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11
Sep
Sliced pot-roasted partridge fanned over Puy lentils with a confit leg, cavolo nero and blackberry jus.

Pot-Roasted Partridge, Puy Lentils, Blackberry Jus

A partridge main for 50 covers for British game season: pot-roasted crowns, confit legs, smoked bacon lentils and a blackberry and juniper jus.
9 min read
10
Sep
A clipboard checklist and a smartphone showing a blank ID verification form on a stainless steel commercial kitchen pass.

Right to Work Checks 2026: What UK Kitchens Must Do

From the 1st of October 2026, UK Right to Work checks widen to cover agency and casual staff, not just employees. Here is what it means for your kitchen.
6 min read
04
Sep
British autumn produce on a commercial kitchen bench, squash, apples, plums, root vegetables, wild mushrooms, sourdough and Cheddar

British Food Fortnight 2026: Build a Menu That Sells

British Food Fortnight 2026: Build a Menu That Sells
5 min read
28
Aug
Signal crayfish and sweetcorn bisque in a wide white bowl, garnished with herb cream, fresh parsley and charred sweetcorn kernels

Signal Crayfish and Sweetcorn Bisque

Signal crayfish and British sweetcorn bisque for 50 covers. September's most sustainable shellfish meets peak-season produce. Full catering recipe.
6 min read
24
Aug
An experienced head chef checks a data dashboard on a wall-mounted tablet at the pass in a busy commercial kitchen.

AI in Commercial Kitchens: What UK Caterers Actually Need to Know in 2026

AI is already in UK commercial kitchens, cutting food waste and prep time. Here is where a 35-year chef says you should actually start, minus the hype.
6 min read
21
Aug
Pressed pork belly with roasted plums, charred fennel and puffed crackling, plated for restaurant service

Pressed Pork Belly Recipe with Plums and Charred Fennel

A late summer pork belly recipe for 50 covers. Cured, braised and pressed belly with British plums, charred fennel and a cider jus, with full timings
12 min read
03
Aug
A senior chef guiding a young commis through knife work on a busy kitchen section

AI in the Kitchen: Train Your Team, Not Replace It

AI will not replace your chefs. Used properly it trains them faster and takes the admin off them. A practical guide for UK catering operators.
7 min read
24
Jul
Loaded fries topped with melted cheese, lifted on a fork from a wooden serving board in low candlelight.

Dirty Fries, Six Ways: A Chef’s Loaded Chip Recipes for 2026

Six loaded chip builds worth putting on a menu, with the fryer technique that keeps them crisp under a pile of toppings.
5 min read
17
Jul
Split view of a commercial kitchen, copper pans over gas burners on the left and flat black pans on an induction hob on the right.

Gas vs Induction: The Real Cost for UK Kitchens

Gas vs induction in a commercial kitchen? Real UK data shows a gastropub saving £8,839 a year. Here's what electrification actually costs, and who it suits.
7 min read
09
Jul
Sliced heritage tomatoes fanned over whipped feta and dressed with basil oil, seen from above on a pale wooden table.

Heritage Tomato with Whipped Feta and Basil Oil

Heritage tomatoes over whipped feta with basil oil, scaled for 20 covers, with a crumb you can prep ahead and a food cost that holds up.
6 min read