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Jerk Hot Honey Chicken Sliders 🍯🌶️

Our new Street Food Chef Jamaican Jerk Seasoning is the perfect addition to any menu looking to explore bold, global flavours 🌍🔥

For this recipe, we’ve blended the much‑loved hot honey combination with our Jamaican Jerk Seasoning, a punchy fusion of herbs and spices with a kick of Scotch Bonnet Chilli, adding just the right level of heat to the dish.

These ‘Jerk Hot Honey Chicken Sliders’ are ideal for small plates menus, starters, side dishes, or even larger catered events. Packed with flavour, the sliders are layered with chilli, sweet pineapple, crunchy gherkins, ripe tomatoes and more, with every ingredient working harmoniously and brought together with a finishing drizzle of @richsaucesig Burger Sauce 🤍✨

👉 To see the full recipe, click the link in our story.

📸 @food_photography_hw

#JerkSeasoning #NewRecipe #MenuIdeas #EssentialCuisine #RichSauces

🎉 Celebrating 20 Years of Dave🎉

Congratulations to Dave Metcalf on an incredible 20 years at Essential Cuisine!

As one of our longest‑serving team members, we took a few minutes to catch up with Dave and reflect on his journey so far.
Watch the video to hear his story, and join us in celebrating this amazing milestone.

To enquire about career opportunities with Essential Cuisine and the wider Solina Group, contact advice@essentialcuisine.com

#EssentialCuisine #TeamEC #20YearMilestone #EmployeeSpotlight

Summer menu planning, made simpler 🍴☀️

Looking to bring depth of flavour to your summer dishes? Our Glace Range is designed to give you flexibility in the kitchen, with 8 carefully crafted flavours that work across a wide range of applications.

From enriching sauces and stocks to rubbing onto meats 🥩, poaching, or using as a marinade, glaces make it easy to add richness and consistency while letting your creativity lead ✨

They’re also completely gluten free ✅ and meet the 2024 salt targets* 🧂, so you can focus on flavour without compromise.

If you’d like to explore what our Glace range and what they could bring to your summer menu, you can request a sample via the link in our story 👆

#EssentialCuisine #GlaceRange #SummerMenus #ChefLife #BigFlavour

Summer menu planning, made simpler 🍴☀️

Looking to bring depth of flavour to your summer dishes? Our Glace Range is designed to give you flexibility in the kitchen, with 8 carefully crafted flavours that work across a wide range of applications.

From enriching sauces and stocks to rubbing onto meats 🥩, poaching, or using as a marinade, glaces make it easy to add richness and consistency while letting your creativity lead ✨

They’re also completely gluten free ✅ and meet the 2024 salt targets* 🧂, so you can focus on flavour without compromise.

If you’d like to explore what our Glace range and what they could bring to your summer menu, you can request a sample via the link in our story 👆

#EssentialCuisine #GlaceRange #SummerMenus #ChefLife #BigFlavour

From kitchen to factory – crafted for industry. 👨‍🍳🏭

At Essential Cuisine, we take the flavours chefs trust every day and scale them for food manufacturers, central kitchens and producers.
The same quality, taste and consistency, just in larger formats, built to support your operation. ✨

With over 250 years of combined culinary expertise, our chefs work side by side with technical specialists 🤝 to create a seamless, collaborative development process. From ready meals and soups 🍲 to sauces and full product ranges, we’re here to help you scale with confidence.

Discover more about our manufacturing capabilities via the link in our story 🔗

#EssentialCuisine #FoodIndustry #ProductDevelopment #ChefLedFlavour

From kitchen to factory – crafted for industry. 👨‍🍳🏭

At Essential Cuisine, we take the flavours chefs trust every day and scale them for food manufacturers, central kitchens and producers.
The same quality, taste and consistency, just in larger formats, built to support your operation. ✨

With over 250 years of combined culinary expertise, our chefs work side by side with technical specialists 🤝 to create a seamless, collaborative development process. From ready meals and soups 🍲 to sauces and full product ranges, we’re here to help you scale with confidence.

Discover more about our manufacturing capabilities via the link in our story 🔗

#EssentialCuisine #FoodIndustry #ProductDevelopment #ChefLedFlavour

Jerk‑Glazed Pineapple with Rum Ice Cream 🍍🔥

Planning menus ahead of summer? This sweet option deserves a place on your dessert menu.

Chef @ryan_graham1987 has used our new Street Food Chef Jamaican Jerk Style Seasoning to create a dessert that balances sweetness with gentle heat, ideal for bright, seasonal menus ☀️

In this Jerk‑Glazed Pineapple with Rum Ice Cream recipe, our Crème Anglaise is combined with Jerk Seasoning to create a creamy, punchy rum ice cream, served alongside chargrilled pineapple to bring warmth, spice and depth to the plate. The result is a dessert that’s bold yet balanced, with vibrant colour and plenty of texture throughout.

Perfect for chefs looking to offer something a little different, this is a standout summer dessert that delivers flavour with confidence ✨

To see the full recipe and try it yourself, click the link in our story 🔗

📸 @food_photography_hw

#JerkSeasoning #StreetFoodChef #EssentialCuisine #MenuIdeas

👏 Congratulations to our Lanarkshire heat winner, Charlotte Borland!

Charlotte secured the win at @nclanarkshire with her langoustine and citrus risotto, a vibrant, well‑balanced dish that impressed the judges in a heat of exceptional quality.

The @youngrisottochef competition celebrates young chefs aged 17–23, giving them the opportunity to showcase their passion, creativity and personality through a standout risotto dish. Designed to support chefs at the start of their careers, the competition encourages individuality, confidence and flair in the kitchen.

Essential Cuisine has proudly sponsored the competition for four years, and each year we’re inspired by the growing level of talent on display.

For the Lanarkshire heat, @essential_andyb was proud to take part as a judge on the day, alongside fellow guest judges, assessing an outstanding standard of dishes throughout the competition.

A huge congratulations to Charlotte, we look forward to seeing her compete in the final ✨

#YoungRisottoChef #RisoGallo #ChefCompetition #FutureChefs #EssentialCuisine #Risotto

👏 Congratulations to our Lanarkshire heat winner, Charlotte Borland!

Charlotte secured the win at @nclanarkshire with her langoustine and citrus risotto, a vibrant, well‑balanced dish that impressed the judges in a heat of exceptional quality.

The @youngrisottochef competition celebrates young chefs aged 17–23, giving them the opportunity to showcase their passion, creativity and personality through a standout risotto dish. Designed to support chefs at the start of their careers, the competition encourages individuality, confidence and flair in the kitchen.

Essential Cuisine has proudly sponsored the competition for four years, and each year we’re inspired by the growing level of talent on display.

For the Lanarkshire heat, @essential_andyb was proud to take part as a judge on the day, alongside fellow guest judges, assessing an outstanding standard of dishes throughout the competition.

A huge congratulations to Charlotte, we look forward to seeing her compete in the final ✨

#YoungRisottoChef #RisoGallo #ChefCompetition #FutureChefs #EssentialCuisine #Risotto

👏 Congratulations to our Lanarkshire heat winner, Charlotte Borland!

Charlotte secured the win at @nclanarkshire with her langoustine and citrus risotto, a vibrant, well‑balanced dish that impressed the judges in a heat of exceptional quality.

The @youngrisottochef competition celebrates young chefs aged 17–23, giving them the opportunity to showcase their passion, creativity and personality through a standout risotto dish. Designed to support chefs at the start of their careers, the competition encourages individuality, confidence and flair in the kitchen.

Essential Cuisine has proudly sponsored the competition for four years, and each year we’re inspired by the growing level of talent on display.

For the Lanarkshire heat, @essential_andyb was proud to take part as a judge on the day, alongside fellow guest judges, assessing an outstanding standard of dishes throughout the competition.

A huge congratulations to Charlotte, we look forward to seeing her compete in the final ✨

#YoungRisottoChef #RisoGallo #ChefCompetition #FutureChefs #EssentialCuisine #Risotto

👏 Congratulations to our Lanarkshire heat winner, Charlotte Borland!

Charlotte secured the win at @nclanarkshire with her langoustine and citrus risotto, a vibrant, well‑balanced dish that impressed the judges in a heat of exceptional quality.

The @youngrisottochef competition celebrates young chefs aged 17–23, giving them the opportunity to showcase their passion, creativity and personality through a standout risotto dish. Designed to support chefs at the start of their careers, the competition encourages individuality, confidence and flair in the kitchen.

Essential Cuisine has proudly sponsored the competition for four years, and each year we’re inspired by the growing level of talent on display.

For the Lanarkshire heat, @essential_andyb was proud to take part as a judge on the day, alongside fellow guest judges, assessing an outstanding standard of dishes throughout the competition.

A huge congratulations to Charlotte, we look forward to seeing her compete in the final ✨

#YoungRisottoChef #RisoGallo #ChefCompetition #FutureChefs #EssentialCuisine #Risotto

👏 Congratulations to our Lanarkshire heat winner, Charlotte Borland!

Charlotte secured the win at @nclanarkshire with her langoustine and citrus risotto, a vibrant, well‑balanced dish that impressed the judges in a heat of exceptional quality.

The @youngrisottochef competition celebrates young chefs aged 17–23, giving them the opportunity to showcase their passion, creativity and personality through a standout risotto dish. Designed to support chefs at the start of their careers, the competition encourages individuality, confidence and flair in the kitchen.

Essential Cuisine has proudly sponsored the competition for four years, and each year we’re inspired by the growing level of talent on display.

For the Lanarkshire heat, @essential_andyb was proud to take part as a judge on the day, alongside fellow guest judges, assessing an outstanding standard of dishes throughout the competition.

A huge congratulations to Charlotte, we look forward to seeing her compete in the final ✨

#YoungRisottoChef #RisoGallo #ChefCompetition #FutureChefs #EssentialCuisine #Risotto

👏 Congratulations to our Lanarkshire heat winner, Charlotte Borland!

Charlotte secured the win at @nclanarkshire with her langoustine and citrus risotto, a vibrant, well‑balanced dish that impressed the judges in a heat of exceptional quality.

The @youngrisottochef competition celebrates young chefs aged 17–23, giving them the opportunity to showcase their passion, creativity and personality through a standout risotto dish. Designed to support chefs at the start of their careers, the competition encourages individuality, confidence and flair in the kitchen.

Essential Cuisine has proudly sponsored the competition for four years, and each year we’re inspired by the growing level of talent on display.

For the Lanarkshire heat, @essential_andyb was proud to take part as a judge on the day, alongside fellow guest judges, assessing an outstanding standard of dishes throughout the competition.

A huge congratulations to Charlotte, we look forward to seeing her compete in the final ✨

#YoungRisottoChef #RisoGallo #ChefCompetition #FutureChefs #EssentialCuisine #Risotto

👏 Congratulations to our Lanarkshire heat winner, Charlotte Borland!

Charlotte secured the win at @nclanarkshire with her langoustine and citrus risotto, a vibrant, well‑balanced dish that impressed the judges in a heat of exceptional quality.

The @youngrisottochef competition celebrates young chefs aged 17–23, giving them the opportunity to showcase their passion, creativity and personality through a standout risotto dish. Designed to support chefs at the start of their careers, the competition encourages individuality, confidence and flair in the kitchen.

Essential Cuisine has proudly sponsored the competition for four years, and each year we’re inspired by the growing level of talent on display.

For the Lanarkshire heat, @essential_andyb was proud to take part as a judge on the day, alongside fellow guest judges, assessing an outstanding standard of dishes throughout the competition.

A huge congratulations to Charlotte, we look forward to seeing her compete in the final ✨

#YoungRisottoChef #RisoGallo #ChefCompetition #FutureChefs #EssentialCuisine #Risotto

What a fantastic time we had at the @turnerpricefood @caterexpo! 🙌

It was great to connect with so many of you and showcase the breadth of our Essential Cuisine and Rich Sauces ranges - and even better to see you enjoying the samples. The standout? Our jerk BLT, featuring our brand new Street Food Chef Jamaican Jerk Seasoning paired with Rich Sauces Real Mayonnaise… a firm favourite! 🔥

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by, got involved, and had a go at our golf game ⛳

We’re already looking forward to doing it all again and meeting more of you at the Hull event later this year! 💙

What a fantastic time we had at the @turnerpricefood @caterexpo! 🙌

It was great to connect with so many of you and showcase the breadth of our Essential Cuisine and Rich Sauces ranges - and even better to see you enjoying the samples. The standout? Our jerk BLT, featuring our brand new Street Food Chef Jamaican Jerk Seasoning paired with Rich Sauces Real Mayonnaise… a firm favourite! 🔥

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by, got involved, and had a go at our golf game ⛳

We’re already looking forward to doing it all again and meeting more of you at the Hull event later this year! 💙

What a fantastic time we had at the @turnerpricefood @caterexpo! 🙌

It was great to connect with so many of you and showcase the breadth of our Essential Cuisine and Rich Sauces ranges - and even better to see you enjoying the samples. The standout? Our jerk BLT, featuring our brand new Street Food Chef Jamaican Jerk Seasoning paired with Rich Sauces Real Mayonnaise… a firm favourite! 🔥

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by, got involved, and had a go at our golf game ⛳

We’re already looking forward to doing it all again and meeting more of you at the Hull event later this year! 💙

What a fantastic time we had at the @turnerpricefood @caterexpo! 🙌

It was great to connect with so many of you and showcase the breadth of our Essential Cuisine and Rich Sauces ranges - and even better to see you enjoying the samples. The standout? Our jerk BLT, featuring our brand new Street Food Chef Jamaican Jerk Seasoning paired with Rich Sauces Real Mayonnaise… a firm favourite! 🔥

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by, got involved, and had a go at our golf game ⛳

We’re already looking forward to doing it all again and meeting more of you at the Hull event later this year! 💙

What a fantastic time we had at the @turnerpricefood @caterexpo! 🙌

It was great to connect with so many of you and showcase the breadth of our Essential Cuisine and Rich Sauces ranges - and even better to see you enjoying the samples. The standout? Our jerk BLT, featuring our brand new Street Food Chef Jamaican Jerk Seasoning paired with Rich Sauces Real Mayonnaise… a firm favourite! 🔥

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by, got involved, and had a go at our golf game ⛳

We’re already looking forward to doing it all again and meeting more of you at the Hull event later this year! 💙

What a fantastic time we had at the @turnerpricefood @caterexpo! 🙌

It was great to connect with so many of you and showcase the breadth of our Essential Cuisine and Rich Sauces ranges - and even better to see you enjoying the samples. The standout? Our jerk BLT, featuring our brand new Street Food Chef Jamaican Jerk Seasoning paired with Rich Sauces Real Mayonnaise… a firm favourite! 🔥

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by, got involved, and had a go at our golf game ⛳

We’re already looking forward to doing it all again and meeting more of you at the Hull event later this year! 💙

What a fantastic time we had at the @turnerpricefood @caterexpo! 🙌

It was great to connect with so many of you and showcase the breadth of our Essential Cuisine and Rich Sauces ranges - and even better to see you enjoying the samples. The standout? Our jerk BLT, featuring our brand new Street Food Chef Jamaican Jerk Seasoning paired with Rich Sauces Real Mayonnaise… a firm favourite! 🔥

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by, got involved, and had a go at our golf game ⛳

We’re already looking forward to doing it all again and meeting more of you at the Hull event later this year! 💙

Tried Our Samples Yet? 👨‍🍳📦

Curious to see how our products perform in your kitchen? Our Essential Cuisine blue sample boxes have been a familiar part of what we have offered chefs for years, helping you experience the quality and consistency before ordering.

We offer a wide selection of samples across our product ranges, all hand‑packed with care. Whether you’re working in a busy kitchen or developing new dishes, it’s an easy way to explore what works best for you and your menu.

To view the full list of available samples and request a box of your own, click the link in our story 🔗

#EssentialCuisine #Samples #TryItYourself #UKChef #Foodservice

Tried Our Samples Yet? 👨‍🍳📦

Curious to see how our products perform in your kitchen? Our Essential Cuisine blue sample boxes have been a familiar part of what we have offered chefs for years, helping you experience the quality and consistency before ordering.

We offer a wide selection of samples across our product ranges, all hand‑packed with care. Whether you’re working in a busy kitchen or developing new dishes, it’s an easy way to explore what works best for you and your menu.

To view the full list of available samples and request a box of your own, click the link in our story 🔗

#EssentialCuisine #Samples #TryItYourself #UKChef #Foodservice

Tried Our Samples Yet? 👨‍🍳📦

Curious to see how our products perform in your kitchen? Our Essential Cuisine blue sample boxes have been a familiar part of what we have offered chefs for years, helping you experience the quality and consistency before ordering.

We offer a wide selection of samples across our product ranges, all hand‑packed with care. Whether you’re working in a busy kitchen or developing new dishes, it’s an easy way to explore what works best for you and your menu.

To view the full list of available samples and request a box of your own, click the link in our story 🔗

#EssentialCuisine #Samples #TryItYourself #UKChef #Foodservice

Tried Our Samples Yet? 👨‍🍳📦

Curious to see how our products perform in your kitchen? Our Essential Cuisine blue sample boxes have been a familiar part of what we have offered chefs for years, helping you experience the quality and consistency before ordering.

We offer a wide selection of samples across our product ranges, all hand‑packed with care. Whether you’re working in a busy kitchen or developing new dishes, it’s an easy way to explore what works best for you and your menu.

To view the full list of available samples and request a box of your own, click the link in our story 🔗

#EssentialCuisine #Samples #TryItYourself #UKChef #Foodservice

Tried Our Samples Yet? 👨‍🍳📦

Curious to see how our products perform in your kitchen? Our Essential Cuisine blue sample boxes have been a familiar part of what we have offered chefs for years, helping you experience the quality and consistency before ordering.

We offer a wide selection of samples across our product ranges, all hand‑packed with care. Whether you’re working in a busy kitchen or developing new dishes, it’s an easy way to explore what works best for you and your menu.

To view the full list of available samples and request a box of your own, click the link in our story 🔗

#EssentialCuisine #Samples #TryItYourself #UKChef #Foodservice

Turkey, Lentil & Tomato Ragù with Wholewheat Pasta 🍅

Turkey is a versatile ingredient that works just as well on menus year‑round as it does seasonally, making our Turkey Stock Mix a practical staple for the dry store. 👌

Chef @essential_jonathanhb 👨‍🍳has created this wholesome turkey ragù with wholewheat pasta to show just how easily it can be introduced to menus at any time of year. Lean turkey mince is gently cooked with lentils, vegetables and warming spices, and our Turkey Stock Mix to build a rich, balanced tomato base. 🥕🧅

Full of flavour, texture and colour, this is a dish that delivers on both comfort and taste. Ideal as a specials feature, or as a reliable option for all‑year‑round menus.

Discover the full recipe via the link in our story 🔗

📸 @food_photography_hw

#EssentialCuisine #TurkeyStockMix #RecipeInspo #UKChef

Turkey, Lentil & Tomato Ragù with Wholewheat Pasta 🍅

Turkey is a versatile ingredient that works just as well on menus year‑round as it does seasonally, making our Turkey Stock Mix a practical staple for the dry store. 👌

Chef @essential_jonathanhb 👨‍🍳has created this wholesome turkey ragù with wholewheat pasta to show just how easily it can be introduced to menus at any time of year. Lean turkey mince is gently cooked with lentils, vegetables and warming spices, and our Turkey Stock Mix to build a rich, balanced tomato base. 🥕🧅

Full of flavour, texture and colour, this is a dish that delivers on both comfort and taste. Ideal as a specials feature, or as a reliable option for all‑year‑round menus.

Discover the full recipe via the link in our story 🔗

📸 @food_photography_hw

#EssentialCuisine #TurkeyStockMix #RecipeInspo #UKChef

Turkey, Lentil & Tomato Ragù with Wholewheat Pasta 🍅

Turkey is a versatile ingredient that works just as well on menus year‑round as it does seasonally, making our Turkey Stock Mix a practical staple for the dry store. 👌

Chef @essential_jonathanhb 👨‍🍳has created this wholesome turkey ragù with wholewheat pasta to show just how easily it can be introduced to menus at any time of year. Lean turkey mince is gently cooked with lentils, vegetables and warming spices, and our Turkey Stock Mix to build a rich, balanced tomato base. 🥕🧅

Full of flavour, texture and colour, this is a dish that delivers on both comfort and taste. Ideal as a specials feature, or as a reliable option for all‑year‑round menus.

Discover the full recipe via the link in our story 🔗

📸 @food_photography_hw

#EssentialCuisine #TurkeyStockMix #RecipeInspo #UKChef

It was a real privilege to welcome @markbirchall to Essential Cuisine today.

As part of the @craftguildofchefs National Chef of the Year catch-up, alongside @thomasfoodsuk and @meatandlivestockaustralia, we were proud to showcase both the Essential Cuisine and @anguspurebeef brands, sharing more about our product portfolios and passion for quality.

We’re excited to build on this and look forward to collaborating more closely throughout the competition 💙

It was a real privilege to welcome @markbirchall to Essential Cuisine today.

As part of the @craftguildofchefs National Chef of the Year catch-up, alongside @thomasfoodsuk and @meatandlivestockaustralia, we were proud to showcase both the Essential Cuisine and @anguspurebeef brands, sharing more about our product portfolios and passion for quality.

We’re excited to build on this and look forward to collaborating more closely throughout the competition 💙

Jamaican Jerk‑Style Tofu with Mango, Coriander & Pomegranate 🌶️🥭

Planning your bank holiday menus? A vibrant vegan option can be an easy win, especially when it’s this bold in flavour.

Featuring the latest addition to our Street Food Chef Seasonings range, our Jamaican Jerk Style Seasoning brings warmth and depth without overpowering the dish. Naked @tofoo is marinated to absorb the perfectly balanced spices, then served with a fresh mango, coriander and pomegranate salad to offset the heat with natural sweetness. 🍍✨

This dish delivers on all fronts:

✅ Vegan 🌱

✅ Packed with flavour

✅ Ideal for small plates

✅ Quick and easy to prep

✅ Bright, fresh and full of texture

Fresh, colourful and full of contrast, this is a standout option for a bank holiday menu, simple to execute and guaranteed to catch attention.

Want to give it a try? Click the link in our story 🔗

#JamaicanJerkSeasoning #StreetFoodChef #EssentialCuisine #BankHoliday #MenuIdeas

Turkey & Smoked Bacon Stroganoff with Wild Rice 🍽️

As turkey continues to grow in popularity as a versatile, health conscious protein, this dish shows how it can be used to deliver comfort, depth and familiarity. Lean yet full of flavour, turkey works beautifully in classic recipes where balance is key. 🦃

In this stroganoff, our Turkey Stock Mix is used as a core ingredient within the sauce, building savoury depth and enhancing the natural character of the meat. @richsaucesig GTMS Sour Cream is incorporated into the sauce to create a smooth, rounded stroganoff base, delivering richness without overpowering the dish.

A great example of how turkey can be confidently featured in familiar formats, offering diners something recognisable with a modern menu twist. 👨‍🍳✨

To try this recipe for yourself, click the link on our story!

📸 @food_photography_hw

#EssentialCuisine #MenuInspo #Turkey #RecipeInspiration #RichSauces

Turkey & Smoked Bacon Stroganoff with Wild Rice 🍽️

As turkey continues to grow in popularity as a versatile, health conscious protein, this dish shows how it can be used to deliver comfort, depth and familiarity. Lean yet full of flavour, turkey works beautifully in classic recipes where balance is key. 🦃

In this stroganoff, our Turkey Stock Mix is used as a core ingredient within the sauce, building savoury depth and enhancing the natural character of the meat. @richsaucesig GTMS Sour Cream is incorporated into the sauce to create a smooth, rounded stroganoff base, delivering richness without overpowering the dish.

A great example of how turkey can be confidently featured in familiar formats, offering diners something recognisable with a modern menu twist. 👨‍🍳✨

To try this recipe for yourself, click the link on our story!

📸 @food_photography_hw

#EssentialCuisine #MenuInspo #Turkey #RecipeInspiration #RichSauces