David Lyell Scholarship | Young Pastry Chef of the Year 2020

15 November, 2019

Young Pastry Chef of the Year 2020 is just around the corner! Win a Felchlin Training Course at the newly built Condirama in Switzerland! Sponsored by the David Lyell Scholarship, it's the perfect opportunity for chefs under the age of 23 to showcase their skills to a renowned group of judges, including Ross Sneddon, Benoit Blin, Mick Burke, Mark Poynton, Jerome Dreux and Liam Grimes. The semi finals this year take place in Glasgow, Sheffield and at Town & Country Fine Foods HQ in Slough, on Tuesday 3rd March. To enter, email shaune.hall001@gmail.com or call Murray Chapman on 0114 245 8696.

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La Rose Noire launch Gluten Free and Vegan tart shells

29 October, 2019

The world today is changing fast and so are our dietary requirements. You can always count on La Rose Noire to move with the times, respond to the changes in food trends and create delicious food products to suit every hospitality establishment. As a result, they have launched an exciting range of Gluten Free Tart Shells and Vegan Tart Shells, only available through Town & Country Fine Foods in the UK. Each item has been meticulously designed with the professional chef in mind and joins an already outstanding hand-crafted range of finished and semi-finished desserts, chocolate shells, décor and tart shells.

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La Rose Noire - Frozen Creations

17 October, 2019

In response to a growing demand for innovative products, premier patissiere La Rose Noire have launched an exciting new collection of frozen desserts, only available through Town & Country Fine Foods in the UK. Each item has been meticulously designed with the professional chef in mind and joins an already outstanding hand-crafted range of finished and semi-finished desserts, chocolate shells, décor and tart shells.

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La Rose Noire - Chocolate Creations

02 October, 2019

Town & Country Fine Foods are delighted to launch a stunning new selection of chocolate creations by La Rose Noire. Available exclusively from Town & Country Fine Foods, the three exquisite creations are: Mini Chocolate Cones, Speckled Chocolate Shells and Chocolate Volcanic Discs. Each item has been meticulously designed with the professional chef in mind and joins an already outstanding hand-crafted range of chocolate shells, semi-finished desserts, décor and tart shells.

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Young Pastry Chef of the Year 2019

24 April, 2019

On Tuesday 9th April 2019, at The Claire Clark Academy at Milton Keynes College, after four hours of intense creativity 21-year-old Julien Piveteau was crowned Young Pastry Chef of the Year 2019. A stellar panel of judges, including our in-house development chef Jerome Dreux, awarded Julien first place after tasting his Mandarin and Chocolate dessert, Pâte De Fruit Exotic and Fantastic Praline Chocolate Egg, made using Felchlin couverture. Julien won a once in a life time trip to The Felchlin Condirama in Switzerland and an inspirational chocolate course. He also received a prized Chefi knife case, as well as being crowned Young Pastry Chef Winner 2019. The Master Chefs of Great Britain’s annual Young Pastry Chef of the Year competition is open to pastry chefs under the age of 23 who are actively working in a hotel or restaurant kitchen, banqueting or within any corporate or event catering environment, or a college student.

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Highly respected Felchlin, Switzerland present chocolate couverture in a fresh way

10 April, 2019

Due to the high content of cocoa butter, Felchlin couverture has a thin flowing viscosity, perfect for enrobing, moulding, pastry, ganache, mousses, pralines and luxurious dessert creations.  Felchlin are unique in their work ethic, where they personally know the farmers who cultivate the cacao beans they buy, regular check their working conditions and ensure they pay above and beyond Fairtrade prices.

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Easter 2019 - Opening Hours

28 March, 2019

Click below to view our Easter Opening Hours.

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Delicious New Micro ‘Bite-size’ Paniers 

26 March, 2019

Following the growing success of our current range of mini paniers, La Rose Noire have created three new micro ‘bite-size’ paniers available in chocolate, strawberry and sweet flavours. They can be filled with delicious fruit filling, chocolate ganache or creamy purée and decorate accordingly. These new micro ‘bite-size’ paniers offer consistent quality every time and are perfect for events, celebrations and banquets.

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Need To Refresh Your Afternoon Tea Macaron Flavour Selection?

26 February, 2019

Introducing a fresh new flavour selection of La Rose Noire macarons featuring banana, hazelnut, cherry, speculoos, milk chocolate, pistachio, mango and coconut.  These hand-crafted macarons are made using only natural non-AZO colourants, they are hand-filled with a delicious pâte de fruit and creamy mousseline filling, with a hand-splash finished design.  They are supplied frozen and will require defrosting for 8 hours before serving, offering consistent quality everytime.

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Celebrate the Success of Tartes Passion

26 February, 2019

After the incredible success of the Mini Tartes Passion, La Rose Noire have launched an 8cm range of flavours in caramel almond, lemon, pear chocolate and apple confit.  These hand-coated tart shells are double coated in chocolate and filled with each delicious recipe. Using only the finest ingredients these individual tartes portions are the perfect addition to any dessert menu or fine dining experience.  They are supplied frozen and will require defrosting for 4 hours before serving, offering consistent quality everytime.

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Introducing New Couverture Curls Décor From La Rose Noire

26 February, 2019

Inspired by nature, with their crystal-like design, this vibrant collection of hand-curled delicate curls is made from high quality couverture from the Philippines.  Available in dark, milk and white couverture, plus three boldly coloured (orange, pink and green) white couverture options, they are perfect for adding a deliciously dramatic finishing touch to any type of dessert or sweet treat, the possibilities are endless.  Supplied as 1 tray of 300g curls.

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Introducing Brown Butter tart shells,  the ultimate asset for busy and under-staffed kitchens

14 February, 2019

Introducing Brown Butter tart shells, made with graham crackers, butter and cocoa to give them a rich, nutty flavour and appealing bronzed finish.  Available in small (dia35mm), medium (dia55m) and large (dia80mm), these 17mm high bases take semi-finished literally, as they are supplied with a delicious almond base layer to enhance your lemon tart, cheesecake or fruit tart topping.

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The Comets have landed – show-stopping impact from La Rose Noire

14 February, 2019

Hand-crafted with a unique shape and geometric design, the Dark Chocolate Comet sits perfectly atop a Small Round Sweet LRN tartshell and is made with 69% single origin couverture.  With its window-effect design, it can be used to dress any dessert and is perfectly paired with fruit or brightly coloured fillings for maximum impact. The 69% single origin couverture is from the South Philippines made predominantly from Trinitario beans which, after fermentation and drying, are roasted and conched for 48 hours to ensure a smooth taste.  Using only natural vanilla, the flavour profile is nutty and floral with a strong chocolate base.

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For decadently dark chocolate décor, don’t miss La Rose Noire’s brand new Dark Chocolate Discs

14 February, 2019

La Rose Noire’s latest décor items provide the ultimate decadence in café culture or are delightful as dessert decor.  Made using 69% Single Origin couverture from the Philippines and available in assorted trays of 12 elegant designs, these intricate discs are particularly striking when placed carefully on the surface of a hot chocolate or cappuccino, taking a while for the dark dreamy chocolate to melt slowly into the drink.  As a décor item (dia44m), they work equally well atop a filled chocolate shell, or semi-finished dessert. 

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Something incredible when the Pastry Chef is away? La Rose may just save the day

14 February, 2019

Receiving critical acclaim from its global launch to Pastry Chefs all around the world, this elegant and charming hand-crafted dessert cup has a delicate marble-blend effect of dark and white chocolate.  La Rose is visually captivating and mouth-wateringly divine and can be filled with your own sweet recipe of mousse, sorbet or ice cream before decorating with fresh fruit or decor.  Available in two sizes; medium (dia60mm) and mini (dia43mm), with every piece unique.

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Young Pastry Chef of the Year | The David Lyell Scholarship

16 November, 2018

The Young Pastry Chef of the Year competition offers a chance to win The David Lyell Scholarship! Entries close in early February 2019.

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Les Milles-Feuilles Tartes have just arrived!  Hand-crafted and pre-baked for convenience during busy events and service.

01 October, 2018

La Rose Noire have done it again. Les Milles-Feuilles, a range of pre-baked tart shells, are skilfully made using 24% high quality AOP Charentes-Poitou French butter and are ideal for sweet and savoury fillings.  With a delicate neutral flavour and flaky texture, they are simple to prepare, offering a consistent quality and exquisite taste every time. Available in two sizes; small (Dia48 x H19mm) and large (Dia81 x H19mm), they are delivered frozen for ultimate freshness and simply require defrosting in the fridge for 4 hours in their sealed packaging. 

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Our exclusive Regency Biscuit Selection offers luxurious cookies in a twin-pack

01 October, 2018

The Regency Selection is a delectable assortment of traditionally-made, pure butter biscuits. Exclusive to Town & Country Fine Foods, their beautifully designed twin-pack packaging makes them a superior choice for in-room amenities or board room meetings and the perfect tea-time partner for prestigious teas and freshly-roasted coffee.  Three delicious flavours make up the selection; Oats and Sultana (a chunky and rustic biscuit that is crisp and creamy), Chocolate Chunk (a slim biscuit with a delicious crunch made with milk and dark chocolate chunks) and the Chocolate Brownie (a decadently chunky round shortbread with rich dark chocolate chunks and melted dark chocolate).

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Christmas has arrived at Town & Country Fine Foods

01 September, 2018

We are pleased to launch our 2018 range, spanning the traditional (mince pies, Christmas puddings and cakes) through to the contemporary (festive-flavoured tart shells, petites fours and décor items), plus a fantastic range of hampers, gifting and personalised options.  Don’t miss our large selection of ‘long bars’ for their versatility, festive cookie selections to appeal to all, brand new décor items for a festive finish and hampers, stockings and chocolate figurines for treating your staff and customers.

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Introducing La Rose Noire’s Chocolate Universe chocolate shells range, for out-of-this-world desserts!

01 September, 2018

Premier patissier La Rose Noire have launched an exciting new range of chocolate shell designs made using their own 69% single origin couverture.  Their Chocolate Universe comprises four celestial designs; Globe, Moon, Galaxy and Crater, all exquisitely hand-crafted.  Serve alone for impact or transform into edible art by turning two into a sphere, or on top of a tart shell base.  Each piece is available in two sizes, large (Dia80mm x H40mm) for banqueting or fine dining and small (Dia50mm x H25mm) for buffets and afternoon teas. 

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New Chocolat et Fruit eye-catching semi-finished premium desserts from La Rose Noire

01 September, 2018

Looking for consistent and exceptional quality to meet your fine dining or banqueting needs?  Look no further.  An exciting new range of semi-finished frozen desserts made with a 69% single origin chocolate cup, using couverture from the South Philippines.  Hand-filled with a refreshing fruit jelly and topped with a delicious ganache, the bite-size Chocolat et Fruit desserts are ready for chefs to personalise with their own garnish.  Available in a mixed case of 6 distinctive and divine flavours; lemon, passion fruit, mango, raspberry, cherry and blackcurrant.  Perfect if you are seeking to make an impact with your canapes, buffet or celebration events and also ideal for petits fours.  Delivered frozen for ultimate freshness (and convenience when short of staff), simply defrost in the fridge for 4 hours in their sealed packaging.

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May Bank Holidays - Delivery Information

17 April, 2018

View delivery information for the May Bank Holidays

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Take tea-time to a brand new level with Organic Sirocco Tea from Switzerland

01 April, 2018

Offering uncompromising organic quality, from bush to cup, Sirocco tea is carefully hand-picked from organic farms in the world's best-known tea-growing regions before being processed by experienced, passionate tea masters. They are then packed, by hand, into handcrafted tea sachets made from biodegradable materials. As members of the Ethical Tea Partnership, all Sirocco teas are manufactured under fair trade conditions and are perfect for in-room refreshments, conferences, banqueting or board-rooms.  From Gentle Blue Earl Grey, Golden Assam or Japanese Sencha, to Moroccan Mint, Rooibos Tangerine or Camomile Orange blossom, our range of 13 flavours is available in boxes of 20 individually wrapped sachets and also includes a wellness range comprising Pure Power, Balance and Relax.

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Felchlin Afternoon Tea Workshop

12 July, 2017

Customers of Town & Country Fine Foods worked with our Sales Development Chef, Jerome Dreux and prestigious Felchlin Pastry Chef Stephan Iten, on innovative recipes using Felchlin couvertures and praline moulds, at two day workshops held in our development kitchen and Sheffield City College. Click here to find out more...

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Felchlin Couverture Excels at 2017 Academy of Chocolate Awards

16 May, 2017

Felchlin couverture was used in four of the nine chocolates that won a prestigious gold award at the recent Academy of Chocolate Awards. Well done to all our Felchlin customers! Town & Country Fine Foods are proud to be the exclusive distributor of Felchlin in the UK. Click here to find out more...

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Michel Cluizel Chocolate Workshop

08 March, 2017

Customers of Town & Country Fine Foods joined us for a two-day Michel Cluizel workshop held in our development kitchen.

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Swiss Chocolatier, Felchlin, launch new Sao Palme 75% couverture

27 October, 2016

Sao Palme originates from the island of Sao Tome, off the Western equatorial coast of Central Africa, and has been recognised as one of the fine flavour varieties of the world by the International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO). The intense but well balanced cacao flavours interact with strong risretto coffee, underpinned by sweet, dried prunes and grapefruit notes. Due to the high content of cocoa butter, Felchlin couverture has a thin flowing viscosity, ideal for enrobing and moulding. The fantastic fluidity ensures longer workability than other couvertures.

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World Final Winners of International Chocolate Awards 2016

26 October, 2016

The Winners of the 2016 World Final of the International Chocolate Awards were announced on Friday at The Chocolate Show, London. The International Chocolate Awards is an independent competition recognising excellence in fine chocolate. The judging panel is made up of renowned chefs, journalists, bloggers and chocolate specialists. Congratulations to Felchlin and our award-winning customers.

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Our Partners & Customers Win Big at Academy of Chocolate Awards

29 July, 2016

Congratulations to our partners, Michel Cluizel and Felchlin, and our customers Fifth Dimension, Berries, Melt and Winchester Cocoa Company!

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Greener Fleet

05 November, 2015

Town & Country Fine Foods go Green with their newest member... “little Lee”. We are delighted to introduce our smallest addition to our fleet, the new Ford Transit Courier. The photo shows...

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