Where can I buy vol au vents/cases?
You can buy vol-au-vent cases in the UK from various places, including supermarkets, local bakeries, fine dining restaurants and online retailers. Here are some options:
1. Supermarkets: Check your local supermarkets like Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, Waitrose and now Aldi, Lidl and Iceland. They can be found, but are often very seasonal, sometimes only to be found in the weeks before Christmas. In addition to this they are often hidden away in the frozen section or in the home baking aisle (with flans!). We are keen for Vol Au Vent cases to be sold in the bakery aisle along with the bread, cakes and other pastries.
2. Local Bakeries: Visit a nearby bakery, as some may offer pre-made or frozen vol-au-vents. You can also enquire if they can make them fresh for you, especially if you have a large event or occasion to cater for.
3. Online Retailers: Consider checking online retailers such as Ocado or specialty food websites. Ocado are not limited with “space on shelf” in the same way as traditional supermarkets so they can offer a completely different range and one that is more suitable to a wider audience and specific tastes.
4. Specialty Food Stores & Farm Shops: Explore specialty food stores, delicatessens and farm shops in your area, as they may carry gourmet or pre-made vol-au-vents cases. The beauty of these local and typically independent stores if they don’t just offer the same “cookie cutter” range as all the other supermarkets, they have the freedom to offer brands and products that are unique and provide something that is completely new or different to the larger national supermarkets.
5. Fine Dining: Vol-au-vents are commonly used as appetisers in fine dining restaurants. They can be filled with luxurious ingredients such as seafood, foie gras, truffles, or finely diced meats. The presentation is key in fine dining, and chefs often pay attention to creating visually appealing and intricate designs with the fillings. Overall, the versatility of vol-au-vents makes them a popular choice in fine dining, allowing chefs to showcase their culinary skills.
6. Wholesale Stores: If you have access to wholesale stores like Costco or Booker, check their frozen food sections or ambient sections. These will typically be in a larger pack format, so not ideal if you are wanting just a handful of vol au vent cases but maybe perfect for a larger gathering.
7. Online from www.volauvents.co.uk: Last, but not least, we couldn’t mention all the other options without mentioning buying direct from us! Here at volauvents.co.uk we offer the option to buy online, safely and we can deliver direct to your door. We can offer a range of different products in volumes both large and small so if you can’t find what you need, please just get in touch.