Weekending

There is a distinctly British optimism that arrives with the first warm weekend of the year. The sun appears for all of 20 minutes, garden furniture is hastily dusted off, and suddenly every patch of lawn, patio and park bench becomes a place to eat and entertain.As Spring gives way to Summer, weekends are no longer spent entirely indoors but in gardens, at local parks, on coastal walks and in country pubs, with picnics packed, blankets unfurled and children disappearing in search of adventure.The simple pleasure of eating outside – whether it’s fish and chips on a seaside wall, a barbecue in the back garden or drinks and nibbles with friends as the evening stretches on – feels almost celebratory after the long British winter.[Make sure they’re serving it with Stokes.]

‘Al fresco’ dining may conjure images of Mediterranean terraces, but the British have quietly made it their own. The menu becomes lighter, the rosé colder and the guest list longer.As the days lengthen, food moves outdoors, kitchens spill into gardens and entertaining becomes less about formal dinners and more about sharing platters, passing plates piled high with delicious goodies, and making the most of every precious hour of sunshine.[Any of our delicious Family of Mayonnaise make a delicious dip for these barbecued prawns. All you have to do is choose which – HERE.]

Food doesn’t have to be complicated to be absolutely delicious, and a pleasure to enjoy with family and friends.Our delicious Béarnaise-like mayonnaise is perfect with these Crevettes and pan-fried Cod. Punchy Tarragon and our Dijon Mustard combined with our Real Mayonnaise works so well. Served with samphire and new potatoes – simply ‘wow‘.Prawn Cocktail PLUS.

Air fry some tempura coated King Prawns for a crispy coat and juicy, sweet meat. Make a fresh salad, adding a few slices of pink grapefruit for punchy additions to the flavour. Mix 2 parts Real Mayonnaise to 1 part Bloody Mary Ketchup to dress the salad in a unique Bloody Mary Rose Sauce.Tapas Sarnie.

Take all the flavours and tasty sensations of Spanish Tapas and load them in a ciabatta batch. A good slice of Manchego cheese, jamón ibérico (or similar cured ham), slices of beautiful vine tomatoes, green basil and rocket leaves, a drizzle of olive oil, and the earthy sweetness of our Beetroot Relish, packed with crispy refreshing shards of beetroot steeped in a deliciously syrupy red wine sauce.Mackerel Toasties.

Homemade Mackerel Paté, mixing flaked mackerel with our Creamed Horseradish Sauce. It’s a fabulous (or absolutely fabulous) combination.

Picnic or al fresco – perhaps both. Save empty Stokes jars to load with dips and patés. Al fresco, home sharing, it makes a great starter.

You’ll find the simple recipe – HERE.

When you unscrew the lid from a jar of our Sicilian Lemon & Dill Mayonnaise you release the vibrant Sicilian sunshine.

Mix some sweet little prawns in this amazing mayo and live a little sunny joy.Fight fire with fire with finger licking buffalo wings drizzled with ‘The HOT one’ – our Habanero HOT Sauce.

It’s is our hottest sauce yet. Made with fiery, fermented Habanero chillies, it delivers a rich, intense depth, but finishes with a very clever fruity subtlety. Swedish Prawn Bites. 

Too elegant and clumsy to take on a picnic but a delicious start to al fresco dining with friends. They’re very easy to make but your guests won’t believe it.

You will wind the recipe HERE.Rainbow Salads.

Take your picnics to a different level of ‘tasty fun‘ with these rainbow salads. They can be savoury, crunchy, spicy, fruity – whatever you want.

Click HERE for some basic recipe ideas, including our delicious Sauce Dijonnaise.

Turn up the heat with this fiery trio of sauces all in one irresistible collection. The perfect gift for those chilli lovers!

Just £18.00 (plus p&p) HERE.

A delicious dance of warmth, sweetness and spice, bottled for the brave, the curious, and anyone who believes life tastes better with a little heat.

Here is what you get:Habanero Hot Sauce

Hot, fermented Habanero chillies balance intense depth with a subtle fruity finish, this is a 2 Star Great Taste Award Winner.Chilli Ketchup

A twist on the best – savour the rich tomato taste and then feel the heat of the spices kicking in.Sweet Chilli Sauce

Made with red chillies and red peppers our Sweet Chilli Sauce overflows with the vitality of the orient.

Just £18.00 (plus p&p) HERE.

The perfect gift for BBQ Sauce lovers!

Crafted to elevate every grill, our BBQ collection blends depth, smoke and subtle sweetness into three distinct sauces.

Just £18.00 (plus p&p) HERE.

This collection includes:Original BBQ Sauce

Everything a BBQ sauce should be. Sweet, thick and smoky. Perfect to use as an accompaniment, marinade or dipping sauce.Sweet & Sticky BBQ Sauce 

A rich blend of maple syrup with a warming kick of horseradish, perfect for marinating or adding bold flavour.

Ideal for marinating chicken and pork or adding a delicious twist to your dishes.Korean BBQ Sauce

A sweet and fruity barbecue sauce with rich dark brown sugar, soya sauce, and sweet Mirin wine. The perfect sauce for marinating meat & vegetables, adding to a quick and healthy stir fry or enjoy as a dipping sauce.

Just £18.00 (plus p&p) HERE.

Inspired by the art of perfect pairing, this collection balances rich flavours, sweetness and gentle heat to lift your cheese board to the next level.

Just £18.00 (plus p&p) HERE.

This cheese collection contains the following Stokes products:Stokes Fig Relish – A sweet fig relish with a slight tartness, brimming with dried figs (60%) and made with cider vinegar and molasses for a great complement to a stronger cheese.Stokes Chilli Jam – A delicious sticky jam for cheese that is just oozing with flavour from the sweet chilli peppers and red peppers. Particularly good with mature cheddars and soft brie.Stokes Red Onion Marmalade – A red onion relish made with sticky black treacle and rich balsamic vinegar. Fully flavoured with a delicious sweet sauce.

Just £18.00 (plus p&p) HERE.