Bespoke Food Group

20/12/2024

🎄The last Christmas lunch before the big day.🎄

We've had a blast at our sites this week, with everyone coming together to create some truly delicious festive feasts for our customers. It has been a real team effort, with everyone involved in putting on a whole range of special celebrations, from fun masterclasses to wonderful Christmas lunches. With traditions from near and far, and everyone bringing their own unique talents and flair to the table, we are strong believers that we are always better together.

18/12/2024

We don't just provide delicious lunches. Hosting fun masterclasses in the workplace is a fantastic way to foster team building. It provides an informal, relaxed environment where colleagues can bond over shared learning experiences outside the pressures of their usual work tasks.

Today's onsite event took on a festive theme with a fabulous masterclass in baking and decorating a traditional Christmas yule log.

Encouraging collaboration, improving communication, and allowing team members to connect on a personal level. These fun events also break down hierarchies, as everyone participates equally, creating a wonderfully welcoming environment that everyone can enjoy. The canteen setting makes it convenient and accessible, allowing employees to step away from their desks and bond together over new skills and delicious results.

17/12/2024

Everyone loves a traditional Christmas, but traditions vary all over the world. Yesterday we celebrated in Romanian style at one of our sites, much to the delight of our customers.

Christmas in Romania isn't complete without the wonderfully comforting sarmale. Fermented cabbage leaves stuffed with ground meat, rice and herbs all slowly baked in a hearty and flavoursome tomato sauce.

13/12/2024

We are excited to announce the launch of our beautiful new website!

Whether you are looking for more information about Bespoke Food, exploring our services, or simply want to read our blogs about the catering industry, we invite you to check it out and explore all the new features.

Click on the link below and see how we've made navigating our site easier and more enjoyable than ever!

Inspiring and motivating people to create change through healthy and sustainable food.

11/12/2024

As the Holiday season gets underway, our team had a blast organising our first Christmas lunch of the year.

Collaborating on the festivities and fully embracing the spirit of Christmas with enthusiasm and creativity, and a little bit of silliness.

10/12/2024

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at one of our sites today.

Christmas lunch at work is that magical time when the office transforms from a place of deadlines and meetings into a festive haven filled with delicious food and cheerful chatter. It's a chance to take a break from the usual grind, indulge in holiday treats, and enjoy the company of colleagues outside of the usual work context. As everyone gathers around, there’s a sense of camaraderie in the air, as if the holiday spirit has made its way into the office, making this lunch not just about the food, but about creating memories with the team.

06/12/2024

Redman's soul food in New York is justifiably famous for it's epic chicken and ribs. Slowly baked till super tender and coated in their signature delicious sticky barbecue sauce.

These low and slow baked pork ribs are our very special Bespoke version.

05/12/2024

The mighty Kebab is always a delicious and decadent option for a satisfying lunch.

This gourmet version, courtesy of our talented executive chef Stuart, was deservedly popular today at one of our sites.

Made with both succulent lamb and juicy beef, this colorful creation was crammed full of roasted vegetables, pickled red onion and cabbage, freshly sliced cucumber and tomato, and whole host of homemade sauces, including cool tzatziki and fiery chilli, and an earthy burnt aubergine dressing.

04/12/2024

Eating seasonally ensures the best flavour and maximum health benefits.

While it’s not always easy to find fresh produce in the winter, eating seasonal vegetables is important for both health and sustainability. Seasonal vegetables, like red cabbage and pumpkin, are typically harvested at their peak, meaning they are more flavorful and nutrient-rich. Additionally, they require less transportation and storage, reducing their environmental impact. By focusing on what’s in season, you can enjoy a variety of fresh, local produce even in the colder months, supporting both your health and the planet.

29/11/2024

🎉 What a Month at Bespoke Food Group! 🍴
November has been nothing short of incredible! Here's a quick look back at what we've been up to:
1️⃣ We kicked off the month with our MD, Francois Gautreaux, proudly chairing the Association of Catering Excellence's Annual Charity Dinner, raising funds for the the great work being done by London’s Community Kitchen. 💙
2️⃣ To celebrate Vegan Month, we went all-in with full vegan offerings across all our sites! 🌱 Fun fact: at one of our busiest locations, a vegan dish made it to the Top 3 Best Sellers—a true testament to changing tastes! 🙌
3️⃣ Innovation in action: We launched some delicious new recipes for our Waste Not range, featuring the flavorful Dragon Egg 🥚 and a hearty, handcrafted Chicken and Ham Pie. 🥧 Reducing waste never tasted so good!
4️⃣ Menu's Health Day brought some fun foodie facts and well-deserved shout-outs to our brilliant team. 💪👩‍🍳
5️⃣ A big nod to our friends in the USA with Thanksgiving Day menus that had everyone feeling grateful and full! 🦃
6️⃣ We wrapped up the month with Francois taking the stage at the Alix Partners Annual Foodservice Growth Event, joining industry leaders like Renier Oberholzer, Ian Crabtree, and Jeremy Alderton in an inspiring panel discussion about 2025 challenges and opportunities for independent caterers.
✨ As we near the end of the year and bundle up against the cold, we're especially looking forward to working with Clean Herts Community and London’s Community Kitchen to do all we can to make sure it’s a festive holiday season for everyone. 🎄💚
🌟 A huge thank you to our team, partners, and customers for making it all happen. Here's to an even more exciting December! 🚀

28/11/2024

🎊 HAPPY THANKSGIVING 🎊

Our team put on an incredible feast today, with a unique twist on the traditional thanksgiving meal.

Maple glazed turkey burgers, served in brioche rolls with cranberry relish and turkey gravy, plus a whole host of American style starters and accompaniments.

Of course it wouldn't be thanksgiving without pumpkin pie, and this decadently delicious sweet treat was definitely worth saving some room for.

27/11/2024

This vegan month we have been showcasing some fabulous plant based dishes across our sites.

A vegan diet is not only good for your health, reducing your risk of heart disease, lowering your cholesterol levels, and preventing cancer, type 2 diabetes and obesity. It is also much better for the planet too. Reducing land use by 76% and reducing your carbon footprint by 73%.

This beautiful vegan dish was crammed full of tasty vegetables and caramelised onions. Wrapped in a golden, crispy vegan pastry. Because healthy never has to be boring.

22/11/2024

A Friday feast to rival the chippy was on offer at one of our sites today.

Crispy battered sausages, juicy, chargrilled saveloy, golden crusted chicken and ham pie, and of course the classic fried fish. Served alongside all of the favourite sides.

With onsite catering like this, there's no need to wait until after work to treat yourself to that Friday feeling.

21/11/2024

🌟 Celebrating International Men's Day & Men's Health Awareness Month 🌟

Today, we honor the men in our lives and raise awareness about the importance of their mental, physical, and emotional health. 💙 Here are 5 fascinating facts about men's health you might not know:

1️⃣ Men’s brains are wired differently. Research shows men’s brains are more connected within each hemisphere, whereas women’s are more cross-connected. This could explain why men and women often approach problems differently!

2️⃣ Men are less likely to visit the doctor. Studies reveal that men are 24% less likely than women to have visited a doctor in the past year, even when they feel unwell.

3️⃣ Men can experience postnatal depression too. Up to 1 in 10 new dads experience depression after the birth of their child, highlighting the importance of mental health support for fathers.

4️⃣ Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men. Maintaining a healthy diet, exercising, and regular check-ups are key to reducing the risk.

5️⃣ Movember saves lives. The Movember Foundation has funded over 1,250 men's health projects worldwide, focusing on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health. That iconic mustache is making a big difference!

Let’s use this month to have meaningful conversations, check in on the men in our lives, and encourage them to prioritize their health. 💪

Tag a man you appreciate and share these facts! Together, we can break the stigma and spread awareness.

20/11/2024

As its vegan month, we have been creating some tasty plant based dishes for our customers to enjoy.

This vegan take on the classic cottage pie took centre stage at one of our sites today. Packed full of healthy vegetables, including leeks, carrots, parsnips, butternut squash and swede, and topped with a nutritious sweet potato and olive oil mash. Proving that vegan options can be just as delicious, aswell as better for you and the planet.

15/11/2024

Just because it's getting colder and greyer outside doesn't mean we can't have a lunchtime filled with sunshine.
How about this for a perfect Friday feast? A delicious and colourful Tex Mex, to kick start the weekend.

13/11/2024

Vegan month offers the perfect opportunity to switch up your regular lunch with something a little different. This stunning vegan alternative to the classic chicken parmigiana was made with crispy coated aubergine and plenty of fresh tomatoes.

12/11/2024

This time of year still has plenty of great vegetables in season. We have been stocking our salad bars with some fabulous root vegetables and wonderful lettuces that there is an abundance of right now. Fresh, seasonal food not only tastes better, but is higher in nutrients. We are proud to partner with Angry Monk, to address food waste and to make the most of produce in it's prime.

08/11/2024

It's officially national cappuccino day today, although we have been celebrating all week with this delicious creation. Made with our premium, organic, specialty coffee, supplied by our fabulous coffee partners Brazier Coffee Roasters.

06/11/2024

World vegan month is celebrated every November, helping to raise awareness of the health benefits and global impact of a plant based diet.

We always like to provide a selection of options for our customers, Including vegetarian, vegan and healthy choices. This month we will be creating even more vegan dishes that not only taste fantastic, but are also helping to address food waste by Including as much of our produce as possible.

This deconstructed stuffed pepper ratatouille, with no waste fried spring onion ends and slow roasted courgette tops, was made onsite today by our talented executive chef Stuart. Finished with a homemade houmous and delicate herb oil, this elevated dish tasted as good as it looked.

05/11/2024

At Bespoke, we are always looking at increasing the health benefits we get from our food anyway we can. Adding a cos / romaine lettuce to your salad is a great way to up your nutritional intake. With roughly the same calorie count and fibre as an iceberg, the mighty cos has a significantly higher nutritional value. Particularly high in vitamins A and K, providing around 80% and 60% respectively, of your body's recommended daily intake.