The magic of Christmas blogs
Cheers to 2022
As we bid farewell to 2021 (good riddance!) and raise a glass to welcome in the New Year, what cocktail and drinks trends can we expect to see in 2022? Award-winning mixologist and Dilmah ambassador Alberto Pizarro shares his predictions . . . As you... more
Chill out this Christmas
Make gelato to order in just eight minutes. Every chef appreciates a helping hand in the kitchen – and this clever gadget could be your new best friend. Carpigiani’s Freeze&Go allows chefs to make small amounts of fresh artisan gelato or... more
Shake things up
Create a stir with clever cocktails by Nick Robinson, Incognito Prosecco & Gin Parlour Cocktail making is a form of theatre and it’s all about captivating your audience. The mixologist takes centre stage, working his magic with the... more
Cocktail and drinking trends for 2021
By Luca Cordiglieri, of the UK Bartenders Guild The Covid-19 pandemic that hit us this year has changed consumers’ drinking habits and will have a big influence on how and what we drink in the coming year… Drinking at home... more
Tree-mendous showstopper
If you’re in search of a festive showstopper for your shop window or table centerpiece, look no further than this stunning chocolate pine tree. It also makes a beautiful Christmas gift. 1. Using tempered chocolate (we used Belcolade Amber... more
Five minutes with Nick Bolton
Nick is the Owner of The Buxted Inn, East Sussex, which won Channel 4’s Four in a Bed in 2019. How have you spent your time during lockdown and what have you learnt about yourself? I’ve spent lockdown doing two things. Firstly, we have... more
Sweet profits: taking your chocolate business to the next level
Chocolate is one of life’s affordable luxuries, and many chocolate-based businesses have seen sales soar during lockdown. However, the practicalities of being able to meet this rising demand can be a major cause of stress for small artisan operations.... more
Grand Designs
Creating beautiful designs on your chocolate bars doesn’t need to be an expensive part of the process. Here are our top tips and some surprising tools of the trade to make your next creation beautiful! Toothbrush – Using a brand new toothbrush... more
Five minutes with Rob Gibson
Rob is the MD/Owner of Dolcetti Ice Cream, a family-run business in Cirencester producing Italian-style gelato and sorbet. How have you spent your time during lockdown and what have you learnt about yourself? I have completed a couple of courses to... more
Five minutes with Paul Wayne Gregory
Paul is an award-winning Pastry Chef and Chocolatier with over 25 years’ experience in the industry. How have you spent your time during lockdown and what have you learnt about yourself? I’ve been restructuring my company to try to fit in... more
Gelato trends for 2021
We asked Henley Bridge customer Bruno Forte, owner of Swoon Gelato, to share his passion and insight for gelato, along with his trend predictions for 2021... Originating in Italy, where it feels like there’s a gelataria on every street corner,... more
Perfecting plant-based this Christmas
by Matt Turner of the Vegan Society Whether it be for your extended family at home or an entire restaurant over the Christmas period, it is becoming increasingly more likely that you will have to cater to the growing number of vegans in... more