21 May

Tipiak in the news

We have been delighted to see Tipiak in the news so much recently.

Our products have featured in a host of UK food service magazine articles in publications such as The Caterer, Dine Out and Contract Catering.

Back in April, our new heart-shaped, gluten-free macarons came under the spotlight in a focus on cocktails, where they were showcased as an ideal cocktail decoration. You can read it here.

Tipiak had a couple of mentions in April’s Contract Catering magazine. Our gluten-free macarons featured in the muffins, cookies, cakes and donuts feature here, while our allergen fact sheets had a mention in the free-from feature here.   

Also in April, The Caterer ran a feature on vegan and plant-based food, and we were excited to see our vegan cocktail selection of canapés receive a shout out.

Meanwhile in May, Tipiak products were featured in OOH magazine, TUCO magazine and Contract Catering magazine.

You can read the desserts, shakes and ice cream feature in May’s OOH magazine here, and the conference and banqueting feature in TUCO magazine here.

Contract Catering magazine also ran a feature on conference and banqueting in May, and our Tipiak thaw and serve products received some excellent exposure. Take a read of the article here.

Tipiak continues to be in the news as we head into summer. In June’s edition of OOH magazine our allergen factsheets are featured here in a free-from feature, and there’s also a ‘how to…’ piece on creating a macaron tower here. Tips courtesy of Tipiak!

Our allergen awareness factsheets are also featured in the summer edition of Care Home Catering magazine here.

To find out more about our frozen sweet and savoury pâtisserie available to the UK food service and catering sector, browse our ranges on the Tipiak foodservice website.

Our products are available via frozen food distributor Central Foods.

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07 Aug

Team up with Tipiak for Afternoon Tea Week

It’s Afternoon Tea Week in the UK …and the chance for caterers to promote this great British tradition.

Who doesn’t love an afternoon tea? It’s the perfect way for people to celebrate in style, catch up with friends and family, or just treat themselves.

Whether you operate in a hotel, bar, garden centre, café or some other venue, afternoon tea is sure to attract customers. And of course it’s the perfect way to bring residents of care homes together for some valuable social interaction.

Tipiak has just the products to make life easy for food service professionals who serve afternoon tea. Our exquisitely French thaw and serve sweet and savoury pâtisserie includes bite-sized canapés, pop éclairs and gluten-free macarons.

Our pâtisserie range

This Afternoon Tea Week, check out our range of authentic pâtisserie.

When it comes to savoury items, canapés will really complement tiny triangle sandwiches. Our Tipiak thaw and serve range includes the Vegan Cocktail Selection and the Provençal Bistro Canapés, which are suitable for vegetarians. This means your customers with dietary requirements don’t miss out.

Other canapés selections available include the Traditional Chicago Canapés and Luxury Temptation Canapés.

Macarons are a key ingredient of any afternoon tea this Afternoon Tea Week. Our Tipiak macarons and pop macarons are as authentic as they come. Available in different colours and flavours, they suit all tastes. Plus, our Tipiak macarons are gluten-free, making them ideal for your coeliac guests and others who avoid gluten.

As well as serving them on their own, they make a great topping for cup cakes or other sweet treats.

Our delightful, award-winning pop éclairs bring a super splash of colour to any afternoon tea display. As with all our pre-prepared frozen pâtisserie, they simply need thawing before serving.

You’ll find our frozen pâtisserie is available for foodservice professionals from key UK wholesalers via frozen food distributor Central Foods.

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18 Apr

Tipiak sponsors Afternoon Tea of the Year Award

Pâtisserie specialist Tipiak is sponsoring the Afternoon Tea of the Year Award at the Garden Centre Catering Awards 2023.

The awards are run by Garden Centre Catering magazine and are open to all garden centres and nurseries in the UK with a food and drink offering.

Marie-Emmanuelle Chessé, Tipiak’s international development project manager, said: “Tipiak specialises in supplying frozen, authentic sweet and savoury pâtisserie to the hospitality sector in the UK.

“Our exquisitely French ‘thaw and serve’ macarons, petits fours, pop éclairs and canapés are the ideal ingredients for afternoon tea. They simply need thawing before serving – helping garden centres, farm shops, hotels and other venues to easily offer delicious French pâtisserie.

“Afternoon tea has become a popular occasion, as a celebration or for customers wanting to treat themselves. As such, we know that many garden centres offer a super afternoon tea selection.

“We are excited that Tipiak is the sponsor of the Afternoon Tea of the Year Award and look forward to being involved in the event.”

Awards

As well as Afternoon Tea of the Year, the awards are also looking to reward the Independent Garden Centre Caterer of the Year and the Garden Centre Catering Group of the Year. A Sustainability Award is also available.

“This is the chance for garden centre catering operators to put themselves forward to get well-deserved recognition,” said Bryony Reid, editor of Garden Centre Catering. “Each category has a chance to acknowledge the effort from catering groups as well as caterers either new to the industry or not as well-known.”

The Garden Centre Catering Awards are free to enter for both independent garden centres and group garden centres.

Visit https://www.gardencentrecateringawards.co.uk/ for more details and to enter.

Nominations close on 1st September 2023.

To browse the selection of authentic afternoon tea ‘thaw and serve’ products offered by Tipiak to the UK food service sector, click here.

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20 Sep

Christmas catering made easy with Tipiak

We’ve now reached that time of year when it’s full steam ahead for Christmas planning!

Whether you’re catering for a buffet, reception, party or some other festive event, Tipiak can make things easier.

And you’ll find that Tipiak’s exquisitely French sweet and savoury pâtisserie is the perfect partner when it comes to catering for a winter wedding too.

Check out our authentic range of canapés and our delicious pop éclairs, petits fours and gluten-free macarons.

Simply thaw and serve to treat your guests to mouth-watering morsels at this special time of year.

Canapés

Our savoury range of pre-prepared frozen canapés includes Traditional Chicago Style Canapés, Provencal Bistro Canapés and our Vegan Cocktail Selection.

Featuring 48 individual pieces, the Traditional Chicago Style Canapés selection includes eight different flavours. It takes just three hours to thaw in the fridge.

Our Tipiak Provencal Bistro Canapés selection is suitable for vegetarians, and contains 63 individual pieces in seven different flavours.

While our newest range – the Vegan Cocktail Selection – is a delicious collection of seven different plant-based flavours. They taste so delicious that they’re sure to be popular with all guests…not just those with dietary requirements.

Serve our canapés at drinks receptions, as hors d’oeuvres or as part of a selection of tapas treats. It’s the easy way to serve a taste of France this festive season!

When it comes to the sweet side of things, Tipiak offers a super selection. Try our award-winning Pop Éclairs, French Petits Fours, French Chocolate Petits Fours, Pop Macaron Fruits and French Macarons.

Available to the UK foodservice sector via key wholesalers, our sweet treats can be served at a variety of Christmas occasions.

Try them in a festive afternoon tea, as an accompaniment to coffee, as part of a trio of delicious desserts or to round off a meal.

What’s more, our macarons are gluten free – meaning they are suitable for your coeliac guests and those who avoid gluten out of choice.

Christmas is coming! Prepare now by ordering your sweet and savoury ‘thaw and serve’ pâtisserie from Tipiak…your professional partner in the kitchen.

 

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03 May

Shining the spotlight on Tipiak’s gluten-free macarons for Coeliac Awareness Week

This month marks Coeliac Awareness Week in the UK – when the importance of offering gluten-free products to your customers comes under the spotlight.

It is thought that one in 100 people in the UK has coeliac disease. Only 36% of these people are diagnosed.

Our Tipiak French macarons and pop macarons fruits are gluten free. Accredited by the Association Française Des Intolérants Au Gluten – the French equivalent to Coeliac UK, they are perfect for afternoon tea, as an accompaniment to tea or coffee, or as part of a simple dessert.

“Recognising the growth in allergen-free requirements, and the importance of this sector, Tipiak invested in a dedicated unit to produce gluten-free macarons,” explains Marie-Emmanuelle Chessé, international development project manager at Tipiak, which supplies frozen, authentic French sweet and savoury pâtisserie to the hospitality sector in the UK.

“Macarons really are the darlings of pâtisserie currently, with more than 8 million Instagram posts alone. A whole new generation is discovering the delights of macarons with their smooth crisp shells and soft creamy fillings. Offering gluten-free options means that your coeliac customers don’t miss out on these little beauties. Very often it’s the free-from person in a party of guests who chooses where to eat so it’s important to ensure you have free-from options on your menu.”

Natasha’s Law

Available to the UK foodservice sector via frozen food distributor Central Foods, Tipiak’s gluten-free macarons are packed full of flavour. They are made to a traditional recipe, giving your customers an authentic experience. Simply thaw and serve… et voilà!

“Following the introduction of Natasha’s Law, there is much more awareness around the issue of food allergies now,” added Marie-Emmanuelle Chessé. “Our Tipiak gluten-free French macarons and French pop macarons fruits help UK caterers to cater for the growing demand for these delightful desserts.”

Get ready for Coeliac Awareness Week, which takes place 9th to 15th May 2022, by ordering your Tipiak gluten free macarons now. Use the hashtag #ShineALightOnCoeliac to join in the conversation on social media during Coeliac Awareness Week.

Take a look at our gluten-free macaron ranges here

 

 

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01 Mar

Get ready to celebrate macarons with Tipiak

Here at Tipiak, we’ve got just the range to help food service operators get ready for Macaron Day this month and International Macaron Day in April.

Taking place on 20th March and 23rd April respectively, these dates are the chance for everyone around the world to celebrate and enjoy the delicious little beauties known as macarons.

The darlings of desserts, a perfect pairing with coffee and a key ingredient in any afternoon tea, macarons are available in a super selection of flavours.

Tipiak offers two different ‘thaw and serve’ selections to the UK food service sector. And both are gluten free, making them suitable for coeliacs.

Try the French Macarons or the French Pop Macarons Fruits. Visually stunning, they taste amazing. Simply thaw before serving. This makes them super convenient for the food service sector.

As an authentic French pâtissier, Tipiak has decades of experience when it comes to making macarons.

We’ve developed macarons in all sorts of flavours and with a variety of superb fillings and toppings.

Current range of macarons

Our current range of macarons available to the UK food service sector includes mouth-watering flavours such as blackcurrant, pistachio, apricot and caramel. Take a look at the ranges here.

We’ve also got a recipe for a deliciously simple dessert…. French macarons and coulis. Head over to our serving suggestions page for inspiration.

Marie-Emmanuelle Chessé is international development project manager at Tipiak, which supplies frozen, authentic French sweet and savoury pâtisserie to the hospitality sector in the UK. And she said: “Macarons are the darlings of social media, with more than 8 million posts on Instagram alone.

“We hope our customers will get ready to celebrate macarons with Tipiak on Macaron Day and International Macaron Day. We’re really looking forward to marking these dates on the calendar.”

Available through Tipiak’s UK food service distributor, Central Foods, our macarons are the ‘real deal’ – made in France from good quality ingredients.

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17 Nov

Ring in the New Year – and Veganuary – with Tipiak’s Vegan Cocktail Selection

A new year and a new start – Veganuary is the perfect opportunity for food service outlets to add new vegan-friendly items to their menus.

Tipiak’s Vegan Cocktail Selection features a stunning collection of plant-based flavours which are ideal accompaniments to drinks and cocktails this New Year’s Eve. They’re also great as part of a delicious buffet…. And sure to go down just as well with non-vegan guests, as those with dietary requirements.

The Tipiak Vegan Cocktail Selection couldn’t be more convenient – simply thaw and serve for a delightful snack during New Year’s Eve celebrations and Happy Hour occasions as the year progresses.

Marie-Emmanuelle Chessé, international development project manager at Tipiak, which supplies frozen, authentic French sweet and savoury pâtisserie to the hospitality sector in the UK, said: “The Tipiak Vegan Cocktail Selection offers a delightful range of bite-sized pieces. It complements our range of savoury canapés available to the UK food service sector just perfectly.

“Every year, Veganuary becomes more popular, and Veganuary 2022 looks set to be the biggest ever showcase of vegan food. We’re delighted to be showcasing our Vegan Cocktail Selection – operators should start the year as they mean to go on; serve our new selection at New Year’s Eve celebrations to really get the 2022 vegan party started!”

Veganuary 2022

The Tipiak Vegan Cocktail Selection features 36 individual morsels across seven different flavours and has something to suit all tastes this Veganuary. Serve as part of afternoon tea, on sharing platters or as tapas – or make them a key ingredient of any buffet, wedding reception or function.

The unique assortment includes almond cream and edamame bean on pea and mint muffins, carrot, lemon and ginger mousseline mini tarts, sesame hummus and courgette tagliatelle on courgette and pine nut shortbread, sun-dried cherry tomato and olive tapenade on curry polenta cubes, guacamole and almond on walnut crackers, piquillo and sweet pepper tomato tarts, and falafel bites topped with sesame seeds.

Available in the UK via frozen food distributor Central Foods, the Vegan Cocktail Selection is part of a wide range of exquisitely French ‘thaw and serve’ pâtisserie supplied by Tipiak for the food service and catering sector. Browse the selection here

 

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16 Sep

Team up with Tipiak this Christmas

Ding dong! This Christmas is shaping up to be a festive season with bells on!

And to make things easier for catering staff, how about choosing Tipiak’s authentic ‘thaw and serve’ pâtisserie? We have a stunning range of sweet and savoury products that are just bursting with flavour.

Celebrate the 2021 festive season in style with Tipiak.

For buffets, banquets, conferences, and other celebrations, opt for our mouth-watering canapés. They’re perfect as an hors d’oeuvres, starter or served as tapas. And with a range of flavours, made from the finest ingredients, there’s something to suit all tastes.

Our pre-prepared canapés take between two and four hours to thaw in a refrigerator – et voilà…. they’re ready to serve!

Tipiak sweet treats

For sweet treats, we offer a delicious array of ‘thaw and serve’ pâtisserie to the UK food service sector.

Try our award-winning pop éclairs. Visually they’re sensational – and they taste as good as they look! Or why not opt for our tasty petits fours? They are a delightful way to round off a meal. And the ideal accompaniment to a coffee.

For an eye-catching centrepiece, create a macaron pyramid. Macarons remain hugely popular – with more than 7.8m posts on Instagram alone. Or serve them as individual favours or as part of a simple but delicious trio of mini desserts.

Tipiak offers a superb range of ‘thaw and serve’ classic French macarons and pop macarons, both of which are gluten-free and suitable for vegetarians. They are perfect for festive events and occasions – super easy to serve, tasty and really effective and striking to look at.

Made by expert bakers and skilled food professionals in France, our authentic sweet and savoury pâtisserie is available via key UK wholesalers.

For more information or for sales details, please visit our contact page https://www.tipiakfoodservice.co.uk/contact-us/

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13 Apr

Tipiak unveils new French Chocolate Petits Fours for foodservice

French pâtissier Tipiak has launched a new range of exquisitely French Chocolate Petits Fours for the food service sector in the UK.

The ‘thaw and serve’ selection of delicate treats includes chocolate and feuilletine squares, chocolate and hazelnut tartlets, chocolate, mascarpone and coffee squares, caramel and chocolate tartlets, milk chocolate, Tonka flavoured financier, milk chocolate and coconut shortbreads, hazelnut and chocolate fingers, and chocolate and raspberry cakes.

The range offers a superb selection of flavours, shapes and toppings – designed to provide food service professionals with authentic, eye-catching pâtisserie that simply needs thawing before serving.

Marie-Emmanuelle Chessé, international development project manager at Tipiak, which supplies frozen, authentic French sweet and savoury pâtisserie to the hospitality sector in the UK, said: “Chocolate is a flavour that’s always in fashion. The new Tipiak French Chocolate Petits Fours selection brings together a mouth-watering range of some of our most popular chocolate petits fours.

“The beauty of petits fours is that they can be served in a variety of ways – as part of an afternoon tea, with a coffee as a café gourmand, to round off a meal, or as part of a trio or selection of mini desserts, which is a popular way of offering customers and diners a lighter choice of dessert and appeals to those with smaller appetites or those who are looking to indulge without guilt.

“Our aim at Tipiak is to be the perfect partner to chefs and food service professionals, and we’re delighted to be launching our new selection of French Chocolate Petits Fours in the UK at a time when the hospitality sector is looking to open up. Once restrictions are lifted, we predict that people will be keen to treat themselves, and chocolate is the ultimate sweet treat – pretty much an essential item on any dessert menu.”

Tipiak French Chocolate Petits Fours

Made in France with free-range eggs, the Tipiak French Chocolate Petits Fours selection features 42 individual pieces and includes eight different flavours. Labelled images on the outside of the box make product identification easy. To serve, simply defrost in the refrigerator for three hours.

The selection is available to UK food service professionals via frozen food distributor Central Foods.

For more information visit https://www.tipiakfoodservice.co.uk/range/patisserie-range/

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15 Mar

Have a cracking Easter with Tipiak

With hospitality restrictions likely to be in place at Easter, venues can still make the most of the occasion by offering takeout afternoon tea or meal kits.

Tipiak offers an exquisitely French range of thaw and serve authentic pâtisserie which is guaranteed to brighten up any Easter afternoon tea or picnic.

Options include superb eye-catching pop éclairs and delicious gluten-free macarons and pop macarons. All bring delightful flavours to the table.

Tipiak also offers an excellent selection of savoury canapés. They’re ideal for starters, accompaniments to drinks, or afternoon tea.

Thaw and serve

Just like all the frozen, pre-prepared pâtisserie from Tipiak, simply thaw and serve for an authentic taste of France.

Takeaway options offer friends and families the chance to get together outside – sharing some much-needed companionship and fun.

Choose Tipiak thaw and serve pre-prepared pâtisserie to ensure your customers enjoy some treats this Easter.

Take a look at the Tipiak range here.

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