Entries by Natalie

Long Service Recognition

We recognise that without our dedicated and committed employees, the company would not be where it is today, and so we will be recognising those who have reached significant milestones of service to Castell Howell. Several of our colleagues have reached 5 years since our last update. They are Peter Hunt, Steffan Owen, Natalie Aitken […]

The Next Phase of the Free School Meals Roll Out

All set for the next phase of the Universal Primary Free School Meals roll out. This month will see 20 local authorities will be delivering UPFSM to reception, year 1 and year 2, with the remaining 2 local authorities working towards delivering to all infant age groups as soon as they are able to. This will […]

Assembly Recipes – Elevated Menu Ready Concepts

Quick & easy menu ideas for a streamlined lunch and dinner service… 1. Caramelised Beef & Red Onion Cottage Pie topped with Truffle Cheese Mash 69180 Grants Tinned Minced Beef & Onions 1.2kg 34158 Freeze dried Caramelized Red Onion 50g 27036 Celtic Preserves Red Onion Marmalade 335g 86820 Lutosa Potato Swirls 2.5kg 89575 Snowdonia Mini […]

Whipped Butter Antipasti Board – Perfect for Sharing

What we used: 51575 Hollybush Salted Butter 250g 38436 Sunshine Mixed Pitted Olives 2.5kg 56379 Villani Mediterranean Antipasti Pack 140g 99832 Berlys Pasas y Nueces Nature 10x350g 7888 Fresh Basil 50g 9708 Merchant Gourmet Sunblush Tomatoes 1kg 2935 Yamas Feta Cheese 200g 12278 Imaginitive Cuisine Balsamic Fig Dressing 150ml 68899 Mêl Gwenyn Gruffydd Welsh Honey […]

Front Page News…

So great to make the front page of Wholesale News this month. CSR Manager Edward Morgan and MD Matt Lewis spoke to the publication about our commitment to sustainability. Ed Morgan said ”What sets us a part is that doing the right thing is part of our business culture. This is the case for how […]

Cooking With Welsh Actor Julian Lewis Jones

Thrilled to meet Welsh actor, presenter and proud fisherman Julian Lewis Jones at our Food Show at Parc Eirias in Colwyn Bay. When he’s not on set, Jules takes to the seas and supplies Celtic Coast Fish (part of the Castell Howell group of companies) with the freshest selection of seafood for onward supply to […]

Chicken, Ham & Leek Pie with Welsh Honey Mustard & Creamy Mash Top

Ingredients: 5558 2.5kg Diced Fresh Chicken Breast 9574 1kg Ham mis-shapes (can be cut up smaller if you like) 3670 1kg Greens Cut Frozen Leeks 36343 Celtic Preserves Wholegrain Welsh Mustard with Honey and Leeks 7154 1ltr Macaphie Ready To Use White Sauce 97683 2.5kg Chefs’ Selection Frozen Mashed Potato 25300 1 Large Free Range […]

Ed Morgan – Future Generations Changemaker 100

Huge congratulations to our CSR Manager Ed Morgan on making the ‘Future Generations Changemaker 100’ list. Of Edward’s listing, the piece reads ”Edward has been employed by Castell Howell since 2001 and leads on the corporate social responsibility for the group’s seven food manufacturing units and six distribution depots. He has helped to ensure that […]

Grocery Aid Silver Award Winners

We’re thrilled to be a Grocery Aid Silver Award Winner. The promotion of internal welfare services to our staff is key to our operation and we actively provide an environment where staff have the confidence and trust to speak openly when in need of advice. Our Health & Wellbeing Coordinator Carly Price, is committed to […]

Are You Ready for the Single Use Plastic Ban?

The Welsh Government will be at the forefront of action on plastic with Wales set to become the first part of the UK to legislate against single-use plastics later this year. We are proud to be able to offer our customers non-plastic or re-usable alternatives to the banned food related products. What you need to […]