Chefs Heston Blumenthal, Carla Hall and Niklas Ekstedt are to take on the roles of ‘Food Gods’ in Channel 4’s new food contest ‘Crazy Delicious’. The six-episode series, presented by comedian and foodie Jayde Adams, is described by the broadcaster as ‘an innovative and imaginative food competition set on the …
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Total sales excluding fuel were down by 0.5% at Waitrose & Partners last week (to Saturday March 16) compared with the same period in 2018, when the run-up to Easter – which fell earlier last year – had already started. The supermarket chain’s personnel director Jo Walmsley commented: “With Spring …
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Waitrose & Partners is introducing two new confections from Heston Blumenthal for Easter. Chocolate teapots and chocolate Scotch eggs will launch in Waitrose shops from early March. The traditional teapot has been given a twist by the Michelin-starred chef in the form of a teapot made from cocoa. Heston from …
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Waitrose & Partners will launch a range of meat dishes from internationally acclaimed chef Heston Blumenthal on October 10. The additions to the exclusive ‘Heston from Waitrose’ range are described by the supermarket chain as ‘restaurant-quality dishes centred around delicious, and sometimes forgotten, cuts of meat, all with a curious …
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Waitrose has revealed details of its ‘Heston from Waitrose’ range for Christmas 2018. The supermarket chain said its ambassador Heston Blumenthal OBE ‘is back with his festive favourites, along with exciting new additions inspired by the old British pastime of wassailing’. The multi-award-winning chef explained: “Dating back to the 16th …
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Waitrose has revealed that its ambassador chef Heston Blumenthal has ‘worked his magic to turn what can be the most divisive part of a traditional Christmas dinner into a dish everyone will love’: a giant ‘sprout’ filled with profiteroles. The supermarket chain promises that the Heston from Waitrose Melting Chocolate …
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Waitrose has more than doubled its initial order of bottles of the new Heston from Waitrose Citrus Sherbet Lazy Gin to cope with customer demand. The gin has seen unprecedented sales since its launch in mid-November, selling a month’s worth of stock in just one day (an average month’s worth …
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Heston Blumenthal added a new gin to his Heston from Waitrose range yesterday (Monday November 20). Billed as ‘perfect for gin drinkers looking for a quick and easy cocktail’, the Michelin-starred chef’s latest offering is a gin that requires no garnish. The Heston from Waitrose Citrus Sherbet Lazy Gin (£24.99/70cl) …
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A three and a half acre maze of maize has been created for a summer festival being held on Waitrose’s farm in Hampshire later this month. The Waitrose Summer Festival will take place from August 18 to August 20 at Leckford Estate, which is the supermarket’s farm. While enjoying food, …
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Waitrose has announced additions to its Heston from Waitrose range of Christmas fare. This year, Michelin-starred chef Heston Blumenthal (who is a Waitrose ambassador) will introduce a luxury Venison Pate with Sour Cherry (£9). Made with three layers, it comprises coarse, smoked venison; smooth venison with chocolate; and a top …
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