Baked by Steph Celebrates 6 Sweet Years with £1M Turnover in Sight In 2019, armed with a rolling pin, a love of design, and a sweet tooth, Steph Giordano set out to make gifting more fun, and far tastier, from the small kitchen of her East London flat. What began as a creative side hustle quickly captured the imagination (and cravings) of thousands. Six years on, Baked by Steph has grown into one of the UK’s most original and recognisable gifting brands, with a projected £1 million turnover in 2025. Now 36 years old, Steph leads a proudly female-founded and female run business, with a 15 strong team of bakers,…
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Baga Chipz MBE helps Brits shake up their day and ‘cheat’… on their usual snack Looking to do some snack shifting? You aren’t alone. It turns out that half of Brits are looking for more snack satisfaction (49%), or should we say “snackisfaction”, with munching boredom at its peak in the UK. In fact, a third confess they wish they could break free from their same old snacking cycle (34%). It’s no wonder Brits are looking to shake things up, as 3 in 10 (32%) admit they eat the same snack up to five times a week, with a fifth…
60% of the UK think flavoured vodka tastes fake – 88% say they’d drink it if it wasn’t New survey findings released today by Dutch Barn Vodka – co-owned by Ricky Gervais – suggest a major image problem is holding back the flavoured vodka category. According to the research, 60% of UK spirit drinkers believe flavoured vodka tastes artificial, assuming it’s loaded with sweeteners, synthetic flavourings, and too much sugar, causing many to steer clear of the category altogether. However, in a clear sign that change is possible, 88% said they would consider drinking flavoured vodka if they trusted what was…
After captivating Paris with its spectacular take on Latin American dining, Tigermilk is crossing the Channel and opening its doors at 127 Charing Cross Road on 12th June. The arrival of this 138 cover restaurant marks the UK debut of a fast-growing restaurant group that reimagines the Latin dining with flair, generosity, and unmistakable soul. Founded in 2019 by restaurateurs Nina and Alexis Melikov, Tigermilk is already a cult favourite in France. Attracting over 3,500 guests daily across its ten locations, the brand is beloved for its electric energy, bold interiors, and food that balances sunshine and spice in equal measure:…
Humble Grape has announced a significant expansion of its on-trade presence, securing new listings with some of London’s most esteemed hospitality operators, including the Corinthia Hotel Group, Quality Chop House in Farringdon, and Savanna, the premium South African retailer. This latest milestone solidifies Humble Grape’s position as a leading supplier of sustainably produced, organic, and biodynamic wines. With six wine bars across the capital and a portfolio of over 600 wines—many of which are exclusive to Humble Grape—the group has become synonymous with quality, integrity, and provenance. The new accounts join an already impressive roster of clients that includes industry heavyweights such as Hawksmoor, The Cadogan Arms, Hoppers, Brigadiers, Gymkhana, Sketch, Trishna,…
Experience a vibrant expression of regional Indian cuisine under the Maldivian skies,from 7 to 12 June 2025. Jumeirah Olhahali Island is delighted to announce an exclusive pop-up in collaboration with restaurant Atrangi by Ritu Dalmia, the celebrated Indian restaurant at Jumeirah Al Qasr in Dubai. Taking place from 7 to 12 June 2025, the island will welcome Atrangi’s Head Chef, Aniket Chatterjee, who will join forces with the resort’s culinary team to present a refined five-course dining experience that reimagines regional Indian dishes through a modern lens. Inspired by the vision of acclaimed chef and restaurateur Ritu Dalmia, Atrangi is known for…
Super premium gin Renais is celebrating its second birthday with the launch of Renais Grand Cru Cask-Aged Gin – a limited-edition expression that redefines the boundaries of botanical spirits. A tribute to innovation rooted in tradition, it will be available to UK consumers from today, RRP £90 for a 70 cl bottle from www.renais.co.uk. This new expression has an initial limited amount of 720 bottles. This first addition to the Renais Gin portfolio pays homage to the French wine-making traditions and heritage that inspired Renais Gin. Carefully rested for one year in hand-selected French oak casks that once held prestigious Grand…
Whether you’re brunching in the garden, hosting a BBQ, or just soaking up the long weekend, Eisberg’s Sparkling Blanc de Blancs is your next go-to bank holiday drink. With all the elegance of traditional bubbles and none of the alcohol, this crisp, alcohol-free sparkling wine is perfect for celebrating in style. Expect delicate notes of Mirabel plum, pear and ripe yellow apple in every refreshing glass. It’s bank holiday drinking, upgraded. Eisberg Sparkling Blanc de Blancs Eisberg Sparkling Blanc de Blancs | RRP: £5.95 a bottle | Available at Amazon eisberg.co.uk
UK TikToker reveals the secret to recreating the Raising Cane’s flavour In a recent TikTok, user @boredoflunch shared his take on the trending Raising Cane’s chicken fingers and sauce. Gaining over 521,600 views and over 28, 500 likes, users are obsessed with the recipe, with one user sharing, “I need to try this 😍” and another commenting how “this probably has more flavour than canes”. Requiring only six ingredients for the chicken, and seven ingredients for the sauce, here’s exactly how you can try Raising Cane’s in your air fryer. How to recreate the Raising Cane’s in your air fryer Program:…
Despite the ever-unpredictable British weather, the UK BBQ market is set to reach £173 million in 2025, with forecasts predicting growth to £205.6 million by 2030. In 2024, supermarkets and food retailers looked to global flavours to help spice up the UK market, and this trend is expected to continue into 2025, according to Rupert Claxton, consultant and meat advisor to the European Union’s ‘More Than Only Food & Drink’ campaign. Rupert and other industry experts share their insights into how EU food and drink will shape the UK BBQ season in 2025. The EU’s Member States are the perfect…