Footy Finals Checklist 2022

THE FOOTY FINALS CHECKLIST AND SUPPLIERS GUIDE

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WELCOME

Welcome SO ROBBIE WILLIAMS is to headline this

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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.

www.bigscreenvideo.com.au https://www.linkedin.com/company/big-screen-video

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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a fresh look from Cargo Crew!

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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

Suits! Ready for crews wanting a fashion-first uniform look teamed with

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.

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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.

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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

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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

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capacity which is not uncomfortable?

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architects and builders is key to a

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successful project.

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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

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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.

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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

COMING SOON!

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