A new trio of classic pies has been added to the Signature by Country Range portfolio ahead of autumn, which are available exclusively through the Country Range Group member wholesalers.
Signature by Country Range is the premium tier of the Group’s own-brands and has been specially crafted to provide professional kitchens with all the tools to tempt, tantalise and entice guests to trade up, whilst keeping costs at a minimum. It now features over 30 carefully sourced, superior ingredients and fully finished products for caterers of all sizes.
With comforting classics and premium pub favourites coming into their own as the temperature drops, the three new pies have been created to give operators the quality, provenance and generous fillings customers expect from a premium pie, without the time and labour required to make them from scratch.
A pub classic, hand-held hero, pastry pleaser and the original comfort food, the new trifecta of pies are made to classic recipes with pristine pastry and carefully selected cheeses, vegetables and free-range meat, as well as certified sustainable palm oil across all three recipes.
Designed with the demands of professional kitchens in mind, the pies can be cooked in either a conventional oven or Merrychef, giving operators flexibility across different kitchen formats and service styles. Once defrosted, they can also be kept refrigerated for up to 10 days, helping caterers manage stock efficiently, minimise waste and respond more easily to changing demand.
Available in 8 x 225g packs, the trio includes:
Vintage Cheddar Pie – A crunchy, cheesy topping conceals the ultimate deep-filled cheese pie with sumptuous vintage cheddar and creamy Emmental alongside potato, leek and a drop of cider.
Chicken, Ham & Leek Pie – The finest free-range chicken marries magically with ham hock, leek, thyme, cream and white wine for a rich take on a much-loved classic.
Steak & Ale Pie – The crowd-pleaser of all the pies, this Steak and Ale pie showcases high quality slow-cooked beef steak, which has been cooked in craft ale to provide a beautiful beery character and a rich, unctuous gravy.
Rachel Porter, Country Range Group Own Brand Manager, said:
“While quality pies are year-round regulars on menus across the hospitality and public catering sectors, they really come into their own in the colder months so we’re very excited to unleash this tantalising trio in time for autumn. Customers might be looking for familiar favourites, but that doesn’t mean they want to compromise on quality. From free-range chicken to vintage cheddar, Emmental and craft ale, we’ve focused on ingredients and recipes that give these classics the premium treatment and provide operators with a compelling trade-up option.
“A proper pie with the trimmings takes some beating but it also takes time to make so our new Signature trio is the ideal option as caterers lacking time, space and resources don’t need to compromise on quality. From the perfect pastry to the flavoursome filling, everything about these pies is top tier.”
About the Country Range Group
With over 30 years of heritage servicing the UK & Ireland’s innovative foodservice sector, the Country Range Group is made up of 17 member businesses and 21 wholesaler – Birchall Foodservice, Blakemore Foodservice, Brook Street Foodservice, Charles Saunders Food Service, Country Valley Foods, Crowndale Foodservice, Dunns Food and Drinks, Europ Foods, Fife Creamery, First Choice Foodservice, Harlech Foodservice, Henderson Foodservice, King Brothers Foodservice, Kitwave (including Creed Foodservice, Total Foodservice and WestCountry), McClures, Savona Foodservice, Trevors Foodservice, Valley Foods, Waterdene Foodservice.
In addition to offering the leading brands from around the globe, the Group also offers a three-tiered own brand portfolio under Country Range, Signature by Country Range and Catering Essentials.
Widely recognised by caterers as trusted and reliable brands that deliver consistent quality and value for money without compromising on taste and flavour, the 700 plus products are all developed exclusively for professional caterers and cover grocery, chilled and frozen.
Alongside this, the Group recently launched its Clean Range Pro brand which features over 40 professional cleaning products which are colour co-ordinated, adhering to the British Institute of Cleaning Science’s colour coding system, and include QR codes on the product labels that link directly to safety data sheets for full product and usage information. Arming foodservice professionals with the ultimate tools to keep every area clean, protected and food-safe, the new range improves product visibility and consolidates the Group’s hygiene and cleaning offering.
The Group publishes its trade magazine Stir it up 9 times a year, which features the latest food, drink and industry news, Country Range brand promotions and in-depth trend reports and sector specific guides to support and inspire all foodservice caterers.
The Country Range Group has also entered into a three-year charitable partnership with Natasha’s Foundation. The unique partnership will see the buying group and its members work alongside the charity to raise compassion, understanding and crucially, vital funds, to help make food allergy history.
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