March is not typical salad growing season in the Uk. Over the past year or so, there has been a tangible shift towards taking care of the planet we all call home, whether it concerns single use plastics, disposable coffee cups or food miles. I want to do my little bit too. As a self confessed … [Read more...] about Home grown is best!
Catering Disposables
Hot fill test – 250cc container
Did you know, our website is jam packed with product information? Nestled under the product picture, you can find out the tech specs, materials, case sizes and pricing options. I was asked if our Clear Round Deli Pot would take a hot fill. The short answer is yes, they do! If you've ever … [Read more...] about Hot fill test – 250cc container
Size Matters (Really, it does)
If I could pass on one single nugget of advice to a new start up, it would be this. More often than not, it's miles easier to adapt the size of the product than the packaging you're putting it in. We receive calls every day enquiring about packaging that's ever so slightly different to something we … [Read more...] about Size Matters (Really, it does)
Tala Oven Roaster
I don't need to be asked twice to roast a chicken, so when I saw this new Oven Roaster, it had to be done. This massive roaster comes with a rack, and at 38 x 32cm x 7.5cm it should take care of the biggest joints. My medium chicken looked rather lost in it, so I threw 6 Pork sausages in there too. … [Read more...] about Tala Oven Roaster
Home Made 12″ Pizzas
We love a takeaway pizza, but its January and we're still the wrong side of payday. The last brace of large pizzas cost us over £30, and by the time the driver got lost, found us and finally delivered, they were lukewarm at best. "We'll have a go at making our own - it can't be that hard" One … [Read more...] about Home Made 12″ Pizzas
Tiny Tamper Evident Containers
Just like their larger brothers, our small Tamper Evident Containers are quite happy living in the fridge and freezer. They are BPE free, safe for use in the Microwave and will take a hot fill too. The smallest we have available is 60ml, and this is a perfect size for samples and tasters … [Read more...] about Tiny Tamper Evident Containers
Don’t throw that out (yet!)
I recently threw out a single use plastic take away container after it had been used, washed and re-used 16 times. I know this as I kept a record. (What was that about not taking your work home with you?) Anyway. A bit like those old fashioned £5 notes that got progressively tattier as time went by, … [Read more...] about Don’t throw that out (yet!)
Winner winner chicken dinner
I don't like Turkey. Cooked a leg on Christmas Day once, wasn't impressed and I've never looked back. Chicken, now that's a different matter entirely, and here's how I cook mine. (This is a large bird, available from all high street supermarkets) Mix a heaped tablespoon of soft butter with half a … [Read more...] about Winner winner chicken dinner
Same same but different
Our 650cc Clear Rectangular Plastic Container and Lid has been a firm customer favourite for years, and you've probably seen it out and about - an ever popular choice in takeaways countrywide. Let's face it, there's probably a pile of them in your cupboard at home, with the obligatory mismatch of … [Read more...] about Same same but different
Chop chop!
Were getting on board... The humble chopping board is a recognised piece of kit in kitchens worldwide - from simple al fresco stones to highly polished colour coordinated marble blocks, they all share one fundamental job. You cut stuff on them. So in true "cutting edge" style, Cater For You now … [Read more...] about Chop chop!