Crossgar Foodservice is celebrating being named "Supplier of the Year 2008" at the Institute of Hospitality's 14th Annual Janus Awards.  This Years awards took place at the Europa Hotel on Friday 1st May 2009.  Kevin Smyth MIH, Chairman of the NI branch reflected on the awards.  "With the Janus Awards, we aim to honour greatness across the industry and the people behind the business.  Crossgar Foodservice demonstrated its ability to offer outstanding customer service whilst maintaining its main mission - to provide locally produced products.  We applaud companies that continually achieve the highest possible standards with renewed vigour and who can approach new challanges with a fresh perspective for this reason, Crossgar Foodservice clearly supplied the ingredients to provide the winning formula."  Picture from left to right:  Kitty Tobin Institute of Hospitality, Steve Millership Marketing Manager Crossgar Foodservice, Kevin Smyth Chairman of the Institute of Hospitality NI branch.

Local chef Danny Millar scooped the regional crown in the Great British Menu challenge.  After a week of intense competition Danny Millar from Balloo House Killinchy, was triumphant over competitor Clare Smyth head chef at the three michelin-starred Gordon Ramsay restaurant Royal Hospital Road.  This years theme represents a true "taste of home".  Keeping with the theme Danny Millar remained true to his roots, using only fresh, local ingredients.  Our very own Jason Hamilton (Commercial Manager) appeared on the Great British Menu alongside Danny Millar, highlighting the unique flavour of Dexter Beef.  Danny was so impressed he used the Dexter Beef for his main course, which left Richard Corrigan's mouth watering and wanting more.  The final decision was split but Danny, who won the regional final last year, achieved two of the three judges' votes.  This year Danny is determined to get one of his dishes on to the banquet table.  For more information on the Dexter Beef range please contact our sales team NI Tel: 028 4481 1500 ROI Tel: 01 80 30 555 sales@crossgar.ie Picture from left to right: Clare Smyth head chef Gordon Ramsay Royal Hospital Road, Danny Millar head chef Balloo House Killinchy.

Crossgar Foodservice has chosen the Ulster Cancer Foundation as their designated Charity of the Year for NI. Crossgar Foodservice donated a generous amount to the charity in lieu of Christmas gifts to customers. The Ulster Cancer Foundation was set up in 1970 with the principal aim of reducing the impact of cancer within the local community. There are currently around 55,000 people living with Cancer in Northern Ireland with a further 9,000 new cases diagnosed every year.  The Ulster Cancer Foundation is dedicated to saving lives and providing an enhanced quality of life for all those affected by cancer through their care services, researching new and better treatments for cancer, cancer education, prevention programmes and public campaigns. For More information on the foundation go to their website www.ulstercancer.org  Picture from left to right: Sylvia Lucy Development Officer Ulster Cancer Foundation, David Bell Sales Director Crossgar Foodservice.

Crossgar Foodservice has chosen the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation as their designated Charity of the Year for ROI.  The Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation was set up in 1997 by Jonathan Irwin.  The foundation provides early intervention home respite to families with children up to the age of 4, with severe developmental delay who require extended care. Since 1997 The Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation have brought succor to almost 1,100 children and their families, with Currently 280 babies and their families under their wing, in every county in Ireland and are taking on new referrals every week.  For More information on the foundation go to their website www.jackandjill.ie Picture from left to right: Jonathan Irwin C.E.O The Jack & Jill Childrens Foundation, Shane Walshe Sales & Distribution Manager Crossgar Foodservice

In the New Year Crossgar Meats are launching the new and exclusive Crossgar Dexter Beef Range, in partnership with the Irish Dexter Producer Group. The Dexter cattle are the smallest native breed and originated in the west of Ireland. The breed matures slowly and yield beef of the highest quality. The beef is allowed to naturally dry age on the bone for a minimum of 21 days producing a dark, red meat marbled with uniquely yellow fat ensuring tender meat with a distinctive flavour, a perfect accompaniment to any menu. For more information on the Dexter beef range please contact our sales team NI Tel. 028 4481 1500 ROI Tel. 01 80 30 555 sales@crossgar.ie