Quick bites
l Seabay, the UK seafood supplier, is due to launch an exciting new Mini Fish product this autumn. Sold through wholesalers and distributors, Mini Fish is prepared using mini-fillets cut from a full white fish fillet and then coated in light battercrisp coating or crispy breadcrumbs. The product can be used as a starter, as part of a combo platter, as an option for children, or as part of a buffet selection. Mini Fish is cooked from frozen and can be oven-baked, deep and shallow-fried or grilled.
For more information email John Grey at john.grey@seabay.co.uk
l Lancashire tea is now available thanks to tea industry experts Paul Needham and Lynne Hitchen. The pair, who are native Lancastrians, have given Lancashire its very own brand of tea. Paul says: "Lancashire and Yorkshire rivalry dates back to the Wars of the Roses and we decided it was time for Lancashire to follow in Yorkshire's footsteps with its own tea. We have the knowledge and expertise to give the British tea-drinking public the perfect cuppa." Lynn added: "We wanted to give Lancastrians their very own branded, superior-quality tea. Our Lancashire tea is
made from the finest leaves and infuses instantly to produce a bright golden liquor and a smooth subtle taste." She said that the new brew
is proving a hit in pubs, including Thwaites, restaurants and hotels
across Lancashire.
For more information call Paul Needham at Lancashire Tea on 01925 220333 or visit www.lancashiretea.com
l Bernard Matthews Food Service has launched new lamb meatballs made from New Zealand lamb mince and produced a new healthier version of its turkey meatballs in response to demand for healthier products. The lamb meatballs contain less than 185mg of sodium and 7g of fat per 50g oven-baked serving. Bernard Matthews suggests they are served with mint gravy, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables, as an ingredient in a casserole, as a base for a spiced Moroccan dish or in wholemeal pitta bread with salad and a low-fat mint and yoghurt dressing. The new healthier recipe for the big-selling turkey meatballs has a reduced fat content of just 7g per 100g when oven-baked and a sodium content of less than 400mg per 100g.
For more information visit www.bernardmatthews.com or call 01603 872611
l Booker is celebrating British Food Fortnight (23 September to 8 October) with promotions on British products from 15 September to 12 October. The wholesaler is offering 10% savings on Chef's Larder premium Welsh lamb and British extra-mature beef, selected British cheese and selected British fruit and vegetables. In addition to offering these money-saving deals, Booker has plans to help customers make the most of the fortnight. Booker catering director Ron Hickey says: "British Food Fortnight provides caterers with a unique selling point. This is a great time to promote British produce in pubs."
For more information contact your local branch, which can be found via the Booker website: www.booker.co.uk
