Vegetable

Change menus regularly to beat cauliflower shortage

15-Aug-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Ensuring pub menus change frequently is the answer to vegetable shortages, according to one publican as heavy rains wash out cauliflower crops.

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How to make: jambalaya

17-Jan-2018 By MA editorial

A staple dish from the Deep South of the US, jambalaya is a great meal using a tasty mix of meat, seafood, vegetables and rice that can be used on any menu. It has a touch of spicy heat and is filling, and it could give you an offer no rival can match.

M&B's Toby Carvery ranked top in new M&C Allegra research

19-May-2015 By Mark Wingett

Consumers rate Toby Carvery, the Mitchells & Butlers-owned brand, highest among pub brands for food quality, value for money and low prices, according to M&C Allegra Foodservices' latest Eating Out Panel data.

Embrace the beauty in ugly fruit and veg, says Mintel

19-Dec-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

Caterers should not be discouraged from using ugly fruit and veg as almost half of UK adults (48%) are happy to eat them if they are good enough quality, new research from Mintel has found.

Tom Kerridge Q&A: Best Ever Dishes

03-Oct-2014 By Jo Bruce

PubFood caught up with Tom Kerridge ahead of his new TV show 'Tom Kerridge's Best Ever Dishes'.

Pub chefs advised to profit from seasonality this Christmas

09-Oct-2013 By Lesley Foottit

Pub chefs should maximise seasonality on menus this Christmas, according to buying specialist Lynx Purchasing.

Turkey based winter warmer wins Bernard Matthews competition

05-Dec-2012 By Lesley Foottit

A Somerset chef has won a British turkey winter recipe challenge in a seasonal competition run by Bernard Matthews Foodservice.

Pub grows produce to save money

07-Jun-2010 By Lesley Foottit

A Wiltshire licensee is cutting costs by growing his own vegetables for the pub's menu. John Cullum of Arkell pub the Brewer's Arms in Wanborough...

Masterchef's Gregg Wallace encourages pubs to Eat Seasonably

03-Jun-2010

Eat Seasonably is a practical campaign that aims to inspire consumers towards a more sustainable diet by emphasising the three key benefits of...

Booker sale on meat and veg

11-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit

Food and drink wholesaler Booker has slashed prices on a range of meat and vegetables. Low prices on fifteen meat and eight vegetable products will...

East end pub grows its own

17-Jun-2009

More pubs than ever are growing their own produce - and one East End local in London is proving that you don't have to be out in the country to do...

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...

Shepherds Pie with leek & goats cheese topping

16-Feb-2009

Shepherds Pie with leek & goats cheese toppingServes sixIngredientsVeg Oil 20 MlOnions - finely chopped 300 gCelery - finely chopped 125 gCarrots...

Business boosters

03-Jul-2008

Ideas for driving food sales at your pub Produce trade-in Where: Red Hart, Kington, Worcestershire The idea: Last summer customers at the Red Hart...

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...

Snacks focus: Snack attack

27-Mar-2008

WITH PUBS open longer and fighting harder for every penny, a range of hot snack options that keeps customers at the bar and out of the takeaway can...

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...

Six Nations: Food for the match

09-Jan-2008

This February and March, pub kitchens would do well to select a good set of team-mates to go with a pint.Food is an important part of most pubs'...

Easy ideas for your menu

21-Jun-2007

Meat-free treats Frozen food supplier Glendale has increased its portfolio of meat-free dishes to include veggie burgers, stuffed peppers and...

Keep up to date with what's on the market

05-Apr-2007

Brakes' beautiful butties Brakes has launched two new sandwich fillings which are aimed at helping licensees cut down preparation time. Brakes New...

Roast beef in beer with vegetable toad-in-the-hole

16-Feb-2005

The beef tastes wonderful and benefits from cooking in English beer. Recipe created by EBLEX.Serves: 4 to 6Preparation: 10 minutesCooking: 30 to 40...

Food with a story to tell - Carrots

01-Feb-2005

The carrot has long been an integral part of the British diet. Roasted, mashed or boiled, it is a cherished part of the nation's Sunday dinner.But,...

Chef Lizzy is Castle's green queen

21-Aug-2003

Pots and pans rattled with a vengeance when the UK's leading pub chefs battled it out tofind the nation's finest "greens cuisine". The head-to-head...

Pub Food: Summer recipes

17-Jul-2002

Experts are now predicting the rain will keep falling and summer will barely appear this year - but despite the miserable forecast, you can give your...