Meet our Head Chef

Stefan Kolsch, Head Chef at Donald Russell, heads up our team of food experts, and supervises our regular tastings of all our products to make sure the quality is as good as ever. He also travels the world to find interesting new products, and creates new recipes for all our existing ones.

Find Gourmet Recipes online

You can find recipes for all our gourmet foods here on our website, including beef recipes, lamb recipes, pork recipes, chicken and duck recipes, game recipes and fish and seafood recipes in our 'Recipes and Guides' section.

Expert Food Preparation and Cooking Advice

Our recipe section includes a comprehensive list of recipes and guides for all our products, but if you still can't find what you're looking for, Stefan and his team are also on hand to answer any questions you might have about the best way to cook any of our products. You can contact them by email at headchef@donaldrussell.co.uk, or by phone on 01467 629666.

Send in your recipes

Stefan is always glad to hear of your own favourite recipes, or suggestions for new gourmet foods. Please send Stefan an email with your recipes, suggestions, comments and queries to headchef@donaldrussell.co.uk.

A Warm Welcome

The nights are longer and it’s cold outside.
Now is the time to serve hearty, comforting dishes that will satisfy every appetite!

Why not try our Exclusive Stuffed Roasts, ‘Wow’ is the usual reaction when people taste these roasts for the first time, the flavour is unexpectedly rich and different.  To make each roast, our butchers hand cut a piece of boneless meat, then lay on our own prime minced meat, organic dried fruits, or both. (Our ingredients are never bleached, coloured or treated with any preservatives.)

Alternatively, braise some good old fashioned stews, for example, Beef Brisket, Shin of Beef or Beef Rib Trim.

Not only are these hard-to-find cuts brimming with natural flavour, but they’re excellent quality too! Just pop them in the oven with onions, celery or root vegetables - add some stock, and a few hours later you’ve got a magical warming winter meal - perfect for when you’ve got friends and family round.

Prepare these meats the day before serving, to take the stress out of cooking and store in the refrigerator overnight. Before serving, remove any fat that may have settled on top and ensure the dish is reheated thoroughly. Another quick and easy way to stock up on stand-by dishes is to freeze portions and defrost on demand.

How does our Head Chef make a difference?

We test all our products for quality

We never compromise on quality, and we regularly test all our products to make sure they are up to scratch. Head Chef Stefan and his team choose samples at random, and cook them in our product development kitchen daily. They check each sample for the quality of appearance, aroma, flavour and texture, making sure that everything lives up to Donald Russell standards. This regular testing means that when you buy from us, you can be confident you are getting the very highest quality gourmet foods. That's how we can guarantee "You've Never Tasted Better".

Our staff really know the products they're selling

At Donald Russell we pride ourselves on the passion of our staff, from the butchers to the people who pack your order, from the directors to the people who answer the phones. To help nurture that passion for great food, our staff have the option to attend our regular in-house cook school, run by Stefan and his team.



They also have regular demonstrations by our skilled butchers, and the chance to taste our products, so each and every person knows about our products - where they come from, how to cook them, and most importantly, what they taste like. This knowledge allows them to give you the best service possible, and if we can't answer your question first time around, we'll find someone who can and get back to you.

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