Spring has sprung! With warmer days and longer evenings, it's the perfect time to refresh your menus and embrace the vibrant flavours of the season. Here at Classic Fine Foods, we're excited to unveil our Spring-Summer Collection 2024, featuring a curated selection of premium ingredients specifically chosen to tantalize taste buds and elevate your culinary creations.

Starring Role: Burrata and Burrata with Stracciatella from Caseificio Artigiana an award-winning artisan cheese producer in Puglia, Italy

This season, let creamy, luxurious burrata steal the show on your menus. We're proud to offer award-winning burrata and stracciatella from Caseificio Artigiana, a Puglian company renowned for its artisan cheese production. Made with the freshest milk and following traditional methods, their burrata boasts a delightful contrast between the soft, pillowy exterior and the rich, milky stracciatella filling.

Why Burrata Shines in Spring and Summer:

Versatility: Burrata adapts beautifully to a variety of dishes. Serve it simply with heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil for a light and refreshing starter. Alternatively, elevate pasta dishes, salads, or even pizzas with its creamy decadence.

Seasonal Synergy: Pair burrata with the vibrant flavors of spring produce like asparagus, peas, and fresh herbs. Burrata's richness complements the sweetness of these seasonal ingredients, creating a harmonious flavor profile.

Presentation Powerhouse: Burrata's stunning visual appeal makes it a star on the plate. Its milky white exterior and glistening center add a touch of luxury to any dish, impressing your diners.

Special Offer: As part of our Spring-Summer Collection, enjoy a 10% discount on selected Caseificio Artigiana products such as burrata and burrata with stracciatella from 1st until 30th June.

Tempus Charcuterie: The Art of Aged Flavor

Elevate your charcuterie boards and antipasti platters with exceptional charcuterie from Tempus. Their philosophy of using only ex-breeding sows and ex-dairy beef results in unparalleled depth of flavour. The mature animals boast superior marbling, fat ratios, and intense taste that younger meat simply cannot match.

Why Tempus Charcuterie is Perfect for Spring-Summer:

Lighter Fare: Tempus charcuterie provides a richer flavor profile compared to typical cured meats, making it ideal for lighter spring and summer dishes. Pair it with seasonal fruits like melon and figs for a delightful contrast.

Social Gatherings: Charcuterie boards are a staple for warm-weather entertaining. Tempus' unique offerings will impress your guests and elevate the culinary experience.

Versatile Ingredient: Tempus charcuterie can be enjoyed on its own, incorporated into salads and sandwiches, or even used as a flavourful topping for pizzas and flatbreads.

Special Offer: We're extending a special discount 10% off on the selected Tempus charcuterie range, allowing you to explore their exceptional products at a reduced price. The offer running from 1st until 30th June. 

A Celebration of Meat: Australian Wagyu and Italian Veal

For the discerning meat aficionado, we're proud to offer Australian Wagyu from Westholme and Italian Veal from Casa Vercelli. Westholme's Wagyu boasts exceptional marbling and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, perfect for creating show-stopping steaks and gourmet burgers. Casa Vercelli's high-quality veal, sourced from ethically raised calves in Italy, offers a delicate flavour profile, making it ideal for delicate cutlets, scaloppine, and osso buco.

These meats are known for their superior quality, texture, and flavour. The Wagyu beef, with its rich marbling, transforms any steak dish into a luxurious meal. 

Meanwhile, Casa Vercelli's veal is tender and mild, ideal for classic Italian recipes or innovative dishes that require the finest ingredients.

Chocolate Delights from Valrhona and Nicolas Berger

No season is complete without a touch of indulgence. We're featuring exquisite chocolates from Valrhona and Nicolas Berger, perfect for crafting decadent desserts or adding a touch of luxury to your plating. From classic couverture to exciting flavored varieties, these chocolates offer endless possibilities for creativity.

Spring Inspired Chocolate Creations:

Fresh Fruit Pairings: Temper chocolate and use it to create delicate shells or shards to enhance the vibrant flavors of seasonal fruits like strawberries, raspberries, and cherries.

Light and Refreshing Desserts: for lighter mousse or bavarois creations that utilize chocolate while maintaining a refreshing feel for the warmer months.

Chocolate Sorbets and Ice Creams: Craft unique and luxurious sorbets and ice creams using high-quality chocolate for a decadent and refreshing dessert option.

Experience colours and flavours: Ponthier Fruit and Vegetable Purees

Unlock a world of vibrant colours and intense flavours with Ponthier fruit purees and vegetable purees. Made with the finest seasonal ingredients, these purees offer a convenient way to incorporate fresh, high-quality produce into your dishes year-round.

Spring Inspired Puree Applications:

Vibrant Sauces: Use Ponthier purees to create light and flavourful sauces for meats, seafood, or vegetables. Experiment with fruit purees for a touch of sweetness or savory vegetable purees for richer depth.

Soup Bases: Skip the chopping and simmering with Ponthier purees. They provide a perfect base for creating vibrant and flavorful cream soups or chilled summer gazpachos.

Desserts and Cocktails: Add a burst of color and flavor to your desserts or cocktails with fruit purees. Think vibrant raspberry coulis for your panna cotta or a refreshing strawberry puree in your summer sangria.

The Perfect Beverage Pairing : Le Rosé du Château Languedoc & Beyond

No meal is complete without a perfectly paired drink. Our curated beverage selection for this season features Le Rosé du Château Languedoc wine, a refreshing rosé ideal for warmer months. For a touch of celebration, we have a 100% Chardonnay Champagne. We haven't forgotten about the non-alcoholic crowd, offering JNPR Gin No.1 and a delectable range of Maison Goubet grape juices made from organic vines in Bordeaux.

Special Offer: To enhance your exploration of these delightful beverages, we're offering a 5% discount on the selected beverage range featured in our Spring Summer Collection 2024.

Why These Choices Matter.

Each product in our Spring-Summer Collection 2024 has been selected not only for its superior quality but also for its ability to resonate with the current culinary trends and seasonal flavours. As chefs, the choice of ingredients plays a pivotal role in defining the dining experience. Our curated selections ensure that you have access to the best, along with the added benefit of promotions throughout the season.

We invite all culinary professionals to explore our Spring-Summer Collection 2024 here. 

Visit our website now and start transforming your seasonal menus with exceptional ingredients from around the globe. Happy cooking!