Today is International Women's Day. As a business founded by a woman, and one where the leadership team is made up mainly of women, providing equal opportunities for men and women is deeply rooted in the culture at Brindisa.
Spring is on the horizon and normally I would be bursting with food positivity and ideas on how to celebrate the unique seasonal produce which starts to appear this time of year. However, in these sombre times, my heart is not full of the joy of cooking, as it normally would be. It is elsewhere, full of concern for everyday people whose lives have been imperilled, in a way I cannot begin to imagine.View Post
In this revealing discussion Monika speaks from the heart about the origins of Brindisa and how the founding 'food first' and open-book principles of the business remain as true today as they were 34 years ago.View Post
Today, on January 28th 2022, Brindisa has been operating for 34 years. With the help of my father and brother, Mark, I brought my first pallet of Spanish produce to the UK and it all began with cheese.
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Our popular 'Insider's Guide' is back this month. Everything you need to know about vinegars; whether you're on the hunt for the perfect vinegar for dressings, or want to learn more about how you can use them as a great flavour hit for your favourite recipe.
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Last Spring we were invited to compete in the 'Affineur of the Year 2022'. Organised by the prestigious Academy of Cheese, sponsored by Quicke's and culminating in a glittering awards ceremony, we were completely thrilled to be considered. Here is an update on how the Brindisa cheddar is getting on in a cheese room filled with Spanish cheese!
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Barbate has had, it’s fair to say, a bit of a bad rep. This small harbour town on the windswept coast of Cádiz province was notorious a few years back as a hotbed of drug-running and illegal immigration. Thankfully however it’s the good things about Barbate that now bring most people here - namel...
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This December, Brindisa will be collaborating with Tamdhu whiskyfor a fantastic event at the Brindisa deli in the famous Borough Market in London. A wonderful event for jamon and whisky lovers!
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The Brindisa Christmas Hamper collection has had a lot of attention in the national press this November. They have been included in all of the major hamper guides showcasing the very best for Christmas 2021.
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This month our man on the ground in Spain, Paul Richardson, visits one of our treasured artisan cheese producers, Payoyo. Here is his story when he went to see them a few weeks ago!
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