PLATED
What's worth putting on the plate right now
As you’ll know all too well, Christmas is one of the most demanding times of the year. With that in mind, this issue of Plated has been created to help you plan your festive menu with confidence.
From our family to yours, wishing you a successful Christmas.
Andrew Lynas
Group Managing Director
03 | Christmas 2026
02 | Summer 2026
01 | Spring 2026
Bite SIZED ARTICLES…
Every Portion Counts
21-day maturation & hand-cut-to-specification joints, discover the Causeway Prime Beef cuts for Christmas menus.
One Glaze. Two Best Sellers.
Discover how one festive favourite can work twice as hard — from classic gammon to a sticky, glazed salmon dish.
The Right Gammon for the Job
From busy carveries to plated festive menus, discover which gammon cut works best for your Christmas service.
Pan-Roasted Sea Bass with Lemon Orzo
Looking for a standout seafood special? This elegant recipe pairs perfectly cooked sea bass with lemon, leek & caper orzo and silky saffron hollandaise.
Introducing Cucina e Forno: New Italian Range
Authentic Italian ingredients sourced directly from family-run producers, bringing genuine regional flavour, consistency and quality to every professional kitchen.
Cold Is the New Hot: 5 Trends Shaping the Future of Coffee Shops
Discover the trends creating new opportunities for coffee shops to drive visits, loyalty and spend.