Foodservice news
A look at what's new in the world of pub suppliers
EBLEX launches new website
A new website designed to provide chefs with more information about English beef and lamb has been launched by the English Beef & Lamb Executive (EBLEX).
The site includes advice on different cuts of meat, information on the Quality Standard scheme and details of registered suppliers. Chefs can access information on competitions, events and promotional material.
Visit www.eblexfoodservice.co.uk for more information.
Get creative with Jersey Royals
The Jersey Royal potato season has started and pub chefs are being encouraged to get creative with them on their menus.
Jersey Royals are in season until June and recipe ideas are available on promotional website www.jerseyroyals.com.
Michelin-starred chef Shaun Rankin, is the
face of this year's marketing campaign for the spuds and is using them at his Jersey restaurant, Bohemia.
Skip to It with Farm Frites
Potato products supplier Farm Frites has launched a campaign to encourage caterers to promote healthier lifestyles, through its "Skip to It" promotion, which runs from June to September.
The promotion aims to raise money for the Children's Heart Federation, and for every pack of Farm Frites Nature's Goodness product purchased, the company will donate 10p to the charity. Farm Frites is offering caterers the opportunity to set up their own "Skip to It" days.
Visit www.farmfrites.co.uk for more info.
Improve presentation with Heinz
Research by Heinz Foodservice claims stocking glass bottles of Heinz and HP sauce can improve the look and feel of a pub's dining area.
To help pubs improve their table presentation, Heinz Foodservice is giving away 20 of its new Table Top Community kits, which encourages pubs to feature Heinz tomato ketchup 342g and HP Brown Sauce 255g glass bottles.
For a chance to win a Table Top Community kit email suzi@proactivecommunications.co.uk or send a postcard to Suzi, Proactive Communications, Eliot Park Innovation Centre (EPIC), Barling Way, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7RH.
Take your barbecue upmarket
Pub chefs are being urged to go upmarket with this summer's barbecue offering.
The National BBQ Association has launched a campaign called Gastro Alfresco, encouraging pub chefs to up their "sausage to swordfish and burger to brochette".
National BBQ Association president Brian George said: "Burnt bangers, limp baps and charcoaled chicken have been consigned to the bin as the majority of us now turn to gastro-grilling."
Website www.nationalbbq.co.uk has a range of innovative barbecue recipes, including fresh figs wrapped in pancetta with buffalo mozzarella stuffing and wild mushroom and rice burger with tomato and cucumber raita. This year's National Barbecue Week runs from 29 May to 4 June.
