Compleat Foodservice

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a remarkable year at Compleat Foodservice. Here are just a few achievements that shaped our journey... We’re extremely proud that some of our products have received recognition from leading industry bodies this year. Accolades include our Wrights Unbaked Vegan Sausage Roll winning Silver in the Best New Meat-Free category at the British Frozen Food Federation Awards, whereas on the sweet side, our Sour Cherry & Amaretto Cake was awarded highly commended at British Baker’s Britain’s Best Cake Awards. ⭐ We expanded our capabilities by acquiring new brands, including SK Chilled Foods Ltd Foods and Zorba Foods, leaders in private-label chilled party foods and dips. Alongside this, the acquisition of Harvey & Brockless has strengthened our offering across the Mediterranean deli and continental meat categories. 🍴 Our talented and skilled team have been creating some exceptional, innovative products. A standout was a premium Steak & Ale Pie with Stonegate Group, now enjoyed in pubs across the UK. We also pushed the dessert boundaries through partnering with YO! Sushi on adventurous treats like its Yuzu Lemon Doughnut and Cotton Candy Cheesecake, which have delighted diners nationwide. 🚐Lastly, we’ve travelled all over the country (and world!) for trade shows and events. From showcasing at Bidfood UK events across the UK, to our very own Helen Bowyer speaking at the British Society of Baking conference - and even visiting partners in sunny Seville! A heartfelt thank you to our incredible team at Compleat Foodservice for their dedication, and we’re wishing all our customers, partners and suppliers a wonderful holiday period. #FoodService #YearinReview #2024WrapUp

As we near the end of the year, we’re turning our attention to the top bakery trends forecast for 2025... 🥧Growing influence of global flavours – interest in world cuisine will continue to grow in the new year with a particular focus on Japanese foods, with its sweet, sour, and umami profiles taking centre stage. This trend is already starting to emerge in bakery with savoury options like Katsu curry slices, and sweet bakery items such as doughnuts with matcha, yuzu, and miso fillings (see our Yuzu Lemon Doughnut for YO! Sushi, pictured below!) 🥧Limited edition offerings tapping into trends – these products drive both social media engagement and sales as customers rush to try the latest limited edition bakery items. This trend has begun to emerge in recent years with experiences like Bridgerton themed afternoon teas and cake decorations inspired by the latest blockbusters. Follow Compleat Foodservice for more industry insights. 💡 #FoodInspiration #BakeryTrends

Last week, Chris Hutchinson and philip jones had the pleasure of attending The Country Range Group's "An Evening With…" event, hosted by the brilliant Rob Brydon. 💫 Chris and Phil headed down to London’s Frameless - an immersive art experience which provided a stunning backdrop for a night celebrating the successes of the past year for Country Range. The event brought together wholesalers, suppliers, and key players across foodservice. It was wonderful to see so many passionate professionals gathered to reflect on the hard work and innovation driving the industry forward. A huge thank you to Country Range for organising such a memorable evening! 🥂 #Foodservice #Networking #Teamwork

🥐Happy National Pastry Day🥐 Here at Compleat Foodservice, we’re passionate about creating the highest quality, tastiest pastry products. We’re well-known for our brand Wrights, which has nearly a century of experience in creating delicious bakes. On National Pastry Day, it’s only (W)right to celebrate some of our most-loved products… 🥧Chicken Balti Pie – A fan favourite served up in Premier League football grounds across the country. Our Chicken Balti Pie consists of a naan inspired pastry base, authentic chicken Balti filling, and topped with cumin seed puff pastry. It’s the perfect example of taking tried and tested pastry methods and combining with innovative flavours. 🥧Steak and Kidney Suet Pudding – The suet pudding has seen a resurgence in recent years as more consumers seek out nostalgic comfort food. Using popular pie fillings, our Steak and Kidney Suet Pudding taps into this trend flawlessly. 🥧Premium Sausage Rolls – Last but not least – our Wrights Sausage Rolls! Made with high quality British pork and wrapped in our signature flaky pastry, these are the perfect solution for busy operators, whether that’s bakeries or cafes, to ensure consistently great products. From independent bakers and cafes, to leading pub groups or Premier League football clubs – we take immense pride in supplying you with pastry perfection. #Foodservice #NationalPastryDay #PastryPride

🎄 With Christmas just around the corner, it’s the perfect time for bakers to embrace the “treat yourself” spirit of the season! ✨    One easy way to tap into this is by offering festive twists on familiar favourites. At Compleat Foodservice, we’re thrilled to introduce our new Festive Roll from Wrights—a delicious new take on the traditional sausage roll. Featuring a savoury blend of seasoned pork, turkey, bacon, and cranberry, our Festive Roll is wrapped in golden puff pastry and topped with a stuffing-inspired sprinkle.    Available in wholesale it can be bought from frozen and is ready to cook in an oven, making it ideal for bakers looking to add an exciting savoury bake to their menu, whilst saving time on preparation during the busy Christmas period.    #Foodservice #Bakery #Christmas 

At Compleat Foodservice, we’re home to unearthed, a Mediterranean food brand known for bringing the taste of holidays home. Unearthed brings the most exciting world foods to both foodservice and retail outlets in the UK, using authentic ingredients from global suppliers. This World Olive Day we’re celebrating some of the fantastic olives unearthed produces… 🫒Our Tapas Bar Olives are the perfect bar snacks or can be added into a fresh Greek salad for a healthy side or main meal. 🫒Our Nocellara Olives are the ideal nibble or starter before tucking into an authentic cacio e pepe. 🫒Our Superior Rosemary & Black Pepper Olives are the ideal addition to a spaghetti alla puttanesca or as a delicious topping on a Neapolitan style pizza. Learn more about unearthed here: https://lnkd.in/eRJizM6t #WorldOliveDay #Foodservice #Antipasti

This week the foodservice team and Monty's Bakehouse headed down south to attend the British Frozen Food Federation’s Annual Lunch in London! This year’s annual lunch was even bigger and better, situated at The Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on the South Bank with iconic views of Westminster Bridge and Big Ben. The event included a drinks reception, lunch and a speech from the BFFF President, before celebrity speaker Jason Fox took the stage, to give motivational speeches and engaging insights on leadership, motivation and operating under-high pressure from his two decades in the British Special Forces. It was a truly insightful day and a fantastic opportunity to network and catch-up with colleagues and leaders across the frozen food industry. Thank you to BFFF for another fantastic Annual Lunch ✨ #Foodservice #BFFF #FrozenFood

Did you know that 77% of consumers enjoy trying food from across the world? 🌏 Pan-Asian cuisine is becoming an increasingly popular choice. Many restaurant operators are now incorporating on-trend Korean and Japanese cuisine into their menus, serving dishes like Korean fried chicken with a portion of punchy Kimchi. Kimchi is being used in wider Asian dishes and fusion cuisine, as it adds an extra depth of flavour and authenticity. It’s also an easy addition to an established menu, as it can be served as a side or mixed through other dishes such as slaws and salads. Vadasz creates high-quality chilled Kimchi, which is available in retail and foodservice. Operators can add a zingy burst of flavour by serving it alongside classic Pan-Asian dishes like Bibimbap or a Tteokbokki. #Foodservice #PanAsianCuisine #FoodInspiration

Last week, our Commercial Director Helen Bowyer and National Account Manager Chris Hutchinson headed to the Caterforce Ltd Supplier Conference 2024.   Held at the iconic Wembley Stadium, Helen and Chris had the opportunity to connect with both new and familiar faces across the Caterforce members at the ‘Meet the Member’ event. The day continued with insightful talks on Caterforce’s future direction, as well as discussions on the latest trends in AI and green goals. The event was rounded off by a fantastic dinner and an awards ceremony, hosted by Rob Beckett.   An inspiring, and thoroughly enjoyable, day and evening out – thanks for hosting us! 🌟   #Conference #Foodservice #FoodSupplier

🍂 Keep your eyes on the pies this Autumn! 🥧 As the weather gets colder and the nights draw in, it’s the perfect time of year for restaurants and pubs to serve warming, comforting food. However, the run-up to the festive period is one of the busiest times of the year for hospitality outlets making it hard for them to sometimes do this. But did you know that busy operators can buy in premium products to save time whilst still offering their diners an elevated, high-quality meal? At Wrights, we developed a Premium Steak and Ale Pie which uses beef dripping in a shortcrust pastry base combined with the finest cut chuck steak filling to maximise flavour and texture that can help with this. Our hearty Premium Steak and Ale Pie is available for pub operators to buy through wholesale. Head to your wholesaler to add our premium pies to your menu. #Foodservice #PubFood #Pies