Will Hawkes

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High steaks: Gaucho finds the meat without the methane

07 October 2021 by

Martin Williams, chief executive of Gaucho and M Restaurants, is tackling methane production through the Sustainable Steak Movement, a way of raising cattle that reduces their environmental impact. Will Hawkes finds out more.

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The latest vegan and vegetarian innovations for your restaurant menu

03 September 2021 by

Plant-based foodstuffs that deliver all the richness, texture and depth of flavour of animal products are helping caterers target the growing customer demographic of flexitarians.

Dessert island: tempting treats from standalone dessert restaurants Products

Dessert island: tempting treats from standalone dessert restaurants

04 December 2020 by

With standalone dessert restaurants sweeping throughout the country, Will Hawkes discovers which trends are here to[...]

Fat of the land: why butter is on trend again Products

Fat of the land: why butter is on trend again

30 October 2020 by

Only the finest butter made from raw milk from grass-fed cows graces the best restaurant tables,[...]

Just keep swimming: Fish and seafood dishes to tempt your customers back after lockdown Products

Just keep swimming: Fish and seafood dishes to tempt your customers back after lockdown

18 September 2020 by

Fish and seafood presents a great opportunity for operators, whether as a versatile takeaway option or[...]

Pints and pies: traditional pub food goes vegan Products

Pints and pies: traditional pub food goes vegan

14 August 2020 by

Pub food is going through a transformation, with veganism and healthier options on the menu, yet[...]

How to harness recent enthusiasm for sourdough into bread and pâtisserie fit for your discerning customers Products

How to harness recent enthusiasm for sourdough into bread and pâtisserie fit for your discerning customers

31 July 2020

Everyone’s a sourdough expert these days, and it seems home-based baking has awakened an appetite for other quality bread and pâtisserie offerings.

Products

Heat wave: The chilli sauces that are heating up the market

20 March 2020

Ketchup, brown sauce and mayo had better watch out – hot sauce is fast becoming the UK’s favourite condiment. Will Hawkes finds out which products and suppliers are igniting caterers’ imaginations

Menuwatch: 14 Hills Chef

Menuwatch: 14 Hills

05 February 2020 by

Daniel Boulud’s protégé Thomas Piat is revelling being back in London, towering over the City in[...]

Savour the moment: sweet and savoury desserts Food & Drink

Savour the moment: sweet and savoury desserts

15 November 2019 by

Desserts that straddle the line between sweet and savoury are riding high in the trend stakes[...]

Sauces with sizzle Products

Sauces with sizzle

04 October 2019 by

Whether it’s Japanese miso, Chinese soy or Thai curry, Asian flavours are perennially popular with diners,[...]

Spice world: jerk chicken, frickles and cheat's chilli Products

Spice world: jerk chicken, frickles and cheat's chilli

13 September 2019 by

It’s lunchtime in Deptford and there’s a sizeable crowd enjoying the summer warmth outside Mama’s Jerk.[...]

Jacobs Media Group is honoured to be the recipient of the 2020 Queen's Award for Enterprise.

The highest official awards for UK businesses since being established by royal warrant in 1965. Read more.

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