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Topped baked goods are on the rise

19 July 2022 by

From doughnuts to buns, choux and pastries, there’s huge demand for pâtisserie with toppings galore

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Make the most of trends in meat and poultry

20 April 2022 by

The future of fast food is properly produced meat, left to mature naturally, and then spiced with global flavours, from Korean to jerk seasoning

Fish and chips have gone upmarket for customers' chippy teas Products

Fish and chips have gone upmarket for customers' chippy teas

04 February 2022 by
Curd is the word: fine cheeses for cooking and eating Products

Curd is the word: fine cheeses for cooking and eating

15 October 2021 by
All I want for Christmas is... a working supply chain Business

All I want for Christmas is... a working supply chain

14 October 2021 by
High steaks: Gaucho finds the meat without the methane Restaurant

High steaks: Gaucho finds the meat without the methane

07 October 2021 by

The latest vegan and vegetarian innovations for your restaurant menu Products

The latest vegan and vegetarian innovations for your restaurant menu

03 September 2021 by

Plant-based foodstuffs that deliver all the richness, texture and depth of flavour of animal products are[...]

How to dress up your desserts in their sundae best Products

How to dress up your desserts in their sundae best

13 August 2021 by

Vegan ice-cream hits two sweet spots: it’s healthier than traditional ice-cream yet it’s also an indulgent[...]

How Brexit, Covid-19 and the Suez Canal blockage are affecting supplies, from produce to equipment and even staff Business

How Brexit, Covid-19 and the Suez Canal blockage are affecting supplies, from produce to equipment and even staff

29 April 2021 by

Bookings are flying for those operations that have reopened, but as consumer demand becomes less of[...]

Meat matters: the latest trends in meat and poultry Products

Meat matters: the latest trends in meat and poultry

09 April 2021 by

It seems that absence makes the heart grow fonder when it comes to finding a decent[...]

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Kerb appeal: how to set up your restaurant outside

Outside dining is here to stay, so it’s time to create an inviting space to sit and cook up comfort food for guests en plein air. We look at the new products on the market."

12 February 2021 by
Dessert island: tempting treats from standalone dessert restaurants Products

Dessert island: tempting treats from standalone dessert restaurants

04 December 2020
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With standalone dessert restaurants sweeping throughout the country, Will Hawkes discovers which trends are here to stay and which sweet products can add value to your menu

Fat of the land: why butter is on trend again Products

Fat of the land: why butter is on trend again

30 October 2020
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Only the finest butter made from raw milk from grass-fed cows graces the best restaurant tables, especially if it has been flavoured with truffles or Himalayan pink salt.

Just keep swimming: Fish and seafood dishes to tempt your customers back after lockdown Products

Just keep swimming: Fish and seafood dishes to tempt your customers back after lockdown

18 September 2020 by

Fish and seafood presents a great opportunity for operators, whether as a versatile takeaway option or[...]

Pints and pies: traditional pub food goes vegan Products

Pints and pies: traditional pub food goes vegan

14 August 2020 by

Pub food is going through a transformation, with veganism and healthier options on the menu, yet[...]

Drink big: How to lure wary customers back in with breakfast beverages Products

Drink big: How to lure wary customers back in with breakfast beverages

07 August 2020 by

Breakfast beverages present the perfect opportunity to get customers back through the doors and kickstart your[...]

How to harness recent enthusiasm for sourdough into bread and pâtisserie fit for your discerning customers Products

How to harness recent enthusiasm for sourdough into bread and pâtisserie fit for your discerning customers

31 July 2020 by

Everyone’s a sourdough expert these days, and it seems home-based baking has awakened an appetite for[...]

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Heat wave: The chilli sauces that are heating up the market

Ketchup, brown sauce and mayo had better watch out – hot sauce is fast becoming the UK’s favourite condiment. Will Hawkes finds out which products and suppliers are igniting caterers’ imaginations"

20 March 2020 by
Menuwatch: 14 Hills Chef

Menuwatch: 14 Hills

05 February 2020
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Daniel Boulud’s protégé Thomas Piat is revelling being back in London, towering over the City in D&D London’s 14th-floor restaurant. Will Hawkes pays a visit

Savour the moment: sweet and savoury desserts Food & Drink

Savour the moment: sweet and savoury desserts

15 November 2019
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Desserts that straddle the line between sweet and savoury are riding high in the trend stakes and make for a memorable meal. Will Hawkes takes a look at these along with some more traditional offerings

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