Celebrating British Craft - Blok Knives x McCain (Case Study)
Blok knives are at the cutting edge of British care and craft. We teamed up to giveaway a bespoke knife to our competition winner. What would he think about the importance of buying British? #Blokknives #Britishcraft #bestofbritish
On the hunt for the perfect chip? Here at McCain Foodservice we have been busy putting our products to the test to help you create real talking points on your menu.
Your customers are the most important judge as to whether your food is up to scratch. We went to Pub in the Park festival to learn from the public's worst chip experiences. How will these chip fanatics rate McCain chips in a blind taste test against their competitors?
https://youtu.be/OultIcgbUM8
Our chips go the extra mile giving you more portions compared to competitors. How is this possible when both are the same weight? And just how much more can you get?
https://youtu.be/vyMnPPjoJOo
Casual dining restaurants, innovation is a proven way to stay ahead. However it can be a challenge to stay relevant and fresh. We went to Steak, Cattle & Roll in Glasgow to see if our new Crispers & Sweet Potato Rustics could help bring innovation to their menu. More importantly what would the public think?
https://youtu.be/-LvTFYI83_o
Keeping the menu fresh can be as much a challenge for Pub chefs' as it is for restaurants. Could our new McCain Crispers & Sweet Potato Rustics satisfy customers appetite for new? We went to YMaerun in Wales to find out.
https://youtu.be/LPo9A75zqLk
The Beefy Boys serve world class burgers. Featuring in the top 10 burgers in the world for the last 4 years running. How would these high flying McCain customers rate our new StayCrisp Medium and Julienne skin-on fries?
https://youtu.be/9V-DS5pRPZo
At McCain we go the extra mile, and in this case, thousands of miles to create a multisensory Moroccan & Alpine VR taste experience. Ignite your senses with the grand unveiling at Casual Dining Show 2018.
https://youtu.be/pUN00kOdbac
Our StayCrisp Chips stay hotter & crispier for longer.
https://youtu.be/tAyHcJ09WCk
To go the extra mile we have also teamed up with experts throughout the industry to create insider tips on the latest and greatest tips and trends to help improve your pub or casual dining restaurant.
We've all heard of wine pairing but did you know that specific types of beers can be paired to classic pub meals as well? The Beer & Cider Academy spill some beer & food pairing secrets below:
https://youtu.be/playlist?list=PLKL2FQK4A4_D_i-K89nvXweK4TZn5hWJp
...7 Pub classics paired to beers:
https://youtu.be/playlist?list=PLKL2FQK4A4_DqA14IuEfSwsJmeUItxKVE
We are committed to using 100% British potatoes. Lee from the McManus pub group visits one of McCain’s expert growers to learn more about their journey from farm to fork.
https://youtu.be/H7q-mJZdXCI
We ran a competition to win one of the most sought after knives in the UK. We find out why British care & craft has huge benefits for both consumers & producers.
https://youtu.be/riJsCQ07TRA
Topped chips are one of the latest trends but will it become a firm pub classic? We teamed up with McManus pubs to see if our topped chips would leave customers craving more.
https://youtu.be/Ajd0O-yA9j4
Hungry for more topped chip ideas? Check out our tantalising recipes below:
https://youtu.be/playlist?list=PLKL2FQK4A4_B0GPJhu-bLeGOA19HNWxmJ
Innovation is the name of the game in staying ahead of the competition. Take a deep dive with us into the future of flavour trends, a BBQ masterclass, beer pairings and your customers never ending search for new. All here in our new first ever live event - Talking Points Live.
https://youtu.be/playlist?list=PLKL2FQK4A4_BjVE32EZLRrUywa9Y_tLZP
Why choose McCain?
Our business was founded by the McCain brothers in Florenceville, Canada, 1957. They pioneered the very first frozen French fry and went on to become the world’s largest manufacturer of frozen potato products, opening over forty production facilities across six continents.
We’re committed to quality from the very start of the supply chain. As the UK’s largest purchaser of British potatoes we have close links to over 300 potato growers across the UK. Alongside our suppliers, we’re also a leading supporter of the Red Tractor Assurance Scheme. Find out more about our close relationship with growers on our Meet the Farmers page.
Over the past forty-five years, we’ve built a strong presence in the UK frozen foods industry. As well as owning a household retail brand, our respected foodservice business works in close partnership with distributors, chefs and caterers across thousands of the country’s pubs, restaurants, hospitals and schools.
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