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Planning Your Christmas Meat Selection? For chefs, caterers, and serious home cooks, Christmas is the moment when meat choices really matter. The right Christmas meat must look impressive, be carved…
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A quick snapshot of plant-based demand Plant-based innovation is no longer a side story; it has become a major factor in how diners choose, how chefs plan, and how suppliers…
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Why Grass-Fed vs. Grain-Fed Meat Matters As consumer awareness around food sourcing and sustainability continues to grow, many are seeking high-quality, ethically reared meat. One of the most common questions…
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Why the Best London Restaurants Deserve a Spot on Your Foodie Bucket List London is one of the world’s top culinary destinations, offering everything from fine-dining landmarks to trendy street…
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Why Global Meat Consumption Trends Matter Understanding global meat consumption trends is vital for meat producers, suppliers, and restaurants alike. Shifting consumer behaviours, dietary patterns, and regional demand directly affect…
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What Is Cold Chain Management? In the meat industry, cold chain management refers to the precise control of temperature throughout every stage of distribution—from slaughter and processing through to storage,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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