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Highly trained, on staff service professionals provide installation, training and preventive maintenance to keep your equipment working for you.
WAREWASHING
High temperature dispensing
Low temperature dishwashers
Manual detergents/sanitizers
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HOUSEKEEPING
Labeled disinfectant systems
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BEV/CHEM SOLUTIONS
COFFEE, JUICE, TEA, DETERGENTS, CLEANERS, DEGREASERS & more!
LAUNDRY
Precise dispensing
Productivity review
Provides the clean fresh linen that your residents/guests expect
BEV/CHEM SOLUTIONS
Innovativetechnology tocontrolcostsand provide the greatest operator convenience.
Preventive maintenance checks and reporting on the correct operation of your machines. Emergencies are met with prompt attention and response.
Training upon installation is provided for the correct operation of dispensing systems and proper daily maintenance for the equipment In-service programs are available for employees and managers, including accreditation, where applicable
Programs include: warewashing, housekeeping and laundry. Specialty programs can be created for your establishment upon request.
GROUND CONTROL
Ellie Woolet - Ellie is the Digital Content Manager at Performance Foodservice Always intrigued by food and drink pairings, she is also a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW), having spent eight years in the wine industry, before pivoting into foodservice.
Ifyourmenuwereaplaylist,March wouldbetheremix.Wintercomfort stillbringsthehits,butguestsare oftenreadyforlighter,fresherbuilds thatkeepproteinandflavorfrontand-center.
PlateLikeaRemix
Guestsdon’tneedentirelynew options,justatasteoffamiliar favoriteswithanodtotheseasonal shift.Aversatile,fullycookedbeef toppingletsyoudoexactlythat.
EnterRoma® FullyCookedBeef Toppings individuallyquickfrozen proteinsdesignedforspeed, consistency,andcustomization
Startwithwinterstapleslikechilior bakedpasta,thentransitionthose sameingredientsintolighterbuilds, suchasgrainbowls,flatbreads,or stuffedwrapsandsandwiches.The versatilityreallyisendless
RemixTip:Runonechilibaseand reworkitintothreemenuplacements fromasingleprep.
Soup:Stretchyourchilibasewith beefstockandfire-roasted tomatoes Finishwithlime, cumin,andsmokedpaprika,and topitwithcrispyContigo® TriColorTortillaStrips,avocado, andquesofresco.
Pasta:Makeaclassicmacand cheesewiththeaddedbold flavorsofbeefandjalapeños, addingaspicytwisttothe creamycheeseofthisnostalgic favorite.
Pizza:CraftaRomaPizzaCrust, thenaddbeeftopping,fresh spinach,andsavoryHavarti cheese,withmarinatedartichoke hearts,andfetaovercreamy Alfredosauce
OneIngredient,EveryDaypart Proteinsthatpulltheirweightacross daypartstendtoearnapermanent placeonthemenu.Witha60piecesper-ouncecrumble,RomaBeef Toppingsworkacrossformats withouthijackingtheplate,helping youutilizeingredientsmore efficiently
Breakfast:Beef,egg,andcheese breakfastflatbreadsoromelets. Lunch:Tacobowlsorsalads. Dinner:Italianbakedpastasor pizzas.
LateNight:Loadedfriesor nachos
Becausetheproductisfullycooked andindividuallyquickfrozen,itcan beusedstraightfromthefreezerin theamountsyouneed,whenyou needthem.There’snoadvance thawingtoplanaroundandno pressuretocookinlargebatchesjust tokeepup.
Flexibility Matters - Proteins that pull their weight across dayparts tend to earn a permanent place on the menu.
Formanykitchens,flexibilitymatters especiallywhenstaffingandtrainingarelimited Theresultisamorepredictable process,fromportioningandyieldtoprepandcooksteps,thathelpskeepservicemovingwithoutaddingextrastepsbehind theline.
BeefItUp
Thecustomizationpotentialgivesyouroomtomakeityourown.Theflavorprofileisintentionallyneutral,withmild seasoning,makingitacanvasratherthanacommitment.Thankstoaproprietaryimpingement-ovencookingprocessusing freshmeat,flavorsstaysharpandsavory,sothebeefholdsupasit’slayeredindifferentapplications
Thatflexibilitymakesiteasytoseasonandfinishforvariousapplications RomaBeefToppingscantakeongrill-styleflavors forhandhelds,leanintoItalianherbsforpizzaandpasta,orshiftmildtospicyforLatin-stylecreations.
Thetoppingsareaneasyfixforinternationalbowls,wheresauceslikechimichurri,harissa,orgochujangcarrytheflavor whiletheworkflowstaysthesame.Fromfinecrumbletohand-pinchedstyles,sizesrangefrom4/oz.portionstofinecrumble blends givingyoucontrolovercostandallthecreativity!
RomaFullyCookedBeefToppingsarethehitsthathelpyoubalancetheseasons,satisfythepublic’sprotein-forward demand,andsimplifyexecution allwhilechangingthetuneonendlesscross-functionalapplications
Grilled Shrimp Mediterranean Bowl
INGREDIENTS
1 Simplot® Harvest Fresh Avocados™: Avocado Halves
40 oz. Simplot Good Grains™: Whole Grain
Orzo, Red Quinoa & Vegetable Blend
9 oz. Simplot Simple Goodness™: Haricot
Vert 6/2.5lb
6 fl oz oil, olive
3 fl. oz. lemon juice
2 fl. oz. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, ground
24 ea. shrimp, 16/20 count, grilled, held
warm
6 oz tomato(es), cherry, halved
Grilled Shrimp Mediterranean Bowl brings together hearty whole‐grain orzo, red quinoa, crisp vegetables, and warm grilled shrimp, all brightened with Mediterranean flavors like olive oil, lemon, and creamy avocado. It’s a fresh, flavorful bowl that delivers delicious simplicity.
DIRECTIONS
Thaw avocado according to package instructions
Prepare grain blend and haricot vert according to package instructions. Chill and hold separately.
Place avocado, olive oil, lemon juice and water in a blender. Process until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Combine 8 fl oz dressing and grain blend, toss to coat Rest for 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend
For each serving; place 8 oz. (1 cup) of grain blend in serving bowl.
Top each with 4 shrimp, 1 1/2 oz. haricot vert, and 1 oz. tomatoes. Drizzle with 1/2 fl. oz. avocado dressing.
DID YOU KNOW... DID YOU KNOW...
CONSUMERS ARE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING LIMITEDEDITION ITEMS OR SPECIALS IN THE SPRING
THE DRAWING BOARD
Charcuterieboardsmakingyour menufeelstiff?Breakoutfrommeat andcheeseuniformitywithcreative spreadsthattakeyourguestsona gustatoryjourney.Herearesome inspiredwaystoescapethe charcuteriedoldrums,freshenup yourmenu,andcreatesocialmediafriendlyspreads
BreakIntoBreakfast
Theysaythatbreakfastisthemost importantmealoftheday,butdoesit havetobeservedonaplate?Bringa bitofbouncetobrunchwitha breakfastboard.Spreadsofbacon, freshfruit,curedmeats,pastries,and wafflewedgescreateafunand sharablediningexperience
Considerdevotingentireboardsto bagels,pancakes,orbiscuitsand accompanyingtoppingslikesyrup, creamcheese,andherbbutter.And practicallyanyplattercouldbenefit fromtheadditionofcheese.Simplify theeffortwithWestCreek®
WisconsinCheeseKitCheeses,a blendofcheesewedgesthatinclude Italian-styleFontina,semi-hard Spanish-inspiredQuesodeCesta,and Alpine-styleGruyere.
JustDesserts
Ontheoppositeendofthemeal, consideraboardofpre-made desserts.Spreadsofchocolatechip cookies,smallportionsofcake,and ramekinsoficecreamallowgueststo sampleandshare.SweetEncore®
IndividualServeDesserts,
suchasChocolateLavaCakeandthe Lil’RedVelvetCake,makecreatinga dessertboardasnap. Theadditionofstrawberries, raspberries,andblueberrieswilllend abitofcolortoyourspread,while chocolateandraspberryjamdips onlyenhancetheflavorcombinations andinvitegueststomixandmatch Giveyourdessertboardsome internationalflarewith¡Adelante!™ Cajeta-FilledChurros,whichoffera crisp,authenticbite;Piancone® ItalianGelato&Sorbetforacreamy, premiumtouchthatpairseasilywith othersweets;orRoma® Tiramisufor aclassicindulgencethatadds upscaleappealwithoutextraprep.
TakeaTrip
Boardsaren’tjustacollectionof food;they’reawaytotakeyour guestsonaculinarytripwithoutthe headachesofactualtravel Skipthe TSAlineandheadtoEuropewitha spreadofsmokedsalmon,cream cheese,pate,miniquiches,and EnticeCulinary® FiloWrapped Asparagus ConsideranAroundthe WorldBoardthatincorporates ¡Adelante!MiniChickenTacoswith boldsavoryfillings,Entice® Thai CauliflowerBitesforacrispyplantbasedforwardoptionwithglobal flavor,andAsianPride® EggRolls thatdeliverafamiliar,crowd-pleasing touch
Embracethetastesofspecificregions withintheUnitedStates.ASoutherninspiredspreadofthinlysliced
countryham,pimentocheese,bread andbutterpickles,Texascaviar, pepperjelly,firecrackers,andpickled okraisasurehit Adoptthespiritof theSouthwestbycreatingaplatterof chili,Fritopie,blackbeansalad,and cheese-smotheredenchiladas.
ConsidertheCalendar
Foodboardscanbeagreatwayto embracelocalingredientsand seasonality Considerthecalendar andwhichlocalingredientsare availabletoyou Softshellcrabseasoncaneasilylenditselftoa platterwithremoulade,lemon-herb butter,andaiolialongsideroasted asparagusspearsandsuccotash.Get inspiredbythesummertimetomato seasonandcraftspreadsofBLTbites, capresesalad,andbruschetta
GetSocial
Marketingiseverythinginthemodern economy,andsocialmediaisoneof thequickest,cheapestwaysto promoteyourbusiness.Makesure yourboardisreadyforitscloseup andadvertiseitonsocialmedia. Inviteinfluencerstotryyourlatest offering Considerpartneringwitha localbreweryorwineryonadrink pairingtogowithyourboardto garnersomecross-promotion.
Charcuterieisarecipeforcreativity. Considertheboardapaletteforyour brand’scolors,flavors,andtextures andmakethemostoutofyour inventory
Rich Griset - Currently based in South Africa at the University of Cape Town, Rich worked in the food industry for a decade before becoming a full-time writer
MENU MATH
Therearemorethan7,000spoken languagesacrosstheglobe,yetonly onesharedmathsystemthat’s understoodeverywhere.Andwhenit comestofood,we’vealwayshadour ownuniversallanguage,too:flavor, hospitality,andthekindofcreativity thatturnssimpleingredientsinto somethingguestsremember Foryears,“value”followeda straightforwardformula:morefood, lessmoney.Buttoday,dinersare weighingmorethanprice,whenthey decidewhatfeelsvaluable.
Value=Q+E+I
Accordingtoresearch,onlyabout 5% ofconsumersstilldefinevalueas pricealone.Foreveryoneelse,value sh i b h w
thatfeelsthoughtful,amomentthat feelsconsidered
Quality.Experience.Intention.
That’sthenewvalue.
That’swhybrunchhasquietly becomethesweetspotformodern value WithEasterandMother’sDay drivingseriousbrunchtraffic,now’s theopportunitytorethinkthe formula onethatbalancesquality, efficiency,andintentiontocreate menusthatfeelelevatedwithoutthe complications.
Sowhatdoesvaluelooklikenow?It’s portionsizewithpurpose,notexcess It’slabor-smartsolutionsthatfreeup
Ellie Woolet
yourkitchenwithoutsacrificing quality Andit’selevatedsimplicity It’sfoodthatlookshandcrafted, tastescomforting,andstillaligns withtoday’spushtowardless processedandmorewholesome ingredients. StartwiththeExperience Guestsgoouttobreakawayfrom theireverydayroutines Thatmeans they’relookingforsomethingthey can’teasilyrecreateathome which doesn’talwaysmeanwhite tableclothsorsomewildly overstimulatedyuzu-chocolate, curry-marshmallow-cream-sauced pasta(itcould,andhonestly I’deat it) Butmoreoftenitmeans thoughtfulbuilds,boldaccents,and
SimplotRoastWorks® RoastedPotato andVegetableAllDayHashhelps bringallofthattogether With roastedpotatoes,peppers,and onionswithboldflavor,brightcolor, andatexturethatholdsupthrough service,it’sthekindofbasethat flexeseasilyacrossmenus.
LayeritintoabrunchBraisedBeef Bowlwithhash,arugula,and horseradishcrema,wheretender, slow-braisedbeefmeetscaramelized roastedpotatoes,sweetpeppers,and onionsfordepthandnatural sweetness orfolditintoaPulled PorkBBQBurritowithroastedcorn andcrispyfries,wheretheroasted hashgivesyouthatsavorybackbone Thepossibilitiesarewideopen no extrapreprequiredandnoca-hashstrophesinthekitchen!
LaborSavings=HiddenValue Modernvalueisn’tjustwhatthe guestsees;it’swhatyousavebehind thescenes Oven-ready,heat-andserveoptionslikeSimplot RoastWorks® Flame-RoastedRustic ItalianVegetableBlenddeliverthat hand-craftedlookinabout11 minutes,thankstolarge-cut vegetables,wholegarliccloves,anda perfectlyroastedtexture
Thezucchinikeepsasatisfyingbite, thebright,vibrantcolorselevate plateappeal,andtheclassicItalian seasoningdeliversconsistent, authenticflavorwith everyserving. That’shugefor high-volume brunch,catering, andbuffetsetups!
Featureroastedveggiesasaplatedside insteadofarawgarnish
Itelevatestheplatevisuallywhile reducingknifeworkandfoodwaste.
Thoughtful Builds
Guests go out to break away from their everyday routines. That means they’re looking for something they can’t easily recreate at home.
SquareUp
Let’schatcrunchy,indulgentportions.That’swherepreformedpotatooptionslikeSimplotTaterSquares™ comein Withaneye-catchingshape,fastfrytime,andbuilt-in shareability,they’reeasytoworkintobrunchboards,savory waffletoppers,orbuild-your-ownconcepts.
Theydeliverthatcraveable,crispy-edgecrunch,without slowingtheBOHdown.Thinkless“orderuppanic,”more“I’m ready,I’mready”They’redestinedtoperformacrossmenus anddayparts,whetherthey’reservedasasharablebite,aside, orthebaseofacreativebuild
ForasimpleLTOplay,turnTaterSquaresintoloadednachos, seasonedwithMagellan® Canadian-StyleSteakSeasoningto deliverabold,savorypunchthatstandsuptocrispypotatoes, meltycheese,andrichtoppings,finishedwithalayerofcheese andasaucedrizzleforextradunkability
Intheend,modernvaluestillcomesdowntoanequation onewherequality,experience,andintentionaddupto somethingguestsarewillingtocomebackfor.
**Content provided in collaboration with Simplot.
Contigo® Chorizo and Street Corn Pinsa
INGREDIENTS
1 ea. Piancone® Pinsa Crust
6 oz. Contigo® Mexican Street Corn Dip, thawed
1 oz Contigo® Chimichurri Sauce
2 oz. Contigo® Chorizo Sausage, ground
1 ea. Brilliance® Canola Pan Coating
4 oz. Bacio® cheese, white cheddar, diced
3 oz. Ridgecrest® caramelized onions
1 tbsp Peak Fresh Produce® Cilantro, minced
1/2 ea. Peak Fresh Produce® Lime(s), juice only
1 tbsp. Contigo Cotija Cheese , grated
Spicy Contigo® chorizo is layered over a crisp Italian-style pinsa crust and spread with creamy Mexican street corn dip for a bold, craveable bite. This sharable flatbread delivers the perfect balance of heat, creaminess, and fresh flavor—ideal for menus looking to add a Latin-inspired twist with easy execution
DIRECTIONS
Heat oven to 450 ° and place oven rack in middle of oven for even cooking.
Warm a sauté pan over medium heat. Add some pan spray and chorizo to the pan. Cook stirring for 1-2 minutes. Remove chorizo from pan and drain on a towel
Spread the street corn dip on the pinsa crust followed by a sprinkle of the dice white cheddar cheese.
Place the cooked chorizo and caramelized onions on top of the cheese.
Bake on rack in oven until cheese is melted and crust is crisp. About 8-10 minutes
Remove from oven and cut then place on warm oval plate
Drizzle chimichurri sauce over the top followed by a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
To finish sprinkle cilantro and cotija cheese over the pinsa and serve.
CINC-O YOUR TEETH INTO SPECIALS
ThemarketforMexicanfoodis expectedtogrowby$113billion through20261 .WithCincodeMayo coming,honortheholidaywith trendyLatin-inspiredflavorsguests craveandaddflairtomenuswithout BOHcomplexity
SnappySnacks
About70%ofconsumersplanto celebrateCincodeMayothisyear², andsnacksarethefastestrising categoryfortheholiday³.Keep hungrypatronshappywithquickand easybiteswhiletheywaitfortheir entrees
Chips,salsa,andguacamolearea mustbutconsideraddingpremade quesotoppedwithspicychorizo, pickledjalapenos,andpicodegallo tomixandservewithcrispyplantain chipsasafestivedipflight.
Shareablessuchastaquitos,flautas, ortajin-spicedfruitsarealsoquick, cost-effective,andtastyoptionsyour customerswillcelebrate.
TwistsonTradition
Mexicancuisineisrichintradition.If youdon’ttypicallyserveMexican dishes,youcanstillhonortheholiday andculturebyputtingyourownspin ontraditionalfare,utilizing ingredientsyoualreadyhaveinhouse.
BBQjoint?Serveupchipotle-spiced pulledporktacoswithpickled onions,limecrema,andyourhouse BBQsaucetogetguestsinthespirit. Orifyou’reaburgerrestaurant, considerwhippingupachorizo
burgerwithfreshavocado,tortilla strips,salsaverde,andjalapenos. Enchiladasarealwaysacrowdpleaser,andbyusingpremade enchiladasauce,readymade ingredientslikeBurke® Chicken
SausagewithTinga-StyleSeasonings andtortillas,youcanquicklyserveup adeliciousdishwhilekeepingfood costslow.
Whileprotein-centereddishesmake upthemajorityofLatin-inspired recipes,don’tforgettoincludesome vegetarianandveganoptions Accordingtorecentreports,nearly halfofconsumersareinterestedin vegetarianandveganMexicandishes, soensureyouhaveaCincodeMayo LTOthatcaneasilybeadjustedfor dietpreferences.
TakeittotheSt Streetfoodisan partofMexicanc andit'sbecomin morepopular among consume
Dishessuchaselote(grilledcorn), alpastortacos,orquesadillascan thrillguestswithoutoverlystressing yourkitchen
Andyoucan’tgowrongwiththis socialmediastar birriatacos
Searchesforthisstreet-foodfavorite haveincreasedbymorethan500%in thepastyear!WithBurke® Cooked SausagewithSalsaVerde-Style Seasonings,Contigo® BirriaSauce, andContigo® BirriaConcentrate,you canplatethesepowerplayersinno time.Oraddasweettreattoyour LTOmenuwithmangoconchile,a classicyetsimplestreetfoodmade withfreshmangoes,chilipowder, andlimejuiceservedonastick a delightfortheeyesandtastebuds!
Amy David in collaboration
with Burke®
Ingredients:
1 (8 ounce) package of cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/4 cup bottled ranch salad dressing, plus 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper, to taste
14 5 oz of Bountiful Harvest Canned Diced Tomatoes well drained and lightly rinsed 2-3 medium celery stalks, about 1/2 cup finely diced to same size of tomato pieces
1 (2.5 ounce) package real bacon pieces, or 4 slices of cooked bacon chopped into small pieces
Directions:
1 Mix cream cheese and ranch until smooth, then stir in pepper, celery, and bacon Gently fold in drained tomatoes, cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes (best if chilled a few hours or overnight).
2.Serve with veggies, crackers, or pretzels; refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days.
BIG HOT NEWS! BIG HOT NEWS!
*Studyconductedwithoutpackaging
Lamb Weston® Colossal Crisp fries are crispy up to 30 minutes*.
UMAIMI UPGRADE
Jessica O’Neal - With more than a decade of experience as a personal chef, Charleston, S C -based Jessica is a specialist at crafting exceptional dining experiences
Livingandworkingasapersonalchef inCharleston,SC,I’malwayslooking forfreshwaystokeeplong-time weeklyhouseholdsexcitedabout what’scomingoutofthekitchen. Whenyou’recookingforthesame familiesyear-after-year,it’shardto justrotatechicken,salmon,and pastaonrepeat.That’sonereason Japanese-inspireddishesstayin heavyrotationforme
Thecuisine’snaturalrelianceon umamicreatesthatdeeplysatisfying, craveablequalitypeopleinstantly love whetherit’samiso-glazed salmonbowlwithsesamegreen beans,acozychickenkatsuricebowl withjammyeggs,orsmokyyakitori skewersbrushedwithasweet-savory misoglaze Becausetheseflavorsare boldyetapproachable,theyoffer chefsaneasy,excitingwaytoexpand guests’palateswhilestilldelivering comfortandfamiliarity.
SavoryBasics
Japanesedishes’naturalrelianceon umamiiswhatmakesthecuisineso powerful.Itallowschefstobuild deep,satisfyingflavorwithoutrelying onheavycreams,excesssalt,orlarge portionsofexpensiveproteins. Bylayeringingredientslikemiso,soy sauce,mushrooms,fermentedbean pastes,andslow-simmeredbroths, kitchenscancreatedishesthattaste richandcomplexwhilestillfeeling cleanandbalancedtodiners.
Inshort,umamigivesyouawayto makedishestastemoreindulgentwhile keepingfoodcostscontrolledand menusoperationallyefficient.Key savoryingredientstoleanintoinclude: Misopastes:greatformarinades andsauces.ACreamyMisoDipping Saucecanbeusedforspringrolls, shrimp,dumplings,andmore.
Dashibroths:perfectforadding depthtoglazingliquidsorsoups A littledashiaddedtochickenbroth bumpsuptheflavorofaChicken Paitan-StyleRamen. Gochujangandbeanpastes:add layeredheattobraisedorgrilled meats.Gochujangisparticularly wellsuitedtogrilledmeatslikethis Allegiance® BBQHoisinChop. Fishsauces:instantsavorydepthin soups,sauces,anddips.Ilovethe flavoritaddstorichpeanutsauces.
WhoDoesn’tLoveFriedChicken?
Tonkatsuandchickenkatsuareoften theperfectgatewaydishesinto Japanesecuisine,becausetheyfeel instantlyfamiliarwhilestillintroducing newflavors.Atthemostbasic,theyare simplycrispy,golden-friedchicken cutlets,somethingmostpeoplealready love.
Butwhentheyarepairedwithdistinctly Japaneseelementslikefluffyshortgrain rice,tangypickledvegetables,and savorysweettonkatsusauce,they becomeawholenewexperience
MAINDISH MAINDISH MAINDISH ENERGY ENERGY ENERGY
Comfort & Culture – Tonkatsu and chicken katsu are often the perfect gateway dishes into Japanese cuisine, because they feel instantly familiar while still introducing new flavors. especiallyapproachableforguests whomayfeelintimidatedbymore traditionalofferings.Theyarean easy,low-riskwaytoinvitedinersto exploredeeperJapaneseflavors.Plus thesesamecutletscanbeusedas add-onsforsalads,ChickenKatsu Tacos,SpicyFriedChicken Sandwiches,andevenkid’smeals meaningmorebangforyourbuck
BuildaRiceBowl
Ricebowlsaremenugoldbecause theycheckeverybox:They’recost effective,highlycustomizable,fastto execute,andincrediblysatisfyingfor guests.Fromadiner’sperspective, theyfeelcompletewithprotein, starch,vegetables,andsauceallin onecomfortingdish
Fromakitchenperspective,they’re idealforcross-utilizingingredients youalreadyhaveonhand,reducing wastewhilestillallowingforseasonal creativity Theyalsotravelwellfor takeoutanddelivery,whichmakes themespeciallyvaluableintoday’s off-premisedininglandscape
Ricebowlideastofeatureonamenu: Donburi:Steamedricetoppedwith optionsliketeriyakibeeformiso-glazed BayWinds® Chilean SeaBasswitha softeggandpickledvegetables.
PokeBowls:Freshfishwithsesame rice,cucumber,avocado,andsoy-citrus dressing
ChickenKatsuBowl:Crispybreaded chickencutletoverricewithshredded cabbageandtonkatsusauce.
YakitoriRiceBowl:Grilledskewered BayWinds® Shrimporchickenwith scallionsandaspicyaioli.
Dashi-BraisedShortRibBowl:Tender braisedbeefwithwiltedgreensand pickledradish
VegetableNimonoBowl:Simmered seasonalvegetableswithlightsoydashibrothandsesamegarnish.
Thisshifttowardumami-forwardJapanese dishescheckseverypracticalboxwhile openingthedoortoexcitingmenu innovation Itincreasesperceivedvalue withoutrelyingonexpensiveingredients, andcomponentslikebroths,sauces,and pickledgarnishescanbecross-utilized acrossmultipledishestostreamlineprep.
Comfort-drivenformatslikericebowls andkatsuplatesalsoreducemenurisk, becausetheyfeelfamiliartoguests,fit naturallyintofast-casualandshareable diningtrends,andtravelwellfor takeout.Justasimportantly,they’re moreaffordabletoexecutethansushi programs.Youdon’tneedhighly specializedstafftorollperfectnigiri, whenyoucanbuildcraveabledonburi, pokebowls,orcrispykatsudishes instead.
Frommyperspectiveasbothachefand instructor,umami-richcookingisa powerfulbridgefordiners:Itintroduces themtonewcuisinesthroughflavors thatfeeldeeplysatisfyingand approachable,creatingmemorable mealsthatencouragerepeatvisitsand buildlong-termloyalty.
Thai Pico Burger
INGREDIENTS
1 MorningStar Farms® Royal Thai Curry Patty
1 burger buns, gourmet
4 to 6 spinach leaves
1 slice cheese, pepper jack
1 slice cheese, cheddar
3 Banana chips
2 to 3 Thai chilis, French
2 tbsp. pico de gallo, Thai
A vibrant twist on a classic, featuring a Royal Thai Curry Patty topped with zesty Thai pico de gallo, melty cheeses and fresh greens. These bold Thai flavors meet craveable comfort with spicy chilies, crunchy banana chips and a hearty Royal Thai Curry Patty layered on a toasted bun
DIRECTIONS
Heat the MorningStar Farms® Royal Thai Curry Patty according to the instructions on the package
Lightly toast the bun and place it on the serving plate.
To assemble, start with the bottom bun. Spread 2 tablespoons of Thai Pico de Gallo, then add the veggie patty
Top with semi-melted slices of pepper jack and cheddar cheese, followed by three banana chips.
Garnish with 2–3 whole or chopped fresh Thai chilies and 4–6 spinach leaves Finish by placing the top bun
DalgonaCoffee
Ingredients:
1 cup Nature’s Best whole milk
2-4 shots of espresso
4 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon double cream
Directions: Whip, sugar and double cream in a bowl until dense and creamy.
Pour espresso and warm milk into glass
Top with whipped mixture
Nature’s Best Dairy® offers the best in high quality milk and ice cream all sourced from dairy farms across America.
ENGAGEMENT
Whatcontentshouldrestaurantspost?
Spoileralert:it’saboutmorethanjusttheplate!Giveyour followersa"behind-the-scenes"lookbyspotlightingyour employeesandvendors Mixupyourfeedwithdaily specials,seasonalmenus,andhigh-engagementvideo contentlikereelsandcustomertestimonials Thegolden rule?Consistency.Postregularly,engagewithyour communityinthecomments,anddon'tforgettofollow backyoursupporters!
NOW SHOWING
Performance Foodservice presents multi-category brands that stack up against national, regional,andindependentcompetitors Thesebrandshelpcustomersdothebasicsbetter dayinanddayout Premium,mid-tier,andeconomylevelsprovidedependabilityandvalue thatmeetorexceedexpectations.Keepaneyeoutforthesenewproducts.
WestCreek® JalapenoandCheddarSausages
Thesehearty5-oz.links,shippedfrozen,delivera satisfyingblendofsmokyrichness,creamymelted cheddar, and a lively but approachable kick of diced jalapeños. The flavor is bold without overwhelming, making it a crowd-pleaser for guests who enjoy a little heat with their comfort food
PeakFresh®MicrogreensandEdibleFlowers
Edible Flowers bring a vibrant blend of flavor, texture, and artistry to modern cuisine, giving chefsawaytoelevatedisheswithbothtasteand visual appeal Peak Fresh Produce® Microgreens offer concentrated, expressive flavors, along with crisp texture and nutrient density that enhance everythingfromentréestosmallplates.
Empire’sTreasure®FrozenYellowfinTunaPoke
Empire’s Treasure® Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Poke is hand-cut into 15-20 CM cubes and packed 10/1lb.bags per box. It is fully prepped and ready to serveoncethawed-anotheraffordableandlaborsaving product that allows operators to easily diversifytheirseafoodproductofferings.
Cinnayum™CinnamonRollClusters
Our individually packaged cinnamon roll clusters are the flavors you know and love of a cinnamon roll, baked in a 5-ounce individually portioned microwaveablebowlwiththeflavorsofcinnamon, brown sugar and a dollop of cream cheese icing. It’sadelicious,fresh-tastingbakedtreatthatgoes from freezer or to consumable in as few as 30 seconds.
OPA! ON THE PATIO
Jessica O’Neal
EveryspringinCharleston,S.C.,the aromaofgrilledmeats,honey-soaked pastries,andfreshherbsdrifts throughtheairduringthebeloved CharlestonGreekFestivalatthe GreekOrthodoxChurch.
I’vewanderedthroughthosefestival tentsmorethanonce,balancinga plateofmezzewhilemusicplaysand strangersgatheraroundlongtables likeoldfriends
Inmypersonalchefbusiness,Greek foodisoneofthemostrequested cuisines.Withanabundanceoffresh herbs,citrus,andgrilledmeats,the ingredientsarefamiliar,butthe combinationsfeelfreshandexciting. Ialwayswalkawayfromourlocal festivalbrimmingwithnewideasfor myclients,likethefragrantlemoninfusedroastedGreekpotatoesItried lastyearthatnowhavearegularspot onmymenus.
Assomeonewhofirmlybelieves thatgoodfoodtastesevenbetter outside,thatfestivalspiritis springtimegold Withafewthoughtful touches,andsomeMediterranean flavor,youcanbringthose elementsintoyourrestaurant,andonto yourpatio,withouthavingtorewrite thewholemenu.
CapturetheFestivalFeeling
Greekspringfestivalsarevibrant, casual,andcommunal Thinkcolor, movement,andatablethat’salways full.Thegoalisn’ttheme-parkGreece, butthespiritofwarmthand togetherness.Withafeweasyupgrades, youcantransformoutdoordiningintoa festivegatheringspacethatkeeps guestslingeringlonger(andordering anotherround)
Flowerseverywhere:Bright bougainvilleatones,terracotta pots,orfragrantherbplanters withoreganoandthyme. Communaltables:Longfarm tables,orsimplypushingsmaller tablestogether, encourages sharedplatesandconversation.
Stringlights+lanterns:Add instantEuropeanambianceafter sunset.
Music&movement:LightGreek musicoroccasionalliveacoustic setscreatethatfestivalvibe.
StartWithMezze
Ifthere’sonethingthat’seasyto borrowdirectlyfromGreek cuisine, it’stheMediterraneanconceptof mezze. Small,shareableplateskeep energyhighandencouragerepeat ordering.
Hummusplatters,loadedpitaboards, andshareabledipsareperfectpatio items,becausethey’requickto produce,easytoshare,andgreatwith drinks.Offerasetmezzeboardor encouragedinerstobuild-your-own usingstaplesfromZebec® Mediterranean: Creamyhummusandtzatzikimade withpremiumingredients,like ZebecOriginalHummusand Tzatziki,sourcedfrom Mediterraneanculinarymasters.
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Outdoor Livin’ – With versatile ingredients from effortless brands likeZebecand a little creativity,you can turna simple outdoor meal into something unforgettable.
WarmtrianglesofZebec MediterraneanGreekPitaBread fordipping.
RoastedchickpeasusingZebec
CannedGarbanzoBeans
Crispyfeta-stuffedphyllo cupsorready-madeZebec doughs,desserts,andapps, includingspinach-and-cheese pastriesandpistachiobaklava. Evensimpleadditionslike spanakopitaorfalafelcanadd depthtothespreadwhile keepingfoodcostsincheck
BringtheGrilltothePatio Greekfestivalsrevolvearound smoke,flame,and skewers.Ifit’spossible,bringthe cookingoutdoorswithagrillonthe patiotoembodythefestival atmospherewhileproviding anadditionalcookingstation
Zebecproteinslikechicken shawarmaandslicedgyromea iteasytobringthosebold,stre foodflavorstothepatiowithou addingcomplexitytoback-of-h operations Theprimalaromao grillingmeatswillalsoenticep tothefrontdoors,asthescent grilledlamb,chickenandfish travelthroughtheneighborhoo
Consideraddingpatio-friendly itemssuchas: Chickenskewersdusted withGreekseasoning Gyrobowlstoppedwithlam andzucchini
Firegrilledchickenpita sandwicheswithaspicyfet spread
Shareableplatterswithmixed grilledmeats,lemonpotatoes, anddips
APatioThatFeelsLikeaParty
ThebiggestlessonGreekfestivals offerisn’tjustthefood.It’sthe atmosphere.Greatoutdoordining feelsalive,withbustlingfood stations,festivedrinks,andlively conversation.Torecreatethefestive vibe,tryincorporatingtheseideas “OpaHour”promotions:Offer earlyeveningmezze& drinkspecialsjustonthepatio. Dessertcartswithauthentic honey-soakedGreekdelicacies: LoadthemupwithZebecassortedbaklava,andparade themthroughthediningareas. Festivetabletouches:The additionofbottlesof Piancone®ExtraVirginOliveOil, lemonwedges, andfreshherbscanenhancethe moodoneachtable.
Occasionalthemed nights:ConsiderliveGreek music,adancingarea,orchef-led tastingsonslowereveningsto bringintheexcitement.
Withversatileingredientsfrom effortlessbrandslikeZebecanda littlecreativity,youcanturnasimple outdoormealintosomething unforgettable Andadustypatio cantransformintoavibrantgathering spacethatfeels likeaminiMediterraneangetaway. Becauseattheendoftheday,Greek celebrationsaren’taboutperfection. They’reaboutlaughter,music, sunshine,andonemoreplateinthe middleofthetable
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Nowamainstreamstaple,hothoneyisoneofthefastestgrowingflavorsonmenus,withapredicted148%growththrough 2029.Itsversatilitymakesitidealforcross-utilization elevating everythingfromappetizersandentreestococktails,desserts, andsnackslikechipsorpopcorn.
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Asian Pride® Thai Chili Chicken Noodle Bowl
INGREDIENTS
4 oz. Asian Pride® Vegetable Low Mein Kit
5 oz. Asian Pride® Thai Chili Chicken Kit
3 oz. Peak Fresh Produce® Broccoli, Floret(s), blanched
2 oz. Peak Fresh Produce® Pepper(s), Red Bell, julienne
2 oz Peak Fresh Produce® Onion(s), Yellow, large dice
1 tsp. Sriracha
3 tbsp West Creek® Mayonnaise
3 oz. Peak Fresh Produce® Lettuce, Arcadian Harvest Blend
2 oz. Asian Pride® Mandarin Orange Segments
1 oz Peak Fresh Produce® Onion(s), Green, finely chopped
1 tsp. Magellan® Sesame Seeds
1 ea Brilliance® Clear Canola Oil, for deep frying
Grilled Shrimp Mediterranean Bowl brings together hearty whole‐grain orzo, red quinoa, crisp vegetables, and warm grilled shrimp, all brightened with Mediterranean flavors like olive oil, lemon, and creamy avocado. It’s a fresh, flavorful bowl that delivers delicious simplicity.
DIRECTIONS
Pre heat oil in fryer to 350°F
Bring water to a boil in a stock pot add bag of low mien noodles, bag of veggies, and Thai chili sauce.
Place frozen battered chicken in basket then cook in deep fryer to a golden brown about 2 minutes. Remove basket from oil shake to remove excess oil Place chicken in a pan lined with a towel to absorb excess oil
Remove the Thai chili sauce from the boiling water. Cut open and pour into a bowl then add the cooked chicken and toss to coat. Remove the noodles and veggies from the boiling water open bag and pour into a bowl toss and hold warm for plating. Whisk Sriracha sauce and Mayonnaise then refrigerate for service
In your serving bowl put noodles in one half or side of the bowl and Arcadian blend on the other side or half of the bowl. Top with warm Thai chicken. Fan red bell pepper along one side of bowl. Arrange the broccoli, onion and mandarin oranges in the bowl. Drizzle with Sriracha Mayo dressing. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions then serve
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TO GO, FAMILY STYLE
Instressfultimes,peoplearefarlesslikely tocook.Insteadtheyoftenfindcomfortin preparedmeals.Now’sthetimetooffer family-styletakeoutthatiseasytograbandgo, andyou’llkeepcustomersconnectedtoyourbusiness.
TryTheseIdeas
Offeringato-gospecialoncertainnightsoftheweekor weekendcanbeagame-changer Thekeyistochoosea mealthatcomplementsyourrestaurantmodel. DoyouserveMexicancuisine?Considera"fiestafeast"togo. Ifyou’reanItalianconcept,trypizza,asalad,anddessertallpackagedtogether. Choosingtherightfoodstofeatureinthesebundlescanhelpyou maximizeyourprofits.
Familieslovewholeroastedchickens,andourWestCreek®WholeChickens aresomeofthehighestqualitybirdsaround Simplybakethewholething andsellitwithsomesides youcangoLatin-inspiredwithContigo®Salsa, ContigoCornTortillas,andMexican-stylericeandbeans,ormakeitSouthern withWestCreekDixieChoppedColeslaw,WestCreekHomestylePotatoSalad, andHeritageOvens®Biscuits.
Anothereasyfamilyfavoriteisasignaturepastadishinafamily-sizeportionservedwith HeritageOven’sGarlicBreadandasalad.Ifyou’reafanofsmoke,abarbecuenightis anothereasywaytoattractcustomers SellapintofsmokedWestCreekPorkButtalong withyourfavoriteWestCreekBarbecueSauce,bakedbeans,macandcheese,and HeritageOvensBriocheSandwichRolls
Don’tForgetDessert!
It’salsoeasytothrowinafewHeritageOvensChocolateChipCookies orsomeContigoFlanorSopapillas.Dessertisahugelyenticingcomfort food,sobesuretofillyourrestaurantwithsweetaromasinthe eventcustomerscarryout.
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