Guides

mini colourful burger sliders for catering
2 years ago
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What factors are included in event catering?

Looking to promote your luxury catering services? Fine Food Specialist talks you through how to appeal to would-be clients and what to consider.

How to choose the right caterers for your event
2 years ago
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How to choose the right caterers for your event

2 years ago
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Catering tips for your next corporate event

burger
2 years ago
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5 Perfect Toppings for the Ultimate Homemade Burger

Specialist Guide to Iberico Pork
3 years ago
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Specialist Guide to Iberico Pork

Iberico pork is some of the finest, most flavourful pork money can buy. Produced in Spain under very specific conditions, these pigs are full of rich fat and flavour thanks to their diet and lifestyle. Want to know more? Read on for the Fine Food Specialist guide to Iberico pork.

Specialist Guide to Sashimi Grade Fish
3 years ago
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Specialist Guide to Sashimi Grade Fish

What could be more tempting than a glistening platter of perfectly prepared sashimi? At Fine Food Specialist we stock a wide range of sashimi grade fish, which has been hand picked by experts, and identified as the very highest quality. But what is sashimi grade fish? How do you prepare it? And what are the most delicious ways of serving this delicacy? Read on for the Fine Food Specialist guide to sashimi grade fish.

Specialist Guide to Foie Gras
3 years ago
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Specialist Guide to Foie Gras

Foie gras is a delicacy made from the fattened liver of a goose or duck. It is particularly popular in France, where much of it is produced, thanks to its buttery flavour and incredibly smooth texture. Many people would describe foie gras as the ultimate pate, although it can also be used in terrines, pithiviers, pies, canapes and more.

Specialist Guide to Japanese Wagyu Beef
3 years ago
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Specialist Guide to Japanese Wagyu Beef

At Fine Food Specialist, we pride ourselves on our extensive selection of Japanese Wagyu beef. Wagyu breeds of cow originate from Japan, and are now bred around the world for their superior quality meat and high intramuscular fat content. Wagyu beef is some of the finest in the world, and we are proud to sell Wagyu that has been raised in Japan.

Finding the Perfect Seafood for a Clean Eating diet
3 years ago
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Finding the Perfect Seafood for a Clean Eating diet

At Fine Food Specialist, we stock a wide range of healthy seafood options, meaning you can include a wide variety of shellfish, fresh fish ,beluga caviar and cured and smoked fish in your diet in 2022. From hard-to-find varieties of shellfish such as specialist prawns, crab and sashimi-grade fish to frozen fish that you can keep on hand for a healthy meal when you need one, we are sure to have something to suit your needs at a great price in UK. 

Tis the season - adding seasoning to dishes for superb results | Blog
3 years ago
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Tis the season - adding seasoning to dishes for superb results | Blog

At Fine Food Specialist, we know that it’s the little touches that can make all the difference to your cooking. While one should never forget the basics, such as making sure to regularly taste and season your food with salt, there are other ways to pump up the flavour. Adding fresh herbs, top quality meat stock, interesting vegetables and new flavours means you can always add sparkle to your home cooked dishes. 

Christmas Food Gift Guide
3 years ago
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Christmas Food Gift Guide

Christmas is all about indulging yourself and treating all your loved ones. We believe that there is something rather special about sharing your favourite foods with others or discovering new ones together! Here’s a round-up of all our top luxury food gifts, sets, and hampers to put under the Christmas tree.

cacio e pepe with truffle
3 years ago
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Specialist Guide to Truffle Oil and Truffle Butter

Truffle oil and truffle butter are an easy and cost-effective way to introduce the incredible flavour of truffle into your food. In fact, we think they are some of the most powerful secret weapons you can have at your disposal - just a few drops of truffle oil or a small pat of truffle butter will transform mashed potatoes, pizzas, burgers, sashimi and so much more… read on for the Fine Food Specialist guide to making the most of these special products. 

Veal schnitzel
3 years ago
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The Best Veal Recipe

Veal is prized for its light beef flavour and very tender texture. At Fine Food Specialist, we have many different cuts of veal to choose from, including steaks, chops, cutlets and much more! Make sure to browse our full range of veal products and read on for our guide to buying and cooking with veal. 

Black miso cod
3 years ago
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Why Cod is the Perfect Focal Point for a Meal

Cod is such a versatile fresh fish with a mild, sweet flavour and firm, meaty texture. At Fine Food Specialist, we sell a variety of cuts and cod products such as cod tail fillets, fresh cod supremes, cod cheeks, miso-marinated cod and smoked cod’s roe. Read on for your complete guide to buying cod, and the best ways to cook it. 

 

Exploring our Cheese and Charcuterie Selection
3 years ago
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Exploring our Cheese and Charcuterie Selection

Here at Fine Food Specialist, we offer an immense selection of cheese and charcuterie to entice even the most adventurous gourmands. There’s so much to talk about our amazing range, but the best way to discover your favourites or expand your culinary horizons is to sample a great range of cheeses and cured meats. Here we go in depth about our fantastic collection of artisan cheeses and specialist charcuterie. Scroll through to find out more and start exploring!

 

Perfect Food Gifts for Birthdays and Anniversaries
3 years ago
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Perfect Food Gifts for Birthdays and Anniversaries

Someone’s birthday coming up or perhaps you want to go the extra mile for a special anniversary? Food is always a great gift to present to a loved one to show how much you care. Our gourmet selection of food gifts features everything you could possibly need from luxury food hampers to gourmet food box experiences and is perfect for any big anniversaries or birthdays. Read our guide to help you choose the best food gifts for your occasion.

Innovative Bank Holiday Meal Ideas
3 years ago
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Innovative Bank Holiday Meal Ideas

What are your plans for the bank holiday? We’ve got some fantastic recipes from Drogo’s Kitchen for you try out this weekend for all your bank holiday entertaining. Read on to discover our best bank holiday recipes. 

Specialist Guide to Food Hampers
3 years ago
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Specialist Guide to Food Hampers

Not sure what present to get someone special? Hamper are always a great gifting option – because who doesn’t love receiving gourmet food? Whether you need the perfect food gift for an anniversary or a birthday, we have an immense selection of gourmet food hampers fit for every occasion. 

Meal Ideas to Impress your Guests
3 years ago
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Meal Ideas to Impress your Guests

At Fine Food Specialist, we dedicate lots of time to writing and testing recipes so that you can be confident they will work when you need them most. In our dedicated recipe archive: Drogo’s Kitchen, there are recipes for every season, using some of our most popular ingredients, and some ingredients you’ve always wanted to try but weren’t quite sure what to do with. We have you covered! 

 

Cheese and Charcuterie 101
3 years ago
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Cheese and Charcuterie 101

Cheese and Charcuterie are a match made in heaven but it’s not always easy to know which products work best together. Do blue cheeses match well with Parma ham? Should salami ever be served with hard cheese? Allow us to be your guide and take your cheese and charcuterie boards to the next level!