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Imbibe Live is a must-attend event for anyone who sources, serves or buys drinks, from cocktails and beers to homemade lemonade. With all the latest drink trends and products laid out for you to browse and enjoy, it is an event that is hard to miss. Therefore we are very excited to announce that we are exhibiting our catering equipment...

After a long time in the pipeline we are so excited to announce the launch of our new website! Along with the obvious new look, this site is also fully responsive across all devices so it’s now even easier to browse and purchase on the go. We’ll also be keeping this blog section up-to date with all the latest industry...

Matcha is finely milled or fine powder green tea and there is a growing fan base with more photos popping up on the popular social networks. According to Wikipedia, 'matcha has also come to be used to flavour and dye foods such as mochi and soba noodles, green tea ice cream and a variety of wagashi (Japanese confectionery). Matcha is...

As the positive trend in eating out appears to show no sign of slowing down, The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA), British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) and Perceptions Group have joined forces. Their aim is to help fight the shortage of pub chefs and improve chef skills for those working in the pub and bar sector. The BBPA have produced this video to...

We certainly enjoyed Shrove Tuesday and this year thanks to social media, there seems to be a real buzz of excitement about what the best filling is to enjoy. As a result of seeing so many different combinations, we feel this simple dish should be included in our diet far more often than it has been. Here are 5 of the standout combinations we...

2014 proved to be a record breaking year for UK tourism as spend and visits reached their highest ever levels. It’s reported that overseas visitors spent £21.7bn last year (up 3% vs previous year) and set a new record. Wherever you are, it’s important to think about how you can take advantage of tourists – both domestic and international. How visible are you...

A world of multi-sensory and chocolatey thrills awaits you within the comfort of their new indoor format at the BDC, London. As featured on their website, you can enjoy; The Taste Zone with Seventy%:  Thrill your taste buds on a journey of discovery guided by world renowned chocolate expert Martin Christy. The Cocoa Spa:  Soothe your senses with luxurious cocoa butter...

The London Coffee Festival celebrates London’s bustling and vibrant coffee scene. With over 22,000 visitors expected, the London Coffee Festival promises to be an unmissable event for discerning coffee lovers and those working in the coffee scene. The festival will feature over 250 artisan coffee and gourmet food stalls, tastings and demonstrations from world-class baristas, interactive workshops, street food, coffee-based...

Next week is Meat Free Week in the UK (23rd to 29th March) and there are some big supporters including Jamie Oliver, Raymond Blanc, Antonio Carluccio and even Paul, Mary & Stella McCartney. For those of us who see meat as an essential part of our daily diets, we're encouraged to embrace this week to eat less, care more & feel good. The...

As leading suppliers of the essential tools that great cooks rely on daily, it was interesting and inspiring to discover an article on BonAppétit.com called 'Be a Better Cook by Building a Kitchen Workstation.' There's a link to the full article below but essentially it focused on; Knives - 'all you need is a good, sharp paring knife and a chef's knife.'Cutting Boards ...