Case Studies
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Pastry Perfect Panel - The Swan
In the last year, The Swan in Felsted, North Essex has transformed itself into an award winning establishment that averages 700 hundred covers a week. Loved by foodies, customers have been known to travel over 70 miles just to enjoy a meal at the 100 year old pub. In the final part of Jus-Rol Professional's Pastry Perfect Series we catch up with Alec Maxfield, Head Chef at the Swan to find out his secret to running a successful menu.
Pastry Perfect Panel - The Duke of Cumberland
Deep in the heart of the West Sussex countryside, off the beaten track, sits The Duke of Cumberland pub. Previously two 15th century cottages, the pub has become a renowned favourite with foodies and pub goers far and wide thanks to its rustic menu, traditional local ales and stunning décor. Under the direction of award winning chef Simon Goodman and a dedicated team of three, the Duke of Cumberland has got everyone talking about them, including the Good Food Guide.
Pastry Perfect Panel - The Punch Tavern
Sitting in the heart of the City on Fleet Street, The Punch Tavern is a Grade II listed building boasting stunning Victorian period décor and famed as the once local watering hole for the writers of the satirical magazine Punch. Over the years the pub has picked up a number of industry accolades and along with a dedicated team of four chefs, Head Chef Dee Whooley has built up the pub's reputation on good, British cuisine averaging between 50 to 100 covers a day.
Pastry Perfect Panel - The Sandrock
Deep in the Surrey countryside in Farnham sits The Sandrock; a traditional ale house owned and ran by Carol Haime and her partner David Walton. In the last seven years Carol and David, along with a committed team of eight, have reinvented the Sandrock from an old man’s watering hole to a community pub renowned for its unusual ales and innovative menu.
Pie High - Meet the face of British Pie Week 2009
"Real Ale, Real Food and Good Company" is the philosophy that has not only made The Keystone in Guildford, Surrey a popular venue for locals but has won the pub the coveted 'Face of British Pie Week 2009' award for its Legendary Game Pie.
Shape It Up - The Donkey
As pubs become increasingly competitive in their food offerings keeping a menu that is fresh and appealing can be a challenge, but one pub in Farnham, Surrey may have found the answer...
Shape It Up - Soulinnis
The café industry is becoming increasingly competitive, with pubs just as likely to offer Afternoon Tea as they are your favourite tipple! As the differences between the sectors blur, how can café operators set themselves apart from the competition? One coffee shop in Leatherhead, Surrey, may have found the answer...
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Shape It Up - The Donkey
As pubs become increasingly competitive in their food offerings keeping a menu that is fresh and appealing can be a challenge, but one pub in Farnham, Surrey may have found the answer...
As soon as you walk into The Donkey, you are welcomed by landlady Helen Francis, who along with husband Lee has successfully run the quaint, country pub for over 9 years. Having been in the catering industry for over 23 years, Lee has built up The Donkey's reputation for hearty, home cooked food with a restaurant that averages 450 covers per week. "I use seasonal produce and prepare everything myself. Home made can bring its own challenges though." says Lee; "Keeping a steady flow of fresh ideas can be difficult, especially when you need to consider prep times, ingredient costs and the appeal of the dish."
With an established customer base to keep impressed, Lee welcomed the opportunity to trial Jus-Rol's Shape It Up menu ideas and put some new and exciting pastry dishes on his Specials Board. Using Jus-Rol's pre-rolled Puff Pastry Shapes, Lee tried and tested 9 recipes including Cheese, Tomato and Bacon Wraps, Goats Cheese and Aubergine Windmills, Chilli Mince ‘No Dish’ Pies and Caramelised Peach Tarts.
"The Shape It Up recipes were easy to follow, and I was impressed with how quickly we could turn the dishes around. Because the pastry shapes saved on prep time and the results were consistent, it meant I could make them to order, so there was no waste! There was something for every time of the day, the Cheese, Tomato and Bacon wrap made a great brunch snack and the Caramelised Peach tart a delicious seasonal dessert. I was particularly impressed with the vegetarian recipes; as they offered something really different."
In fact one dish made up 1/3 of lunchtime orders "The Aubergine & Goat's Cheese Windmills were very popular, they look impressive but were really simple and quick to make - the dish will definitely be going on my menu!"
Jus-Rol's Puff Pastry Shapes are available in round, square and oval formats and for Lee they've brought a new approach to pastry recipes, "The shapes are ideal! I'll be using them again following the success of the trial and I would recommend them to any pub chef. The truth is with Jus-Rol you don't have to be a pastry expert to create something really great."
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