Compleat Foodservice

As we approach 2025, we’re looking ahead to some exciting trends set to shape the cake world... 🍰 Innovative and unusual flavours – expect continued exploration of Asian and Japanese-inspired profiles, unique sweet-and-savoury combinations, and cakes infused with aromatic elements, all driven by consumers' craving for bold, adventurous flavours. 🍰 Playful and nostalgic creations – look for flavours that evoke childhood memories, like rhubarb and custard or rice pudding with raspberry jam. Striking a balance between new, unconventional tastes and beloved classics will be key for retailers and operators. 🍰 Boozy twists of classics – bakers will experiment with using a range of boozy beverages to add a grown-up twist to classic cakes, including using Amaretto, limoncello and espresso-martini. Follow Compleat Foodservice if you would like to stay up to date with the latest trend forecasts. #Foodservice #Bakery #CakeTrends

How do you successfully merge a privately owned family business into one of the UK’s leading food manufacturers, all while maintaining your reputation for exceptional taste, quality and customer service? If you were at the British Society of Baking (BSB) conference last week, then you’ll already know the answer! Helen Bowyer, our commercial director attended the conference and delivered a fantastic presentation, where she discussed how Wrights successfully adjusted to being acquired by The Compleat Food Group. Drawing on her 25 years of experience in the food industry Helen then took the audience on a journey through the bakery market, showing how the sector has shown remarkable resilience in the face of a number of challenges. She also discussed why bakery-led outlets are currently out-performing many other out-of-home channels, as people continue turning to bakery for value, comfort and above all, delicious treats. 🍩 It was a fantastic couple of days of insightful discussion and innovation within the bakery sector. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting with and hearing from other leaders in the industry, including senior representatives from HILL BISCUITS LIMITED, Babyfaced Baker, TWO MAGPIES BAKERY LIMITED, and Oterra. We’d like to say thank you to BSB for the opportunity, and we’re looking forward to the next conference! #Foodservice #Bakery #OOH #BSBConference

We recently supported YO! in expanding their dessert offering with two new desserts, as they sought to add a new dimension to their menu and customer experience. Joining the menu are… 🍋 Yuzu and Lemon Doughnut, filled with tangy citrus yuzu and lemon and served with a delicious caramel sauce. 🍰 Cotton Candy Cheesecake, a light, fluffy and creamy cheesecake inspired by the Japanese classic dessert and served with a raspberry puree. You can try them in your nearest YO! restaurant today. #treatYOself #Foodservice #NPD #JapaneseCuisine #GlobalCuisine #Desserts YO! Sushi

Our Commercial Director Helen Bowyer is attending and speaking at the British Society of Baking (BSB) conference this week! Helen will be speaking at the conference on Thursday 10th October to discuss the integration of Wrights into The Compleat Food Group, and how Wrights is now utilising the scale and expertise of being part of a bigger group to increase availability, distribution and product innovation. She will also take those attending on a journey through the bakery market, delving into its recent challenges including changing consumer demands, labour shortages and inflation, and how Wrights is responding to these hurdles in order to be continue to be relevant for generations to come. We’re excited to be attending the BSB Conference and seeing Helen speak alongside other leaders in the sector including Steve Magnall, Owner and CEO of TWO MAGPIES BAKERY LIMITED, Frank Bird, CEO of HILL BISCUITS LIMITED, Mike Adams, Head of Product Innovation from Campden BRI and Emilio Saklambanakis, regional marketing manager EMEA at Oterra. #Bakery #BakingIndustry #BSBConference

Yesterday, we headed to Manchester for the Harvey & Brockless Meet the Makers event✨ We met many of our new colleagues and joined over 40 artisanal producers in showcasing some of our best products on offer across The Compleat Food Group and available through Compleat Foodservice. This included olives, deli items, savoury pastry and sweet treats like our pastel de nata, as well as the very best from our brands including our Squeaky Bean Beechwood Smoked Salmon Style Slices and a selection of our tastiest pickles, ferments and sauces from Vadasz!🌶️ It was a fantastic day, where we were able to share our passion for delicious, high-quality food with our new Harvey & Brockless colleagues, and meet chefs and artisanal producers from across the foodservice industry. #CompleatFoodservice #FoodToFeelGood 

Lisa Gough and Helen Marlton are at the launch of Bidfood Wales today at Hensol Castle showcasing our brand the Real Soup Co.   Come and try all the best that Wales has to offer, including the Real Soup Co’s delicious range of chef quality soups and meal pots, which are made in the heart of Ebbw Vale.   It’s going to be a soup-er day! #Foodservice #BidfoodWales #RealSoupCo

We’ll be at the launch of Bidfood Wales at Hensol Castle tomorrow, showcasing our fresh soups from the Real Soup Company.   The show will be filled with all the best that Wales has to offer, which includes our range of delicious soups, made every day in Ebbw Vale.   If you’re at the show tomorrow, come along and say hello! In the meantime you can find out more about the Real Soup Co here: https://lnkd.in/eq5jQyw8 Helen Marlton Lisa Gough Bidfood UK #BidfoodWales #CompleatFoodservice #RealSoupCo

We’re at the Bidfood Birmingham Big Food & Drink Show today showcasing our delicious products from the Real Soup Co. Visit Lisa Gough and Helen Marlton today from 10am to try our Grab & Go soups and meal pots, which are perfect for food to go, vending and out of hours service. You can also learn more about our 4kg catering range, which are fantastic for serving consistently great, chef quality soup. All of our soups are made by a brigade of talented chefs, using only the best quality ingredients (and a lot of love) to ensure they taste as if they’ve been made in your own kitchen. We look forward to seeing you there! #RealSoupCo #CompleatFoodservice #Bidfood

Our brand Squeaky Bean is known for its delicious plant-based products which taste just as good, if not better than their meat equivalents. Did you know that Squeaky Bean’s products are also available in foodservice? 🌿 Our plant-based Duck Style Pieces are high in protein and low in saturated fat. They can be easily shredded for a vegan take on crispy duck pancakes or added to salads or noodles. Or why not try these Duck Style Pieces in a spicy stir fry with peppers, chillies, shredded carrots, spring onions, noodles, Squeaky Bean’s Duck Style Pieces and a sweet, umami, tangy teriyaki sauce. #Foodservice #PlantBased #Vegan

🌍 Craving the authentic tastes of your favourite travel destinations, right here in the UK? That's exactly what we bring to the table with our Mediterranean deli brand unearthed. Our products are as delicious as they are versatile, they aren’t just for tapas or small plates; they’re also a game-changer for your pizza menus! 🍕 Imagine your next pizza special: a marinara-style base topped with our Sweet Napoli Salami and fresh chillies. Serve with an indulgent drizzle of hot honey for a perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Or how about a pizza with a kick? Our spicy Nduja brings the heat that’ll make your menu stand out. Prefer something milder but just as indulgent? Try our Prosciutto Crudo paired with a tomato sugo base, creamy burrata, and finished with extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil. Whether you’re refreshing your pizza menu or adding a new star to the show, unearthed has the authentic ingredients to add a new dimension to your offerings. 🍕 #Foodservice #FoodInspiration #GlobalCuisine #Pizza