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« on: Sunday 21 March 04 03:21 GMT (UK) »
Can anyone remember food products which went under the Brand name of "CHEF".
Namely sauces or pickles or preserves.
My grandfather was involved in these and I would love to have any information about it.
On the label of these products was a photo of a chef in uniform, Can anyone remember ?

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« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 23 March 04 18:22 GMT (UK) »
Hi June,
yes i do remember the Chef foods.i've spent this afternoon looking for information on  the chef company.i've learnt a lot Wink
but alas havent found any articles on specific CHEF foods,although i exhausted my words to add to search engine.
i couldnt remember the actual producer of that brand, do you remember it?
was it homepride or similar?
sorry i cant help, but i would be very interested to how you get on.
i do have a few trade directories, if only we could recall the name of the actual company.
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« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 24 March 04 00:24 GMT (UK) »
Hi,  Wink

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On the label of these products was a photo of a chef in uniform, Can anyone remember ?

I am sure I can remember these from my childhood,  late '60s early '70s,  and I think they may have made baked beans too.  I hope I am not mixing tham up with another old favourite - Daddies.

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« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 24 March 04 08:16 GMT (UK) »
Hi Jag and Kazza.

Its good to know some one can remember these.
My grandfather's photo was the Chef on the label.

Its one of those I was hoping to find.(Impossible I know)

Apparently there was "Chef Sauce" and "Chef Pickles". And Meat and Fruit preserves. Dont know any other name to go with this though.
It was a long shot I know.
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« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 24 March 04 16:07 GMT (UK) »
Well I've just done a search and the only thing I could come up with was Nestle.  I think they still do some Chef sauces but probably in packet form.

You can buy an advert on www.signsof-thetimes.com/groceries3.htm

But the picture is too small for me to see a maker.

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« Reply #5 on: Wednesday 24 March 04 21:00 GMT (UK) »
well done,Sylviaann ,
that was the image in my mind...
although not giving up til we have more info for June.


June, is that your grandfather? if so, he looks a lovely jolly type Cheesy
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« Reply #6 on: Wednesday 24 March 04 21:45 GMT (UK) »
Well done Sylviaann,

I did a search as well but didn't find that site to buy signs at.  I think the Nestle make is Chef-mate and probably not the same thing.

The other thing I thought of is Collectables,  there are people who specialise in food packaging but you may have to buy at an auction.

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« Reply #7 on: Wednesday 24 March 04 21:52 GMT (UK) »
Hi there

I would have thought that the most obvious place to look would be the prop department in a Film Studio.
They often recreate period drama's and would therefore have lots of sources (pardon the pun) for this type of scenery.

Anyone know an e-mail adress or web site for a studio or 'props dept'.

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« Reply #8 on: Thursday 25 March 04 00:20 GMT (UK) »
Your a terrific lot,
Thank you for all this imput.

The photo on the label that I "think"I  remember was
in the usual white uniform with big hat.
Last year I contacted a few museums holding various memorabilia but they couldnt help.
At that time someone  suggested  Nestle so I contacted  them but never had reply.

Apparently Grandfather created all his own recipies for meat and fruit preserves.
I have searched for his name Jabes BARTLETT in the online historical directories but cant find anything to do with his occupation as a Chef. He worked in various parts of Uk - Kent - Middlesex- Newcastle - Glasgow.
A bit of a mover you might say.
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« Reply #9 on: Thursday 25 March 04 12:21 GMT (UK) »
Quote from: Chris in 1066Land on Wednesday 24 March 04 21:52 GMT (UK)
Hi there

I would have thought that the most obvious place to look would be the prop department in a Film Studio.
They often recreate period drama's and would therefore have lots of sources (pardon the pun) for this type of scenery.

Anyone know an e-mail adress or web site for a studio or 'props dept'.

Chris in 1066Land

good thinking,Chris

amazingly, there are a few,such as:
http://www.amazingpartythemes.com/props/shopco.htm


E-mail: info@propsolutions.co.uk
http://www.propsolutions.co.uk/contacts.htm
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« Reply #10 on: Sunday 28 March 04 04:22 BST (UK) »
Hello to you helpful folk.
Emails and letters all gone to Prop people,

I will keep you posted of any success.
Thanks
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« Reply #11 on: Sunday 28 March 04 09:55 BST (UK) »
I forgot to tell all you helpful folk

Tthe Chef on the Nestle packet on the site sent by Sylviaann is not MY chef but I have contacted site administrator to see if che can help.
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« Reply #12 on: Sunday 28 March 04 17:25 BST (UK) »
Hi June,

I am glad we were able to help,  and please do keep us posted on developments.   Grin

It is lovely to hear about people's successes,  especially when the forum has helped.   Wink

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« Reply #13 on: Tuesday 30 March 04 02:40 BST (UK) »
Hi June,
Has anyone suggested the Museum of Advertising? I think it's called that - they used to be in Gloucester.  They had labels for all sorts of things.  Actually I suppose any local museum too.
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« Reply #14 on: Tuesday 30 March 04 07:04 BST (UK) »
Hi Jan - Thanks for your suggestion.


I have tried a couple of Museums in the past but will now do a look on Google and see if I can locate an email address for the one you mention.

Thanks you
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