ST. PATRICK'S DAY 2022 // GORDON FOOD SERVICE®
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ARTICLE Fun Ways to Make St. Patrick's Day Special in your Facility
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RESIDENT ACTIVITY St. Patrick's Day Printables
St. Patrick's Day Printables
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SEASONAL PRODUCTS Irish-Inspired Comfort Food
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Let's celebrate St. Patty's Day
Planning Ahead
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FUN WAYS TO MAKE ST. PATRICK'S DAY SPECIAL IN YOUR FACILITY Written by Gordon Food Service® Nutrition Resource Centre
Setting the Table: Placemats & Napkins
Add some green to your menu
Use seasonal placemats and napkins to make meals
Serve some classic Irish-inspired meals but
more festive. There are many options available from
you can also add green-coloured food. Ask
Lapaco and Hoffmaster. Make sure to ask your sales
your sales specialist about the different
specialist to share their full holiday catalogues!
options available in your specific region.
Wear Something Green
What's in the Pot of Gold?
It's an old tradition, but remind your customers to wear
Use a small chest or a pot and fill it with gold
something green on St. Patrick's day! You can provide
coins and let your customers guess how many
them with a four-leaf clover made of cardboard for the
are in the leprechaun's pot of gold. They
occasion! Wear some green or you could get pinched.
could win fun prizes and be crowned the lucky leprechaun for the day!
Lucky Spirit Board Display a large board with markers and encourage residents or staff to write out their favourite what they feel grateful or lucky about. Everyone will enjoy reviewing the board and sharing stories.
St. Patrick's Day Printables
Step 1:
Print the images on the next page on cardstock paper and then cut out the squares.
Step 2:
Share one of these squares with your customers when you serve them a piece of our Sienna Bakery Bailey's Irish Cream Cheesecake!
"For each petal on the shamrock, this brings a wish your way. Good health, good luck, and happiness for today and every day."
"For each petal on the shamrock, this brings a wish your way. Good health, good luck, and happiness for today and every day."
- Irish Blessing
- Irish Blessing
"For each petal on the shamrock, this brings a wish your way. Good health, good luck, and happiness for today and every day."
"For each petal on the shamrock, this brings a wish your way. Good health, good luck, and happiness for today and every day."
- Irish Blessing
- Irish Blessing
"For each petal on the shamrock, this brings a wish your way. Good health, good luck, and happiness for today and every day."
"For each petal on the shamrock, this brings a wish your way. Good health, good luck, and happiness for today and every day."
- Irish Blessing
- Irish Blessing
Irish-Inspired Comfort Food Why not try some of those mouth watering option for your Irish national day celebration. Ask your sales specialist for more suggestions to create a memorable meal!
COD FILLETS, 4OZ GUINNESS BEER BATTERED, FROZEN
1375467
SHEPHERD PIE ENTREE
SLICED DELI CORNED BEEF BRISKET, COOKED, FRESH
CHICKEN POT PIE & LEEK, FROZEN
7007005
WHISKEY BBQ SAUCE
GORDON CHOICE 6 x 500 G
1339675 SCHNEIDER 36 x 125 G
1944336 CAMPBELL'S 4 x 5 LB
HIGH LINER 1 x 10 LB
1382806 GORDON RECIPE 2 x 1.89 L
PREMIERE 1IN HANDCUT DICED BEEF STEW MEAT, FROZEN Try it in our beefvegetable stew recipe
1352988 PREMIERE 2 X 2,5 KG
All items shown represent serving suggestions. Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.
Let's celebrate St. Patty's Day Here is some inspiration for your St. Patrick's Day celebration, add some green to your menu or some classic flavours! Ask your sales specialist for other items to add to your menu for this festive celebration of the Irish heritage.
LIME JELLY POWDER
2206906
Also Available: 4039338 (BERTHELET) 2237005 (JELL-O)
ZERO NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER, CAN Add some green coloring to make it more festive
ST PATRICKS DAY PAPER PLACEMATS, COMBO
CHEESECAKE IRISH CRM BAILEYS 14CUT 9IN
SHIRRIFF 2 x 1 KG
1395198 CANADA DRY MOTT INC 4 x 6 x 355 ML
1432548 LAPACO 2 x 150 UN
SHORTBREAD SWIRL COOKIES, NO SUGAR ADDED Use these cookies to create a Shamrock Shortbread Dessert!
ST. PATRICKS CUPCAKES, ASSORTMENT
1290541 SIENNA BAKERY 2 x 14UN
3510347 VOORTMAN 12 x 225 G
1337555 TWO BITE 12 x 284 G
TIME-SENSITIVE! CONTACT YOUR GORDON FOOD SERVICE SALES SPECIALIST TO ORDER THESE ITEMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
All items shown represent serving suggestions. Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.
Planning Ahead Let's get you set for the upcoming holidays and celebrations. It's never too early to plan festivities for your customers. Make sure to check your calendars and decide which holidays you want to celebrate with your customers. Our sales specialists are here to help with your party planning for any special occasion!
SPRING PAPER PLACEMATS, 10X14IN, 3 DESIGNS
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PLACEMATS, EASTER DESIGN PAPER
These are great to welcome spring and mother's day into your facility.
EASTER BUNNIES AND EGGS PAPER PLACEMATS, COMBO
3 x 334 UN
1338184
1379905 LAPACO 1 x 300 UN
HOFFMASTER
PLACEMAT COMBO MOTHERS DAY 2022
HOFFMASTER
1 x 250UN
TIME-SENSITIVE ITEMS! CONTACT YOUR GORDON FOOD SERVICE SALES SPECIALIST TO ORDER THESE ITEMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
1432546 LAPACO 2 x 150UN
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