Cornucopia Foods Catalogue

Cornucopia Foods Ltd offered a wide selection of fine quality foods delivered directly to the door, from high-quality ready-prepared dishes for entertaining at home to thoughtful gifts sent to friends and loved ones.

Gourmet Foods and Canapés

Cornucopia Foods provided products suited to many occasions, from individuals at home to entertaining on a large scale. The range featured many specialist gourmet products and original canapés, including:

• Mini Croques Monsieur
• Cooked and peeled quails' eggs
• Smoked quails' legs
• Bite-sized pieces of goats' cheese wrapped in bacon

Ready-Prepared Dishes

The popular 'Sous Vide' ready-cooked dishes were prepared in France to high restaurant standards and simply required reheating. Made with the best natural ingredients to carefully observed recipes, the savoury choices included slow-cooked Lamb Shanks in a wine-based jus, Ossobucco, classic Coq au Vin and Carbonnade of Beef with Beer.

The desserts were of exceptional quality and good value. Choices included an Opera dessert of Genoese sponge layered with almonds and chocolate butter cream, a proper Tarte Tatin with Granny Smith apples coated in golden butter caramel on crumbly shortcrust pastry, and Wild Bilberry or Raspberry Tarts.

Gift Ideas and Seasonal Range

The catalogue also listed foods that made wonderful gifts, such as a mixed box of delicious ready-prepared dishes to congratulate expecting or new parents, or simply to treat or thank a friend or relative. At Christmas, the catalogue included a high-quality range of festive and seasonal foods, with an extended confectionery range featuring loved seasonal classics such as Carlsbad and Elvas plums, handmade rose and violet creams, Marron Glacé and much more.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of food did Cornucopia Foods offer?

The company offered fine quality foods including specialist gourmet products, original canapés, ready-prepared dishes, desserts and seasonal confectionery.

How were the ready-prepared dishes made?

The 'Sous Vide' dishes were prepared in France to high restaurant standards using the best natural ingredients and carefully observed recipes, and simply required reheating.

Which savoury dishes were available?

Savoury options included slow-cooked Lamb Shanks in a wine-based jus, Ossobucco, classic Coq au Vin and Carbonnade of Beef with Beer.

What desserts could be chosen?

Desserts included an Opera dessert, a Tarte Tatin with Granny Smith apples and butter caramel, and Wild Bilberry or Raspberry Tarts.

Were the foods suitable as gifts?

Yes. The catalogue listed foods that made wonderful gifts, such as a mixed box of ready-prepared dishes to congratulate new parents or to thank a friend or relative.

What was offered at Christmas?

The festive range included seasonal foods and an extended confectionery selection of classics such as Carlsbad and Elvas plums, handmade rose and violet creams and Marron Glacé.

This catalogue is part of the Catalink archive and may no longer be available to order. The information above describes Cornucopia Foods Ltd. For current details, visit the company's official website.