Take your recipes to the next level…

Bring bold, street food-inspired flavour to your menu with Korean Chicken Loaded Fries; a craveworthy dish that embraces the ‘Big fusion, no rules‘ trend.

Featuring Chefs Selections Battered Chicken Fillet Bites tossed in a sticky, Korean-style glaze made with gochunjang paste, Chefs Selections honey, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and lime juice, this dish is layered over Chefs Selections super crunchy skin-on fries and topped with chilli, spring onion, black and white sesame seeds, and vibrant pickled red onion.

The result? A perfect balance of sweet heat, crunch, and tang that’s bang on trend and built to impress.

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Introducing Orkney Ice Cream

We’re excited to introduce Orkney Ice Cream – a family owned business based in Orkney, Scotland – now available to our customers as our new Scottish supplier.

For generations, Crantit Dairy – run by the Bichan family on Orkney’s unspoiled land – has sourced rich, creamy milk from local cows.
With some of the purest grazing in the world, it’s no surprise the cream stands out.

Orcadians have long known its quality, and now others can too – through Orkney Ice Cream.
Made in small batches using their signature cream, it’s available in 12 flavours.

Whatever you pick, it’s the cream that sets it […]

Zane Fell completes painting & decorating apprenticeship with flying colours

We’re delighted to celebrate the success of Zane Fell, who has officially completed his Level 2 Painting & Decorating Apprenticeship at Carlisle College—and impressively, he finished ahead of schedule. Zane’s quick learning, prior experience, and strong work ethic allowed him to complete the two-year programme early, demonstrating true dedication to mastering his craft.

His journey was supported by us, as we provided valuable workplace training and mentoring throughout the apprenticeship. A key figure in Zane’s success was his mentor, Stuart Pattinson, who played a pivotal role in guiding him on the job.

“Zane is a […]

Be inspired this summer…

Introducing Knorr intense flavours.

Available in three flavours, these liquid seasonings are a game changer in the kitchen.
From use in garnishes to marinades, they are sure to pack a punch in your dishes and provide the wow factor that you’ve been looking for.

Liquid seasonings are unique, easy to use flavour boosters….

– Practical: Add at any stage of the cooking process
– Versatile: Can be used in savoury and sweet dishes, hot and cold across a range of dishes
– Saves labour: instantaneous complexity of flavour at your fingertips

Available in citrus fresh, caramelised umami and deep smoke…

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Take your recipes to the next level…

Introducing the hot honey chicken burrito.

Bringing bold flavours and global inspiration to the table, this chicken burrito with hot honey is a standout example of the Big Fusion, No Rules trend.

Featuring Chefs Selections Southern Fried Goujons wrapped in a soft tortilla, it’s loaded with Cajun spice, vibrant veg, creamy avocado, and a sweet-heat drizzle of hot honey.

This innovative take on a street food classic delivers smoky spic, sweet heat, and savoury satisfaction – perfect for menus looking to excite the palate and stay ahead of the trend curve.

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Introducing Three Hills Gelato

We’re excited to introduce Three Hills Gelato – a truly local, handcrafted gelato made in the heart of Cumbria – now available to our customers as part of our artisan range.

A fresh chapter in Cumbrian gelato

Three Hills Gelato is based on the edge of the Lake Dstrict at Park House Farm, Torpenhow. Their gelato is made using traditional Italian recipes and the finest local ingredients.

The name Three Hills Gelato pays homage to its roots in Torpenhow, a village whose name intriguingly means “hill, hill, hill” in three ancient languages.

From Pasture to Pot: Farm-to-Scoop Freshness

What truly […]

Cheers to the years: our Long Service Award recipients

Celebrating dedication: our Long Service Awards

We believe that loyalty, dedication, and hard work should be celebrated. Our team is the heart of our success, and we’re proud to recognize and reward the milestones our employees achieve through our Long Service Awards.

These awards are a way of saying thank you — for the years of commitment, the wealth of experience, and the invaluable contributions our team members bring to the table every day.

Recognising milestones with meaningful rewards

We […]