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Wild Wood Ear Mushrooms

Wild Wood Ear Mushrooms

We have Wild Wood Ear Mushrooms in stock now! They bring elegant depth to dishes with their gently earthy flavour, subtle smokiness, and uniquely crunchy texture. Wood ear mushrooms don’t just play a supporting role, they elevate a plate with their visual appeal and fantastic texture! Limited stock, once they’re

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Oakchurch Tour

Four Seasons Meets – Oakchurch

Four Seasons Meets - Oakchurch! Join us as we take a walking tour at Oakchurch, one of our strawberry, raspberry and cherry growers. We take a look at the growing process, right the way through to packaging and distribution, with the main man himself, Jeremy. To enquire about pricing or

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Purple Broccoli

A UK Seasonal First – Purple Broccoli!

A UK seasonal first! Chefs, this a rare opportunity to get your hands on the very first of the UK purple broccoli harvest and supply is limited. Unlike most, this beauty holds its vivid colour when cooked, making it a stunning addition to any plate. Flavour-wise, its delicate yet nutty,

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Essential Cuisine Signature Range

Essential Cuisine Beef Jus

Today, Jon from Essential Cuisine shows us how versatile, and easy, their Signature Range Beef Jus is to use. This is a rich and meaty jus crafted with natural ingredients, containing naturally occurring gelatine for a full-bodied flavour. Perfect as a finished ingredient or as a base to add your

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Asian Miso Paste

Today we have Robin from Essential Cuisine using their Asian range of aromatic and miso pastes to create a prawn Alaska. We stock a full range of Essential Cuisine stocks, sauces, pastes and jus, so get in touch for pricing or talk to your account manager about adding these products

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UK Broccoli

NEWSFLASH – Smaller Broccoli

In light of the recent heatwaves impacting agriculture across the UK, be alert to potential challenges in vegetable supply, particularly broccoli. Farmers in the driest regions are reporting staggering yield reductions—some as high as 50%. This alarming trend stems from drought conditions, which not only hinder crop output but also

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English Chillies

English Chillies

It's a hot start to the day for the boss as he showcases a selection of the English-grown chillis in stock now at Four Seasons. We have Jalapeños, Bird's Eye, Naga and Scotch Bonnets. And much to Franco's dismay, we always taste-test here at Four Seasons! We've checked on him

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Lobster Hollandaise Sauce

Lobster Hollandaise Sauce for Eggs Royale

Today we have Jon from Essential Cuisine blending two of their fantastic products to create a lobster Hollandaise sauce to serve over an Eggs Royale. We stock a large range of products from Essential Cuisine, including the ones featured in this video - for more information or for pricing, get

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English Plums

English Plums

Franco is back and better than ever with some incredible produce! We have a beautiful array of English Plums. The beautiful, sweet Victoria Plum, the slightly sharper but just as beautiful Damson Plum and the gorgeous English Yellow Plum which has a lovely delicate, sweet texture. The season isn’t long

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Muscat Pumpkin

Sam Squires – Muscat Pumpkin

Today Sam creates two gorgeous dishes using our muscat pumpkin. First up we have BBQ prawn with grapefruit and pumpkin, and for his 2nd dish he prepares a seared duck breast with a duck leg faggot, a pumpkin and miso purée and a pumpkin fondant with some pumpkin seeds. Aside

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UK Weather Challenges

The Weather Woes: Challenges Facing UK Crops

As we reflect on the past 12 months, it’s evident that because of the UK’s unique weather there are a host of challenges facing UK crops right now and taking a toll on our agricultural sector. From unpredictable frost to unrelenting rainfall and fluctuating temperatures, the challenges facing certain crops

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Red Mooli

Red Mooli

Bold, earthy and slightly peppery, red mooli brings a crisp bite when raw and turns beautifully tender and mellow when cooked. Its vibrant colour adds flair to any dish. It goes perfectly in stir-fries, curries and roasted vegetable platters. Shred into salads or pickle it for a tangy crunch. Get

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Italian White Peaches

Italian White Peaches

Happy Monday chefs, let's kick off the week with Marco and these gorgeous Italian white peaches. Get in touch to add these to your menus: 01793 683299 / orders@fsfruit.co.uk https://youtube.com/shorts/QFlnuiDQm0k

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Large Italian Peppers

Large Italian Peppers with Marco

These large Italian red and yellow peppers are perfect for a piperade... according to Marco! Marco's back, and today he's talking about how he'll be using these gorgeous large Italian red and yellow peppers. Piperade is a dish from the South West of France, and can served either hot or

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The Onion Chopping Challenge

Onion Chopping Challenge

Are you ready to prove you’re the fastest chef in the West? We’re thrilled to announce the ultimate Onion Chopping Challenge at Four Seasons! If you’re a customer of Four Seasons and reckon you've got the chops (pun intended!) to slice and dice like a pro, we want to hear

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Italian Round Cucumbers

Milan and Rungis Part 2

It's Part 2 of our Milan and Rungis Friday at Four Seasons, bringing you a stunning selection of products to elevate your weekend menus! Here’s what’s on offer: Stunning Black Italian Tomatoes: These tomatoes are not just visually striking with their deep, dark hues but are also bursting with flavour.

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Milan and Rungis Produce

Milan and Rungis Part 1!

It's Milan and Rungis day at Four Seasons and today we've got some real crackers for you! We have some strawberry grapes, deliciously sweet with the taste of a strawberry! Large Italian yellow and red peppers, Italian flat beans and some snake aubergines, also known as Japanese aubergines. Plus, some

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UK Raspberries

Seasonal British Fruits In August

August marks the glorious height of the British fruit season. Across the country, orchards and fields are brimming with ripe, flavour-packed fruits that offer unmatched freshness and provenance. This month is an opportunity to showcase British-grown produce at its absolute best – whether that’s on a summer dessert menu, a

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Belgium Tomatoes

Seasonal British Veg and Salad in August

Embrace the Bounty of August with the seasonal British vegetables and salad leaves available in the UK. As August rolls in, it brings vibrant colours and rich flavours that highlight the best of British produce. For chefs and cooks, this month is a treasure trove of seasonal vegetables and salad

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UK Blackcurrants

UK Blackcurrants

Morning Chefs and happy Friday! Unique, punchy and packed with bold flavour we have UK grown blackcurrants in stock. Their deep, tart-sweet profile stands out in everything from glazes and jus to sorbets, coulis, curds and show-stopping desserts. They are a must for your Summer menus. ☀️ Sourced straight from

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New Products

New Product Alert

We have some new products on the shelves today! Three great new editions to our ever expanding range of chefs ingredients. For more details on prices or ordering, get in touch now: 01793 683299 / orders@fsfruit.co.uk

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