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Seasonal Ingredients for Winter

With Winter just around the corner, adjusting your menus and ingredients will undoubtedly draw attention to your tasty Winter dishes. Game season is beginning, and as the days are getting colder, a roasting hot meal is on all of our … Continue reading

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How to Make Your Dishes Healthier

People are becoming more and more aware of what they choose to consume, and so, in this day and age, it’s more important than ever to be creating healthy dishes for your clients, even if it’s only one or two … Continue reading

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Catering for Dietary Requirements

Dietary requirements vary massively and have some serious consequences if they’re not taken seriously. Every restaurant should incorporate food into the menu that people with these requirements. As a chef, you should learn the types of dietary requirements and the … Continue reading

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The Most Common Cooking Mistakes to Avoid

To excel in the kitchen takes more than just basic skills. It has to be said however, that even the best of cooks have made mistakes before.  If you’re looking to succeed in your new chef job, you’ll have to show that … Continue reading

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Tips for Sourcing your Fruit and Vegetable Ingredients

There is something to be said about sourcing locally, you’re supporting the community and reducing the environmental impact of your culinary passion, and all at the same time as creating a mouth-watering dish. So, what’s the best way to source … Continue reading

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Cooking Techniques You Need to Master

Whilst your passion and flair are going to get you noticed in a kitchen, there are still a few basic skills that will stand you in good stead for any job interview and will come of use in any kitchen. … Continue reading

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Foods in Season Now

It’s not quite spring yet! Battling through the last cold winter months can be hard, but luckily this time of year there’s lots of hearty key ingredients coming into their prime. Whether it’s a warm stew, hearty roast joint or … Continue reading

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Shortcuts Every Chef Should Know

When time seems to be against you during service, there are a few things every chef should know to save time and make the cooking process easier without compromising safety or food quality. Here are a few of our favourites…

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The Devon Cuisine that You Need to Try

Devon is not only the home to Personnel Solutions but is also the home to so many amazing dishes and traditional cuisine that we think everyone needs to try. If you’re looking to work as a chef in Devon, you … Continue reading

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Traditional Foods to Add a Little Easter to Your Menu

Easter is just around the corner and with this period of tradition and festivities comes a few traditional foods, offering the perfect inspiration for creating a special menu. Taking a typical food or flavour from this time of year and … Continue reading

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