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Why Restaurant Menu Pricing Matters More Than Ever In the current foodservice landscape, restaurant menu pricing is more than just numbers on a page. It is a delicate balance between profitability, value perception, food quality, and customer satisfaction. Whether you…
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Is Technology Changing the Butcher’s Trade for London’s Kitchens? As wholesale butchers in London with over 50 years of experience, we have witnessed our trade evolve dramatically, but the core principles of quality and craftsmanship remain as critical as ever.…
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Are You Spending too much on your Restaurant Meat? When it comes to sourcing meat for your catering business, hotel, or restaurant, ensuring quality is non-negotiable. The success of your menu and the satisfaction of your customers depend significantly on…
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What Happens to Meat Before a Butchers? The meat processing industry has come a long way since its early days, transforming from a manual, labour-intensive craft into a highly efficient and technologically advanced sector. In 2025, the evolution of meat…
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Have You Planned your 2025 Restaurant Menu? Crafting a well-balanced, appealing, and cost-effective restaurant menu is key to maintaining a successful business. As we approach 2025, restaurant owners and chefs are planning menus that reflect current culinary trends while meeting…
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The Importance of Meat Ordering for Quality and Consistency For catering companies and restaurants, quality meat is a critical component of any menu. Ensuring a consistent supply of fresh, high-quality meat can make or break the dining experience for your…
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Upgrade Your Meat Quality with Grassroots Meat In today’s food industry, the demand for high-quality, sustainably sourced ingredients has never been greater. For restaurants and caterers, the quality of the meat they serve can make a significant difference in customer…
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Understanding the Basics of Preparing Meat Meat is the cornerstone of many dishes, and its preparation is crucial to the success of any restaurant or catering operation. As a wholesale butcher, IMS of Smithfield understands the importance of preparing meat…
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The Importance of Choosing Local Beef The quality and variety of beef cuts are paramount when offering the best dining experience in a steakhouse. At IMS of Smithfield, we understand the importance of sourcing top-quality local beef to elevate your…
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The Importance of Preserving Meat Mastering the art of preserving meat is crucial for a wholesale butcher to ensure quality, extend shelf life, and maintain customer satisfaction. At IMS of Smithfield, we understand the importance of delivering top-notch products to…
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Choosing a Trusted Halal Meats Supplier In the diverse culinary landscape of London, halal meats hold a significant place. For many caterers and restaurant owners, understanding the importance of halal meat is essential for serving a broad customer base and…
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How a Meat Portion Calculator Enhances Restaurant Efficiency In the bustling world of gastronomy, restaurants constantly juggle between maintaining quality, reducing waste, and maximising profit. One of the trickiest aspects to nail is the portioning of meat - a costly…
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Boosting Relationships Between Suppliers, Farmers and Butchers This blog explores the significant yet often overlooked relationship between farmers and butchers in the United Kingdom. This partnership is not just about providing food; it's a complex interaction that benefits consumers, supports…
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Choosing the Perfect Cut for Meat Roasting The holiday season is fast approaching, and there's no better time to start planning the centrepiece of your Christmas feast. Whether you're a London butcher looking to offer your customers the finest cuts…
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Choosing the perfect meat for your catering dishes When it comes to running a successful food business, the quality of the ingredients you use is paramount. This is particularly true when it comes to meat, which can make or break…
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Providing Your Clients with Locally Sourced Meat In recent years, there has been a growing trend towards using locally sourced ingredients in businesses across various industries, including the food sector. One area where this trend has become particularly prominent is…
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Embrace the Changing Seasons with Our Autumn Meat Menu Summer will soon fade away and autumn will be here, so it's time to welcome the cosy and comforting flavours of the new season. At IMS of Smithfield, we take pride…
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The history of BBQ’s in the UK As you reminisce about lively family gatherings and cosy moments with friends huddled under a single umbrella, the true origins of the barbecue might surprise you. While visions of sun-soaked festivities dance in…
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As we age, our nutritional needs change, and maintaining a balanced diet becomes even more crucial. A well-rounded and nutrient-rich diet is essential for the elderly to support their overall health and well-being. In this article, we will explore the…
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Choosing our meat affects more than just our diets As consumers, the choices we make about the food we eat have far-reaching consequences. One crucial decision we can make to support sustainable agriculture and promote local economies is to buy…
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What are the Best Food Options for Catering to Children? Planning a healthy and nutritious menu for children can be difficult. The challenge is to create an enjoyable experience that keeps the little ones entertained and happy. One surefire way…
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National Butchers Week 2023 How did you celebrate National Butchers week? A week dedicated to celebrating the hardworking butchers around the world who bring us the highest quality meat. We'll be looking at the history and importance of butchers. So,…
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What is National Nutrition Month? National Nutrition Month is a great time to celebrate the art of butchery and the importance of quality, fresh ingredients. Butchers provide a vast array of meats and poultry that are vital components of a…
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Zero Waste is Not a New Concept In recent years, there has been a rise in the popularity of ‘Zero Waste’ eating in the UK. This trend has been gaining traction not only among environmentalists but also among everyday citizens…
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Training your catering team with your London wholesale butchers For over a decade, the London Butchery Academy at IMS of Smithfield has trained hundreds of chefs and catering teams throughout the UK to develop their meat preparation skills. Our specialised…
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What is bird flu, and where has it come from? Over the past year, we have seen Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu, on the rise dramatically. So much so that reporters are saying we could see an impact…
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What to look for in your reliable Christmas butcher It’s that time of year again to start thinking about Christmas dinner. As a Christmas dinner is not complete without the traditional Christmas beef, Christmas turkey or Christmas ham, it can…
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Does hanging meat really change the quality and flavour? In a world where we are fast becoming more aware of where our food comes from and how it is treated before it ends up in our basket or on our…
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What do you need to know about London Halal food? The Arabic word "halal "(ḥalāʾ) literally translates into "p". In Islam, it refers to foods and goods that are permitted to be consumed. This includes meat slaughtered following Islamic rituals…
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Where is IMS of Smithfield based? IMS of Smithfield was initially based in London's famous Smithfield Market, overlooking Bartholomew's square. As our butchery client list began to grow, we had to move premises to accommodate our growing size. You will…
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What is the London Butchery Academy? For over a decade, the London Butchery Academy at IMS of Smithfield has trained hundreds of chefs and catering teams throughout the UK to develop their meat preparation skills. Our specialised courses are created…
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Give your guests the perfect meats with a BBQ meat hamper A British fete or event is a thing of beauty, and during the summer, you will find these events taking place across most towns and villages. When you come…
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Why is healthy eating in schools so important? Children spend between 6-8 hours of their days at school. During this time, they may attend breakfast club, have school meals, and they could eat during wrap-around care in the afternoons and…
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Updating your easter meat menu with reputable suppliers We are sure you are already thinking about what you are going to offer your dining guests on the upcoming Easter weekend. This is an incredibly important time of year for many…
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Providing the best meat for your corporate hospitality When your guests choose a corporate hospitality package at your racecourse, they look for something different. An opulent, unique event that is sure to stay with them for years to come. Whether…
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Supplying airlines with the best quality wholesale meat for their journeys Airline food has a bad wrap. But, with the right airline meat supplier it doesn't have to be that way. Your inflight menus can say a lot about your…
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We have the pandemic to thank for our new meat trends of 2022. With many of us working from home throughout the last two years, we have been able to take a much greater interest in the comfort foods of…
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If you are part of a restaurant group or hotel chain in London, we do not doubt that you will already be taking those Christmas party bookings for 2021. With a luxurious dining experience, bubbles and fizz flowing freely and…
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At your local wholesale butcher IMS of Smithfield, there is nothing we enjoy more than helping both our wholesale and private clients pick out the perfect meats for their events. Whether you are hosting an intimate dinner for four or…
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IMS of Smithfield – Your London Restaurant Group meat supplier Supporting big household catering names With a passion for quality without compromising on the grassroots of our meat, IMS of Smithfield has an incredible range of quality meat for its…
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Meta description: If you’re looking for your number one supplier in the meat wholesale industry, look no further than IMS of Smithfield for a great experience every time. With hospitality finally being allowed to open once again to the world,…
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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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How to Make Your Wedding Food Memorable When it comes to weddings, guests may forget the flowers or the speeches—but they will always remember the food. Whether it is a lavish three-course feast or a stylish buffet, your wedding catering…
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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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Popular National Food Celebration Days in the UK A Celebration of UK food These days, it can seem as though we have a day for everything, but when it comes to UK national food days, we have much to celebrate.…
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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…
Read MoreWhy 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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