OUR CHEF’S TAKE ON FESTIVAL TRENDS 2o26
SIMON HUDSON
Development Chef - Sysco Dublin
“Swicy is trending - a mix between sweet and spicy. Middle Eastern cuisine is also rising in popularity.”
OPPORTUNITY
Add new flavours to increase interest from consumers
BENEFIT
Consumers enjoy the freedom of picking the flavours they like and customizing their food! Not only is it a sustainable and easy way for businesses to keep a few options, letting customers mix and match, but also brings in creativity.
Offering ideas: make your own ramen, indian street food, flavoured kebabs with tahini, harissa and preserved lemon
KYLE GREER
Development Chef - Sysco Belfast
“One of the biggest trends I’m seeing currently Global-local or ‘Glocal’ cuisine, for example, combining Asian flavours and spices with traditional southern state dishes.”
OPPORTUNITY
Fusion dishes
BENEFIT
While diners are increasing mindful of their health, they will not sacrifice flavour! They want fresh, exciting and spicy flavours that pack a punch.
Offering ideas: Korean BBQ chicken wings, flavored cheesecakes, smash burgers with unique toppings, fish tacos
KEITH PIGOTT
Development Chef - Sysco Limerick
“The taste of summer is Fricy – Fruity & Spicy. Lots of Asian influence and a bit of Caribbean & Mexican heat joining the party too. Tropical fruits to the fore with Pineapple, Mango , Papaya, Lime & Pomegranate. Think salsas, glazes, sauces.”
OPPORTUNITY
Go handheld, make it easy, make it portable. Messy doesn’t matter, mobile works.
BENEFIT
Multi stage festivals mean you’re on the move, when your sitting to eat you’re missing out! Handheld mean you refuel on the go between stages always making in to the next act, no FOMO required
Offering ideas: All the B’s - Baguetts, Blaas, Baos, Bagels filled with Pork & Pineapple Adobo, Pork al Pastor, Chilli Prawns & Watermelon, Mango Glazed Wings, Jerk Chicken, Crispy Chilli Beef, Hoi Sin Aubergine Ribs
LIAM BYRD
Culinary Specialist
“Clash of High-End Casual - taking menu items that are widely familiar to consumers such as burgers, fried chicken, sandwiches, chips, and doughnuts and giving them a premium twist to make them stand out from the norm.”
OPPORTUNITY
Elevated Comfort at Festivals
Highlighting a premium take on classic comfort foods presents a strong opportunity. For example, a dry-aged smashed burger finished with bone marrow butter elevates a familiar favorite. This also leans into the growing appeal of DIY-style dining, where customers can customize their own toppings.
BENEFIT
The key benefit of this approach is its low risk, it builds on well-loved, familiar concepts while elevating them to increase footfall and enhance existing menu offerings.
Offering ideas: ‘Basque chips’ - Inspired by tapas bars, they transforming chips into a loaded dish with flavours such as Serrano ham, Manchego cheese, green olives, pickled peppers, and optional anchovies
SYSCO IS YOUR BF F
(BEST FESTIVAL FRIEND)
Festival food is now a defining part of the live event experience, raising expectations and increasing pressure on operators to deliver high-quality food quickly in often unpredictable conditions. Throughout the busy season from May to September, success relies on dependable supply, forward planning, and agile logistics that can handle restricted access, high footfall, and tight service windows. This guide brings together premium street food, handheld options, and customisable menu solutions designed to drive both speed and spend, supported by essential back-of-house products and sustainable packaging. In this environment, value is measured not just by cost, but by the reliability, consistency, and operational support that underpin strong performance.
WHAT DO OUR CUSTOMERS THINK?
THOMAS O’BRIEN
O’Briens Catering
When you’re working festivals, it’s all about having flexibility and solid support because the hours are long, the volume is huge and things get busy quickly.
Getting suppliers to keep up with that isn’t easy, but Sysco supports us really well. We’ve been working together since 2021 and it’s made a huge difference to our operation.
Being able to get everything in one place, from fresh and frozen ingredients to drinks and packaging, just makes life so much easier. It cuts out the hassle of juggling multiple suppliers, deliveries and all the extra logistics, which is a big win when you’re on-site.
TOM
Gems Coffee We’ve worked with Sysco for many years across a wide range of festivals, and the service from the Sysco team has always been outstanding. No matter the challenges, from mud, difficult site access, bad weather, tight schedules, or long operating hours they have consistently delivered thousands of litres of milk without fail.
Their professionalism, reliability, and commitment make a huge difference during busy festival operations, and it’s why we continue to trust Sysco year after year. I would confidently recommend Sysco to any business looking for dependable service and a team that goes above and beyond.
Thank you for your continued support and we’re looking forward to another successful season together.
FOOD TRUCK FAVOURITES
BURGERS, SAUSAGES & GOUJONS
BF2959 Irish Hereford Prime Certified Beef Burgers GF 6oz
BF2812 Irish Hereford Prime Certified Beef Burgers GF 4oz
BF949Z Rangeland Ovenable Steakburger
PK004 Tournafulla Classic Jumbo Pork Sausages 8s
PK179Z Loughnanes Jumbo Cooked Sausages
PK038 Loughnanes Premium Pork & Chive Sausages
482833 Global Farms Breaded Chicken Quarter Pounder Burger
CC806Z Global Farms Cooked Breaded Chicken Goujons
BREADED & BATTERED SEAFOOD
496976 Breaded Cod Goujons
5018398 Breaded Wholetail Scampi
5018416 MSC Crispy Battered Cod Fillet
FS333Z Breaded Torpedo Prawns 26/30
5017287 Tempura Battered King Prawns (25 pieces)
FRESH & FROZEN SEAFOOD
x
x
Kg
x
5018418 Vannamei Prawn Peeled Tail Off PD 16-20 1 x 1 Kg
5013649 Pacific Cod Fillets/Portions Skinless & Boneless IQF 8-10oz
5017280 Squid Tubes 1 x 1 Kg
ASIAN SPECIALITY
498257
498983
TCC Coconut Milk by Chaokah 1 x 2900ml
Chaokoh Coconut Milk 1 x 2900ml 494664 Lucky Boat No.2 Fine Noodles 1 x 7.7 Kg
Brakes Vegetable Samosas 40 x 63g 4062 Brakes Mini Indian Savoury Selection 60 x 15g 497326 Diamond Dragon Vegetable Spring Rolls 1 x 750g
Large Vegetable Spring Roll 90g 1 x 30 Ea
5017251 Thai Mini Vegetable Spring Rolls 1 x 1 Kg 482086
Orien Bites Mini Vegetable Spring Rolls 67 x 15g 482902 Ajinomoto Vegan Vegetable Gyoza (Green) 1 x 600g
Chicken Gyoza 1 x 800g
CHIPS, RICE & SAUCES
5005499
Farm Frites Freeze Chill
Chip 12mm
6 x 2.5 Kg
RC137 Wild Rice 1 x 1 Kg
496426
Pearl River Light Soy Sauce 1 x 500ml
497766
Mae Ploy Red Curry Paste (Pouch) 1 x 1 Kg
498881
Sysco Classic French Fries 11x11 7/16 (51781) 4 x 2.5 Kg
483509
Riso Scotti Basmati Rice 1 x 5 Kg
496858
LKK Premium Dark Soy Sauce 1 x 8 Lt
VP757Z
Sysco Classic Thick Cut Chips 13x13 9/16 4 x 2.5 Kg
496721 Long Grain Rice 1 x 20 Kg
5017558 Kikkoman Teriyaki Glaze 1 x 975ml
5009469
Riso Scotti Hakumaki Sushi Rice 1 x 10 Kg
3797 Brakes Cooked Long Grain Rice 4 x 2 Kg
497997
Mae Ploy Sweet Chilli Sauce 1 x 4 Kg
MEXICAN FOOD
ITALIAN FAVOURITES
482339 Deliziosa Burrata
482469 Di Lecce Mix Pitted Olives Marinated 1 x 3 Kg
482248 Latteria Sorrentina Fiordilatte Diced 1 x 3 Kg
482437 La Fiammante Peeled Tomato 6 x 2.5 Kg
482423 Martelli Italian Sausage 1 x 300g
484677 Martelli Mortadella Bologna PGI with Pistachio
482524 Cuore Di Mamma Vanilla Gelato
482452 Dallagiovanna laNapoletana Flour Tipo 00
x 25 Kg
483377 Oropan Ciabatta Bread Small 80 x 50g
482458 Sicilian Large Ricotta Cannolo Kit 1 x 56 EA
482658 Ardita Finely Crushed Tomatoes for Pizza 1 x 10 Kg
482289 San Michele Sliced Salame Milano
482292 San Michele Sliced Pepperoni
482562 Beretta Diced Smoked Pancetta
483494 Casaro Fiordilatte Julienne
FRESH PRODUCE
VP698
Washed & Peeled Rooster Potatoes 1 x 9 Kg
VW668 Cup Mushrooms Tray 1 x 2.27 Kg
SL327 Unwashed Mixed Lettuce Leaf 1 x 500g
Peeled White Onion 1 x 2 Kg
VP734 Par Fried Chips (Bravi Gold Rush) 2 x 5 Kg
SL326 Rocket (Rocolla) 1 x 500g
VW745 Mixed Peppers 1 x 5 Kg
FW596 Limes 1 x 4 Kg
VP687 Chunky Fresh Chips 20mm 1 x 5 Kg
HB595 Baby Spinach 1 x 500g
VW757 Red Chillies 1 x 250g
VW777 Mushroom Tray Ungraded 1 x 2.27 Kg
SL309 Washed Shredded Iceberg 6mm 1 x 500g
497728 Scallion Bunch 1 x 12 Ea
VP722
FW589 Strawberries 1 x 227g
VP708 Shredded Carrots 1 x 1 Kg
5018145 Diced White Onion 1 x 2 Kg
491000 Coleslaw Dry Mix 1 x 2 Kg
5018177 Sliced White Onion 1 x 2 Kg
494016 Rainbow Coleslaw 1 x 2 Kg
483692 Salsa Mix RTE 1 x 1 Kg
Broccoli Florets 1 x 2 Kg
491022 Diced Red Onion 10 x 10mm 1 x 2 Kg
483958 Sliced Lemons (Half Moon) 1 x 1 Kg
488224 Rustic Cut Red Onion 1 x 2 Kg
5019612 Fresh Fruit Salad 1 x 5 Kg
VW767
VP715
Sliced Mixed Peppers 1 x 2 Kg
VP740 Washed & Peeled Baby Potatoes 1 x 9 Kg
VP697
Diced Potatoes
20 x 20mm 1 x 5 Kg
VP698 Washed & Peeled Rooster Potatoes 1 x 9 Kg
5008542
Padraig 14mm Skin on Chips 1 x 5 Kg
VP411 Whole Peeled Potato 1 x 9 Kg
483609
Chefs Harvest Par Fried Chips Skin On 12mm 2 x 5 Kg
VP687
Chunky Fresh Chips 20mm 1 x 5 Kg
497826
Chunky Hand Cut Mixed Pepper 1 x 2.5 Kg
483961 Potato Wafer Scallops 1 x 2.5 Kg
5018351 Sliced Red Peppers 1 x 1 Kg
5018280 Potato Fondant 1 x 10 Ea
5018323 Soup Mix Carrot Leek Celery & Parsley 1 x 2.5 Kg
VEGAN & VEGGIE
20 x 90g
5001497 Plant-It Breaded Salt & Chilli Strips GF 5 x 1 Kg
20 x 120g
483008 Plant-It Ready Chunks (415 Pieces) 5 x 1 Kg
482023 Jackfruit Bao Buns 1 x 1.1 Kg
482902 Ajinomoto Vegan Vegetable Gyoza (Green) 1 x 600g
491317 Eden Vegan Sausage 40 x 50g
482666 La Vie Pre-cooked Vegan Plant Based Bacon Rasher 1 x 300g
484755 Violife Vegan Mature Cheese Alternative Slices 1 x 200g
482625 Sons of Butchers Vegan Grated Notzarella 4 x 200g
BAKERY & DESSERT
BAKERY
BR461Z Sysco Classic Brioche Style Burger Bun 4 Inch
BR383Z Authentic Rustic Ciabatta
33322 Brakes Garlic & Coriander Naan Breads
5014554 Bretzel Bakery Sourdough Bread (Sliced)
BR105Z Breadcrumbs
BR349Z Pre sliced Grilled Ciabatta
BR484Z Mini Brioche Glazed Burger Bun
31814 La Boulangerie Sourdough Baguettes Fully Baked 10 Inch
4380 La Boulangerie Fully Baked Flour Tortillas 6 Inch
4581 Fully Baked Pre Sliced White Floury Bap 5 Inch
x 100g
x 110g
x 1.8 Kg
x 2 Kg
x 18 Ea
x 60g
CONDIMENTS
DELICIOUS DAIRY
ICE CREAM & SORBETS
SYRUP, SAUCE & PURÉE
FLAVOURS & DECORATIONS
5004251 Ice Cream Wafer Double Fan
Basket Large
482612 Mini Chocolate Coated Wafer Basket 6cm
497139 Vaniila Fudge 5mm Topping
Kg 498330 Mini Milkybar Ice Cream Topping
497216 Lotus Biscoff Topping Sauce
CH1150
Compsey Cream Cheese
Full Fat 30% 1 x 2 Kg
Blended Goats Cheese Log 1 x 850g
CH1151
Compsey Creme Fraiche 19% Fat 1 x 2 Kg
Buche de Chevre Goats Cheese Log 1 x 1 Kg
CH1152
Compsey Set Sour Cream 20% Fat 1 x 2 Kg
CH1192
Compsey Mascarpone Cheese 43% Fat 1 x 1 Kg
12 x 125g
1 x 2 Kg
CH1641
CH1645
CH4397 Cows Milk Mozzarella Balls
494790
Block & Barrel Premium Mozzarella Grated 1 x 2 Kg
CH1628
Block & Barrel Premium White Sliced Cheddar 1 x 1 Kg
CH1625
Block & Barrel Premium Red Sliced Cheddar 1 x 1 Kg
494781 Block & Barrel Premium Grated White Cheddar 1 x 2 Kg
494780
Block & Barrel Premium Grated Red Cheddar
COFFEE & TEA
LAVAZZA COFFEE
Lavazza Super Crema Coffee Beans
Lavazza Gran Espresso Coffee Beans
Lavazza Decaf Coffee Beans
Lavazza Top Class Filtro
Lavazza Blue Capsule Crema Dolce
Lavazza Decaf Coffee Pods
NESCAFÉ COFFEE
TEA & HOT CHOCOLATE
SOFT DRINKS & WATER
STILL & SPARKLING WATER
482581
Tetra Top Irish Still Water 24 x 500ml
483132
DRS 15c Acqua
Panna Still Water 24 x 500ml
ROI: 483046
DRS 15c Ishka Still Spring Water 24 x 500ml
F267 San Pellegrino Sparkling Water 12 x 750ml
ROI: 483172
NI: 5019922 (NI Non DRS)
DRS 15c Riverrock Still WaterPlastic Bottle 24 x 500ml
NI: 492928
Ishka Still Spring Water 24 x 500ml
483131
DRS 15c San Pellegrino Sparkling Water 24 x 500ml
5008864 Clearer Water Still Water 12 x 750ml
498588 Ice Club Classic Ice Cubes 1 x 1.8 Kg
ROI: 483174
NI: 5019924 (NI Non DRS)
DRS 15c Ballygowan Still Mineral Water 24 x 500ml
5008866 Clearer Water Sparkling Water 12 x 750ml
APPLE, ORANGE JUICES & VIT HIT RANGE
ROI: 483107
NI: 5019922 (NI Non DRS)
DRS 15c Innocent
Smooth Orange Juice
8 x 330ml
5015745
Don Simon Orange Juice 12 x 1 Lt
ROI: 483111
NI: JU327 (NI Non DRS)
DRS 15c Vit Hit
Lean & Green
12 x 500ml
490721 Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice 1 x 5 Lt
5017447
Don Simon Apple Juice 12 x 1 Lt
ROI: 483112
NI: JU341 (NI Non DRS)
DRS 15c Vit Hit
Immunitea Dragonfruit 12 x 500ml
ROI: 483186
NI: 5019439 (NI Non DRS)
DRS 15c Fruice
Juice Orange 12 x 330ml
483061
DRS 25c Keelings Freshly Squeezed Apple Juice 1 x 1 Lt
ROI: 483104
NI: JU293 (NI Non DRS)
DRS 15c Vit Hit
Berry Boost 12 x 500ml
5015742
Don Simon Orange Juice (not from concentrate) 12 x 1 Lt
JU329
Kulana Apple Juice from Concentrate Tetra Pack 12 x 1 Lt
ROI: 483117
NI: 483117 (NI Non DRS)
DRS 15c Vit Hit Perform Mango & Passionfruit 12 x 500ml
ROI: 483103
NI: JU292 (NI Non DRS)
DRS 15c Vit Hit Detox
Mandarin & Green Tea 12 x 500ml
SOFT DRINKS
ROI: 483150
NI: 5019907 (NI Non DRS)
DRS 15c Diet Coke
Plastic Bottle
24 x 500ml
ROI: 483155
NI: 5019433 (NI Non DRS)
DRS 15c Fanta
Orange Cans
24 x 330ml
ROI: 483149
NI: 5019906 (NI Non DRS)
DRS 15c Coca Cola Can
24 x 330ml
ROI: 483062
NI: 497278 (NI Non DRS)
DRS 15c 7Up Lemon and Lime Cans
24 x 330ml
ROI: 483151
NI: 5019909 (NI Non DRS)
DRS 15c Coca Cola
Plastic Bottle
24 x 500ml
ROI: 483157
NI: 5019915 (NI Non DRS)
DRS 15c Coke Zero Can
24 x 330ml
ROI: 483121
NI: LE406 (NI Non DRS)
DRS 15c San Pellegrino
Sparkling Lemon Can 24 x 330ml
ROI: 483156
NI: 5019912 (NI Non DRS)
DRS 15c Coke Zero
Plastic Bottle
24 x 500ml
ROI: 483154
NI: 5019911 (NI Non DRS)
DRS 15c Diet Coke Can
24 x 330ml
ROI: 483122
NI: 5014547 (NI Non DRS)
DRS 15c San Pellegrino
Sparkling Orange Can
24 x 330ml
CATERING SUPPLIES
FOOD PACKAGING & NAPKINS
PD8765
Brown Kraft Leakproof Food Container 26oz No.1 9 x 50 Ea
PD4596
Spiritpak White Noodle Box 16oz 1 x 500 Ea
PD5530
Clear Plastic Portion Pot 2oz 1 x 2500 Ea
5016448
Tork White Dinner Napkin 2ply 4 Fold 12 x 150 Ea
PD4671
Clear Microwaveable Container & Lid 650cc 1 x 250 Ea
5020011
Tork White Dinner Napkin 2ply 8 Fold 12 x 150 Ea
PD10070
Kraft Corrugated Brown Pizza Box 12 inch 1 x 100 Ea
493455
Compostable Corrugated Large Lunch Box 207x107x33mm 4 x 50 Ea
PD4575
Kraft Heavy Lined Greaseproof Bag 7x9 inch 1 x 5 Kg
PD10069
Kraft Corrugated Brown Pizza Box 10 inch 1 x 100 Ea
PD5530
Black Rectangular Microwaveable 1 Compartment Tray 36oz 1 x 250 Ea
PD8175
Small Fish & Chip Corrugated Box 1 x 100 Ea
5019721
Tork White Lunch Napkin 2ply 10 x 200 Ea
497830
Airlaid White Napkin 8 Fold 40x40cm 1 x 50 Ea
CUPS, LIDS & PAPER BAGS
CLING, WRAP & FOIL & CLEANING
FESTIVAL
HYGIENE ESSENTIALS
5000403
Keystone Multi Surface Pro Unit Dose Cleaner 1 x 50 EA
152547
Keystone Glass & Surface Spray 6 x 750ml
152549
Keystone Hand Des (Disinfectant)
6 x 500ml
PD9815
Multi-Purpose
152578
Keystone Multi Surface Spray 6 x 750ml
152545
Keystone Dishwasher Tabs 1 x 4 Kg
Blue Centrefeed Roll 2ply 1 x 6 EA
PD9040
Removeable
Shelf Life
Label 2 x 4 inch 1 x 1 EA
5005775
490899
Denox Container
Airtight 1/6 G/N X150mm C/W Lid 1 x 1 EA
492533
Microfibre Cloth Green 1 x 10 EA
152542
Keystone Des Spray (Disinfectant) 6 x 750ml
Keystone Hand Foam Dispenser 1 x 1 EA
PD9039
Labels 2” Circle
Removable Use First Red (500 per roll) 1 x 1 EA
5000402
Keystone Unit Dose Floor Cleaner 1 x 60 EA
490897
Denox
Container Airtight 1/4 G/N X150mm C/W Lid 1 x 1 EA
PD8141
152581
Keystone Oven & Grill Spray 6 x 750ml
152548
Keystone Hand Foam Bac 6 x 750ml
Vinyl Gloves Blue Medium (powder free) 1 x 100 EA
PD8142
497155
All Purpose Blue J Cloth 1 x 50 EA
5025173
Folded
Calibrated
Thermometer Probe 1 x 1 EA
490891
Denox Airtight 1/3 x 150mm G/N
Container C/W Lid 1 x 1 EA
Vinyl Gloves Blue Large (powder free) 1 x 100 EA
PD9117
Allergy Safety Label 1 x 1 EA
CS10516
Denox Container Airtight 1/9 G/N x150mm with Lid 1 x 1 EA
490890
Denox Airtight 1/2 x 150mm G/N
Container C/W Lid 1 x 1 EA
BAR ESSENTIALS
FW627 Ruby Grapefruit 1 x Each
5017325 Blackberries 1 x 125g
FW596 Limes 1 x 4 Kg
5015886 Lemongrass Bunch 1 x 80g
482420 Apple Pomegranate 1 x Each
FW595 Lemons 1 x 15 Kg
491008 Fresh Mint 1 x 100g
FW615 Passion Fruit 1 x 6’s
5018430 Orange Net 1 x 6’s
VW809 Celery 1 x Each
FW587 Physallis 1 x Each
5015823 Pineapple Standard 1 x Each
5015820 Watermelon 1 x Each
VW705 Cucumber 1 x Each
5018761 Ginger 1 x 500g
FW589 Strawberries 1 x 227g
5015830 Blueberries 1 x 125g
5017330 Raspberries 1 x 125g
483958 Lemon Half Moon 1 x 1 Kg
