Beer and Food matching recipe: Asparagus, pear and fennel salad with blue cheese and pickled walnuts
21-Apr-2009
Asparagus, pear and fennel salad with blue cheese and pickled walnutsServes 4Ingredients2 bundles of British asparagus trimmed1 fennel bulb trimmed...
Beer and Food matching recipe: Toasted sourdough with grilled asparagus, smoked salmon and poached eggs
21-Apr-2009
Toasted sourdough with grilled asparagus, smoked salmon and poached eggsServes 4Ingredients2 bundles of British asparagus trimmed4 large free-range...
Beer and Food matching recipe: Asparagus, watercress and pan roasted cherry tomato risotto
21-Apr-2009
Asparagus, watercress and pan roasted cherry tomato risottoServes 4Ingredients4 tbsp olive oil4 shallots finely chopped2 garlic cloves sliced2...
Equipment trial: North Pole cooks up some hot treats
27-Mar-2009
IN THE last of our reports from the North Pole pub in West London, we look at the impact of the equipment trial on the dessert menu.The pub has been...
McCain joins Foodservice Rewards programme
04-Mar-2009
McCain Foods has signed up as a sponsor with the Foodservice Rewards loyalty programme. Initially, pubs registered with the programme will be able to...
The Publican's Great British Shepherd's Pie competition
23-Feb-2009
"I popped into my local the other day and had the shepherd's pie. He was furious." With apologies to Tommy Cooper, some dishes were just made for...
Equipment trial: Under starters orders
12-Feb-2009
WITH January well out of the way and Valentine's Day on the horizon, The Publican returned to the North Pole in West London to see how Andy Evans and...
In Season recipe: Pork in Cider with Mustard Sauce
21-Jan-2009
Pork in Cider with Mustard SauceMade in less than one hour this dish has pork in a creamy sauce with cider and mustard. Serve with boiled potatoes or...
Chefs compete to make Britain's best shepherd's pie
20-Jan-2009 By Claire Elliott
Major International launched a national competition at Hospitality, NEC yesterday to find Britain's best shepherd's pie. In conjunction with the...
Chef of the Year 2008: Ashley McCarthy, Ye Old Sun Inn, Colton, Yorkshire
28-Nov-2008
Ashley McCarthy, winner of the Chef of the Year title, is no stranger to working flat out in a commercial kitchen. After all, he has been cooking...
In Season: Festive fare
26-Nov-2008
Rob Kennedy, trade marketing manager, M&J Seafood: Fresh availability of fish and seafood during December is notoriously difficult. However, Sea...
Stocks and sauces focus: A helping hand
11-Nov-2008
...the reality is that time pressures, skill levels and staff costs do not always allow for this. Claire Sullivan, marketing director of Unilever...
Stocks & sauces focus: Time to take stock
11-Nov-2008
Sauces are the building blocks of most cookery - and one of the first skills you should check when employing kitchen staff. But we all need a...
Stocks and sauces focus: Major effort at Christmas
11-Nov-2008
Major International's Stock Bases mix with hot water to complement any dish, gravy, sauce or soup.The company's paste stock bases are available in 21...
Product trial: Big Al's at the Old Oak
09-Nov-2008
Despite what some customers may think, running a pub has never been an easy option. Even so, Sheila and Alan Hughes definitely picked an interesting...
Robin Hood has all the pies
23-Oct-2008
Robin Hood has a new merry man - and he's brought the pies with him. Mike Pichel-Juan, known as PJ, has taken on the tenancy of the Robin Hood pub in...
Stocks and sauces recipe: Steak with Wild Mushrooms
22-Oct-2008
Steak with Wild MushroomsMakes; 10 PortionsIngredients2.5kg Beef, rib of steak or sirloin125ml Knorr Paste Beef Bouillon10g Garlic cloves, raw...
Stocks & sauces recipe: Mushroom Risotto
22-Oct-2008
Mushroom RisottoMakes: 10 PortionsIngredients75g Flora Original Sunflower Spread75ml Oil.75g Onion, finely chopped.350g Mushroom, button sliced.650g...
In season recipe: Game Casserole with Caramelised Apples and Cider
01-Oct-2008
Game Casserole with Caramelised Apples and CiderPreparation time : 10 minutesCooking time : 50 minutesServes: 6Ingredients75g butter3 sticks celery,...
Heinz Tomato Ketchup recipe: Moroccan Fish Tagine
22-Sep-2008
Moroccan Fish Tagine Serves approx 20Ingredients 2 Tablespoons olive oil & extra for brushing4 medium onion, chopped20 plum tomatoes, sliced8...
Birds Eye launches foodservice operation
04-Sep-2008
Captain Birdseye has the pub trade firmly in his ship's sights - the iconic frozen food brand has launched a foodservice arm.The company believes...
Autumn menu:: Season of plenty
21-Aug-2008
With the summer coming to an end and the nights drawing in, consumers begin to look for meals that are more suited to the impending autumn months....
Get saucy with Heinz Foodservice
21-Aug-2008 By PubChef
Heinz Foodservice is challenging pub caterers to cook-up some exciting British dishes in a Best of British 'sauce of inspiration' competition. The...
Autumn recipe: Beef Casserole with Sweetcorn Dumplings
19-Aug-2008
Beef Casserole with Sweetcorn DumplingsCasseroles have been around since ancient times, when it was discovered that cooking food slowly in a tightly...
11-Aug-2008 By Lucy Britner
To celebrate the launch of its new Steam-Max Rapid Steamer, Hatco is giving one lucky caterer the chance to win a deluxe spa pamper day for two. The...
In season recipe: Paella
22-Jul-2008
PaellaServes: 2 large portionsIngredients:1 Onion1 Garlic clove1 tsp Turmeric3 Strands Saffron 60gm Chorizo80gm Cooked Chicken500gm Paella Rice...
FSA revises label advice
17-Jul-2008 By Lucy Britner lucy.britner@william-reed.co.uk
Guidance encourages transparent practices The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revised its food-labelling guidance on use of marketing terms such as...
Business boosters
10-Jul-2008
Ideas for driving food sales at your pub 2-in-1 pies Where: Weighbridge Inn, Longfords, Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire www.2in1pub.co.uk The idea:...
In Season recipe: Cornish Albacore Tuna
24-Jun-2008
Cornish Albacore Tuna with Runner Beans, Shitake Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, Toasted Sesame DressingServes 2Ingredients:120g Albacore Tuna Loin60g...
Pubs launch search for new kitchen stars
24-Jun-2008
Two Essex pubs are aiming to bridge the industry's skills gap by launching a reality-TV inspired search for young chefs.Combining elements of 'Hells...
In Season recipe: Open Smoked Salmon and Lobster Lasagne, with Broad Beans, Peas and Pecorino
28-May-2008
Open Smoked Salmon and Lobster Lasagne, with Broad Beans, Peas and PecorinoPreparation time: 15 minutesServes: 2Ingredients1 x 450 - 550g Native...
Art classes and home grown veg help boost business
13-May-2008 By Matt Eley Matt
Licensees at two Marston's pubs have come up with a couple of novel ideas to help improve trade.At the Red Hart, in Kington, Worcester, locals can...
09-May-2008 By Lucy Britner
Gordon Ramsay has told the BBC he thinks British restaurants should be fined for serving out of season produce. Ramsay said he had spoken to Prime...
Summer menu focus: Pasta gets faster
30-Apr-2008
A NORTH Wales trading estate may not be the first place you would go for a pointer on what customers will be demanding from pasta dishes over the...
Summer recipe: Salad Nicoise with Leerdammer
22-Apr-2008
Salad Nicoise with LeerdammerServes 2Ingredients:• 8 small new potatoes• 2 hard boiled eggs• 75g / 3 oz green beans• 2 fresh tuna steaks...
EPoS: The agile EPoS system
17-Apr-2008
The Millstone is a thriving leasehold that proves one-pub operators can benefit from EPoS as much as the big boys.Simon and Juliet Devine acquired...
In Season: Produce for spring
03-Apr-2008
Alan Edmeades, product marketing manager, M&J Seafood: April sees an array of fish coming into season, including brill, dover sole, whelks,...
In Season recipe: Lamb Cooked in Red Wine and Rosemary
25-Mar-2008
Lamb Cooked in Red Wine and RosemaryIngredients:1kg/2lb4oz boneless shoulder or leg of lamb, cut into chunks1 onion, sliced4 carrots, cut into...
Don't miss the Food & Drink Expo
11-Mar-2008
April's Food & Drink Expo will be packed full of live demos, tastings and briefings. The exhibition will feature more than 600 exhibitors, 11...
Family pub recipe: Cheeky cheesy bean and beef fajitas
20-Feb-2008
Cheeky cheesy bean and beef fajitasCooking time: 11 minutesIngredients (serves 4)• 415g Heinz Beanz• 2 sirloin steaks, each about 250g (8oz)•...
Equipment focus: Aids for busy chefs
15-Feb-2008
Faster pizzaPizza dough was originally cooked outdoors on hot flat stones - hence the development of stone ovens. Times have changed and it's now...
Equipment focus: A new wind blows through
15-Feb-2008
THE FOUR Winds pub is a firm favourite with locals in the village of Belbroughton, near Kidderminster, Worcestershire. Owner James Judd has worked...
Equipment focus: Quick, quick flow
15-Feb-2008
LAUREL PUB Company has put an increased focus on food in its 460-strong town-centre pubs and bars over the past two years, through a major upgrading...
Spring Menu focus: In Season
06-Feb-2008
Sally Sturley, product marketing manager, fresh produce, Pauleys: February sees the return of Valentine's Day. Although not in season, splash out on...
British Yorkshire Pudding Day recipe
22-Jan-2008
Carvery Yorkshire PuddingsIngredients6 Eggs1 Pint of Milk240g Plain FlourSalt & Cracked Black Pepper100ml Vegetable Oil/DrippingMethodPlace the...
National Chip Week: Mark Hix Recipes
17-Jan-2008
National Chip Week - Mark Hix Recipes"Chips are without a doubt one of the nation's favourite foods - they're always popular in my restaurants as...
Beer & food recipe: Lamb shank, mustard mash and shallot confit
16-Jan-2008
Lamb shank, mustard mash and shallot confitIngredients (Serves 10)10 Lamb shanks4 Large onions (roughly chopped)1kg Carrots (roughly chopped)2 litres...
Beer & food recipe: Beef in ale with vegetable toad-in-the-hole
16-Jan-2008
Beef in ale with vegetable toad-in-the-holeThis recipe is a mix of two cooking methods - traditional roasting and pot-roasting. The beef tastes...
Beer & food recipe: Beef and beer massala with onion bhajis
16-Jan-2008
Beef and beer massala with onion bhajisIngredients450g (1lb) Lean beef cubes1 Onion, chopped2 Cloves Garlic, crushed30ml (2tbsp) Curry paste 150g...
Flora New Year recipe: Roasted vegetable pasta
15-Jan-2008
Roasted vegetable pastaIngredients (10 Portions)10g Flora Original 500g melted10g Herb, parsley Italian chopped1 Lemon pc finely grated400g Pepper,...
