Reduced supply, leading to higher prices, has seen lamb become somewhat of a premium meat of late but, with good numbers of new season lamb now flowing through the supply chain, EBLEX believes this is an ideal time for the catering industry to put lamb back on the menu.
Aimed at independent chefs, foodservice operators, catering butchers and suppliers – and also open to students from catering colleges - the lamb tour will stop at five Quality Standard Mark Scheme approved farms in different locations around the country.
Judd said: “Lamb remains a popular choice with consumers, especially when eating out, so we need to work with the supply chain to get it back onto menus.
“The lamb tour will provide an excellent opportunity to bring the supply chain together - to educate and inspire - and create discussion among our guests to help them better understand the needs of each sector.”
As well as a tour of the farms, the events will also include a butchery demonstration to showcase a number of lamb cuts that are ideal for caterers and offer good value for money. The day will conclude with a DIY barbecue lunch, when guests will have the opportunity to cook and sample the featured cuts for themselves.
In addition, all guests will be given an extensive support pack, with recipes and cutting specifications for the demonstrated cuts. They will also receive a copy of the latest Master Chef Master Butcher book, produced with the help of Michelin-starred chef patron Andreas Antona.
Anyone wishing to attend the events should contact Laura Harrison at laura@nimblejack.co.uk to register their details or, for more information, call Hugh on 07966 083164.
The farm tour events will take place at the following locations:
Wednesday 12 September
Becket Farm House, Fairfield, Brookland, Romney Marsh, Kent TN29 9RZ
Thursday 13 September
Moortown Gate, Gidleigh, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8HU
Thursday 27 September
Partridge Farm, Linley, Bishops Castle, Shropshire SY9 5HL
Tuesday 9 October
Sycamore Farm, Main Road, Shelford, Nottinghamshire NG12 1EE
Wednesday 17 October
Lots House Farm, Quarry Road, Brookhouse, Lancaster, Lancashire LA2 9PR