Product details:
The lamb dishes come in two varieties; apricot & lemon and redcurrant & rosemary. Each includes a 400g slow-cooked individual portion of high-quality lamb, along with a herb and fruit stuffing and a gravy sauce.
The stuffed lamb shoulders arrive in a frozen format and can be cooked in the oven for 40 minutes. The portions arrive in a foil tray and are convenient for chefs to store in a freezer or cold store. Once cooked, chefs simply transfer the meat and its sauce onto a serving plate.
USP:
The dishes have a homemade appearance and chefs can experiment with presentation techniques and accompaniments such as roasted or sautéed potatoes and glazed root vegetables, as the sauce gives the dish a flavoursome gravy.
They can be used for menus in hotels, restaurants, pubs and bars, catered events and other foodservice outlets. Plus, the quality, taste and texture of each product is guaranteed for up to 12 months.
Price:
Available on request.
Availability:
Gilbert’s Foods’ products are available to purchase direct from head office (one pallet minimum order) or via a network of wholesalers, distributors and cash and carries across the UK. For more information email enquiries@gilbertsfoods.co.uk or call 01524 852378.
Why you should buy it:
Peter Smith, managing director at Gilbert’s Foods, said: “There are many under-used and under-valued cuts of meat that deserve more attention, as they can be cost-effective and versatile without compromising on taste.
“Our new stuffed lamb shoulders are a great example of this as they are a good value, tasty cut of meat and cooked properly with a good combination of quality herbs and ingredients provide a great menu option.
“Cost-effective cuts of meat such as this are seeing a surge in popularity in the foodservice sector as our customers recognise the benefits of offering quality yet economical dishes on the menu.
“We understand that chefs want foods that deliver on taste, quality and value for money, while diners are looking for authentic flavours and filling dishes that they know and love and our dishes meet all of these needs. By investing in our top quality meal centres, chefs can effectively recreate popular dishes in a matter of minutes to meet consumer demand for home-cooked style, tasty foods.
“Our Lamb Shoulders are specifically designed for the foodservice sector and make a great menu addition around Easter but is also a classic dish that can be enjoyed all year round. Our team of chefs has worked hard to ensure the dishes offer the ideal combination of flavours and quality, tender meat that diners will love and we can also offer bespoke varieties to meet specific requirements.
"The success of this product will drive the company forwards as we continue to expand the business and become a major player in the UK food industry.”
More information:
Eariler this month BigHospitality reported that Gilbert’s Foods had launched a new Sweet Chilli Chicken dishin time for the Chinese New Year celebrations on 10 February.
Operating from a purpose-built, EC approved, A-graded BRC meat manufacturing plant in Heysham, Lancashire, Gilbert’s Foods supplies to all areas of the food industry, including to retailers, caterers, the foodservice sector and to other food manufacturers across the UK.
The business has around 50 meal centres in its portfolio and offers lamb, beef, pork, chicken and duck dishes; including stews, casseroles and ready meals, all designed specifically for reheating in the microwave, oven, grill, rotisserie or via the sous-vide method. For more information, visit www.gilbertsfoods.co.uk.