Wild Garlic: How to Use It, Cook It and Make the Most of the Season

Wild garlic is one of the most exciting seasonal ingredients of early spring. In this guide, we explore what it is, when it’s in season, and simple, thoughtful ways to use it in your cooking.

RecipesRobyn Salter13 April 2026Salters EventsWild garlic, Wild garlic recipes, Seasonal ingredients, Spring recipes, British seasonal food, Foraging, UK seasonal produce, Spring cooking, Herb recipes, Garlic recipes, Fresh ingredients, Chef’s blog Salters Events, Event catering inspiration, Seasonal catering, Sustainable cooking, Garden to plate

A Taste of Late Summer: Baked Figs with Shilling Cheese, Lavender Honey and Toasted Hazelnuts

There’s a moment at the close of August when the evenings shift. The air cools just enough to call for something warming, yet the markets are still brimming with late summer fruit. Figs, in particular, seem to sum up this in-between season; soft, fragrant, and just as at home in a simple fruit bowl as they are on a fine dining table.

RecipesRobyn Salter22 August 2025Salters Eventsseasonal food, summer recipes, entertaining at home, food inspiration, british produce, vegetarian recipes

Summer Ingredients We Love (And How We Use Them)

At Salters Events, we believe seasonal food tastes better. It’s that simple. When ingredients are at their best, grown in the right soil, harvested at the right time, and served without too much interference, they shine.

RecipesRobyn Salter25 July 2025Salters Eventsseasonal food, summer ingredients, food inspiration, catering ideas, british produce, summer catering

Aperitifs & Antipasti: Salters’ Favourite Summer Pairings

There’s something unmistakably elegant about aperitifs and antipasti. It’s that golden hour moment, the clink of chilled glasses, the buzz of conversation, and small, exquisite bites that awaken the appetite. In summer, when long evenings beg for outdoor dining and lighter fare, this classic Italian tradition feels right at home in London gardens, rooftops, and terraces.

RecipesRobyn Salter11 July 2025Salters Eventssummer entertaining, food inspiration, drinks pairing, catering ideas, entertaining at home, italian food, summer catering

Vanilla Earl Grey Tea Loaf Cake Recipe

Few things feel as effortlessly refined as the combination of Earl Grey tea, fresh lemon zest, and real vanilla. This Vanilla Earl Grey Tea Cake is a light, moist loaf with gentle citrus notes and the distinctive floral aroma of bergamot — perfect for spring garden parties, afternoon teas, or a quiet moment to yourself with a good brew.

RecipesRobyn Salter30 May 2025Salters Eventsbaking recipe, cake recipe, afternoon tea, food inspiration, entertaining at home, british baking

Wild garlic pesto recipe

There’s a certain joy in seasonal cooking—and few ingredients shout “spring” louder than wild garlic. One of our favourite ways to make the most of this fleeting forager’s delight? A quick, punchy wild garlic pesto

RecipesRobyn Salter9 May 2025Salters Eventsseasonal food, spring recipes, vegetarian recipes, food inspiration, british produce, homemade

A Zesty Twist on a Classic, Our Simnel Loaf Cake

There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about a Simnel cake. Traditionally served at Easter, this fruit-studded sponge with a hidden layer of marzipan is one of those bakes that carries with it a real sense of occasion. At Salters Events, we’ve given this beloved classic a little lift

RecipesRobyn Salter18 April 2025Salters Eventsbaking recipe, cake recipe, easter baking, seasonal food, british baking, food inspiration

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