The taste of this dark super fruit brings childhood memories flooding back of berry picking in the countryside. Do we remember the treasure hunt to find the best berries before the birds snatched them up? Well we are here to share the good news, Blackberries are in season and it is that time of year again to get picking. The Butlers Pantry Chefs are so excited to get our hands on these delicious Blackberries to create berry delights including our Autumn Berry compote used in our granola breakfast pot, mixed berry tarts and our blackberry & apple cobbler for you and your family to enjoy.

Eating seasonally is so important, not just for sustainability and environmental reasons but when you eat with the seasons we benefit from optimum health and wellness benefits. We at The Butlers Pantry make a conscious effort to source seasonal ingredients and to support our local Irish farmers. By doing this we feel connected to the food we create for you.

There are many reasons for eating Blackberries. They are low in calories, packed with antioxidants, virtually fat free, high in fiber and rich in nutrients, making them a good choice for anyone trying to maintain or lose weight in a nutritious manner.

Stay tuned for our Autumn Menu coming soon…..

‘Teach a man how to barbecue and you will be fed for the summer’. A truer word has never been spoken and our Cedar Planks are just what every barbecue needs to ensure a beautiful smokey flavour on all meats throughout the summer season. Our marinated chicken breasts, burgers and delicious Garlic & Herb sausages are now available in our shops. Niall’s famous Beetroot ketchup is also back by popular demand. A wonderfully versatile product with a hint of heat, our Beetroot ketchup can be used as a dipping sauce, relish or salad dressing. Niall Hill, director of food, introduced the innovative idea of cooking on planks to The Butler’s Pantry a number of years ago Plank cooking involves roasting and smoking food on cedar or oak planks in a closed-top barbecue. Plank cooking is a technique Niall first witnessed in Canada, and now that we have the weather for outdoor grilling, the planks are on sale in all 10 of our shops priced at €3.95. Niall has produced a number of easy to follow recipes available now online. We know that summer is in full swing here at The Butler’s Pantry when we take our first delivery of treated Cedar Wood planks from Gerry Farrelly’s estate in Roundwood, Co.Wickow. The aroma of the handcut planks becomes a distinctive feature throughout our shops, and indeed our customers BBQ’s.