Wiltshire Farm Foods Journal

Find out more about what Head Chef, Phil Rimmer from Wiltshire Farm Foods has been preparing in the kitchen.

Claire Tollit and her Quality Team cook and taste over 200 dinners and desserts each day to make sure your Wiltshire Farm Foods meals are perfect every time. And with four of them in the team, you can imagine how hectic their days must get! And what about the days spent tasting your least favourite foods…

We’re all guilty of overindulging as the sunshine fades and the autumn chill sets in but this can be bad news for your digestive system. Current fibre intakes in the UK are well below recommended levels but Wiltshire Farm Foods is here to help.

Autumn is upon us and soon the trick or treaters will be out in force. This Halloween make sure any ‘nasties’ are knocking at the door and not on your plate. At Wiltshire Farm Foods we’re dedicated to providing you with the healthiest, most delicious dishes and in a bid for continuous improvement and in response to the most up-to-date nutritional information we’ve removed hydrogenated fats and banned over 40 additives across our entire range.

Diabetes is an increasingly common condition in which the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood becomes too high because the body cannot use it properly. People with diabetes are generally advised to eat a healthy diet that is lower in fat and higher in fibre. This may involve regimenting diet alone or a with combination of diet and tablets or insulin.

We received such positive feedback from our customers that we’ve created a series of gift vouchers which are now available for you to purchase online – thank you for all your suggestions.

Get festive with Phil this winter as our Head Chef takes us through his Christmas creations.

Coeliac disease was once thought to be a childhood condition but it has now become recognised that it affects many adults as well. It is known to run in families and is becoming increasingly common as diagnosis improves. An inflammatory condition of the small intestine, it is caused by sensitivity to the protein gluten, which is found in wheat, rye and barley. The condition is very common but symptoms can be kept under control with a strict gluten-free diet.

Spring is on its way and as the days brighten so does the menu at Wiltshire Farm Foods. Our Product Development Team have been busy working alongside Head Chef Phil Rimmer to bring you an even more extensive menu with flavours from around the globe, and closer to home – Phil loves to use fresh ingredients from his own allotment in his recipes!

Creamy Chicken & Asparagus is a delicious new addition to the menu – tender asparagus, white wine and cream work wonderfully together, served with brown rice, peppers, beans, sweetcorn, carrots and peas. Asparagus is also a great source of fibre and folic acid, which research suggests can guard against degenerative illnesses like Alzheimer’s, so it’s healthy as well as hearty!

If you fancy a fishy dish, Salmon Fillet in Mint Butter Sauce has become permanent to the range, with a stunning salmon fillet in a refreshing mint butter sauce, finished with boiled potatoes, carrots, broccoli and pea puree. We’ve also extended our vegetarian options with a moreish Vegetable Pasta Bake, penne pasta with chunky vegetable, tomato, basil and cheese sauce, served with broccoli and carrots.

A devil for dessert?

You’ll love our new Strawberry & Rhubarb Crumble and Custard, with pieces of sweet strawberry complemented perfectly by tart rhubarb, finished with a golden crumble. Our individual Strawberry Tarte is a simply stunning summery treat – with delicate pastry and a generous helping of fruit – it’s too good to share!

Are you enjoying our mouth-watering new meals? Let us know and share your favourites with fellow shoppers – you can rate all our products and give your opinions on our Customer Ratings system.

Our sumptuous Select range has now been launched nationwide. Select is a refined range of mouth-watering main dishes, accompaniments and desserts, so you can mix and match to find your perfect meal combination.

Choose the best of British with Roast Breast of British Chicken, succulent roast chicken in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce – perfect to add to Mashed Potato with Caramelised Red Onion. For further traditional fare look no further than the Lamb Hotpot, tender braised British lamb with a rich onion gravy, chunky carrots and topped with sliced potatoes, or heart-warming Aberdeen Angus Steak & Ale Pie,in a rich gravy and ale sauce, encased in flaky puff pastry.

We highly recommend popping a Luxury Fish Pie in the oven, a tempting mix of flavours, with prime smoke haddock and salmon in a creamy leek sauce in pastry with a potato rosti top. For a taste of Italy try the Four Cheese Tortellini, delicious pasta stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, blue stilton and vegetarian cheese served with a roasted tomato and mascarpone sauce. The Beef Lasagne has a hearty splash of Chianti, with British Beef in a rich tomato and oregano sauce, between layers of pasta and topped with white sauce and grana padano cheese, for an authentic Italian feast.

Don’t forget to order your sides! The Cauliflower & Broccoli Cheese is heavenly, while the Dauphinois Potatoes are a beautiful accompaniment to any meal – sliced layers of potato cooked in garlic and cream sauce, topped with gruyere cheese.

To satisfy your sweet tooth try our Luxury Chocolate Brownie, smothered in a decadent dark chocolate sauce, or our Luxury Butterscotch & Treacle Pudding - a rich, sticky pudding oozing with treacle and a touch of butterscotch.

We’ve teamed up with our outlets to put together a tempting mix of bestsellers and customer favourites for a Wiltshire Farm Foods Taster Pack.

New to the service and finding it difficult to choose from our extensive range? Or toying with the idea of delicious, healthy ready meals delivered direct to your door but not sure what they’ll be like? Our Taster Pack could be the ideal choice!

The Taster Pack boasts a mix of great traditional favourites and some gourmet goodies with a twist, so sit back and take it easy for the week with Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding, Shepherds Pie, tangy Honey Mustard Chicken, Salmon & Broccoli Supreme and Roast Pork with Apricot & Leek Stuffing.

To satisfy those sweet cravings we’ve added family favourites - Apple Pie & Custard, Golden Syrup Sponge & Custard and yummy Summer Fruits Cheesecake.

Have you tried our Taster Pack? How did you enjoy your introduction to Wiltshire Farm Foods? Place your comment and share your experience here.

Whatever your culinary tastes or cultural dietary requirements, at Wiltshire Farm Foods we are proud to provide you with a wide range of ethnic dishes, delivered frozen to your door by our friendly drivers, as well as our usual range of mouth-watering meals.

From Caribbean and West Indian meals to a selection of Asian Halal and Asian Vegetarian options, our carefully selected suppliers have created and prepared every dish to exacting and authentic standards, also featuring dishes prepared to strict Kosher standards.

Kosher dishes include Chicken Schnitzel, Beef Goulash and scrumptious Spaghetti Bolognaise, as well as many fish dishes, like Grilled Salmon, and tempting desserts such as Apple Strudel.

Ready meals never tasted so good, and for a real taste of the Caribbean why not try spicy Jerk Chicken, Rice and Red Kidney Beans, or tangy Callaloo & Saltfish & White Rice? Both ranges have mixer packs available, or for full details of the range see our Special Diet Guide.

Wiltshire Farm Foods also carries an extensive collection of Asian Halal and Asian Vegetarian meals. Choose from Masala Gosht with Mixed Dal & Basmati Rice, or creamy Chicken Coconut with Mixed Dal & Basmati Rice.

Asian Vegetarians can enjoy Saag Alu with Split Masoor Dal & Saag Pulao, or Dudhi Chana Dal with Kadhi & Khichadi. So why not give us a go, and have delicious, authentic dishes delivered direct, by the experts?

Ring your local outlet for more details, and to place your order today.

With sixteen years under its belt Wiltshire Farm Foods has come a long way from its humble beginnings delivering delectable, guaranteed nutritious and fully safety checked meals direct to your door since 1992.

Now that must have been a relief! No endless supermarket queues or heavy bags to carry home, and you know a hot meal is only minutes away – and the best bit is the minimal washing up! Development Chef Shiva Osborne works designing delicious new concepts to tickle your taste buds, sourcing the best ingredients and working to make current dishes even better. This could include flavouring, accompaniments or cleaner ingredients, or recently lowering salt content, experimenting with herbs and seasonings to attain the same taste or perfecting our dishes for those of you with special dietary requirements.

We caught up with Shiva to see what’s happening in the kitchens, take a sneak peek at some sensational summer dishes and get in the party spirit in the run-up to our Sweet Sixteen!

Hi Shiva, you work alongside Phil in the Wiltshire Farm Foods kitchen, is there anything new we should know about?

“We’ve been busy putting the finishing touches to our new range for summer – they’re sensational, a real mix of fresh flavours from home and abroad that should please the palate and soothe the soul – whatever summer holds in store!”

Can you reveal some of the new products to us, a favourite perhaps?

“Ok, but just one! It’s a tough choice, but I think I’d have to say the Monkfish with Peas & Pancetta, it’s a lovely, meaty fish with a subtle flavour and is perfect paired with the spiced Italian pancetta, which is like a thin, streaky bacon. It’s definitely worth a try and a great addition to our fish menu.”

And what about sweet treats....

“Now you’re pushing it!” She laughs, “All I’m saying is that you won’t be disappointed if you’re an ice cream aficionado!”

And what are your thoughts on Wiltshire Farm Foods celebrating its sixteenth birthday? “It’s great to witness the journey we’re on at Wiltshire Farm Foods and how the business has grown, along with the tastes of our customers. Phil has encouraged a strong food philosophy, and this has filtered down through the range, with attention to regional tastes and ingredients, and all-British meat throughout the Select range, so we’ve really got something to celebrate.” And we think so too!