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)
Food and Drink News
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
The Natty Tattie
We've got the Peruvians to thank for the humble potato - they first domesticated them about 6000 years ago and the world hasn't looked back since. There are over 1000 different varieties out there, and probably as many ways to do stuff with them. We're going to get proper cheffy today, and thrice … [Read more...] about The Natty Tattie
The Sprout Thing
Serves 2 as a side Prep time: 20-30 minsIngredients:Sprouts - enough for 2 as a side2 Rashers Bacon 50ml left over white wine / Prosecco (No, I don't know what that is either)100g / half a tub soft cheeseLemon Juice, if you have it I might set up a Brussel Sprout … [Read more...] about The Sprout Thing
That takes the biscuit…
Giant cookies are fab. Naughty, but oh so nice. We're massive fans here at Cater For You, so it made sense to source decent packaging for them. What better way to test them than with some home baked cookies? There's nothing complicated about the process (especially if you cheat like me and buy a … [Read more...] about That takes the biscuit…
Autumn Vegetable Tray Bake Soup
As Autumn is in full swing, we have been clearing up the garden and small veg patch ready for the rigours of winter and retrieved some sorry looking stragglers of vegetables. We normally have enough to use in roast dinners or other meals at this time of year, but this was a more eclectic mix so … [Read more...] about Autumn Vegetable Tray Bake Soup
EU Banning Plastics
We have been a member of the Foodservice Packaging Association for a number of years. They are invaluable for keeping the industry abreast of latest developments and cutting through the swathe of misinformation and forming industry strategy. The most recent article that caught our eye was on the EU … [Read more...] about EU Banning Plastics
Recycling & Throwing Away Disposable Coffee Cups
Traditional disposable coffee cups are made from paper board with a Polyethylene lining to keep the cup leak proof and from going soggy and until relatively recently, difficult to recycle or compost in the UK. Recent additions to the cup range are a raft of new compostable disposable coffee … [Read more...] about Recycling & Throwing Away Disposable Coffee Cups