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After such an uncertain and difficult 18 months, missing much loved time with our family and friends in the garden, what could be more exciting than planning a BBQ to celebrate and catch up on lost time? Our BBQ hampers,…
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What is Game meat? Harvested from natural landscapes within the UK, game animals are wild and not land raised, meaning their diet is natural. Not only does this give a distinctive flavour to their meat, but they are also often…
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Full of flavour, easy to cook, inexpensive - it's hardly surprising that beef short ribs are one of the most popular British beef cuts at the moment. And the great thing about them is they are one of the most…
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With Easter just a few weeks away, it's time to start planning what you'll be doing over the bank holiday weekend. The good news is, that while we will still officially be in lockdown, we will be able to meet people…
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Last year turned the food industry on its head. With restaurants having to either close their doors or start offering take-away services, disruptions in supplies leading to low stocks and stockpiling, and more consumers choosing to do their food shopping…
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As lockdown drags on, it feels like we'll never get to eat out in a restaurant again. And while takeaways can be great, somehow, it's just not the same. But it is possible to prepare restaurant style food at home,…
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The hospitality industry has been one of the hardest hit by the Coronavirus pandemic. With the fallout set to last for many years to come, companies throughout the hospitality market need to focus on overcoming the challenges that 2020 has…
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Most of us care about what we eat, where it comes from, how it was produced and how healthy, or otherwise, it is to eat. Here, we take a look at how you can incorporate delicious healthy cuts of beef…
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As the colder weather draws in and the temperature drops, families and diners look for comforting meals that will sustain them and bring them joy. At IMS of Smithfield, we firmly believe that every meal should make everyone happy, which…
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If you are looking to buy Halal meats, then finding the right butcher can be a bit of a minefield. Do they follow the right Halal procedures? Has there been any cross-contamination with non-Halal products? Do they offer a wide-range…
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In the heat of summer, there’s nothing better than a refreshing salad, made using fresh game meats. These dishes are the ideal light lunch before spending the rest of the day enjoying the sunshine and spending time with your loved…
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At IMS of Smithfield, we’re very proud to be Quality London Catering Butchers and of the top quality meat and poultry products provided from our state of the art facility in Kings Cross, London. Established in 1970 by Roberto Raggio,…
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As one of London’s leading wholesale meat suppliers online, we are very happy to announce the extension of this service to the public. In these difficult times where people are unable or hesitant to venture into their local supermarket or…
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Delivery Direct to your Door with our home delivery service To ensure we continue to meet the demand for our products and to service our loyal customer base, we have launched a home delivery service from our store in Kings…
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2017 is promising to be an interesting year for the hospitality industry. The impact of the EU referendum has been a weak pound, which may well encourage international visitors to our hotels and restaurants. The forecast for growth in the…
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Getting menu pricing right is a key factor in restaurant profit. Every good restaurant manager knows that some food items, for example, fish are more expensive than others but in order to calculate food costs correctly and set menu costs…
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When it comes to chicken, we’re confident we know a thing or two about the world’s most popular type of poultry. As one of the leading and best wholesale poultry suppliers in London, we only source the best quality products…
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January isn’t the greatest month, we all feel sluggish for overindulgence at Christmas, it’s cold and wet, and even worse, summer feels like a lifetime away. But don’t despair! If you’re a lover of all things food, then there’s a…
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As London butchers and lovers of all things ‘food & drink’ we’re constantly on the look-out for the best of British when it comes to awareness days. Here’s our research on the upcoming awareness days for 2020 - get involved,…
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One of the things your guests will remember after your wedding is the catering. No matter whether the food was good or bad, it’s something they will take with them to the next wedding, and the next, and the next.…
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Catering management is a complicated matter, particularly when you are working within strict parameters. Those who cater on a larger scale, for example in educational, industrial or local authority settings, understand the range of processes required for top quality provision.…
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These days it really can seem as though we have a day for everything but when it comes to food, we have much to celebrate. Across the UK, we have a fantastic food industry with our farmers, food retailers and…
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London is host to an astonishing variety of restaurants, all looking for exciting and innovative ways in which to attract new customers and keep loyal, existing ones visiting. When your menu is popular and your punters already like the ambience…
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London has long been known as a city of multi-cultural dining and taste experiences and the best restaurants in London are known to be amongst the best in the world. Wander the streets for long and you will find one…
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There can be no doubt about it; the food service industry relies on customer satisfaction. Whether you manage a restaurant, a hotel or another type of catering service, customer satisfaction is crucial, and with the right staff management great results…
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Restaurant food waste is a problem that nobody in the industry can afford to ignore. According to WRAP (The Waste and Resources Action Programme) 199,100 tonnes of food waste is produced each year by UK restaurants, with very little of…
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To this day, Lamb still remains a menu favourite with UK diners. With its excellent flavour and tender meat, it?s no surprise that (according to the AHDB) we ate around 70,000 tonnes of this delicious meat in the last year.…
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From corporate entertainment to family weddings, one of the most important elements of your event will be your choice of catering services. As well as checking that you have access to a menu that will suit you and your guests,…
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For all restaurant, hotel and catering managers one of the most important jobs is the creation of a restaurant menu that is both appealing and profitable. The dining consumer can be fickle and it?s vital that, as well as including…
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Chicken is one of the most versatile meats that can be cooked in a multitude of ways. It has a mild delicate flavour and cooked right can have a soft succulent texture, which just melts in the mouth. It is…
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You may have heard of the term halal many times, but not have much idea of what it means unless you?re a Muslim. The word halal comes from an Arabic word which means ?lawful?. The opposite of halal, and therefore…
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For any restaurant owner the aim has to be a full house as many times a week as possible. Competition in the hospitality industry is fierce and finding innovative ways to attract customers in your direction is a key element…
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In this month?s post, we?re going to be looking at cured meats and their origins. There are some great favourites here, ones we enjoy week in week out if we?re a meat lover. Cured meat not only tastes great but…
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Today we?re looking at the biggest gripes made by customers regarding restaurant menus. If you see anything you recognise, then you?ll know you?re getting something wrong and you need to change it. There?s nothing wrong with making mistakes, but by…
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In our post this month, we?re going to be looking at the different types of game meat, and focusing on the top 5 eaten in the UK. It?s true that game meats have become increasingly popular, and are so delicious…
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For years, many people have been thinking about beef in all the wrong ways. The benefits and attributes of fish and chicken have been lauded for years on end, while red meat, such as beef, is seen as being entirely…
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Our love affair with chicken meat started some 10,000 years ago. Today, in modern Britain you would be hard-pushed to find a menu without at least one chicken dish, but many people are wary about preparing chicken, as it is…
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With limited equipment, enclosed spaces and business to attend to, in office catering can be a challenge. For caterers working to serve up something special in a corporate environment, there are dozens of hurdles and hitches to navigate ? all…
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Summer's coming, which can mean just one thing for meat lovers: It's barbecue time. Whether you're catering a relaxed wedding, or a big outdoors event, putting on a sizzling spread which impresses every guest is a great way to keep…
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Why do British meat-eaters today consider chicken, pork, lamb and beef to be the ?normal? meats? Across the channel in France, our carnivorous cousins have a much more diverse repertoire when it comes to meat, regularly eating horse, rabbit and…
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Little inspires culinary creativity like a brand new ingredient to work with. Whether you're keen to offer cheaper alternatives in your eatery, or are looking for something new to serve your diners, these 5 unusual cuts are very economical and…
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Sometimes the simplest recipes are the trickiest to perfect. When you're serving up something that's ?simply? delicious, you need to get it spot on. Steak is the ultimate challenge for lovers of pared back, perfect food. Get it right and…
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