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The boiling of lobster moves one step closer to becoming illegal

A study for the government by the London School of Economics (LSE) on the sentience of lobsters has concluded that there is “strong scientific evidence that decapod crustaceans and cephalopod molluscs are sentient”.

A new, quayside ‘Crab-Shack-style’ dining concept in Devon aims to become the first of its kind in the UK to use humane methods to kill or dispatch shellfish prior to cooking with Crustastun.

Did you know that churning ice cream can be bad for the environment?

Gases used in ice cream machines can contribute to the worsening effect of global warming. The historic gas of choice has been heavy on the hydroflourcarbon but recent breakthroughs in technology have seen a rise in propane gases and in the case of gelato machines - R290.

On Friday 12^th March, Jamie Houghton Pastry Sous Chef at Oxfordshire’s Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons and Glen Sharman (Sous Chef at Le Manoir) joined forces with The Chefs’ Forum to present a Continuing Professional Development masterclass which served to update and reinforce skills of professional chefs and chef lecturers.

The subject of the interactive masterclass is the ever-popular topic, chocolate, and who better to lead the session than President of the UK Pastry Team and Pastry Sous Chef to Benoit Blin at the iconic Belmond, Le Manoir aux quat’saisons, Jamie Houghton. 

Mitchell & Cooper will be exhibiting at the Northern Restaurant and Bar Show in Manchester Central 21st - 22nd March 2017. This will be the first time the company has exhibited at the show as we look to grow the portfolio of quality exhibitions we regularly attend. With such a massive range of products on offer, we will be concentrating in 2 main areas, barware and ice cream production. 

New To Mitchell & Cooper For 2017, And Joining Their Expansive Range Of Light Catering Equipment, The Chroma Type 301 Knife Range, Designed By Legendary Studio F.A. Porsche, Combines Unrivalled Style With Unbeatable Performance.

Available From Renowned Light Equipment Specialists Mitchell & Cooper, And Joining Their Extensive Range Of Quality Nemox Gelato Machines, The Gelato 5+ 5K Twin Combines Delicious Gelato Production With Great Flexibility.