create a Raspberry & White Chocolate Shmoo shake, simply add a scoop of the milkshake mix into a branded cup, pour milk to the line and mix using the unique Shmoo in-cup mixer. The mix will double in size and create the perfect thickshake consistently every time, providing a cost-effective milkshake concept that all ages will love! To find your nearest stockist, or for more information on Shmoo, contact Aimia Foods on 01942 4086000 or visit www.aimiafoods.com
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Give Your Fresh Food Storage Some Flex!
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Wrapmaster® launches new Flexsil-lid™ Silicone Range!
t’s never been easier to keep food fresh with the
to helping operators reduce their food waste and Flexsil-
launch of Flexsil-lid™ by Wrapmaster® - the new
lid™ is the chef-friendly solution that’s not only better for
sustainable silicone lid range for professional chefs.
the planet, but your kitchen too.”
Meeting the need for sustainable storage that helps
Flexsil-lid™ by Wrapmaster® is certified by the National
reduce food waste, the new gastronorm friendly, reusable
Sanitation Foundation, (NSF). The food grade, smooth
lids guarantee chefs can seal fresh and serve fresh! All
silicone lids are 100% safe and hygienic, when it comes
thanks to the Flexsil-lid™ by Wrapmaster®, patented lip-
to storing food and can be disinfected and cleaned in a
lock design.
commercial dishwasher.
Invented by Australian Chef, Albert David, the lip-lock
Albert David, Founder of Flexsil-Lid adds;
design ensures an air-tight seal and no leaks that locks in
“We are very proud to be working with Cofresco
freshness and helps to reduce food waste. These durable
Foodservice and to bring Flexsil-lid™ to the wider
silicone lids are microwave and oven safe for cooking
foodservice market. Flexsil-lid™ by Wrapmaster® is the
(220ºc/428ºF), as well as freezer safe (-40ºc/ 40ºF).
greenest and safest solution when it comes to storing and
They’re also portable and stackable, for easy storage and
keeping food fresh. With the amazing team at Cofresco
moving around the kitchen.
Foodservice and their support, we’re excited to make it
Speaking about the launch of Flexsil-lid™, Adrian Brown, Managing Director, Cofresco Foodservice said:
available to chefs and kitchens in the UK and Europe.” Available now, the reusable and environmentally friendly
“The launch of Flexsil-lid™ by Wrapmaster® is an
Flexsil-lid™ by Wrapmaster® comes in a wide range of sizes
exciting move for chefs looking for green alternatives to
to fit most international gastronorm trays and steam pans.
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This is where Brits can get the cheapest takeaway pizza in the country Number-crunching prices around the UK reveals that the best value city to order takeaway pizza in is Leeds.
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2 inch pepperoni pizzas cost around £6.67 in the northern city, nearly £3 less than the national average, which is around £9.15. As expected, pizzas in London cost the most
at £13.83, closely followed by Cambridge (£13.66) and Swansea (£13.09). Other cities that offer the best value pizzas include Preston (£6.75) and Wolverhampton (£6.83). Penny pinchers at NetVoucherCodes.co.uk have
(av. £6.17 per meal) and Preston third (av. £6.25 per meal). Leeds is the cheapest place in the UK to order a 12 inch pepperoni pizza (av. £6.67). Preston and Wolverhampton also offer great value, with hungry locals being able to order the same meal for less than £7. Brits recently voted Chinese as their preferred takeaway. Fans of the Asian cuisine should consider a trip to Sheffield or Norwich to bag the cheapest Chicken Chow Mein, with average prices sitting at around £5.30.
crunched the numbers to reveal the average cost of seven
Aside from Cambridge, where a Chicken Chow Mein
takeaway favourites across the United Kingdom including
costs a whopping £8.23, Birmingham and Brighton are the
pizza, fish and chips, and fried chicken.
second most expensive places, with residents having to
The team used delivery apps to look at the prices of best rated takeaways for each cuisine in 40 cities across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
splash out up to £7.75 per dish. To compare, the national average is £6.43. Hull is the second cheapest place overall to grab a
The data reveals that across all food types, the most
takeaway, with each meal costing an average of £6.17. It is
expensive places to order takeout are London (av. £9.65
also home to the nation’s cheapest fish and chips, where a
per meal), Cambridge (av. £9 per meal) and Aberdeen (av.
portion costs just £5.12.
£8.77 per meal). At the other end of the scale, Wolverhampton offers the best value takeaways across the board, with the average
This means that people in London are paying over double for the same fishy dish (£12.37), with Bristolians coughing up the second most (£10.08).
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chamber, combined with two manually operated air vents achieves precise temperature control. This precision allows to be used to cook even the most delicate items, such as fish or vegetables, while the combination of the closed oven and controllable air flow also facilitates low charcoal consumption. “For many, solid fuel cooking is the holy grail of the culinary world. Taking raw ingredients and cooking them directly over hot embers is a skill, which, when done correctly, creates a unique aroma and colour to the foods. The closed nature of the chamber also generates the perfect conditions needed to lock in the natural flavours of the ingredients, achieving a wonderful texture. Made in the UK, designed with a focus on detail and manufactured to a high spec, the Grizzly Commercial Oven delivers the benefits of existing professional charcoal ovens, but at a fraction of the cost of the market-leading appliances. In fact, the Grizzly Commercial is available with a list price from just £2,535+VAT – making it affordable for many.” Simon Tappenden, Managing Director of Ovation Outdoor, UK agent for the Grizzly Commercial Oven Suitable for cooking at temperatures of between 100°c - 350°c, monitored via a built-in thermometer, the Grizzly
UnBEARlevably Good Value Ovation Outdoor launches Grizzly Commercial Oven
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n a move that has the potential to open-up solid fuel cooking to chefs across the industry, Ovation Outdoor has announced the launch of the Grizzly Commercial charcoal oven – hitting the market at a remarkably
Commercial is fast, simple, and easy to use. Designed as a table-top appliance, an optional stand with locking wheels allows the oven to be freestanding where required. A robust 10mm solid cooking grid which ideal for searing, comes as standard, along with a slow roasting shelf with collection tray, a smoker tray, and a heat deflection plate for cooking over indirect heat. With a fire-up time of just 45 minutes and a burn-time of up to 12 hours from one load, the Grizzly Commercial oven is more than capable of withstanding the demands of even the busiest kitchen service. Priced competitively at just £2,535+VAT and backed by a 12-month warranty, the oven is set to introduce the world of solid fuel cooking to even more foodservice operators.
modest price point. Manufactured in Sheffield, UK, by a team of highly skilled craftspeople, the Grizzly Commercial is a versatile charcoal or wood-fired oven. Available in a choice of three contemporary colours, black, red, or grey, the oven is suitable for indoor and outdoor use, where the hardwearing enamel finish provides protection from the elements. It is this versatility
For further information
and standout design that ensures the oven will become the
on the new Grizzly
mainstay of many kitchens, allowing an operator to deliver a
Commercial, please visit
showstopping barbecue menu to their customers.
www.grizzlycommercial.
From grilling, baking and slow roasting, to hot and cold
co.uk or call
smoking, the Grizzly Commercial brings flexibility to a
+44 (0) 1295 236 112
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Sign up to a Welbilt Masterclass and claim the new Hospitality Action Cookbook. Be quick, only 40 available GUILDFORD, UK – JUNE 2021 – Welbilt masterclasses have been proving incredibly popular as the hospitality industry throws open its doors to customers again. Anyone thinking of booking a masterclass should head over to the website and sign up with haste, as Welbilt is offering a free copy of Chefs At Home, the new cookbook raising funds for Hospitality Action, to the first 40 people who sign up via https://info.welbilt.uk/welbiltculinarymasterclassbooking
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teve Hemsil, Sales Director UK & Ireland, Welbilt
Convotherm, including the new Convotherm maxx, and
explains more,
Merrychef.
Coinciding with the roadmap to hospitality
“Our demo kitchens have been welcoming chefs
opening fully, operators will be able to see the equipment
and operators for the last couple of months and our
in action and understand the benefits it will bring to
masterclasses have proved really popular.
menu preparation, speed, improved cooking
Now, as well as learning all about the fantastic
processes and a consistently high standard of
Convotherm maxx and Merrychef ranges of
food quality.
equipment, we are offering the first 40 people to
“Whatever type of business you run, we
sign up via the masterclass website (https://info.
have a Convotherm or Merrychef that will
welbilt.uk/welbiltculinarymasterclassbooking)
help. Our masterclasses will update you on
a copy of the brilliant Chefs At Home; a
the new trends, how to optimise cooking
collection of lockdown recipes from 54 of the UK’s most-loved chefs. With 100% of all royalties donated to Hospitality Action, this is a great way to support a fantastic charity.” The Welbilt masterclasses have been focusing on 45
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The Essential British Burger is Revealed and the fiercely debated gherkin is crowned one of Britain’s favourite burger toppings Gherkin lovers across the UK will be ‘relishing’ the chance to chow down on Britain’s perfect burger, which has been revealed in celebration of International Burger Day (May 28th).
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he nationwide study by Foodhub, one of the UK’s
with a fried egg) has been revealed. Almost one in five
leading food ordering apps, reveals that almost a
locals from Wrexham in North Wales would opt for a fried
quarter of Brits (24%) voted the love it or hate it
egg on top of their burger.
gherkin as a must-have burger topping.
While the inclusion of a gherkin may come as a shock
THE UK’S TOP TEN BURGER ESSENTIALS
to some picky pickle haters, there are no surprises as to
1.
Beef Burger 54%
the number one burger filling. Over half of the UK (54%)
2.
Bread Roll 46%
chose beef as their filling of choice, with chicken and veggie
3.
Lettuce 45%
burgers falling way behind with 6% of the votes each.
4.
Cheese 44%
5.
Tomato 39%
6.
Ketchup 37%
7.
Onion 31%
8.
Mayonnaise 31%
of people choosing the salad component as one of their
9.
Gherkin 24%
go-to burger toppings.
10.
Bacon 17%
However, it seems that participants think that cheeseburgers are a necessity, with almost half of Brits (44%) opting to include a cheese slice on top of their burger filling. Surprisingly, even more popular was lettuce – which narrowly beat cheese into the top three with 45%
In terms of sauciness, there could only be one winner, as over a third of the nation chose ketchup, compared to 8% opting for BBQ sauce. Narrowly missing out as the condiment of choice was mayonnaise (31%) followed by mustard (14%). Ardian Mula, Foodhub spokesperson, said: “It seems people are sticking to what they know when it comes to a burger. With the classic combination of beef, bread roll, lettuce and cheese making the list of Brit’s favourite
Foodhub is an online food portal launched in 2017. There are more than 20,000 takeaway & restaurant partners currently featured online at www.foodhub.co.uk and through the apps available for iOS and Android. Foodhub is unique in that it does not take a commission from the food establishments for each order placed. This enables them to offer better prices and deals to customers than other online food platforms.
burger toppings. “However, it is interesting to see the vegetarian burger coming in at such a small percentage. This is a market that is certainly growing exponentially, and it seems those in our capital city are the biggest fans of the vegetarian option, as over one in ten Londoners opted for a veggie burger compared to the rest of the country. “Here at Foodhub, we offer a wide range of burger options to suit everybody’s taste buds, so customers can enjoy tucking into the dark horse gherkin or a fried egg if that’s their topping of choice!” When it comes to types of burgers, 10% of 25-34-yearolds would choose a chicken burger as their classic burger of choice, but a staggering 63% of 45-54-year-olds would prefer beef. And the UK home of the fried egg burger (burger topped 46
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Fish & Chips Staycation Guide Launched for UK Holiday Makers A ‘Fish and Chips Staycation Guide’ has been launched by JJ Foodservice to help Brits to combine their UK holiday with the nation’s favourite takeaway – fish and chips!
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ore than 23 million British people will
in Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park in Scotland,
holiday in the UK this year, bringing £31
it boasts some of the most stunning scenery in the world.
billion to the economy.*
Sarah Heward, co-owner of The Real Food Cafe said,
“We want to make it easy for people
“There are so many fantastic fish and chip shops in the UK.
to find the best places to visit while enjoying traditional
As we come out of the pandemic, it is crucial to support
British fish and chips,” said JJ’s Head of Communications,
these businesses, many of which are family-owned and
Elit Rowland.
rely entirely on tourism.”
The Staycation Guide features 30 fish and chip shops from all over the UK located near outstanding views and
A free digital copy of the Guide can be downloaded at http://go.jjfoodservice.com/Staycation
popular tourist attractions. “From beautiful bays and harbours to historic monuments and museums – we’ve located a chippy nearby!” said Elit.
About the Judging Process All UK fish and chip shops were invited to be involved in the Staycation Guide in an official ‘Call for Fish and Chip
Stunning Scenery and Panoramic Views
Shops with a View’ campaign which ran in November 2020
Highlights include the quirky Beach Buoys based on Margate
and again in March 2020.
seafront, which serves cockle popcorn and is close to Margate Caves, perfect for underground adventurers.
The free registration was advertised through the fish and chip trade press and social media.
Meanwhile, The Chip Shed based in Bourton-on-the-Water,
An independent panel of judges consisting of shop
offers charming village scenery in the heart of the Cotswolds,
owners, industry consultants and suppliers selected 30
regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England
shops based on the Food Hygiene Ratings (minimum 4 out
If you enjoy incredible views with your battered cod, Hay
of 5), quality of customer reviews (Google, Trip Advisor
Takeaway is situated on the edge of the stunning Black
and Trust Pilot) and their proximity to attractive tourist
Mountains in Hay-on-Wye, Wales.
locations from stunning views to historical monuments etc.
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Electrolux Professional launches new versatile cooking solution To provide caterers with greater flexibility in their output as COVID restrictions continue to ease, Electrolux Professional has launched a new hyper-versatile mobile cooking solution – the LiberoPro line
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uilding on the popularity of its predecessor, the
application, and benefits from a low-noise air filtration
LiberoPro has been designed to improve cooking
system that efficiently absorbs grease particles and
efficiency and usability for operators. Crucially, it is
odours for use in indoor settings. Crucially, it can be easily
a plug and play appliance which ensures it can be
moved between environments depending on demand, time
used across a range of locations. From operations that
of year, or the weather, without the need for permanent
offer street food or buffets, through to QSR applications,
installation.”
events and prestige hotels, it offers unparalleled freedom in cooking.
One of the defining features of the new line is the LiberoPro induction griddle, which offers up to 20%
This is thanks to its modular design, which means it can
savings on energy bills thanks to its superior efficiency.
be customised to suit any requirements, with users able
An aluminium layer in the cooking plate delivers uniform
to choose from a range of add-ons and appliances such
cooking across the whole surface, from centre through to
as griddles, shelves and refrigerated drawers. One of the
the corners, filling caterers with the confidence to serve
options is the new LiberoPro induction hob range, which
restaurant-quality food whatever the application.
can be included as part of a ‘drop in configuration’ to offer
The LiberoPro range is backed up by Essentia, Electrolux
speed and flexibility thanks to the unique heating system
Professional’s comprehensive service and maintenance
and smart electronic controls.
offering. This ensures that the equipment keeps performing
The cooking station itself, the LiberoPro Point, runs from
as it should do, and provides peace of mind for those looking
an electric supply, and is available in two sizes – 1653mm
to make the most out of the hospitality boom in the coming
x 788mm x 1284mm, or the slightly smaller 1231mm x
months.
788mm x 1284mm.
Stuart concludes: “As a manufacturer of cooking
Stuart Flint, Training and Demonstration Manager at
equipment, it’s vital that we provide caterers with
Electrolux Professional, comments: “The past 18 months
everything they need to meet customer expectations.
have highlighted the resilience and ingenuity of the
We’re dedicated to providing a freedom within cooking,
hospitality industry. One of the defining features has been
and that’s something that the LiberoPro line achieves
the ability of businesses to adapt, to survive, and ultimately
thanks to its outstanding versatility. In an ever-changing
to thrive in delivering new types of service.
catering landscape, the ability to adapt will go a long way
“Our LiberoPro line has been designed to facilitate this
to determining ongoing success.”
flexible approach. It is perfectly suited to outdoor cooking,
For more information, please visit: https://www.
which allows venues to grow their service during the
electroluxprofessional.com/gb/liberopro-new-freedom-in-
warmer months. It is equally adept in a more traditional
cooking/
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Rosinox launches all-new Rosichef Signature range Rosinox, the global leader in range technology has redesigned and reengineered its popular Rosichef Signature 900, modular cooking range to offer chefs even more flexibility, efficiency and performance
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he new line of cooking appliances which is
conjunction with an ergonomist to optimise ease of use for
exclusively
available
from
Jestic
Foodservice
chefs and has resulted in a number of design innovations
Solutions,
combines
technological
innovation,
including an ergonomic control panel with easy to use
modularity and ergonomic design, with the hand-
touchscreen technology and automated lifting of frying
built craftsmanship, exceptional materials and efficient
and pasta baskets. Cooking appliances can be combined
production process Rosinox is renowned for.
edge to edge without screws to create a single, smooth
The all new Rosichef Signature 900 range has been
work surface which is easy to clean, as are the cupboards
designed to enable chefs to create their ideal suite by
which incorporate rounded interior corners to optimise
selecting from an array of advanced interchangeable
hygiene. Service technicians were not forgotten in the
appliances including fryers, bains-maries, hobs, induction
redesign of the Rosichef Signature range as technical
units and planchas to optimise culinary creativity and
parts and USB connections for software updates can be
productivity.
easily accessed from the front of each appliance.
Efficiency is a hallmark of the Rosichef Signature range
Requirements for cooking suites are unique to each
and the new Optima plancha heats 100% of the surface and
site and Jestic works in partnership with consultants and
can achieve 320°C in less than 4 minutes. The new pasta
kitchen houses to design and deliver the Rosinox range.
cooker offers a 53% energy saving and a steam mode to
Jestic’s support continues after installation with on-site
reinforce the versatility of the unit. The adaptability and
product training from our experienced Culinary Team
modularity of the Rosichef Signature 900 also extends to
- whilst our dedicated Technical Services team of 45
different types of mounting – whether on feet, on a base,
factory-trained technical specialists, offer a wide range
on a bridge or installed on refrigerated undercounters.
of preventative maintenance and reactive repair services,
Steve Morris, Sales Director at Jestic Foodservice Solutions commented: “The Rosichef Signature 900
364 days a year, so operators can be confident they will receive the highest standard of aftersales service.”
from Rosinox has been hugely popular with demanding chefs in a variety of settings for many years, from highend restaurants to public sector kitchens in schools and hospitals. The all new Rosichef Signature range offers a wide choice of superbly engineered, stylish appliances and components, enabling chefs to create a high performance kitchen suite tailored to meet their exact needs, which can be easily changed in response to new menu trends or operational requirements.” The new Rosichef Signature 900 range was developed in 49
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JJ Orders 20 New Delivery Vehicles to Support Growth
“Brits are expected to spend even more
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J Foodservice has invested more than a million pounds on ordering 20 state-ofthe-art, 13.5ton Isuzu delivery vehicles to support its continued expansion plans. The wholesaler reported record sales last week following the re-opening of indoor dining on May 17, with customer accounts up 32% compared with the same period in 2019. “There’s been a fantastic appetite for eating out again,” said JJ Head of Operations, Kaan Hendekli.
than they did in 2019, which is great news for the UK hospitality sector,” he added. “Our team has been working hard to fulfil every order and we’re moving full steam ahead to help expand our support to even more UK eateries,” he added. Last week, JJ launched a driver recruitment push to attract at least 20 new HGV drivers and is encouraging more females into the sector, to help address the UK driver shortage. The wholesaler currently has 140 delivery vehicles across 11 UK branches.
JJ Foodservice Targets Women for HGV Driver Jobs JJ Foodservice has just launched a female friendly recruitment campaign to encourage more women to consider HGV driver roles.
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“Our drivers are the face of our business – they are friendly, professional and provide the great service that JJ has become well-known and loved for,” she added.
s Brexit kicks in and European workers return
The wholesaler offers in-house training, long-term career
home, there’s been a huge shortage of delivery
prospects and modern vehicles. “When you are driving all
drivers in the UK. JJ is aiming to fill the gap by
day – automatic steering and a comfy seat matter!” she said.
broadening its talent pool. “Only 1% of HGV drivers in the UK are women – we want to help change that,” said JJ’s HR Manager, Joanna Florczak. The wholesaler offers permanent contracts with no evenings or weekends, attractive salaries of up to £35K 50
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ynergy Grill Technology is delighted to announce
Steve is excited to be joining the Synergy Grill team at
the appointment of Steve Simmonds as National
what is a pivotal time for the company:
Account Manager in what is a brand-new role for
“Energy consumption and money savings are at the
the company. Steve joins Synergy with 24 years’ experience
top of everybody’s agenda within the hospitality industry,
in the catering distribution industry, including 8 years in a
and with Synergy, the benefits are clear to see without
Business Development Manager role at Lockhart Catering
substituting the quality that operators have come to
Equipment, and more recently Nisbets, where he has
expect. I am eager to get going in my new role as National
worked as a National Account Manager for the past ten
Account Manager and start networking with Synergy’s
years looking after restaurant groups across the UK.
vast portfolio of clients across the country.”
Having worked for multiple UK distributors in the past,
Justin Cadbury, Chairman of Synergy Grill Technology, believes that Steve’s experience in business and account management will be invaluable as Synergy continues its rapid expansion: “We are delighted to be expanding the Synergy Grill Technology team by introducing a brand-new National Account Manager role. The role serves to understand our customer’s demands, plan how to meet these demands, and generate sales as a result. With a plethora of industry knowledge behind him, we believe that Steve is the perfect candidate to support the relationships with our large chain customers which continue to grow at speed. We welcome Steve to Team Synergy and look forward to him being part of our continued expansion.” In a further update to Synergy personnel, Ian Parsons has now left the company to focus more time on his consultancy business. Synergy Grill Technology now has 40 products in the range to ensure there is a suitable product for every chef and operator need. For further information please visit www.synergygrill.com.
JJ Launches New Ordering App to Support Caterers On-the-Go JJ Foodservice has launched a new faster and easier-to-use shopping app following record orders on its app and website in 2020
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t the height of the pandemic, 85% of orders were made online, versus 70% for the same period in 2019.
Mobile users have grown even faster with 49% of orders
The new JJ app offers easy access to the full range of products, securely and on-the-go. Visitors can start shopping using products saved in their ‘favourites’ or ‘previous orders’ and have the flexibility to amend or save their shopping basket, at any point. New swipe-able banners at the top of the app allow products to be searched quickly, by category and a predictive
function
automatically
suggests
relevant
made from a mobile device in January 2021, versus just
products, helping to reduce the time and hassle of
32% in January 2020, up 53%.
searching from scratch.
“Our customers are busy people, so we’ve invested in making online shopping even easier,” said Chief
The app is available to download here:
Technology Officer, Mick Dudley.
http://go.jjfoodservice.com/NewJJApp
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Synergy Grill Technology announce appointment of new National Account Manager role
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Why choose Alternative Finance? With retail, hospitality and leisure businesses opening again, and demand for suppliers, manufacturing and construction greater than ever, it is important that companies have the facilities to expand, grow and invest in the future.
why businesses are turning to alternative finance, and will
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Kerrymaid celebrates launch of Vegan Slices with top tips on how the foodservice industry can make the most from vegan 2 June 2021: Kerrymaid’s virtual launch event, “Up Your
Kerrymaid’s Vegan Slices is the first vegan slice on slice
Vegan Game”, on Thursday 27th May revealed key insights
product for the foodservice industry that tastes, looks and
into the trend towards plant-based lifestyles and the
melts like the original.
opportunities this presents to the foodservice industry.
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Therese O’Rourke, Chief Technology Officer, RD&A, Kerry Taste & Nutrition, Europe & Russia revealed Kerrymaid Vegan
avid Cullen, CEO at Opinions Market Research,
Slices beat its competitors in taste tests and mouth feel. The
revealed the plant-based market will be worth
product is made from a roll like original cheese slices which
€8bn by 2027, a rise of 5.9% from 2019, according
means it’s more malleable than existing vegan
to ReportLinker.
cheeses which tend to be made from a block
The event was held to celebrate the launch
and can be quite brittle.
of Perfect Melt Vegan Slices, a plant-based
Sam Platt, Head of the Vegetarian
alternative to cheese aimed solely at
Society cookery school, provided advice
professional kitchens.
on creating a vegan menu and making
With more consumers demanding vegan
it work within professional kitchens. She
options, this new product from Kerrymaid allows the pub & leisure, catering, hospitality and foodservice industries to offer a tasty dairy alternative. Cullen provided the following consumer insights about the growing vegan category: • More than a fifth (22%) of consumers consume non-dairy cheese weekly or more often 1 • 43% of plant-based cheese buyers believe there are not currently enough options to choose from 2 • 27% plant-based cheese buyers believe the current options are a compromise over the dairy-based alternatives. 3
covered storage, preparation and cooking. She also included tips on how to sell plant-based dishes, such as using positive descriptive language and including visual signs on menus. Then Biff Burrows, chef & founder of Biff’s, talked about the challenges of being a plant-based consumer and provided his top tips for success, such as including vegan starters and looking at ‘veganising’ the best-selling dishes. The event finished off with a live cooking demo with Kerrymaid Vegan Slices, courtesy of Richard Troman, Senior Innovation & Application Chef, Kerrymaid. The product is specifically for use on hot applications such as burgers, subs, wraps and sandwiches and Troman showed
In terms of what consumers want; better taste, texture and a
how easy the slices are to peel and use in cafes, restaurants
wider range were the top three reasons, and they were also
and QSRs. He demonstrated on a range of products including
the main reasons why consumers are not using vegan cheese
burgers and vegan chicken from Kerry-owned Naked Glory
currently.
products.
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Europe in pack sizes of 56 easy-peel slices. Made from sustainable coconut oil, the Vegan Slices
event: “We’re always listening to our customers as well as
are gluten free, palm oil free and Vegan approved by the
researching and predicting trends amongst consumers. The
Vegetarian Society.
rising trend in plant-based eating habits has created a massive consumer demand within the food market and Kerrymaid’s
Learn more at https://kerrymaid.com/recipe-category/ vegan/
Vegan Slices is the perfect solution for foodservice operators to step up their vegan game.” The product will soon be available across the UK and
Takeaway Business Still Top of the Menu Britain fell in love with takeaways during lockdown and there is no sign of this changing as restrictions ease
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comfort of their own home, which means the volume of takeaway orders remains high. Ardian Mula added: “We saw a 65% increase in the number of takeaway meals ordered via Foodhub from
he UK Takeaway food business saw a huge rise
January 2020 to April 2020 as lockdown first hit. And,
in orders during lockdown – and this shows no
subsequently, despite the easing of lockdown, we’ve seen
sign of reducing, despite the relaxation of many
a 42% increase in orders from April 2020 to April 2021.
lockdown restrictions. Foodhub, one of the UK’s leading food ordering apps, has
There is no sign that Britain’s love of great takeaway food is at risk of dilution.
revealed that despite the reopening of outdoor hospitality
“This past year has been a tough time for everyone and
in April, more Brits than ever are tucking into a regular
we’re so happy to see the reopening of hospitality venues
takeaway treat, compared to pre-lockdown last year.
across the country. We’re also thrilled that we’ve been able
Foodhub spokesman, Ardian Mula, said: “Over the past
to offer restaurants and cafes the opportunity to join the
12 months, ordering a takeaway meal rather than choosing
Foodhub platform to provide takeaway options, offering
to cook at home, has become something of a national past-
them a chance to maintain their business even though
time. However, even though families can now go out to eat,
they had to close their doors.
the volume of takeaway orders is not diminishing.”
While some aggregator apps are still charging up
Analysts from Foodhub have revealed that the platform
to 36% commission, Foodhub operates a 0% model,
saw a 65% increase in orders between January 2020
meaning it does not take a commission from the food
(before restrictions) and full lockdown in April 2020.
establishments for each order placed. This enables them
The country still wanted food cooked for them and
to offer better prices and deals to customers than other
looked to support local restaurants with a takeaway
online food platforms. In fact, the Foodhub model can
delivery directly to their door.
save the average takeaway partner £2,250* a month -
And while many commentators expected a slowdown
approximately £30,000 extra in their till every year.
or reduction in takeaway food delivery orders as lockdown
“Here at Foodhub our non-commission model means
restrictions slowly lifted in the past month and people were
we can offer takeaway restaurants a better deal, and that
able to get out to restaurants again, this hasn’t been the case.
means they can pass on keener prices and deals to their
In fact, year-on-year, there has been a 42% increase in
customers – unlike other online food delivery platforms.”
takeaway orders in April 2021 when compared to April 2020.
Foodhub currently has over 20,000 restaurant and
Foodhub experts say they expect the demand for takeaway
takeaway partners in the UK and is the only major food
food to remain high as the UK comes out of the pandemic.
ordering app not to charge a service fee for each order.
So, while the UK has been rejoicing in the easing
To find out how meals ordered via Foodhub are on
of lockdown restrictions, a few drinks at the pub are
average 15% cheaper than other providers, visit www.
still being followed by a takeaway ordered from the
foodhub.co.uk.
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Karl Buiks, VP Foodservice, Marketing & Strategic Planning, Kerry Taste & Nutrition, Europe & Russia summed up the
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Bain Marie Liners Easy Liners Easy Liners Ltd, Unit 14, Chester Park, Alfreton Road, Derby, DE21 4AS T: 01332 412273 or 07447 146512 E: info@easyliners.co.uk W: www.easyliners.co.uk
Easy Bags Ltd Enterprise Road, Millennium Business Park Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG19 7JX T: 01623 423423 E: customerservice@easybags.net W: www.easybags.net Daymark-Supplies Ltd www.daymark-supplies.co.uk The Refill Centre Ltd, t/a Daymark-Supplies, Unit 14, Poplars Farm, Forshaw Heath Road, Earlswood, Solihull, West Midlands, B94 5JX 0845 23 015 23
Sirane Ltd www.sirane.com Sirane Ltd, European Development Centre, Stafford Park 6, Telford, TF3 3AT 01952 230055
GM Packaging Ltd www.gmpackaging.co.uk Unit B7, Tyne Tunnel Estate, Hamar Close, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 7XB 0191 296 2007
Batter Suppliers Goldensheaf Kerry Foodservice, Bristol T: 0800 138 1938 E: Julian.warner@kerry.com W: www.kerry-foodservice.co.uk
Henry Jones Kerry Foodservice, Bristol T: 0800 138 1938 E: Julian.warner@kerry.com W: www.kerry-foodservice.co.uk
Henry Colbeck
Fryers Mate
Seventh Avenue, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 0HG sales@colbeck.co.uk 0191 482 4242
www.fryersmate.com Unit 3, Great Northern Way, Great Northern Terrace, Lincoln LN5 8XF 01522 542054
Weston Catering Supplies
www.falconfoodservice.com Wallace View, Hillfoots Road, Stirling, FK9 5PY info@falconfoodservice.co.uk 01786 455200
www.westoncateringsupplies.com Unit S4, Mendip Business Park, Rooksbridge, Somerset BS26 2U westcatering@hotmail.com 01934 750367
Business and Property Sales Rosens Business Transfer Agency www.rosens.co.uk Unit 3, Alexander Charles House, Station Passage, South Woodford, London, E18 1JL info@rosens.co.uk 0208 539 6426
Fish Friers- Part of the Altius Group www.fishfriers.co.uk 7b Edward 7th Quay, Navigation Way, Ashton-On-Ribble, Preston, PR2 2YF info@fishfriers.co.uk 0844 248 8257
Business Buyers.com - Part of the Altius Group
Regional shops throughout the UK or on-line www.nisbets.com Fourth Way, Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 8T sales@nisbets.co.uk 0845 140 5555 or 0117 316 5000
Hopkins Catering www.hopkins.biz Kent Road, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 9NF info@hopkins.biz 0113 257 7934
www.bluesealequipment.co.uk Unit 67, Gravelly Industrial Park, Gravelly Park, Birmingham, B24 8TQ 0121 327 5575
www.emfgroup.com 3 Cornhill, Ottery St Mary, Devon EX11 1DW info@emfgroup.com 01404 813762
Catering Equipment Suppliers/ Spares Shop Equip Park View, North Street, Langwith, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 9BN T: 0845 400 1044 E: sales@shop-equip.com W: www.shop-equip.com
Total QSR Ltd Crown Chambers, 7a Market Place Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6ES T: 01225 791848 W: www.totalqsr.co.uk Fast Food Systems Limited
Middleton Food Products Ltd,
Carlton Catering Equipment
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Everett, Masson & Furby
T: 0845 3711 522 E: hello@worldofceres.com W: www.worldofceres.com W: www.thebattercompany.co.uk
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www.marfast.co.uk 30 Broughton Street, Manchester, M8 8NN pani@marfast.co.uk 0161 833 0024
MCS Technical Products Ltd
Seriously Good Gluten Free
www.middletonfoods.com 655 Willenhall Road, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 3LH sales@middletonfoods.com 01902 608122 or 08453 706 550
Marfast
www.altiusgroup.co.uk Business Buyers.co.uk Incorporating Bruce & Co Redwoods Dowling Kerr Kings Business contact@businessbuyers.co.uk 01772 775776
E: info@totalqsr.co.uk
Ceres | Pure Food Innovation
Falcon Foodservice Equipment
www.fast-food-systems.co.uk Unit 1, Headley Park 9, Headley Road East Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4SQ sales@ffsbrands.co.uk 01189 441100 www.chippersandpeelers.com Grange Farm, Braithwell Road, Ravenfield, Rotherham , South Yorks., S65 4LP carltoncatering@sky.com 01709 540004
www.mcstechproducts.co.uk Building 2, Westmead Drive, Swindon, SN5 7YT sales@mcstechproduct.co.uk 01793 5383908
Blue Seal
Restaurant Supply Store www.restaurantsupplystore.co.uk Unit 7, Hatton Close, Chafford Hundred, Grays, Essex, RM16 6RP sales@restaurantsupplystore.co.uk 01375 651 600
Velox Grills www.veloxgrills.com Manor Farm, Manor Road Wantage, Oxon., OX12 8NE sales@veloxgrills.com 01235 770133
Caterparts Limited www.caterparts.com The Engine Shed, Top Station Road, Brackley, Bucks., NN13 7UG sales@caterparts.com 0845 130 8060
Vmotouk www.vmoto-uk.com 29 Shand Street London E1 2ES info@vmoto-uk.com 0800 133 7304
King Edward www.kingedward.co.uk Unit 1A, Porthouse Ind. Estate, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4NS oven@kingedward.co.uk
E&R Moffat ww.ermoffat.co.uk Bonnybridge FK4 2BS sales@ermoffat.co.uk 01324 812272 June and July 2021 • Fastfood Professional
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www.sweetheat.co.uk 16 Millwater Avenue Dewsbury, West Yorks. WF12 9QN sales@sweet nheat.co.uk 01924 488619
Mitchell and Cooper Ltd www.bonzer.co.uk 136-140 Framfield Road Uckfield East Sussex, TN22 5AU sales@mitchellcooper.co.uk 0845 0177 488
Synergy Grill www.synergygrill.com Active Food Systems Ltd., Synergy House, 70 High Street, Offord Darcy, St Neots, Cambs., PE19 5RH Info@synergygrill.com 01480 811000
Comark Instruments www.comarkinstruments.com 52 Hurricane Way,Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 6JB sales@comarkinstruments.com 0207 942 0712
Cook Co Nottingham Ltd www.cookco.ltd.uk 99 Manvers Street, Nottingham, NG2 4NU sale@cookco.ltd.uk 0115 912 1188
No-Fli Limited www.no-fli.com Building C, Knaresborough Technology Park, Manse Lane, Knaresborough, Yorkshire, HG5 8LF hello@no-fi.com 01423 855600
Electronic Temperature instruments Ltd www.etiltd.com Easting Close, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8HQ sales@etiltd.com 01903 202151
Lowe Rental Ltd www.lowerental.co.uk Unit J, Knockmore Ind. Estate, Lisburn, Northern Ireland, BT28 2EJ mail@lowerental.com 028 9260 4619
Alliance On-line www.allianceonline.co.uk Alliance House, Marshfield Bank, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 8UY hello@allianceonline.co.uk 0844 499 4300
Chicken Coaters & Marinades Chicken Train Kerry Foodservice, Birstol, T: 0800 138 1938 E: julian.warner@kerry.com W: www.kerry-foodservice.co.uk Dibs Distribution www.dibsdistribution.co.uk 1432b Clock Tower Road, Isleworth, Middlesex, TW7 6DT sales@dibs.uk.com 0208 568 6668
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Chicken Frying and Cooking Equipment Jestic Foodservice Equipment www.jestic.co.uk Units 3 & 4, Dana Estate, Transfesa Road, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6UU info@jestic.co.uk 01892 831960
Kuroma www.premier1filtration.co.uk Kiln Head Spring, Kneeton Lane, Barton, DL10 6NB info@premier1filtration.com 01325 377189
Hopkins Catering www.hopkins.biz Kent Road, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 9NF info@hopkins.biz 0113 257 7934
PD Catering International www.pizzadirect.co.uk MFG Group Nile Street Bolton, Lancs. BL3 6BW info@pizzadirect.co.uk 01284 382800
Pandnet Ltd (Kuroma) www.kuroma.com Unit 1, Premier Works Canal Street South Wigston Leicester LE18 4PL 0116 2772 372
Mammoth Cleaning Supplies.co.uk
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Sweetheat
Storeys Bar Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 5TQ sales@mammothcleaningsupplies.co.uk 0800 432 0224
Cold Drinks and Slush Us 4 Slush Limited www.us4slush.com 4 Middle Road. Bailie Gate Industrial Estate, Sturminster Marshall, Dorset. BH21 4DB sales@us4slush.com 01202 666922
Longo & Co www.mrwhippy.biz Unit 5A, Steps Industrial Estate Magdale, Honley West Yorkshire, HD9 6RA info@slushmachines.co.uk 01484 606352
SnowShock Ltd Snowshock.com Unit 43 Invincible Drive, Armstrong Industrial Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7HX sales@snowshock.com 0330 053 6132
Crisps and Snacks Palmer and Harvey www.palmerharvey.co.uk 106 – 112 Davigdor Road Hove, East Sussex, BN3 1RE 01273 222 100
Salty Dog
Chippers and Peelers Carlton Catering Equipment www.chippersandpeelers.com Grange Farm, Braithwell Road, Ravenfield, Rotherham South Yorks., S65 4LP 01709 540004
Regrit-it www.regrit-it.com 1st Floor Rear, 40 Percy Park Tynemouth, North Tyneside. NE30 4JX sales@regrit-it.com 07740 664410
Williams Catering Products www.williamspotatoes.co.uk Exeworthy Farm, Staplake Lane, Starcross, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8QT info@williamspotatoes.co.uk 01626 890871
www.saltydog-grrr.com Salty Towers PO Box 766 Chesham Bucks., HP5 3YD info@saltydog-grrr.com 01494 774422
Curry and Gravy Mixes Dinaclass Kerry Food Service, Bristol, T: 0800 138 1938 E: julian.warner@kerry.com W: www.kerry-foodservice.co.uk
Cleaning Materials Ecolab UK www.en-uk.ecolab.com Various UK locations custHelpDesk.UK@ecolab.com Central: 0 02920 852000
Pattersons www.pattersons.co.uk Winterstoke Road Bristol, BS3 2NS contact@pattersons.co.uk 0117 934 1270
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Deep Premises Cleaning Bright Hygiene www.brighthygiene.co.uk Omega House, Unit 7, Sarbir Industrial Park, Cambridge Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2EU 0800 093 7840
Vapor Clean www.vaporclean.co.uk 1st Floor Dairy Unit, Ebdon Bow Farm, Wick Saint Lawrence, Weston Super Mare, BS22 7YU 01934 611242
Delivery Bikes Justebikes www.justebikes.co.uk 216 Hinckley Road Leicester, LE3 0TH info@justebikes.co.uk 0116 3666 980
Free Go Electric Bikes www.freegoelectricbikes.com 3 St Denys Road, Portswood, Southampton Hampshire, SO17 2GN enquiries@freegoelectricbikes.com 0800 077 8711
Digital Menu Systems Lashbrookes.com Ltd Limerick Works, Limerick Road, Dormanstown, Redcar, Cleveland, TS10 5JU T: 01642 482629 E: lashbrookuk@hotmail.co.uk W: www.lashbrooks.com
Harlequin Printing and Packaging Harlequin House, Coed Cae Lane, Pontyclun, South Wales, CF72 9EW T: 01443 222219 E: info@harlequinprintgroup.co.uk W: www.harlequinprintgroup.co.uk
Digital Media systems www.digitalmediasystems.co.uk Pressers House, 2 South Lane, Elland, West Yorks, HX5 0HG hello@digitalmediasystems.co.uk 01484 588895
Duct Cleaning and servicing Specialists Advertise Here! You could be telling readers about your business or service on this page Call Athol now to book a space on
07725 434173 Standard and Premium Box listings available
CKC in association with KLS 8 Austin Fields Kings Lynn PE30 1PH T: 01553 886101 / 07766 747405 W: www.ckconline.biz E: sales@ckconline.biz
De-Duct Cleaning Service Deduct offer a fast & efficient Nationwide duct cleaning service with FREE shop survey T: 07806 487239 or 0333 772 0089 E: info@de-duct.co.uk W: www.de-duct.co.uk
Media Screen Solutions www.mediascreensolutions.com Cleveland House 116 Cleveland Street Wirral Merseyside, CH41 3RB enquiries@mediascreensolutions.com 0800 515690
Signagelive Limited www.signagelive.com Rectory Farm Barns Walden Road Little Chesterford Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1UD 01799 530110
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www.itslolly.com Crystal Gate 28-30 Worship Street London EC2A 2AH 0800 038 5389
Ethnic foods Shana Foods www.martinsolveig.fr/rubicon/ Unit 5 Second Way, Wembley Middlesex, HA9 0YJ info@shanafoods.com 0208 8782 3200
Wing Yip www.wingyip.com 375 Nechells Park Road Nechells, Birmingham, B7 5NT enquiries@wingyip.com 0121 327 6618
Fats and Oils Vandemoortele/P100 P100 has over 60 years of frying experience, helping to create great tasting food time and time again. Being refined to the purest level, P100 offers unrivalled consistancy in taste and freshness from the first portion to the last.
T: 0208 814 7810 M: 07912 389446 W: www.vandermoortele.com
Olenex Trading (UK) Ltd www.olenex-uk.com ADM Trading (UK) Limited, Church Manorway, Erith, Kent, DA8 1DL
E: ukinfo@adm.com T: 01322 444836
Just Filters www.justfilters.co.uk Omega House, Unit 7, Sarbir Industrial Park, Cambridge Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2EU info@justfilters.co.uk 01279 420289
Network Hygiene www.networkhygiene.com Knowledge Centre, Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Wyboston, Bedfordshire, MK44 3BY ian@networkhygiene.com 0333 577 6384
EPOS Systems
BD Signs Nottingham www.bdsignsnottingham.co.uk Unit 18, Bailey Brook Industrial Estate, Amber Langley Drive, Langley Mill, Nottingham, NG16 4BE info@bdsignsnottingham.co.uk 0800 195 3610
It’s Lolly ltd
Integer Manchester: 167 Heywood Road, Prestwich Manchester, M25 1LB Scotland: 89 Main Street, Winchburgh West Lothian, EH52 6RA T: 0871 566 0766 E: Manchester: geoff@integeruk.com Scotland: jim@integeruk.com• W: www.integeruk.com
Kepos Systems Ltd www.kepos.co.uk 10 Gunton Road, London, SW17 9EL sales@kepos.co.uk 07939 927624
Revel Systems London Office www.revelsystems.com Moorgate 1 Fore Street London, EC2Y 5EJ info@revelsystems.com 0203 8081 036
W: www.olinex-uk.com The
Fryers’ Favourite For Over 60 Years.
Nortech Foods Limited
www.nortechfoods.co.uk For information, advice, or customer support material pleas Olenex Trading (UK) Limited. Tel: 01322 444836 e-mail: ukinfo@olenex.com Ings Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 9TL info@nortechfoods.co.uk 01302 390880
Arrow Oils Limited www.arrowoils.co.uk Glebe Street, Shaw, Oldham Lancashire, OL2 7SF collections@arrowoils.co.uk 01706 880796
Finance, Leasing & Insurance Complete Leasing Solutions Ltd Manor Farm, Chilworth Old Village, Southampton, Hants, SO16 7JP T: 023 8076 6467 E: info@corporateasset.co.uk
Corporate Asset Solutions Manor Farm,, Chilworth Old Village, Soputrhampton, Hants, SO16 7JP 023 8076 6467
Johnson Reed Bridge House, Newbridge Lane, Stockport, SK1 2NA T: 0161 429 6949 E: info@johnsonreed.co.uk W: www.johnsonreed.co.uk
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Royal Greenland Ltd
www.gloverhowe.co.uk 4 St Peters Court, St Peters Street, Colchester, Essex, CO11 1WD insurance@gloverhowe.co.uk 0845 602 3866
www.royalgreenland.com Gateway House, Styal Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 5WY 0161 490 4249
Unique Seafood
Fish Suppliers Collins Seafoods Ltd
www.uniqueseafood.co.uk 2 Floor, Grabbex Business Park, Murray Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3QY 0203 260 3580
Unit 2, Park 2000, Millennium Way, Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham, DL5 6AR
T: 01325 315544 E: sales@collinsseafoods.co.uk W: www.collinsseafoods.co.uk Smales www.smales.co.uk 30 West Dock Street, Hull, HU3 4HL 01482 324997
FAS 2000 Ltd/Fastnet Fish www.fastnetfish.com Estate Road No.5, South Humberside Industrial Estate, Grimsby, N.E. Lincs., DN31 2TG mike@fastnetfish.com 01472 240777
Wraggs Seafoods Ltd www.wraggsseafoods.co.uk Unit 2, Park 2000, Heighington Lane Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, Co. Durham, DL5 6AR sales@wraggsseafood.co.uk 01132 498832
J Sykes & Sons Ltd www.sykesseafoods.co.uk New Smithfield Market, New Smithfield House, Whitworth Street East, Manchester, M11 2WP hello@sykesseafoods.co.uk 0161 223 9311
Amanda Seafoods A/S www.amanda-seaffods.dk/en Constatiavej 29, DK-9900, Frederikshavn info@amanda-seafoods.dk +45 96 22 15 00
Mannin Fish Ltd www.manninfish.co.uk 3 Sterling Court, Stevenage, Herts., SG1 2JY 01438 359444
Xpress Fish www.xpressfish.net 351 South Boulevard, Hessle Road, Hull, HU3 4DY info@xpressfish.net 01482 633550
Whitby Seafoods Ltd www.whitby-seafoods.com Fairfield Way, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4PU 01947 606101
Young’s Foodservice www.youngsfoodservice.co.uk Ross House, Wickham Road, Grimsby, DN31 3SW care@youngsseafood.co.uk 0800 132 096
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Fish & Chip Shop Suppliers VA Whitley & Co Ltd Milward House Fir Street Heywood OL10 1NW T: 01706 364211 E: sales@vahitley.co.uk W: www.vawhitley.co.uk
Friars Pride Milward House Head Office & Peterborough Depot: Oxney Rd Indst Est, Peterborough, PE1 5YW T: 01733 316400 Fx: 01733 316425 E: sales@friarspride.com W: www.friarspride.com
JJ Food Service Innova Park, 7 Solar Way, Enfield, EN3 7XY T: General 08433 090991 T: Paul Brailsford – 07880 176015 E: info@jjfoodservice.com E: Paul.brailsford@jjfooodervice.com W: www.jjfooodservice.com Henry Colbeck Seventh Avenue, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 0HG sales@colbeck.co.uk 0191 482 4242
T Quality www.tquality.co.uk Westmead Industrial Estate, Westlea, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 7YY customercare@tquality.co.uk 01793 648900
Wilsons Seasonings Ltd www.americanchipspice.co.uk Stagenhoe Bottom Farm, Whitwell, Hertfordshire, SG4 8JN ew@americanchipspice.co.uk 01438 871967
Food Safety & Hygiene Checkit Limited Broers Building JJ Thomson Avenue Cambridge, CB3 0FA
T: 01223 941450 E: info@checkit.net W: www.checkit.net
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) www.cieh.org Chadwick Court, 15 Hatfields, London, SE1 8DJ info@cieh.org 0207 928 6006
Frozen Food Suppliers Central Foods Maple Court, Ash Lane Collingtree Northampton NN4 0NB T: 01604 858 522 E: info@centralfoods.co.uk W: www.centralfoods.co.uk
Golden Valley Foods Maple Court, Ash Lane, Colling Tree, Northampton, NN4 0NB T: 01604 858522 E: enquiries@centralfoods.co.uk W: www.central foods.co.uk Brands/goldenvalleyfoods.aspx
Frying Ranges KFE Ltd Unit A-B, Bentley Business Park, Blenheim Way, Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8LD, sales@kfeltd.co.uk www.kfeltd.co.uk 01778 380 448
Frank Ford Limerick Road, Dormanstown, Redcar Cleveland TS10 5JU
T: 01642 489868 E: amanda.barker@me-ff.com W: www.me-ff.com
Martyn Edwards Ltd Limerick Road, Dormanstown, Redcar Cleveland TS10 5JU
T: 01642489868 E: amanda.barker@me-ff.com W: www.me-ff.com
Fryline in association with KLS 8 Austin Fields Kings Lynn PE30 1PH
T: 01553 772935 / 07770 568939 W: www.klsonline.co.uk E: sales@klsonline.co.uk Florigo www.florigo.co.uk 4 Centech Park, Fringe Meadow Road, North Moons Moat, Redditch, B98 9NR info@florigo.co.uk 01527 592000
Hewigo (UK)Ltd www.hewigo.com Bateman House, Little Fields Way, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 2BT sales@hewigo.com 0121 544 9120 June and July 2021 • Fastfood Professional
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Glover & Howe Insurance Services
TRADE DIRECTORY
Henry Nuttall Ltd www.henrynuttall.co.uk Manor Drive, Dinnington, Sheffield, S25 3QU sales@henrynuttall.co.uk 01909 560808
Preston & Thomas Frying Ranges Ltd www.prestonandthomas.co.uk PO Box 728, Fareham, Hants, PO14 9QU info@prestonandthomas.co.uk 01732 757636
Mallinsons of Oldham Ltd www.mallinsonsofoldham.co.uk Trent Industrial Estate, Duchess St, Shaw Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7UT mallinsons.sales@btconnect.com 01706 299000
Valentine Equipment Limited www.valentinefryers.com 4 Trafford Road, Reading, Berks., RG1 8JS info@valentinefryers.com 0118 957 1344
Frying Range Engineers KLS Frying Ranges Service 8 Austin Fields Kings Lynn PE30 1P
T: 01553 772935 / 07770 568939 W: www.klsonline.co.uk E: sales@klsonline.co.uk
Gazebos/Mobile Units Instant Promotion (UK) Ltd
Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 4LU 0115 929 1101
info@logicvending.co.uk 0808 278 3327
Adams Fast Food Supplies
Fracino
www.adamsfastfoods.com Various UK Depots 01274 492044 Ask for local depot number
www.fracino.com 18-22 Birch Road East, Birmingham, B6 7DB sasles@fracino.com 0121 328 5757
Marfast www.marfast.co.uk 30 Broughton Street, Manchester, M8 8NN pani@marfast.co.uk 0161 833 0024
Grease Traps Oli Environmental Services
Caterlink Limited
www.greasemanagement.co.uk Eaton Works, Allthorpe Street, Leamington Spa, CV31 2AU 01926 432030
www.caterlink.co.uk Units 7-8, Bodmin Business Park, Launceston Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2RJ sales@caterlink.co.uk 01208 78844
Hog Roast Machines and Barbecues
Beechdean Dairies Limited
The Hogg Boss www.thehoggboss.com Peake Products, Unit 4, Walton New Road Ind. Estate, Bruntingthorpe, Lutterworth, Leics., LE17 5RD sales@thehpggboss.com 0116 247 8500
Tasty Trotter
Cinders Barbecues
Promart Manufacturing Ltd www.promart.co.uk Unit 2B Caddick Road, Knowsley Industrial Park South, Merseyside, L34 9HP sales@promart.co.uk 0151 546 4666
www.cindersbarbecues.co.uk High Bentham, Lancaster, LA2 7NB Karen@cindersbarbecues.co.uk 01524 262900
Hot Drinks Equipment Franke Coffee Systems UK Ltd
Estate, Bedwas, Caerphilly,
www.coffee.franke.com 6A Handley Page Way, St Albans , Hertfordshire, AL2 2DQ Sales@Frankecoffeesystems.co.uk 01923 635700
CF83 8XP
Espresso Essential
T: 029 2085 3200 • F: 029 2085 3323
E: info@petersfood.com
W: www.petersfood.com
Brakes www.brake.co.uk UK wide 0345 6069090
Bidvest Foodservice www.bidvest.co.uk 814 Leigh Road, Slough, SL1 4BD 01494 555900
Hopwells Ltd www.hopwells.com Head Office, Glaisdale Drive,
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Carpigiani UK Ltd
GMG Ltd
VTO (Vertical Take Off)
Unit 1, Greenway, Bedwas House Industrial
Ice Cream www.carpigiani.com Faculty House, 214 Holme Lacy Road, Rotherwas, Hereford, HR2 6BQ 01432 346018
www.tastytrotter.com Bridge Street, Clay Cross, Derbyshire, S45 9NU info@tastytrotter.com 01246 866800
Peter’s Food Service
www.scanomat.co.uk sales@scanomat.co.uk 0800 032 7581
www.olienvironmentalservices.co.uk 6 Chapel Lane, North Luffenham, Oakham, LE15 8JP anthony@olienvironmentalservices.co.uk 01780 720679
www.instantpromotion.co.uk Unit 7, Liberty Industrial Park, South Liberty Lane, Bristol, BS3 2SU enquiries@instantpromotions.co.uk 0117 963 1668
General Catering Supplies
Scanomat UK
www.espressoessential.co.uk Unit 2, Oakley Green Nurseries, Westerleigh Hill Road, Westerleigh, Bristol, BS37 8QZ 0800 731 2980
Tchibo Coffee International Ltd www.tchibo-coffee.co.uk Tchibo House, 7-8 Blenheim Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9BE 01372 541881
Logic Vending www.logicvending.co.uk The Maltings Business Centre, Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire, SG12 8HG
www.beechdean.co.uk Old House Farm, North Dean, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP14 4NL farmhouse@beechdean.co.uk 01494 563980
Taylor UK www.taylor-company.co.uk 106 Claydon Business Park Great Blakenham, Ipswich Suffolk, IP6 0NL sales@taylor-company.co.uk 0800 838 896
Hopkins Catering www.hopkins.biz Kent Road, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 9NF info@hopkins.biz 0113 257 7934
Longo & Co www.mrwhippy.biz Unit 5A, Steps Ind. Estate, Magdale, Honley, Huddersfied, West Yorks., HD9 6RA info@mrwhippy.biz 01484 606351
Kebab Suppliers Double A Kebabs Millennium Business Park, Mansfield Nottinghamshire, NG19 7JX T: 01623 422888 E: info@doubleakebab.co.uk W: www.doubleakebab.co.uk Istanbul Meats www.istanbulmeats.com Unit 3, First Avenue, Drum Industrial Estate, C hester le Street, Birtley, Co. Durham, DH2 1AG enquiries@istanbulmeats.com 0191 492 3909
Golden Delight Foods Ltd, www.goldendelightfoods.co.uk 26 Clayton Road, Birmingham B8 1JE 0121 327 8800
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Peter’s Food Service
Fylde Fresh & Fabulous
www.kismetkebabs.co.uk Milton House, Maldon Road, Latchingdon, Essex CM3 6LF 01621 744 055
www.petersfood.com Unit 1, Greenway, Bedwas House Industrial Estate, Bedwas, Caerphilly, CF83 8XP 029 2085 3200 info@petersfood.com
www.fyldefreshandfabulous.com Fylde Fresh & Fabulous, Stanley Villa Farm, Back Lane, Weeton, Preston, PR4 3HN sales@fyldefreshandfabulous.com 01253 836444
Paragon Quality Foods Ltd www.paragonqualityfoods.com Quadrant 3, Yorkshire Way, West Moor Park, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 3FB sales@paragonqualityfoods.com 01302 834141
Oil Management
Holland’s Pies www.hollandspies.co.uk Baxenden, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2SA enquiries@hollandspies.co.uk 01706 213591
Pizza & Pasta
Premier1 Filtration
Express Foodservice
www.premier1filtration.co.uk Kiln Head Spring, Kneeton Lane, Barton, DL10 6NB info@premier1filtration.com 01325 377189
www.express-foodservice.co.uk Unit B, Dominion Way, Rustington Trading Estate, Littlehampton, West Sussex. BN16 3HQ info@expressfoodservice.co.uk 01903 775077
Packaging
Eurilait
Coveris UK Food & Consumer 7 Howard Road, Eaton Socon St Neots, Cambs PE19 8ET T: 01480 476161 E: UK@Coveris.com W: www.coveris.com Crafti’s Ltd (For Kids) www.craftis.co.uk 3rd Floor, Towcester Mill, Chantry Lane, Towcester, Northants, NN12 6AB 01327 358508
W F Denny www.wfdenny.co.uk Unit 7, Tudor Road, Altrincham Business Park, Broadheath, Cheshire, WA14 5RZ info@wfdenny.co.uk 0161 927 4949
It’s a Wrap (JR Press) www.jrpress.co.uk 3 Egerton Close, Daventry Northants, NN11 8PE sales@jrpress.co.uk 01327 301566
PlanglowLtd www.planglow.com The Quorum, Bond Street South, Bristol, BS1 3AE contactus@planglow.com 0117 317 8600
Southern Fried Chicken www.southernfriedchicken.com Unit 1, Headley Park 9, Headley Road East, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4SQ sales@southerfriedchicken.com 0118 944 1100
Pies Pukka Pies Ltd The Halcroft, Syston,
www.eurilait.co.uk Leighton Lane Industrial Estate, Leighton Lane, Evercreech, Somerset, BA4 6LQ craigbrayshaw@eurilait.co.uk 01749 838100
999 Pizza Toppings UK www.999pizzatoppings.co.uk Unit 6, Teakcroft Fairview Industrial Park Marsh Way Rainham, Essex, RM13 8UH info@999pizzatoppings.co.uk 01708 558885
Venice Bakery UK Ltd www.venicebakery.co.uk Unit 2, Crown House, Queen Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 4BT adam@venicebakery.co.uk 0208 301 2624
Pan’Artisan Units 25/26 Holmbush Industrial Estate, Holmbush Way Midhurst, West Sussex GU29 9HX enquiries@panartisan.com 01730 811490
www.kirenfoods.co.uk Unit 3, Smallbridge Business Park, Riverside Drive, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16 2SH enquiries@kirenfoods.com 01706 526732
Stoupid Pizza UK www.stupid-pizza.co.uk 84 Holmsdale Road, Coventry, CV6 5BJ stoupid.pizza@gmail.com 02476 278102
Potatoes www.bestchips.co.uk AHDB Potatoes Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2TL 024 7669 2051
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Potato White Company Unit 7B Bessingby Industrial Estate Bridlington, East Yorkshire, YO16 4SJ T: 01262 228286 E: info@selectsundries.co.uk W: www.selectsundries.co.uk
Drywite www.drywite.co.uk The House of Lee, Park Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 2RA T: 01384 569556
Poultry Suppliers Central Foods Maple Court, Ash Lane Collingtree Northampton NN4 0NB T: 01604 858 522 E: info@centralfoods.co.uk W: www.centralfoods.co.uk
Riverside Food Services Units 1-4, The Stables, Sutton Farm, West
T: 01691 839288 E: mandy@riversidefoods.co.uk W: www.riversidefoods.co.uk
AHDB
W: www.pukkapies.co.uk
Potato Treating & Equipment
Felton, Oswestry, Shropshire,
trade@pukkapies.co.uk E: trade@pukkapies.co.uk
www agrico.co.uk Castleton of Eassie, Glamis, By Forfar, Angus, DD8 1SJ potatoes@agrico.co.uk 01307 840551
www.pizza-baguette.co.uk Genus, Hammond Close Attleborough Fields Ind. Est. Nuneaton, Warks., CV11 6RY info@pizza-baguette.co.uk 02476 254941
Leicester, LE7 1LD T: 0116 264 4004
Agrico UK Ltd.
Pizza and Baguette
Kiren Foods
TRADE DIRECTORY
Kismet Kebabs
SY11 4HX
Dibs Distribution www.dibsdistribution.co.uk 1432b Clock Tower Road, Isleworth, Middlesex,TW7 6DT sales@dibs.uk.com 0208 568 6668
Nila UK Ltd www.nila.co.uk Unit 9b, Beaver Ind. Estate, Brent Road, Southall, Middx., UB2 5FB food@nila.co.uk 020 8744 7700
Refrigeration Adande Adande Refrigeration Ltd. 45 Pinbush Road, South Lowestoft Ind. Est Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 7NL sales@adande.com adanderefrigeration.com 0844 376 0023 June and July 2021 • Fastfood Professional
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TRADE DIRECTORY
Hoshizaki/Gram 2 The Technology Centre London Road, Swanley,Kent, BR8 7AG E: Hoshizaki - uksales@ Hoshizaki.co.uk E: Gram - info@gramuk.co.uk W: www.hoshizaki.co.uk W: www.gramuk.co.uk T: Hoshizaki - 0845 456 0585 T: Gram - 01322 616 900
Jestic Foodservice Equipment
McWhinney’s Sausages www.mcwhinneys.com 10 Balloo Way, Balloo Industrial Park, Bangor, Co. Down, N. Ireland, BT19 7QZ info@mcwhinneys.com 028 9127 1811
www.jestic.co.uk Units 3 & 4, Dana Estate, Transfesa Road, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6UU info@jestic.co.uk 01892 831960
Pukka Pies Ltd
Williams Refrigeration
W: www.pukkapies.co.uk
Bryggen Road, North Lynn Industrial Estate, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2HZ 01553 817000
Foster Fridge www.foster-fridge.com 1st Floor, The Coach House, Montpelier Mews, High Street South, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3SH info@foster-fridge.com 01582 788486
Polar Refrigeration www.polar-refrigerator.com Unit 8, Access 18, Bristol, BS11 8HT See website for stockists
Sauces & Marinades The Crucial Sauce Company Ltd Unit 1b, Nechells Business Centre, 31 Dollman Street, Nechells, Birmingham, B7 4RP T: 0121 333 3233 E: info@thecrucialsaucecompany.co.uk W: www.thecrucialsaucecompany.co.uk
BI Europe Limited www.bilimited.com Unit 21 – 22 Kernan Drive, Loughborough, Charnwood, LE11 5JF info@bilimited.com 01509 631650
The Halcroft, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1LD trade@pukkapies.co.uk T: 0116 264 4004 E: trade@pukkapies.co.uk
Peter’s Food Service www.petersfood.com Unit 1, Greenway, Bedwas House Industrial Estate, Bedwas, Caerphilly, CF83 8XP 029 2085 3200 info@petersfood.com
Westaway Sausages Ltd. www.westawaysausages.com 3-6 Rydon Industrial Estate, Canal Way, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3SJ 01626 333101
Metrow Foods Limited www.metrow.co.uk Airborne Close, Leigh-on Sea Essex, SS9 4EN helpdesk@metrow.co.uk 01702 527441
Suffolk Meat Traders www.suffolkmeattraders.co.uk Grove Lane, Elmswell Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk, IP30 9HN sales@suffolkmeattraders.co.uk 01359 242 500
Holland’s Pies www.hollandspies.co.uk Baxenden, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2SA enquiries@hollandspies.co.uk 01706 213591
Dibs Distribution www.dibsdistribution.co.uk 1432b Clock Tower Road, Isleworth, Middlesex, TW7 6DT sales@dibs.uk.com 0208 568 6668
Keejays Limited www.keejays.com Crockatt Road, Lady Lane Ind. Estate, Hadleigh, Suffolk, IP7 6RD enquiries@keejays.com 01473 827304
Sausages, Pies and Burgers James T Blakeman & Co Ltd, www.blakemans.co.uk Millenium Way, High Carr Business Park, Newcastle –under- Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 7UF admin@blakemans.co.uk 01782 569610
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Rollover Limited www.rollover-uk.com Rollover House, 802 Oxford Avenue, Slough, Berks., SL1 4LN info@rollover-uk.com 01753 575558
The Franconian Sausage Company www.franconian.co.uk Unit 26, Eldon Way, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6BE info@franconian.co.uk 01892 837816
Shopfitters & Fabricators Barland Shopfitting Specialists www.barlandshopfitters.co.uk Unit 18, Honey Hall Ing, Huddersfield, West Yorks., HD2 1GP info@barlandshopfitters.co.uk 0800 043 5523
Elite Shopfitters Leeds Ltd. www.eliteshopfittersleads.co.uk 5 Wharfe Mews, Cliff Terrace, Wetherby, LS22 6LX elitshopfittersleeds@iidp.co.uk 0113 258 3324
Jephsons Shopfitters Ltd www.jephsonsshopfitters.co.uk Maun House, Maun Way, Hermitage Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 5GX info@jephsonsshopfitters.co.uk 01623 645809
Promart Manufacturing Ltd www.promart.co.uk Unit 2B Caddick Road, Knowsley Industrial Park South, Merseyside, L34 9HP sales@promart.co.uk 0151 546 4666
Trade Bodies Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) www.msc.org Marine House 1 Snow Hill London, EC1A 2DH 0207 246 8900
Seafish www.seafish.org 18 Logie Mill Logie Green Road Edinburgh, EH7 4HS Seafish@seafish.co.uk 0131 558 3331
Seafood Scotland www.seafoodscotland.org 18 Logie Mill Logie Green Road Edinburgh, EH7 4HS enquiries@seafoodscotland.org 0131 557 9344
NEODA PO Box 1184, Bromley Kent, BR1 9XW T: 020¬ 8464 3954 E: lynda.simmons@neoda.org.uk W: www.neoda.org.uk
British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) www.bfff.co.uk Warwick House, Unit 7, Long Bennington Business Park, Main Road, Long Bennington, Newark, Notts, NG23 5JR 01400 283090
British Kebab Awards www.britishkebabawards.co.uk 8th Floor, Elizabeth House 39 York Road, London, SE1 7NQ, info@ceftus.org / nominationskebabawards@ gmail.com 020 7183 4272
PAPA The Pizza, Pasta and Italian Food Association www.papa.org.uk Association House 18C Moor Street Chepstow NP16 5DB 01291 636338
Asian Catering Federation www.acfederation.org London Pall Mall 100 Pall Mall St James London, SW1Y 5NQ June and July 2021 • Fastfood Professional
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KFE School of Frying Excellence www.kfeltd.co.uk Unit A-B, Bentley Business Park, Blenheim Way, Market Deeping, Peterborough PE6 8LD sales@kfeltd.co.uk 01778 380448
National Federation of Fish Friers www.federationoffishfriers.co.uk 4 Greenwood Mount, Leeds, LS6 4LQ mail@federationoffishfriers.co.uk 0113 230 7044
Crossways Foodservice Consultants 29 High Street Needingworth, St Ives Cambridgeshire, PE27 4SA
T: 07725 434173 Crossways E: crosswaysfc@gmail.com W: www.foodserviceconsultants.co.uk Carpigiani Gelato University UK www.gelatouniversity.com/uk Carpigiani House Coldnose Rd Rotherwas Industrial Estate Hereford, HR2 6JL janethompson@carpigiani.co.jp 01432 346 018
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