Panettone season has officially started and I kicked it off in the best way possible, at the Sous Chef Panettone Party in London!
It was a special evening for Sous Chef friends and family to celebrate panettone season together, and I had so much fun.
About Sous Chef
Sous Chef is an independent, family-run company that has been inspiring home cooks since 2012. Founded by husband and wife team Nicola Lando and . Nicola came up with the idea while working as a trainee chef at Gauthier restaurant in Soho, she was cooking with amazing ingredients that just weren't available to home cooks.
Based in North London, Sous Chef is now an online destination for home cooks, with a huge range of ingredients, equipment, tableware and gifts all inspired by top restaurants and international cuisine.
You can find them at www.souschef.co.uk
Their Panettone Selection
And when it comes to panettone, Sous Chef take it VERY seriously. They say they hold the best selection of brands in the UK, and perhaps even in Europe and after tasting them, I believe it! Over the years, they've tasted hundreds of panettone, or panettoni. You can find rich buttery dough, soft jewel like fruit, aromas of saffron and citrus, and a mixture of traditional and more playful flavours. Here are some of the brands they stock:
For classic lovers: Flamigni and Loison traditional, buttery, perfect with a cup of tea or a glass of bubbles.
For something brighter and more contemporary: Muzzi and Fiasconaro colourful, fun and a little bit different.
Their own signature ones: The Sous Chef Milano Panettone, 1kg and the Sous Chef Amarena Cherry Panettone, 1kg both so delicious.
The showstoppers: The Fiasconaro x Citrus & Saffron Panettone, 1kg from their signature range to the Fiasconaro x Dolce & Gabbana collection, each one captures the essence of Italy's festive magic.
What Is The Panettone Party?
Their annual Panettone Party is their way of saying thank you and getting everyone excited for Christmas.
There was fizz on arrival, lots of delicious panettone to taste, festive bakes, and the loveliest atmosphere. It felt like Christmas had come early in the best way!
The Food & Drinks
Let's talk about the star of the show the panettone!There was so much to try, from classic to chocolate, fruity to indulgent. Soft, fluffy, full of flavour, and absolutely perfect with a glass of bubbles. I tasted my way around and honestly, I couldn't pick just one favourite. It was all delicious.
It was so lovely to chat to the Sous Chef team and other food lovers, share tips, and get into the festive spirit. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly.
Final Thoughts
I left feeling so happy, so full, and so ready for Christmas! Thank you so much to Sous Chef for inviting me and for such a wonderful evening.
If you love panettone and you're looking for festive foodie inspiration, keep an eye on Sous Chef their panettone range is incredible.
Have you tried panettone yet this year? Which one is your favourite? Let me know in the comments!
Shaz x
👑 THE SHAZ SCORE - The Panettones
🍞 Taste / Flavour - 10/10: An abundance of the best panettones I have ever had! Classic, chocolate and fruity every single one was rich, buttery and full of flavour. Not dry at all.
☁️ Texture / Softness - 10/10: So soft, so fluffy, so light! You could pull it apart and it just melted in your mouth. This is how panettone should be.
🎁 Presentation & Festive Feel - 9/10: Beautifully presented, perfect for Christmas. They looked as good as they tasted and made the whole night feel extra festive.
🎄 Festive Factor - 10/10: It got me straight into Christmas mode! Fizz, friends and panettone the perfect start to panettone season.
❤️ Would I Buy Again? - 1000% YES! I would buy these for Christmas, for gifts, and just for me. I left wanting to take them all home.
⭐ FINAL SHAZ SCORE: 10/10 🎄
