News & Press Releases
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Carol Becomes the First Lady of Pub Pies
Pub Chef, Carol Haime, has become the first woman to win the prestigious Pub Pie Champion title, the climax to Jus-Rol’s highly anticipated British Pie Week (5th to 11th March), when the pastry people will be driving people into pubs to enjoy a pie through a high profile television and Facebook campaign.
Heat is on as Chefs Battle it Out for Pub Pie Champion Accolade
The culinary competition to become Britain’s 2012 Pub Pie Champion is heading for its climax - with just five chefs left in the running for the prestigious title.
LAST CALL FOR REDUCED FAT PASTRY MASTERCLASS
Time is running out for cost sector caterers to win an exclusive development session for their catering team and a place at Jus-Rol’s Reduced Fat Pastry Masterclass!
Grab a Slice of Pie-Making Action!
The annual celebration of the nation’s pie-making skills is just weeks away – and Jus-Rol Professional™ is giving away five cases of its Pastry Lids, perfect for topping off the most popular pie fillings, to encourage caterers to gear up and maximise the sales impact of the culinary challenge.
Jus-Rol Launches 30% Reduced Fat Pastry Range
Jus-Rol Professional™ has launched its first reduced fat pastry range in a bid to help caterers serve up healthier food options that are big on taste, with an innovative new pastry range that features 30% less fat*.
Time to Cater For a Festive Buffet Treat
Jus-Rol™ Professional is urging caterers not to overlook the festive treats for Christmas party buffets, which will help customers celebrate in style and get the tills ringing over the Christmas period.
Caterers Urged to Bring Vegetarian Menus to Life
With National Vegetarian Week (21 - 27 May, 2012) on the horizon, Jus-Rol™ Professional is calling on caterers to take a second look at their menus, or risk missing out on a potential £700m market of diners hungry for more enticing meat-free options.
Lancashire Pub Celebrates a Famous Pie Victory
A Scottish & Newcastle Pub Company pub has scooped a tasty prize for its mouth-watering steak and ale pie – with a little culinary help from Jus-Rol™ Professional.
Pub Pie Champion Craig Continues his Culinary Journey
Craig Hennessey has made a spectacular culinary journey in just a few short months, after being named British Pie Week’s 2011 Pub Pie Champion, in association with Jus-Rol™.
Take the heat out of summer catering
Jus-Rol Professional is encouraging caterers to maximise the summer sales opportunity and tap into the demand for fresher and more nutritious dishes*.
Jus-Rol™ Professional announces British Pie Week Pub Pie Championship Finalists
Jus-Rol Professional has announced the finalists of the British Pie Week Pub Pie Championship. The annual competition is part of the winter long pie celebrations which come to a climax next month during British Pie Week (7th -13th March 2011).
The five recipes were judged by a panel of industry experts including the Craft Guild of Chefs and last year’s champion Adam Pavey, and were measured on originality, regionality, simplicity, passion and taste.
The finalists are:
Carol Haime, The Sandrock, Farnham, Surrey (Smoked Haddock Pie with Mascarpone Cream, Poached Quails Eggs, Spinach and Button Mushrooms.)
Craig Hennessey, The Queens Head Inn, Penrith, Cumbria (Cumberland Tattie Pot)
Rebecca White, The Full Moon, Morton, Nottinghamshire (Moon Pie with Wings)
Carl Smith, The Windmill Mayfair, London (Venison and Double Chocolate Stout Pie)
DJ Johnston-Smith, The Sheep Heid Inn, Edinburgh (Duddingston Fidget Pie)
John McKears, Foodservice Sales Manager from Jus-Rol, says: "Once again, the standard of entries has been very high and we would like to thank everybody who entered this year’s competition. On behalf of the entire British Pie Week team I’d like to congratulate the five very deserving finalists.”
The top two finalists will now go on to battle it out to become 2011’s British Pie Week Pub Pie Champion in a live cook off. The ultimate winner will be revealed on March 3rd in the lead-up to British Pie Week, which takes place from the 7th to 13th March when people across Britain will be encouraged to enjoy a pie and celebrate one of the country’s best loved dishes.
Get Involved!
There is still time to get involved in British Pie Week through visiting the dedicated website www.britishpieweek.co.uk, which is packed full of easy to make pie recipes, practical hints & tips to create and promote a perfect pie menu and request a FREE POS kit*.
Don’t forget to stock up on your favourite Jus-Rol pastries ready for British Pie Week!
For more information about British Pie Week call 0800 626 893 or visit www.britishpieweek.co.uk
*Limited stock
Press Office Contact Details:
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