Solutions Guide - Celebrating the Holiday Season

HOLIDAY ISSUE 2021 // GORDON FOOD SERVICE®

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Celebrating THE HOLIDAY SEASON Chef Inspiration | Menu & Activity Ideas Seasonal Product Recommendations | Staff Appreciation Solutions

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THE HOLIDAY SEASON CONTRIBUTORS Gordon Food Service® Nutrition Resource Centre LUDA Foods Olymel

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THE HOLIDAY SEASON We're here to help you elevate the dining experience during the holidays by using food to show appreciation and share the holiday spirit!

Throughout this holiday guide, we've shared some of the items that will be available this holiday season. Many of these items require planning and advanced ordering. Please use this helpful planning guide to make this your most successful holiday season yet!

Given the current state of the global supply chain, it will be important to order your seasonal items and communicate demands on your most critical holiday menu items with your Gordon Food Service Sales Specialist as soon as possible.

We wish you and your loved ones a very happy holiday season!

Inside YOUR HOLIDAY ISSUE

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RESIDENT CHEER Build a Holiday Card Program

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SEASONAL PRODUCTS

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SEASONAL PRODUCTS

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SEASONAL PRODUCTS

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Staff Appreciation Gifts

Seasonal Favourites

Holiday-Inspired Sandwich Applications

Appetizers

SEASONAL RECIPES Family Traditions with LUDA Foods

SEASONAL PRODUCTS Christmas Staples

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SEASONAL PRODUCTS Value-Added Turkey

Holiday Cookies

SEASONAL PRODUCTS Holiday Pork Roast - Step by Step

SEASONAL RECIPES Spread Comfort & Cheer with Olymel

SEASONAL PRODUCTS Seasonal Favourites

SEASONAL PRODUCTS Festive Holiday Teas and Hot Chocolate

SEASONAL PRODUCTS Seasonal Decor

21 Festive Holiday Teas

RESIDENT CHEER

BUILD A HOLIDAY CARD PROGRAM WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS

RESIDENT CHEER

HOLIDAY CARDS FROM LOCAL STUDENTS There is nothing better than receiving a handmade holiday card. Build a holiday card program with your local schools to uplift your residents' spirits!

Many schools have volunteer programs to support community involvement. Check online to find the website for your local school where you will often find the contact information for administration staff. Reach out to find out if any classes would be willing to create holiday cards or art to share with your residents.

Other holiday cheer ideas include digital holiday cards, YouTube carols, or virtual holiday concerts.

The holiday cards on this page were all created with the support of the staff and students of Vernon Christian School in British Columbia.

Staff Appreciation Gifts

FOUR POCKET PEANUT PARTY WHEEL Praline Toasted Peanuts, Honey Roasted Peanuts, Blanched Roasted Salted Peanuts, BBQ Peanuts

1373663 DAVID ROBERTS 12 x 700 G

1286420

CHOCOLATE BALLS CANDY, WRAPPED IN CHRISTMAS FOIL

9156006

CHOCOLATE BELLS CANDY, 1410CT, FOIL WRAPPED

1286394

CHOCOLATE SANTA CANDY, FOIL WRAPPED

1333550

CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS KISS CANDY

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.

Holiday Inspired

SANDWICH APPLICATIONS

The NEW flavourful, nutrient-dense Pains Cuisinés, bread is more than just the vehicle for other foods, it complements the dish tastefully, nutritionally, and visually.

The Pains Cuisinés enable the perfect balance between bread and filling. The artisanal style crumb with natural softness in combination with a thin, crispy crust, opens up a great deal of creativity and customization for wholesome sandwich creations.

From breadbasket to sandwiches, paninis, and croutons – unlimited possibilities to avoid waste while constantly benefiting from powerful flavours.

1423227

Beet, Onion & Oat Groat Sandwich Bread 60 x 105 G

1423217

Beet, Onion & Oat Groat Rolls 144 x 35 G

BEET, ONION & OAT GROAT SANDWICH APPLICATIONS: HONEY ROASTED BEETS goat cheese spread, walnuts, arugula SMOKED SALMON pickled onions, mustard seed, cucumber, dill aioli BROWN SUGAR BAKED HAM pineapple ginger relish MEATBALLS sweet and sour red cabbage, sour cream, fresh dill

1423250

Spinach, Garlic, Turmeric Sandwich Bread 60 x 105 G

1423222

Spinach, Garlic, Turmeric Rolls 144 x 35 G

SPINACH, GARLIC & TURMERIC SANDWICH APPLICATIONS: ROASTED TURKEY cranberry chutney, cucumber, ginger aioli ROASTED ARTICHOKE MELT spinach, sun-dried tomato pesto, provolone FRIED PANEER butter chickpea curry spread, cilantro DUCK CONFIT apple and grape salad, poppyseed dressing

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.

Appetizers Delicious appetizers served to your customers, what a good start to a successful celebration! Create trays that will satisfy your guests. Your sales specialist will be happy to suggest products to suit your needs.

MINIATURE BEEF WELLINGTON, APPETIZER

MINIATURE VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS, FROZEN APPETIZER 20G

SPINACH SPANAKOPITA, APPETIZER 25G

1203734 GORDON CHOICE 1 x 60 UN

1232150 GORDON CHOICE 100 x 20 G

1203726 GORDON CHOICE 1 x 120 UN

ASSORTED MINIATURE FLORENTINE LORRAINE QUICHE, APPETIZER

VEGETABLE SAMOSAS, FROZEN APPETIZER

BREADED MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKS, APPETIZER 70CT

1203765 GORDON CHOICE 1 x 72 UN

1232146

GORDON CHOICE 108 x 42 G

1143194 GORDON CHOICE 1 x 2.27 KG

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.

Christmas Staples Given the current state of the global supply chain, it will be important to order your seasonal items and communicate demands on your most critical holiday menu items with your Gordon Food Service Sales Specialist as soon as possible.

BONELESS SKIN ON TURKEY ROAST, WHITE AND DARK MEAT, RAW, FRZ

1140474 FLAMINGO

2 x 4 KGA

HOMESTYLE TURKEY STUFFING, FROZEN

1165670

SEMI-BONELESS SMOKED MASTER CARVE HAM, FRESH Glaze this ham with a mixture of brown sugar, honey and seasonings.

LOW SODIUM MASHED POTATOES, FRESH

BUTTERBALL

2 x 2 KG

JELLIED CRANBERRY SAUCE

1117000 OCEAN SPRAY 24 x 348 ML

10IN BAKED PUMPKIN PIES

1333946 GORDON CHOICE 1 x 8.8 KGA

1374312 SIMPLY POTATOES 36 x 191 G

8142376 CHEF PIERRE 1 x 6 UN

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.

The Benefits of

GORDON CHOICE® VALUE-ADDED TURKEY With the shortage of whole turkeys and labour in the market, Gordon Choice® value-added turkey options are a flavourful, cost-effective solution.

What to Consider When Deciding if a Value-Added Turkey Product Is Right for You:

Create a turkey dinner worthy of carving-station presentation with our handcrafted, minimally processed raw turkey breasts and whole turkey selections.

Do you need a whole bird?

Do you currently have the time and the staff to roast and debone a whole turkey?

A whole turkey will lose up to 2/3 of its weight in juices, bones, and skin. The operator will be left with 1/3 of what they paid for.

Whole Semi-Boneless Banquet Turkey:

1324944

Whole Semi-Boneless Banquet Turkey, Frozen

This versatile, semi-boneless whole banquet turkey makes a deliciously savoury meal when roasted.

Save labour and increase yield with this semiboneless, wingless turkey, which includes drumsticks, breasts, and thighs.

Semi-boneless turkeys are easy to stuff.

Frozen products reduce waste thaw and use only what you need.

Seasoned Bone-In Skin-On Turkey Breasts:

1324947

Seasoned Bone In Skin On Turkey Breasts, Raw, Frozen

Seasoned for sumptuous savoury flavour, these raw, frozen, skin-on, bone-in turkey breasts arrive ready for the oven.

Simply roast this turkey in a shallow pan until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Save time and labour with this pre-seasoned, ready-to-cook product.

Seasoned Skin-On Turkey Breasts:

1324946

Seasoned Skin On Turkey Breasts, Raw, Frozen

Split breasts, marinated Turkey cut from fresh and uniform portion shape are easy to cook and use.

Serve with your favourite vegetables.

Seasoned Boneless Skinless Turkey Breasts: Split breasts, marinated Turkey cut from fresh and uniform portion shape are easy to cook and use.

Serve with your favourite vegetables.

1324945

Seasoned Boneless Skinless Turkey Breasts, Raw, Frozen

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.

Holiday Pork Roast with

GORDON CHOICE® VERIFIED CANADIAN PORK The Gordon Choice brand is a partner of Verified Canadian Pork: 100% Canadian farmed, federally approved, nationally distributed. Our boxed pork products have farm-to-table quality.

8661105

PORK LOIN BNLS LONG CRYO VCP FRSH

1044684

PORK LOIN BNLS LONG CRYO VCP FZN

1054211

PORK LOIN BNLS S/C CRYO 1/4X3/10 VCP FRS

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6

Cook whole or portion the roast

Start with a boneless pork loin

2

Butterfly the loin

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4

3

Stuff the loin with stuffing

Roll the stuffed roast

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.

Tie the roast

TURTLE CHEESECAKE

1416962 SIENNA BAKERY 2 x 2.2 KG

NEW

Seasonal Favourites NEW

FESTIVE SUGAR CREAM YULE LOG CAKE, FROZEN

WHITE CHOCOLATE GIFT BOX

NEW! FESTIVE SWEET & SALTY CHOCOLATE YULE LOG

1399381 WOW FACTOR 6 x 1.2 KG

CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS GIFT

1350288

NEW! BUTTERED RUM CARAMEL EGGNOG CHEESECAKE

1428708 WOW FACTOR 2 x 1 UN

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WHITE CHOCOLATE & CRANBERRY YULE LOG

WOW FACTOR 2 x 1 UN

1305768 WOW FACTOR 28 x 55 G

WOW FACTOR 28 x 55 G

NEW

1428705

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CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CHRISTMAS TREE

1305770

CHOCOLATE YULE LOG

WOW FACTOR 25 x 65 G

1233140 WOW FACTOR 24 x 85 G

2977005 WOW FACTOR 25 x 70 G

CANDY CANE MOUSSE, GLUTEN FREE

1350320 WOW FACTOR 30 x 121 G

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16CUT PUMPKIN HARVEST CHEESECAKE

FRUIT CAKE BATTER

1188878 WOW FACTOR 2 x 1 UN

1262738

A frozen batter DAWN containing a blend of g l a c e f r u i t s , g l a c e p e e l s , 1 x 5 KG raisins and currants.

WARM GINGER CARAMEL SPICE CAKE

1156771 WOW FACTOR 24 x 175 G

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.

ORDER DEADLINE NOVEMBER 10TH, 2021 ORDER EARLY TO RESERVE INVENTORY!

Bite-Sized Holiday Treats

TWO-BITE® CHRISTMAS VANILLA CUPCAKES

1353129 TWO BITE 12 x 284 G

TWO-BITE® EGGNOG PREMIUM CUPCAKES

1353485 TWO BITE 12 x 284 G

TWO-BITE® CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

1353119

THE WORTHY CRUMB PASTRY CO.™ MINCED FRUIT TARTS

1311660

TWO BITE 12 x 284 G

TWO-BITE® CHRISTMAS VANILLA AND CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

GIVE & GO 20 x 510 G

TWO BITE 12 x 284 G

KIMBERLEY'S BAKESHOPPE™ HOLIDAY MINI GINGERBREAD COOKIES

TWO-BITE® WINTERLICIOUS VANILLA AND CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

1353123 TWO BITE 12 x 284 G

1307186 TWO BITE 24 x 350 G

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1353120

TWO BITE 12 x 568 G

TWO-BITE® MINCED FRUIT TARTS

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KIMBERLEY'S BAKESHOPPE™ TWO-BITE® MINI BELL & TREE SUGAR COOKIES

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Offer a different seasonal dessert each day. The printable tags included in our Holiday Preview guide can add to the excitement and help make your presentation more festive!

1353124 TWO BITE 12 x 284 G

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.

Holiday Cookies

WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY SHORTBREAD COOKIE DOUGH

SHORTBREAD COOKIE DOUGH, NON HYDROGENATED

TREAT TUB HOLIDAY COOKIES

1135000

GINGER MOLASSES COOKIE DOUGH

ENGLISH BAY 256 x 28 G

3487805

1040359

VOORTMAN 12 x 400 G

EGGNOG SHORTBREAD COOKIE DOUGH, TRANS FAT COMPLIANT

170 x 42 G

FESTIVE ASSORTED COOKIES

3243047

COOKIE GINGERBREAD

VOORTMAN 12 x 300 G

GORDON CHOICE 128 x 56 G

1402006

3353005 ENGLISH BAY 128 x 2 OZ

HOLIDAY GINGERBREAD COOKIES, ZERO TRANS FAT

1402007

3577577 ENGLISH BAY 256 x 28 G

1137165 VOORTMAN 12 x 300 G

CHOCOLATE MINT WAFERS

1330988

SPRINKLE SHORTBREAD COOKIE DOUGH

SHORTBREAD SWIRL COOKIES, NO SUGAR ADDED, TRANS FAT COMPLIANT

7357956 ENGLISH BAY 256 x 1 OZ

3510347 VOORTMAN 12 x 225 G

CHECK WITH YOUR SALES SPECIALIST FOR AVAILABILITY & STOCKED ITEMS IN YOUR REGION!

VOORTMAN 12 x 300 G

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.

Seasonal Ice Cream

PEPPERMINT BARK ICE CREAM

9396096

EGG NOG ICE CREAM

ICE CREAM SANDWICH PEPPERMINT

1283686

ICE CREAM CONE WINTER COCOA

CHAPMANS 6 x 12 UN

NOVELTY BAR ICE CREAM GINGERBREAD/MINT

1428089 CHAPMANS 6 x 8 x 55 ML

9177606 CENTRAL SMITH 1 x 11.4 L

COUNTRY SMITH 1 x 11.4 L

1428088

CHAPMANS 6 x 6 x 120 ML

SALTY CARAMEL SHORTBREAD ICE CREAM

1283685 CHAPMANS 4 x 1.5 L

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.

Festive Holiday Teas The refreshing combination of peppermint and chocolate in our Peppermint Bark all natural herb tea is hot and cool all at the same time. A warm treat on a cold day with a minty finish your taste buds will thank you for.

Gluten Free PEPPERMINT BARK TEA

1376339 BIGELOW 6 x 18 UN

Savoury, sweet and just a bit spicy, our Ginger Snappish herbal tea is the perfect combination of ginger and lemon. Create a new tradition this holiday season, snuggling up with a cup and relaxing by the fire while gazing at fresh fallen snow.

Non-GMO, Gluten Free HERBAL TEA GINGER SNAPPISH

1428032 BIGELOW 6 x 18 UN

HERBAL TEA CRANBERRY HARVEST

EGGNOGG'N BLACK TEA

1428028

Cranberry Harvest is masterfully blended with the tart flavour of cranberries and a warm autumnal spice finish. We feel this new flavour truly represents the beauty of the Harvest Season. An Herbal Tea with the cozy taste of cranberries and cinnamon.

Non-GMO, Gluten Free

BIGELOW 6 x 18 UN

1376196 BIGELOW 6 x 18 UN

This “Eggceptional” winter tea is a smooth and delicious blend of black and green teas with the creamy flavour of Eggnog. Indulge in this all natural seasonal classic that is perfect to sip on a cold winter’s day. Add a splash of milk and your favourite sweetener for a taste that will melt away the winter blues.

Non-GMO, Gluten Free

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.

Festive Hot Chocolate Host a hot chocolate bar complete with candy canes, whipped cream, and sprinkles for a holiday experience everyone will enjoy.

HOT CHOCOLATE DRINK MIX

1107677

REAL WHIPPING CREAM, AEROSOL

MINIATURE WHITE MARSHMALLOWS

2368605

CRUSHED CANDY CANE TOPPING

JET PUFFED 12 x 400 G

MINIATURE CANDY CANES, 2IN, 1000CT

9376706 DAVID ROBERTS 1 x 4 KG

1060304 GORDON CHOICE 12 x 400 G

GORDON CHOICE 6 x 50 x 21 G

1331186 DAVID ROBERTS 1 x 5 KG

BEVERAGE NAPKINS, 10X10IN, HOLLY GREETING DESIGN Ask your Sales Specialist about other options available!

1282939 HOFFMASTER

4 x 250 UN

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.

Holiday Decor

PAPER PLACEMAT AND NAPKIN COMBO, CANDY CANE DESIGN

PAPER PLACEMAT AND NAPKIN COMBO, WINTER CARDINAL DESIGN

1400951 LAPACO 2 X 150UN

1330097 LAPACO 2 X 150UN

PAPER PLACEMAT AND NAPKIN COMBO, ELEGANT ORNAMENTS DESIGN

PAPER PLACEMAT AND NAPKIN COMBO, CHRISTMAS NIGHT DESIGN

1351747 LAPACO 2 X 150UN

PAPER PLACEMAT AND NAPKIN COMBO, HOLIDAY LANTERN DESIGN

1351748 LAPACO 2 X 150UN

PAPER PLACEMAT AND NAPKIN COMBO, HOLIDAY COTTAGE DESIGN

1400981 LAPACO 2 X 150UN

1400982 LAPACO 2 X 150UN

WINTER MULTIPACK® - 3 DESIGNS PER CASE

1225537 HOFFMASTER 3 X 334 UN

ORDER DEADLINE NOVEMBER 10TH, 2021 ORDER EARLY TO RESERVE INVENTORY!

PAPER PLACEMATS, SNOWMAN GREETINGS 9.75 X 14IN

1261808 HOFFMASTER

1 x 1000 UN

POINSETTIA DOILIES, 8IN

9589808 LAPACO 1 x 500 UN

10IN PAPER DOILIES, POINSETTIA

1088161 LAPACO 1 x 500 UN

CONTACT YOUR GORDON FOOD SERVICE SALES SPECIALIST TO LEARN ABOUT MORE SEASONAL LAPACO & HOFFMASTER PRODUCTS TO SET YOUR TABLE WITH THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.

New Year's 2022

PLACEMAT & NAPKIN COMBO, NEW YEAR 2022 DESIGN

6IN BLACK PAPER ROUND LACE DOILIES

1427195 LAPACO 2 x 150 UN

1196634 LAPACO 1 X 1000 UN

PARTY KITS, ASSORTED NEW YEARS M/COLOR FOR 50 PEOPLE

BEVERAGE NAPKINS, 2PLY 1/4 FOLD BLACK 10 X 10IN

1280241 HOFFMASTER 1 X 50 UN

1260282 GORDON CHOICE 12 X 50 UN

SILVER NEW YEARS ASSORTED PARTY KIT, FOR 20 PEOPLE

1191494 HOFFMASTER 1 X 20 UN

PREROLLED BLACK NAPKIN CUTLERY KITS, CATERWRAP

1044594 HOFFMASTER 2 X 50 UN

ORDER DEADLINE FOR NEW YEAR'S PLACEMAT, DOILIES & PARTY KITS NOVEMBER 10TH, 2021 ORDER EARLY TO RESERVE INVENTORY!

8IN GOLD PAPER ROUND LACE DOILIES

1207423 LAPACO 1 X 500 UN

GLASSES, 5.5OZ TALL CLEAR PLASTIC WINE

1094539

CONTACT YOUR GORDON FOOD SERVICE SALES SPECIALIST TO LEARN ABOUT MORE SEASONAL LAPACO & HOFFMASTER PRODUCTS TO SET YOUR TABLE WITH THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

COMETWARE 10 X 50 UN All items shown represent serving suggestions.

Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.

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