· Spitalfields Fruit & Veg
British roots and brassicas
Celeriac, parsnips, swede, Jerusalem artichokes and leeks are all in season, alongside Brussels sprouts, kale, cavolo nero, savoy and red cabbage. Winter squash and pumpkins are still plentiful. These are the lines to build a winter menu around.
The end of the wild mushroom season
The British wild mushroom season runs from early autumn and usually finishes in November. If you want them on the menu, ask Ben what's available before you print it.
Apples, pears and quince
British apples and pears are in season through the winter, and quince is at its best now. Cranberries arrive for the run-up to Christmas.
The winter citrus starts
Clementines and easy peelers come into their best from late autumn. Blood oranges follow in the new year, and Seville oranges have a short season around January and February, so bars planning a winter list should ask about them early.
Planning for December
Christmas parties, office events and banqueting all land in the same few weeks. Send Ben your December dates and numbers as early as you can so your orders can be planned around them.
Want to know what's good this week? Ask Ben on WhatsApp, or see the seasonal calendar.
