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Vegetarian Christmas
Blog

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

Blue Cheese Pudding

Method Beat the eggs well, add the whipping cream and breadcrumbs and mix. Fold in the cheese and season. Add

promotions
News

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

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

Mincemeat Biscuits

Method Preheat the oven to 180°C and line two baking trays with parchment paper. Cream the butter, sugar and eggs

FSM Awards
News

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 & candied orange panetone

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

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 onion

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

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

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

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

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

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

the Planet Mark Acre
News

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
Blog

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

Christmas Cake

The perfect Christmas cake, well this is a hard one! Why? because everyone’s Christmas is different, some people have recipes

Cheeseboard

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

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

potatoes
Blog

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

Christmas Shortbread

Method 1. Place the flour, butter, ground spices, salt and bicarbonate of soda in a mixing bowl and combine until

Macroon

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

Spruce butter/oil

How green can you be? Eat your own Christmas Tree Heston Blumenthal re-invented the humble mince pie with a special