A Vegetarian Christmas
Many years ago, in the early days of Vanilla Black, we stumbled into an unexpected brick wall…….vegetarian Christmas. We were
Blue Cheese Pudding
Method Beat the eggs well, add the whipping cream and breadcrumbs and mix. Fold in the cheese and season. Add
Major promotions as part of our continued investment in our team
We are delighted to have made three significant promotions to support our sustainable business growth. Angus Brydon and Antony Prentice
London Gin Cured Salmon
Method Blend the salt, sugar, juniper, peppercorns, lemon zest and gin till it forms a paste. Coat the flesh side
Mincemeat Biscuits
Method Preheat the oven to 180°C and line two baking trays with parchment paper. Cream the butter, sugar and eggs
Two Fabulous Wins at the FSM Awards
We have been named Caterer of the year, and Trevor Bostridge picked up the business and industry honour at the prestigious FSM awards held in
Chocolate and candied orange panettone
Method Take all the ingredients for the base batter and place them in the mixer. Mix with an electric mixer
Fresh Cranberry and Chestnut Biscotti
Method Preheat oven to 200c and line one large baking tray with parchment paper. Place the eggs and sugar into
Pickled baked red onions
Method Place the onions in a ovenproof dish, big enough to fit the onions snuggly. Pour over the balsamic vinegar
Soy and maple glazed parsnips
Method Heat a touch of olive oil in a shallow frying pan and add the parsnips cut, side down. Fry
Perfect swede
Method Peel the swede using a peeler or a sharp knife and cut into 4 easy to handle chunks. Grate
Clementine leaf glazed carrots
Method Add the peeled carrots to a saucepan on a even flat layer. Add the rest of the ingredients and
Whole baked celeriac with toasted yeast and herbs
Method Cut away the footy bottom of the celeriac giving it a flat surface to stand up on. Lay out
White radish with orange and thyme
Method Peel the radish and slice into 6 discs about 1 inch thick each and place in a shallow pan
BARTLETT MITCHELL AWARDED THE PLANET MARK ACRE OF RAINFOREST CERTIFICATION
bartlett mitchell, the first contract caterer to achieve certification to The Planet Mark has been awarded The Planet Mark Acre
Christmas Pudding – A Great Tradition
Christmas pudding, figgy pudding, plum pudding whatever you like to call it this famous pudding, traditionally served at the end
Christmas Cake
The perfect Christmas cake, well this is a hard one! Why? because everyone’s Christmas is different, some people have recipes
Cheeseboard
Method Arrange the cheeses on a large platter or cutting board along with the wet walnuts, jelly, endive leaves,
Christmas Mincemeat and Apple Tart With a Set Custard
Method Roll out the pastry and fold into a pastry case Bake blind at 190c until cooked Mix the mincemeat
Semi-dried Winter Fruits with Calvados Cream
Preparation For the syrup, split the vanilla pod in half lengthways Line 1-2 large baking trays with parchment paper Method
Winter Vitality – for the love of potatoes
We’ve just left behind September, the harvest month, full of a huge variety of seasonal fruit and vegetables. As we
Christmas Shortbread
Method 1. Place the flour, butter, ground spices, salt and bicarbonate of soda in a mixing bowl and combine until
Cranberry and Pine Nut Macaron
This recipe will make 40 macarons. This is a recipe that cannot be halved easily, but once the macaron
Spruce butter/oil
How green can you be? Eat your own Christmas Tree Heston Blumenthal re-invented the humble mince pie with a special