Takefood

08/07/2026

Not your average cheese bite.

I wanted to create a canapé that delivered contrast in every mouthful.

It starts with halloumi, mature cheddar, mascarpone, shallots, fresh chives, garlic and onion powder, creating a rich, velvety filling with little nuggets of halloumi and sweet shallot running through the centre.

Each one is coated in crushed cornflakes with white and black sesame seeds, giving an incredibly crisp, golden shell that shatters as you bite into it.

Then comes the surprise…

The crunchy exterior gives way to a smooth, creamy centre before you hit those little bursts of salty halloumi and soft shallot. It’s finished with our Habanero & Black Garlic Chilli Jam, bringing a fruity sweetness, smoky black garlic and a gentle chilli warmth that ties everything together.

For me, great food isn’t just about flavour—it’s about texture too.

Crunchy. Velvety. Salty. Sweet. Smoky. Just enough heat.

That’s what makes a canapé memorable.

Would you stop at one… or be back for another? 👨‍🍳🔥

03/07/2026

Good food brings people together.

Whether it’s a wedding, birthday, corporate event or family celebration, a buffet should be more than just something to eat. It should be the centre of the conversation.

At TakeFood, everything is freshly prepared by chefs using quality ingredients, then presented on rustic wooden platters with personalised parchment for a buffet that looks as good as it tastes.

No ordinary trays. No boring food. Just generous, flavour-packed dishes that your guests will keep coming back for.

📍Shropshire | Staffordshire | West Midlands

Visit www.takefood.co.uk to explore our buffet menus and check availability.

03/07/2026

If you’re looking for something a little different…

Not every buffet has to be rows of sausage rolls on foil trays.

At TakeFood, we create chef-made food that’s designed to get people talking. Fresh ingredients, homemade wherever possible, thoughtful presentation and food that tastes as good as it looks.

Whether it’s a wedding, garden party, corporate event or private celebration, we believe your guests should remember the food long after the event has finished.

If you’re looking for catering that’s a step above the ordinary, we’d love to help.

📍Based in Shifnal and catering across Shropshire, Staffordshire and the West Midlands.

📩 Drop us a message or visit www.takefood.co.uk to see our menus and check availability.



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28/06/2026

My food on Indian Mango wood platters lined with personalised parchment paper gives it the refined rough look that is perfect for weddings or parties at home.

Interesting food. Conversation food. The kind that gets people talking for the right reasons

That’s the difference

Simple. Natural. Chef made

Enhanced using chat gpt 😬

27/06/2026

From my new vegan menu collection:

Harrisa roasted squash with butterbean hummus, basil orzo pasta, mixed leaf, confit garlic, oven dried tomatoes and olives. https://takefood.co.uk/vegan-plant-based-catering-in-shropshire-and-staffordshire/

27/06/2026

https://takefood.co.uk/vegan-plant-based-catering-in-shropshire-and-staffordshire/

Over the past few weeks I've been working on a brand-new Vegan & Plant-Based Catering page for the TakeFood website, creating dishes that are every bit as satisfying, colourful and flavour-packed as the rest of our menus.

The new range includes everything from canapés and lunchboxes to hot buffets, cold buffets and desserts, all prepared from scratch using quality ingredients.

You'll find dishes such as Harissa Roasted Cauliflower, Wild Mushroom Bourguignon with Saffron Rice, Basil Orzo with Semi-Dried Tomatoes and Confit Garlic, Carrot Lox Canapés, Butterbean Hummus, and Lemon, Pistachio & Polenta Cakes.

Whether you're planning an entirely plant-based event or simply need vegan options alongside your main menu, we'd be delighted to help.

Take a look at the new page here:
https://takefood.co.uk/vegan-plant-based-catering-in-shropshire-and-staffordshire/

As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Mike

Professional catering in Shifnal for weddings, corporate and private events. Chef-led menus, quality ingredients and reliable service.

08/06/2026

Freshly baked cheddar and chive pastries.

Made with all-butter puff pastry, mature cheddar and fresh chives, these golden twists are one of those simple buffet favourites that always disappear first. Crisp, flaky pastry wrapped around a rich cheddar filling with just enough chive to add freshness and balance.

Perfect alongside our handmade sandwiches, savouries and salads, they’re a great example of what makes our buffets different. Everything is prepared by chefs using quality ingredients rather than bought-in, mass-produced buffet food.

Simple food. Properly made.

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26/05/2026

One of my absolute favourites - Slow cooked beef and pork shoulder ragù with pappardelle is one of those dishes that feels proper comforting without needing to shout about it. Rich tomato sauce, red wine, garlic, herbs and meat cooked low and slow until it falls apart into the sauce. Finished with wide ribbons of pappardelle, a splash of pasta cooking water to gloss everything up, grated parmesan and cracked black pepper.

This is the sort of food made for evenings when the sun has calmed down a little so perfect to start around 3pm ready for around 7pm ish

Beef & Pork Shoulder Ragù with Pappardelle

Ingredients:

Serves 6–8

600g beef chuck or braising steak, diced
600g pork shoulder, diced
2 onions, finely diced
2 carrots, finely diced
2 celery sticks, finely diced
5 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tbsp tomato purée
2 tins chopped tomatoes
300ml red wine
500ml beef stock
2 bay leaves
1 tsp dried oregano
Small bunch fresh thyme or rosemary
Olive oil
Salt and cracked black pepper
500g pappardelle
Parmesan to finish

Method:

Heat a large heavy pan with a little olive oil and brown the beef and pork in batches until deeply coloured. Don’t rush this stage — colour equals flavour. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan cook the onions, carrot and celery slowly for 10 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Stir in the tomato purée and cook for 2 minutes before pouring in the red wine. Let it reduce slightly.
Add the tomatoes, stock, herbs and browned meat. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover loosely and cook on a very low heat for around 3 hours until the meat breaks down into the sauce.
Pull the meat apart with a spoon or fork and season to taste.
Cook the pappardelle in salted boiling water until just al dente. Toss through the ragù with a splash of pasta water.
Finish with plenty of parmesan and black pepper.
Proper slow food. No rush. No shortcuts. Just time doing the work for you.

I took the photo with Leica App on iPhone and added the falling parmesan with Chat GPT



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11/05/2026

Breakfast & lunch service today for a manufacturing client 🍽️

Fresh coffee, breakfast bites and a full lunch setup served throughout the day for the team and guests.

This style of catering works perfectly for:
• Manufacturing & industrial sites
• Staff appreciation days
• Product launches
• Training events & conferences
• Corporate hospitality

Professional setup, reliable service and chef-made food that keeps people properly fed without disrupting the working day.

From breakfast rolls and pastries to canapés, buffets and fully staffed lunch service — we can build catering around your schedule and workspace.

📍Covering Shropshire, Telford, Wolverhampton & surrounding areas

07/05/2026

Fresh basil & lemon chicken with pesto orzo salad, rocket, toasted pine nuts, shaved parmesan and a confit garlic, basil & sun blush tomato mayo 🙌🏻

Fresh, light and packed with flavour.

The pesto coated orzo works perfectly cold with the peppery rocket, nutty parmesan and basil chicken finished with toasted pine nuts for a bit of texture.

British garden lunchbox with roasted carrot and squash, pearl barley, honey whipped goats cheese and celery slaw.

Simple food, properly balanced.

Prepared fresh for lunch delivery this morning ❤️