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Press: Hello Waitrose! Alex Head x Waitrose

Press: Hello Waitrose! Alex Head x Waitrose

Waitrose Magazine, Autumn 2020  You might have seen our founder Alex Head in the Waitrose Magazine this Autumn. We are very proud and cannot wait to cook the brilliant recipes that Alex developed with Sarah, our Development Chef. After a tough few months this was definitely some much needed tonic! Bring on Autumn.
Recipe: The Perfect Choux

Recipe: The Perfect Choux

Handmade choux pastry, is the real deal! Crisp on the outside and airy on the inside, choux pastry can be accompanied with sweet or savoury fillings and toppings. Keep reading to hear our favourites!   Ingredients 220ml water, measured into a saucepan 85g butter, cut into small cubes 105g plain flour, sifted onto a sheet

Themes and Ideas for Parties of Six

Themes and Ideas for Parties of Six

So it’s safe to say 2020 is not a year many will look back on fondly, and with celebrations and social activities being strictly forbidden for the majority of it, gatherings of any kind are still uncertain as we all try and navigate the ever-changing rules and regulations of the pandemic. But as we make

Recipe: Potato Cake, Poached Eggs, Rainbow Chard, Black Garlic Aioli and Pecorino

Recipe: Potato Cake, Poached Eggs, Rainbow Chard, Black Garlic Aioli and Pecorino

The potato cake is best made the day before, so plan a day ahead, but does make making brunch for friends that much easier in the morning!   Serves 4 Ingredients 1 kg Desire Potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 250g Unsalted Butter, melted 130g Finely Grated Parmesan 100g Mayonnaise 2 black garlic cloves 100g Pecorino as

Recipe: Loaded Flatbreads

Recipe: Loaded Flatbreads

Flatbreads are one of the most popular items on our brunch menu! Our favourite weekend activity is indulging in the bacon, feta, rocket, poached egg and chilli oil flatbread at Crane’s Kitchen.  Eat this in the garden with a freshly brewed coffee and your Sunday morning is off the perfect start.   Serves 4 Ingredients

A Guide to Wedding Fusion Menus

A Guide to Wedding Fusion Menus

After more than nine years of providing wedding catering services for receptions all over the country, our experienced team of wedding caterers certainly like to think we know a thing or two about how to tie the knot in style! Every ceremony is special in its own right, and working with a fusion wedding menu

Recipe: Summer Galette

Recipe: Summer Galette

Perfect for Late Summer Lunch in the garden with a salad or as part of a BBQ. You could use wholemeal flour instead of plain to change the texture, taste and look of the galette dough.   Ingredients: 250g Plain Flour ½ tsp Salt 150g Unsalted Butter, cut into small chunks and frozen 50 ml

Recipe: Buratta and Fig Salad

Recipe: Buratta and Fig Salad

  Buratta and Fig Salad This is a great seasonal and fresh salad, the perfect starter for an alfresco dinner with friends. Pair with a cold glass of Pinot Grigio, the creamy buratta sits beautifully with the naturally sweet figs (in season for September and a superfood as well!), plus the chicory adds a bit

Social Pantry now in Tatler address book

Social Pantry now in Tatler address book

Thats right we are extremely excited to be featured in the Tatler Address Book and to be featured alongside some of the top wedding planners and suppliers.