Will Hawkes
Reporter
Australian beef and lamb are redefining the UK culinary scene
A quality grading system ensures that chefs know what they are getting when they cook Australian beef and lamb, with the best being a match for any quality import
The suppliers reinventing the market for meatless products
Britain’s national press turned on vegan food in 2023: “Has the vegan bubble burst?” The Guardian asked in May; “Expensive, over-processed and flavourless: why we’ve fallen out of love with vegan products,” wrote The i in June; “Has fake meat[...]
Sourcing ethical products will win over eco-conscious customers
Kitchen couture for chefs
World food is a way to appeal to customers
Liquid assets: free-from sauces as good as the originals
More uses for mighty mayo
Mayonnaise is more than a condiment – it’s a versatile ingredient. Will Hawkes attends the Heinz[...]
Bake it til you make it: little luxuries in pâtisserie
Affordable luxuries, such as high-end baked goods, are in demand as customers treat themselves in hard[...]
Introduce children to hospitality with bite-sized versions of adult meals
Kids and parents are turning the children’s menu down in favour of ‘adult’ food in smaller[...]
Why is salt beef so popular?
Though salt beef is traditionally made from a cheap cut of meat, customers are hankering for[...]
Hot honey is the hottest sauce on the market
Diners are increasingly turning up the heat on their meals with the addition of spicy sauces. Here's what’s hot right now"
How to make waves with your seafood menu
Going with the flow when it comes to diner demand is getting harder for seafood-selling operators. Will Hawkes discovers how to put fish on the dish despite the price crunch
Meet the new cod on the block
Getting ahead in fish and chips means offering something different – whether that’s curried fish served in naan bread or super-crunchy chips with Louisiana seasoning. Will Hawkes gets some fry-day inspiration
World cuisines can inspire vegan cooking
World food can be great inspiration for vegan cooking, providing plant-based dishes without sacrificing flavour. Here[...]
Whip up a frenzy with flavourful soft serve ice cream
This year has seen a flavour explosion in the world of soft-serve ice cream. Find out[...]
Topped baked goods are on the rise
From doughnuts to buns, choux and pastries, there’s huge demand for pâtisserie with toppings galore
Make the most of trends in meat and poultry
The future of fast food is properly produced meat, left to mature naturally, and then spiced[...]
Fish and chips have gone upmarket for customers' chippy teas
Customers are casting their nets wider when it comes to a chippy tea, with lobster and moules mariniere taking their place alongside, well, plaice. Will Hawkes looks at upmarket fish and chip shops across the country"
Curd is the word: fine cheeses for cooking and eating
The UK is stuffed with a huge range of cheeses, from Ogleshield to Summerfield, so match your customers’ taste for quality dairy with the very best you can afford, says Will Hawkes
All I want for Christmas is... a working supply chain
A lack of anything from CO2 to Christmas trees is instilling pre-seasonal panic, so how will businesses cope? Will Hawkes reports.
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