Aside from your everyday hen’s egg, there are actually a wide selection of eggs that chefs can source for their kitchens. Duck and quail eggs are well-known favourites for a gourmet dish, but have you ever tried using pheasant eggs? What do pheasant eggs look like? Pheasant eggs excel visually. They are about half the size of a hen’s […]
Mousseron Mushrooms: Do You Want to be the First?
SeasonalityDo you believe in fairies? We sure do. They leave beautiful rings of mushrooms in pastureland and grassy areas ready for our team of foragers to harvest, trim and pack before delivering directly to your kitchen door. Did you know… Mousseron mushrooms, aka fairy ring mushrooms, are actually related to field and horse mushrooms. They […]
When is British Asparagus Season?
Fresh ProduceBritish asparagus season is a national event in the world of foodservice. For a short period of time each year, chefs around the UK can source arguably the best asparagus spears available from right here on British soil. The buzz it creates is astounding, but it’s well and truly deserved. The quality is sublime and […]
Welcome to Our New Blog
WelcomeWelcome to the First Choice blog! We’ll be using this blog to share dozens of useful hints and tips on the world of food. Our team’s made up of passionate foodies, professional chefs and expert produce buyers, with decades of experience between us. So we thought it was high time we shared our knowledge of […]