Table Talk – Friday 1st December

While I keep my fingers crossed for Coventry’s bid for City of Culture to be successful, it is heartening to see the growing number of independent food and drink businesses in Coventry. Another to add to the growing list, is a new Italian wine importer Amore . Set up by two cousins who buy Italian …

Table Talk – Friday 24th November

Chef Ryan Swift has left Dormy House and joined The Belfry as Head Chef of its Ryder Grill restaurant. Previously of The Edgbaston and Hampton Manor, Ryan told The Caterer: “Being from Tamworth I have always known about The Belfry with its long-standing reputation for excellence, so I am delighted to be starting here and …

#Christmas – message in a bottle

If you thought that a personalised jar of chocolate spread was cute, wait till you see what Bombay Sapphire and Selfridges in the Bullring have in store this Christmas. The Bombay Sapphire engraver will be available to customise the iconic blue bottles with names, initials or festive wishes.  For one day only, customers purchasing a …

Browse a Chocolate Library

It was always going to be difficult writing a post about Chocolate Week. As one of my all time favourite indulgences how could I do justice to the divine bars, chocolates and truffles made by Cadbury’s, Kneals, Chouchute, Hotel du Chocolat et al? So I was saved when the press release on the opening of …

Fudge Kitchen pop-up at Selfridges

I’m going to mention the C word, as a sweet pop-up in Selfridges food hall has all the makings of a Christmas treat. Today Fudge Kitchen will be opening a pop-up shop, packed with seasonal, gift packaged fudge. The American-style slab fudge is made using whipping cream instead of butter, giving it a creamy soft …

Meet the Makers at Selfridges

Today is the start of an eight week campaign to celebrate the makers and producers behind the fabulous food at Selfridges. Daily demonstrations with top chefs, walking tours of the confectionery and food halls and classes are all planned for the Birmingham store in the Bullring.  Cocktail Masterclass Thursday 10 July 6.30-8pm Learn how to …

A view from The Balcony

When you’re out shopping in the Bullring and have an urge for Brussels sprout tapas (as you do) just head to Selfridges for their new bar and brasserie. Opening on Saturday, The Balcony on the fourth floor will be serving food and drinks with a playful twist by Birmingham born chef Arnaud Stevens. Arnaud has …

Fab Fathers Day gifts

Whether you father is green-fingered or loves a wee dram, here are five gift ideas that are much better than socks for Fathers Day. Garden Organic’s Adopt a Veg scheme helps to grow and preserve the UK’s vegetable heritage. The adoption contributes to fund the work of the Heritage Seed Library, which works to conserve …

June Food Events

Which food events are you going to in June? From to a street food market to a medieval banquet, there should be something to tempt you on the Events page.