Celebrate the Jersey Royal season this spring and dive into a world of culinary delights with brand-new recipes, chef collaborations, our pick of the UK restaurant scene’s best Jersey Royal dishes and the chance to win a bundle of enticing spring ingredients. From April to July, don’t miss out on the chance to savour the unique taste of Jersey Royals. Check out what’s going on this season…
Cook Jersey Royals like the Potato Queen herself!
This season, indulge in the creations of the potato queen herself: Michelin-trained chef Poppy O’Toole, @poppycooks, who has captivated all 4.1 million of her TikTok followers with her mouth-watering potato recipes. In an exciting collaboration with Jersey Royals, she brings her expertise to the table with two brand-new videos celebrating this much-loved springtime staple. The first showcases a delectable cheesy hasselback recipe perfect for cooking in the air fryer, while the second is a very unique and special traybake. These exclusive recipes will be available on Poppy’s TikTok channel and are ready for all to savour during the Jersey Royal season.
“Jersey Royals are beautiful tiny little potatoes, nutty in flavour with beautiful flaky skin. What I love about Jersey Royals is that they’re so seasonal because they come from the island of Jersey, so you can only get them at this time!” – Poppy O’Toole
Chef Creations: Unveiling the Best of Jersey Royals
We’ve teamed up with a number of talented chefs this season to craft a whole array of innovative seasonal delights. Pizzas are well and truly on the menu this spring – Alessandro Vitale (@_spicymoustache_) has crafted a tempting veggie pizza adorned with Jersey Royals and pesto sourced from locally foraged garlic. Claire Thomson (@5oclockapron) has given Jersey Royals a Mexican twist with her delectable ‘Elote’ style Jersey Royals and let’s not forget Abby’s (@veganbrownting) enticing Lebanese creation of Batata Harra.
Best of Spring Giveaway: Your Ticket to A Bountiful Bundle
Exciting news! We’re thrilled to unveil the ultimate seasonal giveaway in collaboration with some of the UK’s most sought-after premium ingredients: British Asparagus, Carlin Peas, Seaweed, Dorset Nduja, Black Garlic, Yuzu and Wasabi Mayonnaise and British Tomatoes. We’re giving one lucky winner the chance to win a bundle of seasonal and trending ingredients, which can be cooked together to create a vast range of delicious springtime treats. Details on how to enter the competition can be found on @jerseyroyals (closes 30th May).
Jersey Royals on the menu at Chefs in Schools fundraiser with Thomasina Miers
An incredible evening was led by chef Thomasina Miers alongside Skye Gyngell and Jeremy Lee in support of Chefs In Schools, a charity that has spent over 5 years revolutionising school meals, demonstrating that delicious, nutritious food is essential for children’s health and wellbeing. Together, they celebrated the transformation of over 120 schools, inspiring the next generation to adopt healthy eating habits with an array of nutritious dishes including Thomasina’s mouthwatering recipe Jersey Royals served with a sea bass escabeche.
Seasonal Sensations: Jersey Royals Shine on UK Menus
During peak season, many UK restaurants creatively incorporate Jersey Royals into their menus to make some delicious and unique dishes. Here’s some suggestions of where to enjoy Jersey Royals when you’re out and about:
- At Thornbury Castle in Bristol, Jersey Royals are paired with indulgent Iberico Pork Presa along with wild garlic and morel mushrooms.
- At The Mutton in Hazeley Heath (Hampshire), Chef Rob Boer serves Jersey Royals as a succulent side for his Roasted Free-Range Chicken along with Creamy Mushroom and English Asparagus – a true springtime treat!
- If you like your Jersey Royals grilled on the BBQ, head to Furna in Brighton, where it is served with tangy sauerkraut
- And for a true treat, head to the Kings Head Hotel and Restaurant in Cirencester where Jersey Royals shine alongside wild mushrooms, celeriac purée and heritage confit carrots.
Jersey Royals are available every spring in all major supermarkets, independent grocers, food markets and restaurants across the UK.