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September 2016

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Artisan Producers vs Supermarket Produce – Samosa Challenge #Blog
Briony Wilson
12th September 2016

On Friday we challenged Perfect Samosa and their artisan samosa’s against the supermarket competitors. In the challenge were Tesco’s deli counter Vegetable samosa, Tesco’s Chicken Tikka Deli Counter Samosa, M&S Vegetable samosa’s and Perfect Samosa’s Butternut Squash and Coriander Samosa and their Shredded Bengali Lamb with Cinnamon-Infused Sweet Potato Samosa. The challenge was conducted as […]

Meet The Chef – Liam McKay of The Chef’s Table #Blog
Lisa Edwards
7th September 2016

We are running a series to find out more about the people who make our food. What makes them tick. Each week we will ask a chef to answer the same questions in a vain hope to see what bring this group together. Hope you enjoy reading! Here are Chef Liam McKay of ‘The Chefs Table’ […]

Warning over Chester chefs shortage post-Brexit #Blog
Briony Wilson
6th September 2016

Britain’s decision to leave the European Union could lead to staff shortages and even restaurant closures within Chester’s rapidly expanding dining scene. The warning comes from Taste Cheshire – representing the Restaurant Association of Cheshire – and marketing company We Love Cheshire who hope to create a stronger working partnership with West Cheshire College. This […]
Simon Rimmer cooking up a storm

Lots of exciting things to do in Cheshire… #Blog
Briony Wilson
6th September 2016

Visit us every 3rd Saturday outside Chester Town Hall for the Taste Cheshire Farmers Market. Bringing around 30 great Cheshire based companies together to offer you some of the best local produce. Including: sausages, pies, cheese, preserves, crafts and more. The next Market is on the 17th September – so get it in the diary! […]

A warm welcome to Head Chef, Peter Wardyn #Blog
Lisa Edwards
5th September 2016

On Monday 5th  The Royal Oak, Kelsall are launching their new season menu, designed by new head chef, Peter Wardyn.  They are very excited to welcome Peter who joins them from The Lowry Hotel Manchester. The menu has been designed so that the mass majority can be Gluten Free, including their delicous pizza’s. There is also a lot […]

Spitting Feathers on Dee 106.3 #Blog
Lisa Edwards
2nd September 2016

Click on the line above to hear Mathew Walley’s interview with Gavin Matthews from Dee 106.3 We had a great time on Dee 106.3 for our TC Tuesday slot.   Matthew from Spitting Feathers joined us and bought along some of their new beers to taste!  And good they were.   Spitting Feathers are just […]

August 2016

Lovely Evening Out #Blog
Lisa Edwards
26th August 2016

A last minute decision last night to go to The Pheasant Inn, Burwardsley for an early dinner and to take in the beautiful Cheshire Countryside.   What great food and service, we couldn’t fault it.  Harvey, our Cockapoo had a great time being fussed over by staff and customers – he was in his element. […]

The Royal Oak- From Acorn to A Grade #Review
Gaile Wundke
18th August 2016

When Taste Cheshire were invited to do a menu review at The Royal Oak in Kelsall, my heart sank a bit having been there quite some time ago to find a very lacklustre establishment with disinterested staff and devoid of customers – well all I can say, is what a difference a few months can […]

Celebrate A Level Results in style #Blog
Briony Wilson
17th August 2016

We all know the importance of A-level results night; it just might be harder to remember, for some than others. So it’s important to celebrate in style, whether your off to university or entering the world of work, it is a big moment and you want to make the best memories you can! So here at […]

The Chefs Table are at it again #Blog
Briony Wilson
16th August 2016

Whatever they do these guys just get it so right all the time and here is yet another example of how they continue to see the bigger picture. Once again The Chefs Table are leading the way, but this time in the most charitable way. Liam McKay co-owner of the restaurant will be joining Adam […]

The Fishpool – Is this Cheshire’s best? #Review
Gaile Wundke
11th August 2016

We first reviewed The Fishpool in May 2013 and it was quite simply excellent, so when Taste Cheshire were once again asked to write a review we were more than delighted to accept! Our reservation was made for 6.45pm and as we had found on previous visits (and we have been back since 2013!) the […]

Summer Social at Hickory’s #Blog
Taste Cheshire
6th August 2016

Hickory’s seemed the perfect setting for our staff social and being a mild summers night, we were pleasantly pleased to be sat outside on a table across from the river. After ordering a mixture of wine, summer fruit ciders and a Daisy Duke cocktail which was as sweet and refreshing as it sounds, we delved […]

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