We may collect, use and transfer your personal information through automated, electronic and/or paper-based data processing systems. We have established routine processing functions (such as processing for regular payroll and benefits administration). All of the Christmas puddings in our test are suitable for vegetarians, except for Iceland and Sainsbury’s. A few dissenting voices today might baulk at that – but throughout and beyond Matthew Walker’s life this resonated well with the wider public. The traditional British Christmas pudding assumed a cherished status – described in the press in 1927 as ‘a symbol of unity throughout the British Empire’. The ‘British pudding’ became a seasonal must-have both at home and abroad – and sales to servicemen and colonists helped Walker’s exports to grow considerably.

This was a pivotal moment for Matthew Walker – and by then his personal circumstances had also changed. On 22nd September 1900 he had married Kate Lowndes, daughter of John Lowndes of Hall Farm, Kirk Langley. The couple settled at 226 Uttoxeter New Road, Derby, where in 1906 their son John Walwyn Walker was born – destined to run the business after his father’s death.

Last Christmas it took delivery of 1.3m litres of brandy, cider and sherry – enough to more than half-fill an Olympic-sizeswimming pool. In 1714, King George I re-established Christmas pudding as part of the Christmas meal. By Victorian times, Christmas puddings had changed into something similar to the ones that are eaten today. Espresso martini Our experts recommend coffee as a pairing for Christmas pudding. For a boozy twist, a traditional Irish coffee works well, or try an espresso martini. b) Government-issued identification numbers, such as your national insurance number or national ID for payroll purposes; There is a wider choice than ever at the supermarket if you're after a 'free-from' pud. Here’s a round-up of key options:

Supplying hospitals, prisons and caterers as well as most popular high street retailers, the scale of Matthew Walker’s production and the volume of ingredients used is mind-boggling. It supplies own-brand puddings to several major supermarket chains, and continues to supply its own-label puddings to many high-class department stores in the USA, Australia and the Far East, as well as right across the UK. This notice explains how we handle the personal information of consumers in the course of our consumer engagement, promotional and marketing activities. We may amend this notice from time to time, should it become necessary to do so. This notice may also be supplemented by other statements as needed in relation to standalone competitions, promotions or marketing. Your personal information will be retained as long as necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected, usually for the duration of any contractual relationship and for any period thereafter as legally required or permitted by applicable law. Most popular with customers in France, Italy, United States of America (USA), Germany, Spain, Greece, Netherlands, Portugal and Austria, but you can buy Matthew Walker Luxury Christmas Pudding Medium for delivery worldwide.

Matthew Walker Alcohol Free Christmas Pudding

I personally always go for the Matthew Walker Classic Christmas Pudding as it’s so easy to prepare and has the right balance of taste and lightness. It’s incredible to think that there are 13 main ingredients inside this pud including sultanas, raisins, Demerara sugar, currants, glace cherries, stout, breadcrumbs, sherry, vegetarian suet, almonds, orange & lemon peel, cognac, and mixed spices. The new generation of matured puddings – “fed” by alcohol to give them a richer flavour – are extremely popular and in a recent blind testing by food researchers Campden, 57% of consumers said they preferred matured products. Milestones to Victory' - presented to St Helen's Church in Darley Dale by parishioner Matthew Walker (Image: as supplied) e) Job-related information, such as years of service, work location, employment ID, work record, vacation absences, and contract data;