Entries by Natalie

Annwyl bawb, Dear all…

As the year draws to an end, it is clear that we have many hurdles and challenges to overcome again. Nevertheless, we approach 2021 with cautious optimism. The welcome news of a vaccine is a morale boost during these dark days – it will help save lives and hopefully bring an end to the measures […]

Welsh Beef Wellington with a Port & Mushroom Sauce

INGREDIENTS: 750g PGI Welsh Beef fillet (code 1720) 1 tbsp oil Salt and pepper 1-2 tbsp English mustard 40g dried porcini mushrooms 250ml boiling water 500g chestnut mushrooms 25g salted butter 2 cloves garlic, crushed Handful fresh thyme leaves 6 slices of prosciutto 500g ready made all butter puff pastry 1 egg, beaten For the […]

Welsh Lamb Loin Chops

INGREDIENTS: 4-6 lean PGI Welsh Lamb loin chops (code 16273) 1 tsp olive oil 2 tbsp mint jelly 1 tbsp vegetable oil 25g butter 900g cooked new potatoes, cut in half 2 cloves garlic, crushed 100g mixed mushrooms METHOD: Season chops and place on grill pan. Place under a preheated grill and cook for 8-10 […]

Christmas Lorry Competition Winner…

Here at CH, we’re a family business that’s determined not to let Christmas lose its sparkle. And so… we started a festive frenzy by asking primary school pupils across the country to draw their very best Christmas pictures, for a chance to see their design on our lorry…

Christmas Home Delivery Launches

Christmas is coming and NEW for the 2020 festive season is our HOME DELIVERY service for the public. This offers the finest seasonal products at a click of a button and delivered to your door. From local produce to regional & national selections, our range has everything you need to help your Christmas sparkle! With […]

Regional Wholesaler of the Year

Absolutely thrilled to be named ‘Regional Wholesaler of the Year’ at The Grocer Gold Awards. Writing about Castell Howell, The Grocer said ”It was all going so well. This family-run foodservice wholesaler, a committed champion of Welsh produce, was delivering impressive and consistent growth pre-Covid. Turnover for the year ending 31 October 2019 stood at £138m, […]

Proudly Working With FareShare Cymru

We’re delighted to announce our partnership with FareShare Cymru and in collaboration with BiTC, to re-distribute surplus food to support 164 charities across the country. Ed Morgan, Group CSR & Training Manager at Castell Howell Foods, said:  “‘Covid-19 has induced lockdowns of the hospitality sector that have resulted in a drastic downturn in sales. This has […]