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So it's your job to organise this year’s Staff Work Christmas Party and you're probably wondering how you can impress the boss and reward the staff this year without it costing a fortune or being a snore fest!In Australia nothing spells Christmas and Summer like a good old fashioned BBQ. A Christmas BBQ is a real crowd pleaser as there is something for everyone, even for those fussy eaters & those with specific dietary requirements. A properly planned BBQ ticks all the boxes.But it …

What is fresh these days anyway?Did you know that 91%* of Australians buy their “Fresh” Fruit & Vegetables from major Supermarket chains with Coles or Woolworths enjoying 66% market share between them.However, according to the industry group “Apple & Pear Australia”, most apples are harvested between February and April in Australia. This means, then, that the ‘fresh’ apples you just purchased at Woolworths in December could have been in storage for almost a year!Other commonly stored items …

Pastizzi's are a flaky tasty pastry sensation!Padstow Food Service has been supplying Gatos pastizzi's now for well over 20 years.Brothers Charlie and Joe, the owners of Gato’s Pastizzi are carrying on a family tradition by making the best genuine Maltese pastizzi since 1979  They focus on presentation, taste and the use of high quality ingredients and it shows in each of the delicious varieties on offer.All that’s required to prepare pastizzi is to heat them in the ove …

Padstow Foods Service is committed to supporting family owned Australian businesses, we are particularly proud to support regional businesses such as Early Rise Bakery from Dubbo, the award winning bakers of Village Premium Pies.Village Pies are crafted by their master, fourth generation baking family and pies are their passion. They use only the finest ingredients selected locally from regional Australian farmers where possible. The humble meat pie has come of age so if you would …