The irresistible crunch: Why Gobi Manchurian steals the show every time

Gobi Manchurian is the kind of appetiser that steals the spotlight before the main course even arrives.

Golden, crunchy cauliflower florets—fresh out of the fryer—get swept up in a glossy, tangy-sweet-spicy sauce bursting with soy and fiery chillies. Each bite is a thrilling clash of textures: crisp on the outside, tender within, and loaded with bold, addictive flavour. Crowned with fresh coriander, this Indo-Chinese classic is a go-to favourite in Indian restaurants, the fusion dish everyone orders “just to share”… but secretly wants to keep all to themselves.

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Your 2026 Trends Guide: what’s next and what matters

As we head into 2026, food trends are not just buzzwords — they’re essential signals that shape menus, operations, and guest experiences in an ever-evolving culinary landscape.

From ‘feel good’ foods to ‘comfort’ foods, here’s our guide to help you style your menus for the new year and beyond.

Click to view Top Ten Trend Predictions for 2026

We’ve given you lots of inspiration …

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Planning ahead for a smooth Christmas: here’s our delivery schedule

Christmas has a habit of arriving faster than anyone expects. One minute it’s early December, the next the warehouse is buzzing!

As the festive season approaches, take a moment to check our schedule, mark those key dates, and get ahead of the rush. A little planning now means one less thing to worry about later — and more time to focus on serving your customers this Christmas.

If you have any questions about deliveries or ordering deadlines, our team is always happy to help.

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Sponsoring The Glasshouse International Centre for Music

Once again, we are delighted to announce our sponsorship of The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. We are committed to supporting the charity as a Silver Business Champion now.

The Glasshouse is an iconic building which stands proudly on the Quayside in Gateshead. It’s a place where you can hear rock legends or pop icons on the same night as folk trios or opera singers. Where new musicians are nurtured and showcased on the same stages as platinum-selling performers. And where youth choirs and tambourine-shaking toddlers practise in the same spaces as our acclaimed orchestra, Royal Northern Sinfonia.

The Glasshouse is not just a […]

Celebrating success: Bryan Sawyers promoted to Fruit & Veg Manager🥦🍎

We’re delighted to announce that Bryan Sawyers has been promoted to Fruit & Veg Manager — a well-deserved achievement that reflects his dedication, knowledge, and passion for delivering quality produce to our customers.

Bryan has been part our family for nearly 10 years, with seven of those as Fruit & Veg Supervisor. Over the past decade, he’s become a familiar and trusted face within the department, known for his attention to detail, friendly manner, and commitment to sourcing the very best fruit and vegetables for our hospitality customers.

Working alongside two valued colleagues, Bryan plays a vital role in ensuring we continue to […]

Get money back for disposing of your waste oil.

We’ve joined up with Arrow Oils to provide you with a quick, easy and free service to help you dispose of your waste cooking oil and get cash back too.

You will receive £5 credit for every 20 litre drum of oil you recycle with Arrow Oils.

It’s quick and easy to dispose of your waste oil:

Step 1: Scan the QR code or click here and complete the form to arrange collection of your used oil.

Don’t forget to tell them you’re a Pioneer Foodservice customer to receive your […]

The ultimate on-the-go festive favourite…

Introducing a Paxo Christmas Wrap with turkey, stuffing, pigs in blankets and cranberry-gravy dip

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1.5L prepared Bisto Gluten Free Gravy

300g cranberry sauce

10 wraps

150g carrot, grated

150g red cabbage, shredded

800g cooked turkey

250g cooked Paxo Sage & Onion Stuffing

300g Cooked chipolatas wrapped in bacon (sliced)

Method:

1 – Mix the gravy with the cranberry sauce to make a gravy dressing, then spread this onto the wraps. Reserve the rest for the dipping pots.

A recipe that’s stout of this world…

Ideal as a winter warmer, signature side, or hero main that brings warmth and nostalgia to any menu – this stout mac & cheese is a golden, gooey, and irresistibly rich twist on a classic!

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Chefs Selections Macaroni

Chefs Selections plain flour

Chefs Selections grated mature cheddar cheese

Butter

Whole milk

Stout (such as Guinness!)

Whole grain mustard

Panko bread crumb

Crispy fried onions