Supply chain irregularities due to labor demand, transportation challenges, material shortages and unpredictable consumer demand are affecting restaurant operators across the globe. It’s never been more important for operators to shore-up inventory and menus to navigate product availability challenges. This quick guide helps outline strategies you can take to lessen the impact of the supply chain and put the control back into your kitchen.
Labor. It impacts every facet of every business – and especially healthcare facility kitchens. That’s why we tapped the experts at Shamrock Foods to develop a two-week “labor lean menu.” Now, no matter the reason for being short-staffed, this tool will help successfully manage the situation.
Globally-inspired flavors continue on an upward trend and are expected to maintain this momentum as consumers get back to dining out, and crave vibrant dishes they have missed while eating more home-cooked meals over the last year. By using Katy’s Kitchen® Spices to incorporate new and unique flavors into your menu, you can satisfy customers’ desire for adventurous cuisines while eating out – in a relatively inexpensive way.
These sophisticated dessert bites meld the mild, yet refreshing flavors of cucumber and honeydew melon with creamy custard and delicate pastry. Ideal for diners that prefer savory over sweet.
The perfect blend of sweet and salty, these appetizers are ideal for a pre-dinner appetizer or fresh bar snack.
Fresh cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon check all the boxes for a healthy dessert: vitamin-rich, low carb, gluten-free, vegan, and delicious! Garnish with subtly spicy Thai basil for a sophisticated touch.
Ideal for mid-meal palate cleansers or a light dessert, these bite-size fruity spoons are visually stunning and packed with natural flavors.
Comfort foods are growing up and going global. Consumers still crave the classics, but taste buds are yearning to explore worlds (and tastes) unknown. Our own Artisanal Provisions expert Jonathon Merrick shows us new techniques to take five all-time favorites to the next level.
Each plump, 100% plant-based Incogmeato® by MorningStar Farms® Homestyle Chik’n Tender is coated in a hearty, crispy, homestyle breading. They’re a delicious vegan option to pair with a zesty sauce, add to a favorite entrée, prepare in a tasty salad, add to appetizers, wraps and more!
Fresh frozen fruit is not the contradictory statement some may think it is. When high-quality fruit is picked at its peak of ripeness, and then quick frozen, flavor, nutrients and freshness are locked in tight.
Capture the flavorful essence of authentic Italian cuisine for your “Meat Lovers” pizza with high-quality, all-meat products from Villa Frizzoni. Now with a brand-new look, its products elevate traditional Italian fare with pure ingredients and bold flavors that inspire chefs.
Discover why your signature dishes deserve Regal Crest Farms® Signature Chicken. In this informative video, Chef Angel walks you through all the advantages of this innovative, value-added addition to our poultry line-up. Tray-packed, pre-cleaned and gourmet-trimmed, it’s good to go right out of the box. Plus, you don’t have to put a knife to it, so you save on labor costs, too.
BBQ season is here! And Chef Angel shows how Gold Canyon Signature™ Pork Ribs can set your dishes apart from the competition. Full racks, gourmet trimmed and peeled with precise portions every time, help keep prep costs low, menu costs consistent and offer great plate coverage and wonderful presentation.
