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It’s hard to think of certain types of cocktail without fictional secret service agent James Bond being brought to mind. This is particularly the case with Martinis , or any cocktail which is ‘shaken and not stirred’. Throughout the many novels and film adaptations, the suave MI6 operative has enjoyed numerous classic cocktails, ...

The blender of choice for all things AsianYou know the score. You’ve got a big batch of curry base or a large spice mix that needs a heavy dose of blending. The only problem is the blender you are using overheats and you must stop and start and never really know when you are close to pushing your blender to the limit.  If that rings true ...

Meet Easy Giaz: A Chef’s new frozen best friend.  Mitchell & Cooper Ltd, the exclusive importer / distributors of Hotmix Pro professional foodservice products spent the day with Munayam Khan at his restaurant, Raja Monkey where Munayam talks thorough how easy the Easy Giaz is to operate and how it is an essential piece of equipment...

Chef Jolly Discusses Nemox's New i-green 5L Auto Gelato MachineWhen we were looking for the perfect chef to put the new Nemox i-green frozen dessert machine through its paces we went a bit left field and chose chef Jolly of Chourangi restaurant in London’s Marylebone. It was an inspired choice. Chef Jolly was brilliant.  What was ...

  THE HEAVY DUTY KITCHEN AID IS BACK WHERE IT BELONGS: ON DUTY! Exose runs the busy BVLD Manchester kitchen in Manchester’s uber-trendy Spinning fields. His brigade of 6 chefs enable him to cater for up to 200 covers on a busy night. He also uses the Kitchenaid Heavy Duty to make a whole range of desserts including his signature ...

  On Monday 20th June 70 chefs enjoyed a special lunch at The George & Dragon in Speldhurst, near Tunbridge Wells with students from North Kent College in the kitchen alongside four invited chefs who put together the menu. The special day was to celebrate 10 years of The Chefs’ Forum and follows similar lunches in Manchester, ...

Situated in the heart of West London, The River Café was opened in 1987 by Rose Gray and Ruth Rogers, and the Italian restaurant has since gained critical acclaim. Ruth Rogers earnt an MBE in 2010 and was recognised once again in 2020 with a CBE for services to Culinary Arts and Charity. She is also a long-time Member of the Order of the ...

The butcher’s knife brand of choice, Deglon Butchers’ knives from Mitchell & Cooper were the stars of the show at Lady’s Wood Shooting School in Gloucestershire this week. Razor sharp Deglon knives were used by Game Butcher of the Year 2022, Tim Hanks of Hanks’ Meat & Game. Tim was very impressed with both the ...

    We are all aware of the importance of protecting the environment in whichever ways we can in our daily lives, but what about in business too? The oceans cover a vast swathe of our planet and provide us with plenty of delicious seafood, and as a food business, there may be some unique ways that you can help to sustain this vital eco...

    International Women’s Day: An exploration into gender imbalance in the restaurant industry International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate women and their successes. It’s also a great opportunity to reflect on what it’s like to be a woman — paying attention to the opportunities, obstacles, and ...

PANCAKES THESE DAYS ARE FLAVOURED WITH MORE THAN JUST LEMON AND SUGAR. IT'S POSSIBLE TO EAT PANCAKES EVERY MEAL OF THE DAY! WHAT BETTER TIME TO DO IT THAN SHROVE TUESDAY! BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER PANCAKE IDEAS INCLUDING VEGETARIAN, VEGAN AND GLUTEN-FREE RECIPES. BREAKFAST IDEASMAPLE SYRUP AND BACONAn American classic recipe of crisp ...

How to elevate your drinks offerings for 2023  Looking for fresh ways to enhance your customer’s experience this year? Here Guy Cooper, Managing Director at Mitchell & Cooper, shares his top tips for elevating your business’ drinks menu. If you’re looking for fresh new ideas for revitalising your hospitality business ...