THE FOOTY FINALS CHECKLIST AND SUPPLIERS GUIDE
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WELCOME
Welcome SO ROBBIE WILLIAMS is to headline this
WE ENCOURAGE RESPONSIBLE DRINKING Get the facts DrinkWise.org.au
You’ll need to consider operational logistics,
year’s AFL grand final at the MCG. I mention
too. With the right offering and marketing, your
this because the title of one of his best-known
venue should be packed with customers on finals
songs, ‘Let Me Entertain You’, is a mantra every
day but that can place considerable pressures on
venue operator should hold dear, especially in the
parts of your business. With the continuing staff
current climate.
shortage issue, what can you do to ensure you can
Consumers always have choices, the most obvious being they can sit on their couch and stay at home to watch the big game. What entices
provide high levels of customer service, along with security, if you can’t roster on extra staff? Consider a pared-back menu to ease the pressure
them to get off their butts and visit a venue is
on the kitchen during what’s likely to be a very busy
entertainment in all its forms – from big screens
time. Fewer menu choices don’t have to mean a
and awesome audio to an offering of quality
poorer quality food offering. In fact, your customers
food and drinks, along with the kind of banging
may thank you for a concise matchday menu. They
atmosphere you can’t recreate with a couple of
want to make a quick decision when ordering, so
mates sat on a sofa.
they can get back to watching the game.
Entertainment – and I include great customer
If you get your offering right and execute it well
service as part of that – can prolong your
on the day, you’ll reap great rewards, satisfying the
customers’ time in your venue beyond just
demands of hungry, thirsty punters as they cheer
the match duration. Think about offerings that
on their team and celebrate (or commiserate) long
will attract customers to your venue early or
after the match ends.
encourage them to stay late: a football-themed lunch menu, a raffle or a sports quiz, for example. Once you’ve decided what you’ll be offering on
Over the following pages, we’ve rounded up a range of suppliers, whose expertise and products can ensure that this year’s grand finals
the day, preparation is key. Decide what you’re
are an unforgettable experience, not just for your
going to do in your venue well ahead of time.
customers but for you and your staff, too.
Source the equipment and stock that you’ll need.
Read on and be entertained.
Get advice from suppliers. Make sure you let your customers know of your
Paul Wootton
plans. No point having a stellar offering if you don’t
Managing Director
market it and tell the world.
Food & Beverage Media
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CONTENTS
Contents 6 Bepoz
Let your POS assist your venue to kick
16 Mixologiq
Makes the perfect cocktail in 30
off the Footy Finals with a blinder
8 BSV
There is nothing like a Big Screen to
seconds, ideal for busy venues
18 AUSCOMPLY
Australia’s leading incident register,
wow fans in venues these finals
10 Cargo Crew
Give your team the upper hand this Footy Finals with stylish, durable
now with world leading facial recognition technology
20
workwear
12
Doctor Proctor Beef Jerky is sure to be a crowd
14
Stay on trend these finals, with a plant based option on your menu
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The essential audio visual experience is required for the big dance
22
pleaser during the finals Future Farm
JANDS
Markwell Foods Burgers will be high on demand during any finals series
24
New England Constructions Look no further for help in sports lounges built for Footy Finals
26 RDM Pizza
Footy Finals and Pizza are a match made in heaven
28 Sandhurst
In a pickle these Footy Finals? That’s good, you are on trend
30 Saputo Foodservice
Bring some CHEER to your venue these Footy Finals
32 Sobah
Don’t neglect the booming low- and no-alcohol category this season
34 Stella Artois
History, expertise and flavour team up for the perfect Footy Finals beer
2022
FOOTY FINALS SCHEDULE
KICKING OFF THIS SEPTEMBER! AFL Week One 2nd September Semi-Finals 9th September Preliminary Finals 16th September Grand Final 24th September
NRL Week One 9th September Semi-Finals 16th September Preliminary Finals 23rd September Grand Final 3rd October
BEPOZ
Kick off the Footy Finals with a blinder Hospitality took a hit in the past two years, but now we are back in the game!
MAKE THE MOST of the footy crowd and
with customers coming in and online orders
Keep your members engaged
boost your bar sales. Being the busiest
buzzing like crazy, Bepoz system makes sure
MyPlace Loyalty App is an app that is
time for a bar, there is more stock and
you don’t get overwhelmed.
custom branded to your venue. Keep your
inventory to manage. Your staff and venue
Optimise your POS and get all
members up to date about the events at
managers can be overwhelmed with
integrations you need to manage everything
your pub. Send push notifications and
reporting, reconciliation, and ensuring
through one control centre. It gives you
vouchers for their favourite meal, and
they are in stock.
more headspace to focus on your customer
keep them coming back. Let them earn
experience and also enjoy the game!
extra rewards for table bookings, and run
Let your POS be your assistant, inventory specialist and your accountant.
successful marketing campaigns using
of balancing your totals and handling all
No more queuing up for a second round
the data.
Nothing will get in the way of your
Life is easier when your till takes charge
Bepoz Point of Sale Solutions offers a complete package, customised for you with Online Ordering, Self-Ordering, Loyalty App
member data. Build customer loyalty to stay connected with your members.
customers enjoying your offering while they
Unified payments platform
watch the game.
Bepoz Payments offer you a unified
Bepoz’s in-house QR Ordering system,
platform to ensure hassle-free
and Bepoz payments to consolidate and
YourOrder, can take orders and payments
reconciliation. Skip the need and
make everything easier for you. To top that
for you. Your staff can focus on customer
complexity of another integration to
up, the Bepoz support team is available for
service, and your customers can watch
manage your payments. Use Bepoz
you 24/7.
the game without waiting in line. It is
Payments on all platforms, so all your
super-fast and easy to update your menu
payments from the till, EFTPOS and online
also means more management and more
and to tell your customers about your
orders are easily consolidated.
reconciliation. Being swamped at the venue
footy finals specials.
More customers mean more sales, but it
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It’s Game Time!
Kick off the Footy Finals One Platform to Power your Venue
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BSV
BSV brings sports bars to life There’s nothing like a big screen to wow sports fans in venues
“DON’T THINK YOU can call yourself a sports bar unless you have this setup!” was the word when Panthers Penrith Leagues Club’s LED screen went live in May of 2022, installed by BSV. As the experts in video wall technology, BSV proudly calls over 400 hospitality venues across Australia home to LED screens (and over 1,500 across all industries!), with the emerging video wall trend becoming increasingly popular with venues and patrons alike.
Create a stadium-like atmosphere There is no better sound than that of a venue filled with cheering crowds; and the beauty of split-screen technology is the opportunity to entertain multiple demographics all with one screen. During finals, why pick one sport when you can entertain across all comps?! At BSV, we love the footy just as much as you and your patrons. From NRL to AFL, we know how important sport is and the passion behind finals fever. BSV’s split screen technology gives your venue the opportunity to showcase multiple games and programs throughout finals. During the year, venues with a BSV video wall can show, for example, main card fights whilst also airing the cricket or continue running daily races.
installs, but multiple BSV split-screen technology video walls. If you want to experience the difference in technology and quality for yourself, give us a call on 1300 244 727 or email info@bigscreenvideo.
Join the club that has patrons coming back for more
com.au to organise a catch up with one of our team. BSV can have
Our portfolio of iconic venues is testament to how BSV bring
your LED screen solution installed ahead of footy finals!
venues to life. These pubs and clubs have the ability to showcase
Whether it’s a split-screen video wall or a unique gaming install,
multiple displays on their screens; from sport, entertainment, music,
outdoor beer garden screen or signage, our breadth in knowledge
content, and live TV, all at once. With the ability to provide such
and experience means we are best placed to recommend the best
variety during the day, you can be assured patrons will want to stop
option for your venue.
by any time of the day or night, while also being the place to be for major events such as the Melbourne Cup.
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Experience the BSV difference
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At the halfway point of 2022, BSV have already installed over
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1,100sqm of LED across three countries; and in all states and territories across Australia! Our ‘always-on’ service and dedication
BSV are in the business of bringing spaces to life with
to the highest quality of componentry has meant repeat clients
LED and AV solutions, such as:
across the hospitality industry, backed by their trust in BSV to
Indoor and outdoor video screens and video walls • Signage
deliver an exceptional result each time. In fact, there are a stack
Foyer screens • AV integration and upgrades • Creative LED
of pubs and clubs across the country with not just multiple BSV
Scoreboards • Billboards
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The experts in Creative LED & AV Solutions
Avoca Beach R&B Club
video walls.
The Entrance Hotel www.bigscreenvideo.com.au
CARGO CREW
News from Cargo Crew! • Cargo Crew’s been hard at work to bring you the freshest new looks. Like our all-new Clover Bib Apron, featuring the perfect workwear railroad stripe! • The Cargo Crew Chefwear is the most modern chef uniforms on the market, worn by the best of the best globally, including their Chefwear Ambassador Chef Curtis Stone. • Cargo Crew have taken the lead from culinary masters by sourcing the perfect ingredients;
Be Footy Finals uniform-ready
combining the highest
Need to outshine the competition this footy finals? Give your team the upper hand with
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quality raw materials together with their passion for original design to deliver a premium range - Built For Work! • Coming Soon - Boy oh
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NOTHING SAYS POISED and polished like a
We also cater to every venue atmosphere, be
smart new uniform, and no one does it better
it hip and happening, classic, casual, or five-star
comfort and durability,
than Cargo Crew. That’s because we lead
fine dining. No matter the reason, give Cargo
the Cargo Crew Boiler
by design, blending the best of classic and
Crew a call.
Suits are here soon for everyday work, wear and
contemporary fashion with comfort and durability that’s fit for work. Each piece in our 200-strong collection has a
Your uniform of champions checklist:
fun! Available in blush
• Wholesale direct pricing
and black.
story to tell, and the power to sell. That’s because
• Free uniform styling service
our uniforms work hard to play a part in your
• Built-for-work designs
venue’s success. How? By tying your venues’
• Logo embroidery
aesthetic, brand narrative and service offering
• Client first approach
together, into a cohesive staff wardrobe that says
• Ethical supply chain certification
‘game on’.
• Easy online ordering
Naturally we have you covered with uniforms for front of house, back of house, and everything
hello@cargocrew.com.au
in between. This includes aprons, tees, knits and
(03) 9411 9850
shirts, shirting, suiting and chefwear, chinos and
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skirts, and a range of versatile accessories.
cargocrew.com.au
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TEAM UNIFORM GOALS SHOP THE RANGE
DOCTOR PROCTOR
The perfect pairing! You’ll need plenty of snacks to please the footy fans and these beef jerky options are sure to wow your customers
DOCTOR PROCTOR HAS crafted a seriously delicious Bundaberg Rum flavoured beef jerky! It’s the perfect pairing of premium Australian beef and Australia’s number one rum, air dried to perfection. A snack on the go, for lovers of a good time. And it’s the perfect accompaniment to a great footy match! Made from premium 100% topside air-dried beef, with a 12 month shelf life, Bundaberg Rum flavoured beef jerky is high protein, 97% fat free, gluten-free and uses genuine Bundaberg Rum as an ingredient.
Our story Here at Doctor Proctor’s we’re passionate about creating delicious, innovative and exotic foods. Since 2009 we’ve grown from a small locally owned business to an Australia-wide Beef Jerky powerhouse, all whilst proudly staying 100% Australian made and owned. We only use 100% Australian Beef made from pure topside muscle. We take pride in supporting Australian Beef Farmers, and we hope you’ll do the same. Doctor Proctor’s is an officially licensed partner of Bundaberg Rum Australia. For more information contact: info@doctorproctors.com.au ALM item codes: 19369998130198 - BUNDY JERKY CHILI RUM - 714845 29369998042092 - BUNDY JERKY RUM&COLA - 715469 12 / Footy Finals Guide
FUTURE FARM
Eat more Future With more of us eating less meat than ever before, venues should consider adding top-class vegan options to their menus
FUTURE FARM IS on a mission to change the way the world eats
2 slices vegan cheddar cheese (Violife has a lovely sliced
meat, one burger at a time. We are a brand that envisions a world
vegan cheddar)
where people choose to eat more plants, not animals. In the three
1 sliced gherkin
years since our launch, we have disrupted the plant-based industry
10g onion jam
by bringing world-class products and a positive outlook to 30 countries and counting. With footy finals around the corner, there has never been a better
For the Future smashed burger: 1. Begin by opening the bun, drizzling a little olive oil and toasting
time to increase the vegan options at your venue. With 42% of
them on the inside. Set it apart.
Australians reducing meat consumption or shifting to plant-based
2. Heat a frying pan, add some olive oil and smash the mince mix
diets it is now essential to cater for all. When customers opt for this,
for 2 minutes on each side until it is nicely golden on the outside
they do not want to compromise on flavour or texture. That is why
and juicy at the centre. For that, we must mix the mince in a bowl,
our product is a perfect choice as not only is it 100% vegan, we use
season with salt and pepper and form one portion of “meat”
True Texture Technology to ensure that the transition from animal
(approx. 100g of plant-based meat).
to plant meat is seamless. Our products are also a good source of
3. Add the cheddar on top, turn the fire off and close the pan with a
protein, gluten-free, no GMO, Kosher and Halal.
lid so the cheese can melt.
To give you an idea of how you can create something delicious and completely plant-based, we have provided an epic recipe
Plating:
below that uses Future Mince to make delicious plant-based sliders
1. Warm the buns, spread some mayo on each side, add a generous
for smaller portions.
spoon of the onion jam, add the burger on top and finalize with a couple slices of gherkin. Close the bun and enjoy!!!
Ingredients 100g Future Mince
We also offer Future Burger in 150g portions that can be used for
1 burger bread or vegan brioche
bigger servings of this recipe - just swap out the mince for the
1 c/s vegan mayo (Hellman’s vegan mayo is amazing)
burgers! This product is also 100% carbon neutral.
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MIXOLOGIQ
Everyone is the best bartender with Mixologiq! A machine that makes perfect cocktails every time? You’ve got it!
MIXOLOGIQ HAS REVOLUTIONISED
from an extensive variety of classical and
seconds. The easy-to-follow on-screen
the way cocktails are prepared across the
signature cocktails as well as mocktails to
instructions for every recipe also ensures
country. The Mixologiq Cocktail Machine
cater for everyone. You can also load and
that every cocktail is garnished and served
is the only automated cocktail machine
customise as many cocktails as you like!
to perfection - meaning no more training,
in the world, helping you save time and make money. A cocktail prepared in seconds?
Say goodbye to waste and unnecessary costs and hello to the fastest, most precise,
memorising or guesswork is involved. Because the cocktail is produced with
and perfect cocktail every time. The
the highest margin sold at bars, you can
Yes, it’s true! After 5 years of research,
Mixologiq is the easiest and most cost-
increase your profits by offering your
development, and multiple patents,
effective way to serve your customers their
customers top-quality cocktails that taste
Mixologiq surpasses the needs of
favourite cocktails flawlessly!
amazing every time.
hospitality by mixing each drink in under
The Mixologiq doesn’t just pour the
Consistency is key for returning
30 seconds and ensuring a faultless
perfect cocktail every time - it also stores
customers, and the Mixologiq’s automated
highest quality cocktail every single time!
your liqueurs, mixers, and other bar
cocktail machine performs to the highest
Its precise measurements, unshaken
ingredients at their optimal temperatures for
standard continually, bringing your
consistency and unbeatable speed, make
convenience and maximum quality, while
customers back time and time again.
it an invaluable asset to your restaurant,
eliminating the cost of wasted stock. The
bar or lounge.
Mixologiq’s internal database monitors your
function venue! It’s easy to install, easy to
The Mixologiq is the most advanced and
It’s a must-have for any bar, restaurant or
supply levels, so you know exactly what
use and easy to clean, optimising your time
interactive cocktail making system ever
your venue needs to keep performing at the
while guaranteeing to make every cocktail
created. The Mixologiq comes with 100 pre-
highest standard.
to perfection.
loaded cocktails, designed by professional
Whether it’s happy hour or a weekend
bartenders that you can make with two
hotspot, the Mixologiq crafts every cocktail
taps of the interactive touch screen. Choose
with efficiency and precision in under 30
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Trust that every cocktail is made right with a Mixologiq behind your bar. Shop today at Grand Cru.
EVERYONE IS THE BEST BARTENDER WITH MIXOLOGIQ
The Mixologiq Cocktail Machine is the only automated cocktail machine in the world, helping you save time and make money.
The Mixologiq Cocktail Machine is able to mix each drink in under 30 seconds and ensure a consistent high quality cocktail. Ready to save time and money.
$ 18 The average cocktail sells for $18 with a margin of 80%
20 Serving 20 cocktails per day
$$ Delivers revenue of $10,880 per month or $131,400 per annum
3 The Mixologiq will breakeven at 3 cocktails per day
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Growing your profit by circa $105,000 per annum
GRAND FINAL WORTHY COMPLIANCE WITH AUSCOMPLY PREMIUM AusComply, Australia’s leading digital incident register, now integrates the power of the world’s leading facial recognition technology.
Already trusted by leading venues, groups and security firms across Australia, AusComply streamlines the compliance workflow with a digital incident register, checklists, sign-in register, document management and centralised real-time analytics – all available via your mobile device or desktop.
AusComply Premium takes this to the next level. A game-changing safety and compliance solution
Leveraging your existing IP-based CCTV system, AusComply Premium identifies known troublemakers with unmatched accuracy replacing outdated ID scanning technology to accelerate your check-in process and improve patron experience. Fast, affordable and run via a simple app or web interface, AusComply Premium is a complete game changer.
Tackle gatecrashers with shared smart lists
Trouble with pitch invaders (banned patrons) in your venue? AusComply Premium stops them in their tracks by matching banned patrons to watchlists in just 10/100ths of a second. Not only can you create your own internal lists such as under 18, banned or self-excluded patrons, AusComply Premium can also use third party lists including: Local ‘Banned From One, Banned From All’ Known gang members and organised crime offenders Gaming self-exclusion lists Lists shared between regions, venues or hospitality groups AusComply Premium identifies the banned patron against relevant watchlists and automatically creates the removal incident, embedding the patron’s image, location and watchlist information. Relevant staff or security are immediately notified so they can take action and then quickly and easily update the incident, recording the actions taken.
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Uses your existing IP-based CCTV Easily identifies returning guests, banned or selfexcluded patrons Automatically creates accurate incident register entries Shareable cloud-based watchlists with your group, liquor accord or other venues Eliminates lengthy patron lines using ‘ID Check’ – just seconds per patron No bulky kiosks to manage – works via mobile app or web interface ROI – don’t pay for an ID scanner that sits collecting dust in the office most of the week Works autonomously 24/7 with no days off or breaks Customisable notifications and reporting dashboards Device agnostic, AusComply works on smartphone, tablet or desktop
Fast and simple ID and patron check-ins
With an AusComply Premium subscription, using any smartphone or tablet, venues can replace their old out of date ID scanning technology with the latest and fastest way to welcome their patrons. While traditional clunky manual systems can require bulky hardware that can take up to 30 seconds per patron, AusComply Premium reduces the ID check-in process consistently to just a few seconds. Drastically shorten queues without compromising venue security or patron safety, improve your patron experience and enjoy increased revenue by reducing waiting times at your door. The result: improved safety and compliance, reduced costs and happier patrons.
START NEXT YEAR’S GAME PLAN TODAY To arrange an obligation-free demonstration or learn more, visit auscomply.com.au, call us on 1300 22 6675 (1300 2 COMPLY) or email info@auscomply.com.au
JANDS
The essential audio-visual experience Tech specialist Jands has all your AV needs covered
AS VENUES ACROSS the nation gear
they are some of the best and most reliable
advantage of the multiple screens around
up for another exceptional championship
speakers on the market.
your venue. Video Distribution technology
run, now is the perfect time to upgrade the
allows seamless drag and drop content
level and quality of audio-visual technology
Consider a microphone
management – for all your digital display
at your venue. From sound systems to
The best finals viewing experience
requirements. Multiple screens can be
architectural lighting, here is what you need
cannot be limited to just the footy.
set up for different channels or can sync
to tick off on your Footy Finals Checklist.
Such high energy events need extra
up showing the same content on multiple
festivities like trivia, performances, and
screens, depending on what type of
Super sound
MC announcements to set the cheering
arrangement you are wanting. Blustream is
Professional sound systems take your
vibes right. As one of the biggest events
a market leading video distribution brand
venue’s audio capabilities to the next
in Aussie sports it is best complemented
and the ultimate solution for upgrading
level. Invaluable for capturing the raucous
by a high-grade microphone system.
your displays systems.
atmosphere of a great championship
Working hand in hand with your new
game, the right sound system offers a
sound system, the right microphone
Let there be light
far more extensive listening experience
set-up can bring clarity to any speaker/
To add that defining element to your footy
than what is possible with your average
performer. With ever evolving wireless
final’s experience, why not investigate in
speakers. A professional sound system
systems for microphones, and heaps of
some architectural lighting? Architectural
encompasses speakers of all forms, and
differing microphone solutions, a sound fit
lighting is all about adding structure and
takes into account formatting them and
for champions is within your palms.
design to your venue purely through curated
fitting them perfectly into your venue.
lighting. Give each team colours their own
Precise volume control, panning control,
Managing multiple screens
space, change colours dynamically based on
and sound distribution are just some of the
Perfect audio alone cannot make these
what’s going on in the game, or simply just
aspects you have complete control over
upcoming finals the event that they need
set the mood. We recommend reaching out
on your venue’s audio. When considering
to be for your crowd. It is the screens
to a Jands audio-visual specialist to discuss
high-quality audio solutions, ask us about
on which the game will be played that
how you can upgrade your venue and ensure
the Electro-Voice EVID family of speakers
brings it all to life. Unbelievably, there are
you get the right products to maximise your
or Biamp’s Desono Pendant speakers, as
innovative technologies available to take
customers’ experience.
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The BIGGEST event in footy deserves the BEST technology. R
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MARKWELL
Burgers are better with Chef’s Choice A staple of pub and club menus, burgers are always in demand on finals day
THE HUMBLE BEEF burger has seen a great renaissance over the past couple of years. With Chef’s Choice Beef Burgers, it just doesn’t get any better! We’ve taken choice beef cuts, blended them with delicate herbs and spices, then formed them into chef’s quality, full-flavoured beef burgers. We pride ourselves on using the highest quality ingredients including premium grass-fed beef that is always hormone free. Chef’s Choice Beef Burgers are superior in taste, texture and bun coverage. We are so confident you’ll love our burgers, we encourage you to try them for yourself to experience our superior taste! They will have your customers coming back for more. Chef’s Choice burgers are traditional crowd pleasers, delivering taste perfection! It’s no secret that beef burgers are a much-loved menu item. They have broad appeal and are a perfect menu choice for cafes, restaurants, pubs, clubs and more.
They’re time-saving too! We understand how busy kitchens get and the demands chefs are under. Our Chef’s Choice burgers are conveniently par-cooked and individually quick-frozen saving you time so you can focus on keeping your customers happy. What makes our Chef’s burger range even more convenient is they are oven, hot plate and microwave ready. Our premium beef burger patties are available in 100g, 120g and 180g portion sizes. Visit https://bit.ly/3xPBd9e for more information. 22 / Footy Finals Guide
SUPERIOR IN TASTE, TEXTURE AND BUN COVERAGE Chef’s Choice Burgers They will have your customers coming back for more.
markwellfoods.com.au
1300 781 555
NEW ENGLAND CONSTRUCTIONS
Build it and they will come! If your sports lounge is not enticing punters like it used to, New England Constructions can help you build your business
ENJOYING LIVE SPORT is best served
suppliers to develop the right mix for
✔ ACOUSTICS – Does sound travel
with a cold beer, on a comfy seat in front
our client and patrons, and ensure a
through your venue? Do patrons struggle
of a big screen. When your sports lounge
packed house on big sporting days, like
to hear each other when you have big
isn’t attracting the punters, it’s important
the State of Origin, NRL finals or the
crowds? Do you get noise complaints?
to partner with design and construction
Melbourne Cup.
• Acoustics are very important for
partners who can assist in immediate
✔ SCREENS – Do you have a big screen
the enjoyment of the venue and to
returns on your investment.
or an area for a big screen? Are your
reduce complaints in the community,
smart TVs keeping up with the viewing
but these modifications can be
your sports lounge, we’ve made this
needs of your punters? Do you have an easy
expensive. New England has extensive
checklist to assist you.
management system to change channels
experience with sound proofing
across the whole venue?
venues to improve patron experience
When you’re thinking about renovating
✔ LOCATION – Is your sports lounge well
• Affordable screens are available and,
with direct return on investment.
located in your venue and can punters
with bulk orders, New England has
• Buildability needs to be considered
easily find a bar? Can they access the TAB
sourced quality LED big screens for the
when looking at acoustic repairs, as
and gaming lounge?
Waterfront Tavern, Shell Cove, within
often the most straightforward is not
their budget constraints.
always the most effective or efficient.
• An experienced hospitality architect and building partner can review your layout
• New England partner with the experts
and see what easy enhancement can be
in Big Screen technology. We have
Refurbishments big or small take a
made, whether it’s a small or big change.
installed large screens and multi-TV
lot of planning to ensure your capital
✔ VIEWING – Do your seating options
screens at Highfields Hotel, Caringbah,
expenditure is best invested where you
ensure maximum viewing for all seats?
The Waterfront Tavern Shell Cove, Wests
will see an immediate return. Partnering
Have you maximised seating to increase
Illawarra and arguably the largest pub or
with experienced and specialist
capacity which is not uncomfortable?
club screen in the southern hemisphere
architects and builders is key to a
• The Builders Club Wollongong utilised
at The Builders Club Wollongong. We
successful project.
custom banquettes, and a mixture of
provide the infrastructure and support
If you’re thinking about renovating your
high and low tables. This suits their
for the screen install with partners like
venue or want to have a chat about how we
varying demographics. New England
Big Screen Video that make for a unique
can help, please give Mark or Sarah a call
partnered with various furniture
viewing experience.
on 02 9369 1241.
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RDM PIZZA
Winning Footy Finals menu with awardwinning pizza bases Footy Finals and pizza are a match made in footy heaven. RDM’s Square Bases offer a cost effective, no wastage and high margin incremental sales menu offering.
FOOTY ON THE big screen? Check.
pizzaiolo. “We’ve experienced a significant
Beer on-tap? Check.
uplift in our square base sales and talking
restaurants, pubs, clubs and cafes.
RDM square pizza bases that cook in under
to our customers, we believe this is being
such a way that you can achieve a high-
2.5 mins? Check!
fueled by the current climate with venues
end pizzaiolo result in your kitchen without
The RDM bases have been designed in
and customers seeking innovation, value
ever needing an experienced pizza chef in
Footy and pizza go hand in hand like
and fun,” says Riccardo Moretti, founder of
the business.
spaghetti and meatballs, like tomato and
RDM Pizza Australia.
basil, like... venues and RDM Pizza products! Finals Footy provides the perfect lead
There are many benefits to using a square
“Our pizza bases cook almost twice as fast as other brands on the market with bases
base and it is particularly well-suited to
cooking in under 3 minutes and dough in
into the holiday season and provides
events like Finals Footy, where it can be
60 seconds,” Moretti says. That makes them
opportunities to grow incremental sales
sliced conveniently for canapes or joined
perfect for Footy Finals weekends where
within your venue for the months to come.
together for a higher value perceived menu
venues have an influx of customers. You need
item. RDM’s square bases offer a cost-
to be able to get meals out quickly, with no
Why you should go square
effective, no-wastage and innovative menu
errors, and maximise your output through an
In Australia, there have been emerging key
offering. It’s a high margin item, and, with
incredibly busy period.
trends through venues now offering one
RDM Pizza bases, easy to execute. Venues
metre pizzas or pizza al metro as a value
can also maximise the season with Footy
made behind the scenes,” Moretti explains.
offering that also wows customers. It’s
Finals promos for customers, offering meal
“Our products are 100% Australian made,
perfect for families and groups and full of
deals i.e. a metre-long pizza for a special
using only 100% premium ethically-sourced
‘instagrammable’ moments as well as being
price or combined with certain beverages.
ingredients and supporting Aussie farmers.
able to cater to different toppings across
“No one will ever know that it wasn’t
We also manufacture everything in our
the metre. There has been a perception
No experience required
that this was unachievable without a
Our bases are designed to go into any
‘pizzaiolo’, but RDM’s square bases now
kitchen, anyone can make and cook them
additives to their products, unlike some
allow any venue to add these squares
with extremely low room for error. This
brands on the market, and are 100%
together and form a metre (or longer!)
combined with the variety of sizes on
vegan friendly.
pizza for their menus and customers
offer, makes it ideal for various venues and
without the need for an experienced chef or
channels from caterers, food trucks, to
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factory in Marrickville.” RDM don’t add any preservatives or
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SANDHURST
Foodservice trends in pickled and preserved vegetables Want to take advantage of the footy finals or any big occasion? You need to know the latest menu trends
IT’S SPRING 2022 and we’re post-COVID
• VEGETABLES ARE VISIBLE! - Items
Burgers and Olive Paste on a range
- it’s the official start to ‘normal’, but I can
like zucchini, sweet potato and roasted
of Greek and Italian inspired burgers.
hear you ask ‘what is normal’?
pumpkin are featuring heavily as vegan
Operators are looking for a point of
options for sandwich and burger fillings.
difference that doesn’t involve a huge
Mimmo Lubrano, CEO of Sandhurst Fine Foods, states that foodservice trends, in
• BAG IN BOX IN ALL AREAS - Tins
cost in ingredients.
general, will be similar to those of the past
are making way for bag in box - lighter,
three years, but with a few accelerators.
cheaper and better for our planet. Extra
such as Chipotle are becoming more
Read on to see what is ‘tipped’ to continue
Virgin Olive Oil is now in a 10lt Bag in Box
mainstream and used in Mayo as well as
to trend and if your menu sits on top of the
as well as the entire MUTTI Pizza Sauce,
Rib Sauces. Black Beans and Tomatillos
leader board!
Pasta Sauce and Passata range. Easier -
are still generating interest. Corn kernels
Better for the Environment – Simpler!
add flavour and colour as well as texture.
• SMOKED FETA – This is taking foodservice by storm! Try a brekky of
• BURGERS ARE STILL ON TREND
• MEXICAN STILL RULES - Flavours
There is an enormous appeal for modern
Smashed Avo with Crumbled Smoked
– Due to the huge costs of proteins
foodservice solutions and we have seen
Feta! This gives an added dimension and
such as seafood and beef, pubs and
new Mexican sauces such as Mole and
point of difference for cafes and suburban
clubs are focusing on burgers. Flavour
Salsa Verde becoming popular.
eateries. It can even be used in quiches,
enhancers that are great in texture such
salads and shakshuka, which is also
as Sandwich Stackers – Tomato Relish
If you are interested in discovering what
currently on trend. Brunches are becoming
– Roasted Red Pepper Strips as well as
the other five key foodservice trends are,
more popular every year as people look to
being used for the vegan burger options.
visit www.sandhurstfinefoods.com.au
moving to two meals per day.
Basil Pesto is being used on Chicken
and click on our news section.
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SAPUTO
CHEER’s BEST BURGER EVA Prep 10 minutes Cook 15 minutes Serves 4
Ingredients Caramelised Onions 2 tbsp butter 2 large brown onions, peeled and finely sliced 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar ½ tsp salt
Burger Mix 500gm beef mince 1 large clove garlic, finely crushed 1 egg, lightly beaten ½ cup breadcrumbs 1 tbsp mustard 1 tbsp tomato sauce Season to taste
Bring a little CHEER to finals season!
4 tbsp smoky BBQ sauce 4 slices CHEER Aussie Jack Burger Slices 4 burger buns, toasted 4 large Oak Leaf lettuce leaves
Method 1.
To make the caramelised onions, melt butter in a fry pan on medium heat. Add onions and stir frequently until tender. Add the remainder of the ingredients and continue to cook until vinegar has
Your Footy Finals menu wouldn’t be complete without some tasty cheese
reduced. Take care not to burn the onions. Place aside until ready to use. THE FOOTY FINALS are fast approaching – meaning it’s time to get your venue ready
2.
Make the burgers by placing all the
for a pack of rowdy footy fans. All that excitement, nervous tension, and cheering is
ingredients in a large bowl. Combine well.
sure to work up a stadium-sized appetite. So, what will you feed the crowd?
Make 4 equal patties. Lightly oil an ovensafe grill pan. Cook burgers on medium
Whatever team you barrack for, one thing unites us all – and that is salty, creamy,
heat for 4 minutes on each side, or until
delicious cheese.
cooked through.
But not all cheese is created equal. With the Footy Finals showcasing the best of the best players, we reckon CHEER is the cream of the crop when it comes to cheese.
3.
Remove the pan from the heat and top
Keep your footy fans’ bellies full and the hangries at bay with:
each burger evenly with the BBQ sauce,
• Chilli cheese nachos
then the onions and finish with a slice of
• Parma Blend topped parma
the cheese. Place pan under a grill for 3
• Cauliflower cheese schnitzel stack
minutes or until cheese has melted. Serve
• And our favourite – a delicious melty cheeseburger (recipe below)
on the toasted buns with the lettuce.
Whatever you’re cooking, we have several products to suit a variety of tastes and dishes. There’s our Parma Blend, a mix of Aussie Jack and Mozzarella designed specifically to go deliciously golden brown; Thick ‘n’ Tasty, our original recipe perfect for straight out of the bag or under the grill; and Aussie Jack, a slightly nutty cheese with a sweet tang, ideal for long bakes. We reckon there’s nothing better than a little CHEER to brighten up the day and make every meal (and footy game) one to remember. Get organised and place your order of CHEER cheese today by contacting your local Saputo Foodservice Sales representative or local wholesaler. 30 / Footy Finals Guide
Tips • If you don’t have a grill pan, simply use an oven-safe fry pan. • Try substituting chicken or pork mince with the beef to create a new fan favourite. • Serve with any of your favourite burger condiments.
to this footy season
For more information or to order please contact your local saputo foodservice sales representative.
SOBAH
Smashing stereotypes and quenching thirsts Pioneers of Australian non-alcoholic craft beer, First Nations owned and led Sobah Beverages promotes a better choice for those who are not drinking for whatever reason.
SOBAH IS AUSTRALIA’S first-to-market
Innovation and flavour
colour with a nice amount of head - and
non-alcoholic craft beer company and First
Our core range of non-alc craft beer
a beer SHOULD look good and inviting in
Nations owned and led. We’re on a mission
has just had a visual makeover! Over
your glass - makes for a great start. The
to champion Aboriginal and Torres Strait
the coming weeks, you’ll see our core
flavour - firm, ‘real beer’ flavour that goes
Islander culture, native foods and well-being.
range - Lemon Aspen Pilsner, Finger Lime
great with all the favourite snack food. I was
Through our unique range of non-alcoholic
Cerveza and Pepperberry IPA – emerge
so impressed with the flavour I wasn’t shy
craft beer infused with bush tucker, Sobah
in new cans featuring original artworks
with sharing my couple of cans around so
exists to reduce the stigma of socialising
of animal totems with individual stories
I really didn’t get as much as I might. And
sober. Since 2017, we’ve helped build what
to further connect you to our wonderful
the tasters? All equally impressed. I won’t
is now Australia’s fastest growing drinks
culture. From the taste of the native
be ashamed to keep a couple in the fridge
category - ‘no-lo’ adult drinks.
ingredients to the intriguing can artwork,
for those occasions when I want a beer or
Sobah will take you on cultural journey
two but don’t want to risk the license.”
Promoting healthy lifestyle choices and wellness, social equity, sustainability, raising positive awareness of Aboriginal and Torres
spanning thousands of years! Sobah is real beer brewed with malt, hops
5-Star Consumer Testimonial (Google Reviews, 2021): “I gave up the liquor just over
Strait Islander culture, smashing stereotypes
and yeast and infused with native fruit and
2 years ago. That first summer without cold
and uniting people, Sobah’s range of unique
spices, but without the booze! With less
beer was so hard. The other alcohol-free
beer is thirst quenching! Working from the
than 0.5% ABV, Sobah non-alcoholic craft
beers on the market were missing the mark.
position of being a social enterprise, we put
beer is full flavoured with fresh and crisp
As soon as I came across this brand, I had
purpose over profit and actively strive to see
taste that’s perfect for those Aussie BBQs
to give it a go. It’s my summer go to now. My
grass-roots programs and organisations get
and drinks out with mates when you don’t
‘Christmas treat’. I think I’ve tried all the craft
the vital support they need to heal People
want alcohol.
non-alcohol beers, and none come close to
and Place. Initiatives we support on an
matching the flavour profiles of the Sobah
ongoing basis are the Preston Campbell
Rave reviews
Foundation, Wayne Weaver Foundation,
5-Star Consumer Testimonial (Google
Foundation of Indigenous Sustainable
Reviews, 2022): “Got a couple of cans of
Sobah mob: sales@sobah.com.au
Health and Half Cut Org.
Sobah Pepperberry IPA. Great strong, clear
https://sobah.com.au
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brand and the cans, they just look so good.” For sales enquiries please contact the
SMASHING STEREOTYPES NOT BRAIN CELLS
Real beer brewed with malt, hops and yeast and infused with native fruit and spices, but without the booze! With less than 0.5% ABV, Sobah nonalcoholic craft beer is full flavoured with a fresh and crisp taste.
LEMON ASPEN PILSNER
Based on a Czech pale ale, this brew is fresh and citrusy with a distinct hop aroma and flavour. Perfect with any light meal!
FINGER LIME CERVEZA
The Mexican style beer is light, zesty, tangy and hoppy against a sweet yet nutty backdrop. It's a smashable brew!
PEPPERBERRY IPA
The distinctive hoppy, citrusy characteristics of pale ales are amplified in this IPA. A bold brew with an extra ‘hot and spicy’ kick, it's a beer lover's beer!
Enquiries: sales@sobah.com.au www.sobah.com.au
STELLA ARTOIS
Enjoy the Life Artois this Footy Finals season History, expertise and flavour combine in the perfect beer for the big occasion
BREWED USING TRADITIONAL methods
Bestowal: A moment to assure and
that date back to 1366, Stella Artois is a
admire a perfectly served Stella Artois
beer steeped in history, expertise, and rich
Hundreds of years have gone into making
flavour. The perfect addition to your bar this
Stella Artois the beer it is today, so it’s
Footy Finals season.
worth a few extra steps to ensure the best
The premium brew has a distinct Belgian
drinking experience for connoisseurs such
taste that is worth savouring the European
as those you’ll find in your bars this finals
way – poured into a Stella Artois chalice
season. With its wonderful floral aroma,
glass for the perfect serve that unlocks the
well-balanced malt sweetness, crisp hop
aromas and flavours of the hops. The finest
bitterness and a soft, dry finish, Stella
Saaz hops are used in the brewing process
Artois is the perfect beer to pair with food,
(the same Saaz hops that were used in
mates, and footy.
the original creation gifted to the people of
When you order a Stella Artois, you’re
Leuven, Belgium, in the 14th century).
ordering more than a “whatever” beer in
The Stella Artois ritual is a thing of
a “whatever” glass. Consumers love the
beauty – fitting for a beer that deserves to
chalice and say it’s worth paying more for a
be perfectly poured. The pour is a dance
Stella in a chalice.
between the chalice glass and the bartender
When you’re ticking Stella Artois off
to deliver the exquisite taste Stella Artois is
your Footy Finals Checklist this year, take
recognised and loved around the world for:
note of the nods to the rich history and
Sacrifice: The first drops from the draught tap are sacrificed to ensure the freshest taste Liquid Alchemy: The chalice is held at 45º during the pour for the perfect combination of foam and liquid 34 / Footy Finals Guide
flavour of Stella’s unique, premium beer on Crown: In straightening the chalice, a perfect head is formed to seal in the freshness Skimming: A skimmer trims the head to remove loose, large bubbles
tap and inside every bottle. Enjoy the #1-selling Belgian beer in the world the way it was meant to be poured. Enjoy the Life Artois. https://www.stellaartois.com/
Raise a chalice to
SUMER
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