Potato

Five potato trends for restaurants to watch in 2018

23-Jan-2018 By Patrick McGuigan

From loaded fries to cassava chips, here's five key potato trends that will have implications for your fryer basket in 2018.

The lowdown: Pierre Koffmann’s spuds

19-Oct-2017 By Stefan Chomka

The French chef has launched a range of potatoes specifically for the restaurant sector.

Sergio Herman plans UK launch for his Dutch frites concept

03-May-2017 By Stefan Chomka

The Michelin-starred Dutch chef wants to bring his Frites Atelier brand to the UK.

Campaign calls for standardised fish and chip portion sizes

29-Nov-2016 By Emma Eversham

A campaign has been launched by Seafish and AHDB to encourage fish and chip restaurants and takeaways to serve portions in standard sizes. 

Farm Frites launches extra crispy roast potatoes

14-Jul-2014 By Melodie Michel

Frozen food provider Farm Frites has launched an extra crispy roast potato product to complement roast dinners.

Country Range launches gourmet fish fingers

12-Jun-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Country Range has launched Gourmet Cod Fish Fingers in time with the trend for ‘posh’ fish fingers.

Aviko launches Bubble & Squeak Rounds

09-May-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Aviko has just launched its newest potato product, Bubble & Squeak Rounds, which can be used for all-day dining.

Scott Farms brings sweet potato snacks to UK

07-Mar-2014 By Carina Perkins

US producer Scott Farms has brought its Sweet Potato Chips to the UK for hospitality operators looking to bag a healthier snack.

Lamb Weston targets casual dining sector with new Sweet ‘n Savour fries

07-Jan-2014 By Luke Nicholls

Potato specialist Lamb Weston has launched a new Sweet Potato Fries range exclusively for the foodservice market.

Mr Trotter's adds 'Proper Potato Crisps' to range

27-Sep-2013 By Emma Eversham

Mr Trotter's, the creator of Mr Trotter's Great British Pork Crackling and Mr Trotter's Great British Chestnut Ale, has branched out further with its bar snacks, adding 'Proper Potato Crisps' to its range.

New season Jazzy Potatoes return to foodservice

12-Aug-2013 By Emma Eversham

Jazzy potatoes, the so called 'small potato with the big personality' has returned to the wholesale and foodservice sector.

London-trained chef returns to roots to open The Corner House restaurant

28-Jun-2013 By Luke Nicholls

A marketing graduate who gave up a lucrative career in insurance to work as a chef in some of London’s top restaurants has just opened the first restaurant of his own near Ramsgate in Kent. 

Burts Chips reveals new look and updated flavours

01-Feb-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Premium crisps brand Burts Chips has unveiled a new look for its range of hand-cooked crisps which are available to foodservice businesses across the UK.

Preva Produce launches new versatile potato range

06-Aug-2012 By Luke Nicholls

UK potato supplier Preva Produce and the Jazzy grower group have launched the versatile Jazzy potatoes range available to chefs this summer. 

Aviko introduces frozen sweet potato fries to foodservice range

06-Jul-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Potato processing company Aviko has launched a frozen sweet potato fry product for the foodservice trade based on research that suggests consumers perceive the product as a healthy and attractive option, especially for families.

Pipers Crisps refreshes brand and packaging to underline provenance

01-Feb-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Lincolnshire-based gourmet crisps manufacturer Pipers Crisps has revamped its brand and redesigned its packaging to emphasise the product’s quality and its provenance.

Fifteen showcases Jersey and The Plough sells meals on eBay

01-May-2009 By Joe Lutrario

Restaurants around the country share their ideas for promotions and other special events

Boost chip sales during National Chip Week

06-Feb-2009 By Emma Eversham

National Chip Week starts on Monday so be sure to log on to BigHospitality throughout the week to find out how to maximise sales by featuring them on the menu

Enter student chefs into Great Potato Challenge

05-Nov-2008 By Becky Paskin

Catering students are being urged to create a potato-based dish to be in with the chance of winning £500 worth of prizes in this year’s Great Potato Challenge

Michelin Stamp of Approval for Goose

24-Jan-2008 By Lucy Britner

Head chef at the Goose in Oxfordshire says the Michelin star picked up by the pub is a stamp of approval for his teams hard work.

The Rosendale, Mark van der Goot's second gastropub

06-Jun-2007 By Restaurant

The Rosendale, Mark van der Goot's second gastropub after his critically-acclaimed The Greyhound in Battersea, The Rosendale in Dulwich, opening on July 1, will benefit from a huge outside space, seating 100 in the al fresco bar area, and a ...

Anchor & Hope team to open sequel in Covent Garden

09-May-2007 By Restaurant

The Anchor & Hope team arrive in the West End with a promising Covent Garden sequel When the Anchor & Hope opened in 2003, behind Waterloo Station in The Cut, many people thought it was an odd location to open a pub serving good quality food....