Catering Products

Our popular Scoop series wraps up today (temporarily) as we talk about more great food products from US Foods, where we are Keeping Kitchens Cooking™. Our Spring 2012 series of Scoop blog posts is wrapping up today, but we will be returning next month with the start of our Summer Series. In addition, we've got a few more scoops to share later this month, and we think you'll find the blog posts absolutely delicious. So, stay tuned, but in the meantime....

Imagine this: rich, savory, buttery, flaky, croissants in the form of a sandwich bun. Imagine no more! Our Chef''s Line™ brand of melt-in-your-mouth classic French croissant buns are here. These unsliced all-butter buns are specifically designed for burgers and sandwiches and are made with 25% Grade AA butter, combining both decadence and function.

Feeling like a healthier option? We also carry irresistable whole grain buns that are both healthy and delicious! Our unique sliced 9-Grain Sprouted Bun is also a Chef's Line product and has a nutty flavor combined with a touch of sweetness. Each bun contains 10 grams of protein and goes great with any of the new burgers featured in our recent Scoop posts. Whether it be a beef, salmon, or veggie burger, this bun will deliciously complement your burger and tickle your tastebuds.

If sandwiches and burgers are aren't on your menu today, maybe it's time for some prepared deli salads bursting with the latest greatest trending flavor profiles. US Foods is pleased to bring you the Metro Deli™ line of re-imagined, fresh, and delicious prepared deli salads. Try the Santa Fe Brown Rice and Lentil Salad, complete with black beans, cilantro, crispy vegetables and a tangy tomato sauce made with chile and cumin. For a salad with Asian flair, we've got the Thai Peanut Yakisoba Noodle Salad.

This salad combines noodles with peanut butter, soy, and chile. We add black sesame and edamame (young soybeans) for a crunchy texture. This tasty salad, just like the others featured today, has less than 250 calories per serving, and is made with "better for you" ingredients. Our Curry Coleslaw is a mixture of crispy cabbage, coconut milk, and curry, and has hints of cranberry tartness and orange sweetness. This slaw is a delcious complement to a pulled pork sandwich!

These great food products will satisfy the appetites of your patrons, but make sure you have the right foodservice supplies to serve them. At US Foods Culinary Equipment & Supplies, we carry over 12,000 products online, including catering platters. Choose from decorative deli bowls and trays from our selection of catering products. Most of our products are in stock and ready to ship out within one business day, so you won't have to wait long before you can serve these delicious foods on quality commercial restaurant supplies!

With Earth Week upon us and yesterday's 42nd anniversary of the very first Earth Day in 1970, we thought we'd speak green today! Going green is a great way to save yourself money in the long run and help sustain the earth's natural resources. At US Foods Culinary Equipment & Supplies, we have a group of commercial kitchen equipment, catering supply, and other foodservice supplies that are in our "Go Green" eco-friendly group.

Sustainability is a popular trend right now. Industries from auto manufacturing to clothing to foodservice are looking for a sustainable angle for their products that sets them apart from the competition. Today, we have three tips for foodservice businesses looking to add an eco-friendly image to their establishment.

1. Local Ingredients

Starting on the menu, you can add local ingredients and flavor to your dishes. Source vegetables from a local farm, contact a ranch for local meat, or work with a local brewer. Local food saves on transportation costs of ingredients and helps the economy in your area. For the truly adventurous, you can start your own ingredient garden, as some restaurants around the country have done.

2. Sustainable Dinnerware

The BambooMel line of dinnerware available here at US Foods Culinary Equipment & Supplies are made from a high quality combination of sustainable bamboo materials and durable melamine. Adding this dinnerware to your supplies makes a statement about your commitment to environmentally-friendly products and processes. Your patrons likely won't even notice a change!

3. Energy Efficient Appliances

Switching your back-of-the-house appliances, like dishwashers and ovens, to more energy efficient options can help ease the environmental impact of your restaurant and save you money on the bottom line. A more efficient appliance helps your staff prepare better meals, and helps cut down on your energy bills. If you haven't updated this equipment in a long time, take a look at some new models and see what they might be able to save you in energy costs. Many of the more efficient models pay for themselves in a reasonable amount of time.

Showing your eco-conscious side can help win over diners and add to your revenue. Get started today with help from US Foods Culinary Equipment & Supplies - and don't forget to tell us about your experiences here in the comments.

Things are cooking at US Foods Culinary Equipment and Supplies and we want you to get cooking with a product new to our large selection of catering supply. The Madison 7 Quart Oval Chafer is now available, and we stock it in our restaurant supply warehouses. This means that you will receive it at your business in 3 to 5 business days after processing your order.

This catering must is made of 18/10 highly polished stainless steel and features a rolltop cover. This cover opens the full 180 degrees and also has an intermediate stop option, allowing the lid to be half open at 90 degress. Fuel is not included but check out our wide selection of heating fuel in our Catering & Buffet section online.

With Mother's Day coming up, this chafer is ideal for a buffet setup. Spice up your Sunday Brunch and other special occasion buffets with this attractive, affordable piece of catering equipment. Shop our website for over 12,000 foodservice equipment products and stock up on all that you need for your foodservice establishment.

April Super Deals are now available at US Foods Culinary Equipment & Supplies. Each month we showcase a group of  products that you can use every day in your foodservice establshment. These popular products are marked down so you can stock up and save.

This month we are featuring our private label Next Day Gourmet Full Size 8 Quart Rectangular Chafer for $39.99. This chafer is constructed of 18/0 stainless steel and comes complete with frame, water pan, food pan, cover and fuel holders. Just set up your heating fuel and get the buffet started!

Another great foodservice equipment and supplies products included in this month's Super Deals is our very popular Margarita Madness blender from Waring. This bar equipment favorite is heavy duty and has 1-1/2 HP of motor power with two speeds. The blender comes with two unbreakable 48 oz polycarbonate containers and can blend 48 oz. of product in as little as 5 seconds!

You can also choose from other catering and buffet products such as steam table pans, and butane ranges. Serving spoons, molcajetes, and sheet pans round out our Super Deals selection this month. These great deals are only available until May 5, so now is the time to save!

Spring is officially right around the corner, and now is the time to check out the great savings at US Foods Culinary Equipment & Supplies! Our Spring Sale showcases a variety of foodservice equipment and supply products, and many are available wiith sale pricing.

We are featuring equipment such as Superior private label convection ovens, and supplies that include an assortment of smallwares supplies. Choose from thermometers, food storage containers,and disposable plastic drinkware for your catering needs. Save now on steam table pans and turners for the griddle.

Outdoor furniture is showcased during our Spring Sale, which runs through April 7. Order now so that your patio can be outfitted with the outdoor furniture collection that's just right for your establishment!

US Foods Culinary Equipment & Supplies now offers Venezia II Espresso Machines. These machines can add revenue to your operation by offering quality after dinner coffee options in all styles of restaurant and catering establishments. Available in single or double machines, these easy to operate espresso machines are a solid investment for your business. Offering espresso and cappucino drinks will help your check average by increasing sales of desserts as well. Who can pass up a nice chocolate dessert complemented by a hot, frothy, and delicious cappucino, latte', or mocha? Certainly not yours truly!

Here are some features of the Venezia II single and double espresso machines:

• Microprocessor technology allows for ease of use
• Touch pads and LED display
• Automatic functionality for single or double espressos or manual continuous flow
• Dual pressure gauge allows readouts for both dispensing water and boiler steam pressure
• Sight glass for monitoring water tank level
• Auto-cleaning function
• Hot Water dispensing valve

We've got some great accessories available to complement these machines. The espresso filter and accessory kit  (product 1720739) includes two stage filter, dump box, steam pitcher, tamper, measuring spoon, and cleaning pods. The espresso bean grinder (9664194) has a 3 lb hopper capacity with timer, adjustable grind setting, removable drip tray, and universal tamper.

US Foods Culinary Equipment & Supplies offers over 12,000 products on our website and has everything that you need to outfit your restaurant, bar, or catering business. Along with featuring products from such industry leading manufacturers as True, Manitowoc, Pitco, and Libbey, we offer a selection of products exclusively branded for US Foods Culinary Equipment & Supplies.



Our private label products include Superior equipment, and Next Day Gourmet and Monogram smallwares. Only the finest equipment carries the Superior name: you can choose from ranges, refrigerators, broilers, and more! Most of these products are in stock and ready to ship out within one business day, usually arriving at your establishment within 5 business days. 








Next Day Gourmet Smallwares include china, flatware, kitchen food prep products, and pots and pans. Quality restaurant supplies at great prices are available to stock your kitchen and dining room. And these exclusive brand products are only available at US Foods Culinary Equipment & Supplies.




Monogram products include a variety of janitorial supplies to help keep your establishment clean and sanitized. We offer Monogram heating fuel for your catering needs. Our private label exclusive brands cover an array of product groups that will help keep your business running smoothly and profitably. 

Superior Products Restaurant Equipment and Supplies regrets to have to announce the closing of two of our Superior Outlet Centers. Our Anaheim and Orlando outlet centers will be closing their doors on Friday, August 26, 2011. We would like to thank the hard work and dedication of the staff at these locations, many who have been serving our Superior customers for several years.

As the date approaches, all products will be marked down in an effort to sell all of our merchandise at these locations. There are unbelievable savings on everything in stock, so if you live in one of these areas, be sure to stop in and save before August 26.

Kitchen cooking equipment, catering supplies, and many other foodservice equipment and supply products will be available with marked down prices. All sales are limited to stock on hand, so hurry and check in soon.

To encourage our customers in Anaheim and Orlando to continue to be part of our Superior Products customer base, we have set up special promotional offers for you to use online or to call into our call center. Details are available in the store, and we will be sending details with postcards and emails to customers within a 50 mile radius of these locations.

Thank you to all who have helped make these outlet centers successful over the years, and thank you to loyal customers who have patronized our business. We hope that you will continue on as customers of Superior Products and enjoy the benefits of our in-stock shipment fast deliveries. Shipments that are in stock generally ship out within one business day. Customers in both Anaheim and Orlando should receive their orders within 2 to 3 business days after shipping.

Food trucks have been gaining popularity in recent years as consumers search for bargains while our current strained economy has a firm grip on our wallets. Six food trucks were featured at the National Restaurant Association show in Chicago this year, and they were the topic of several discussions at the show. There are currently over 4000 food trucks licensed in Los Angeles County, and they are popular in other metropolitan areas as well.

In the Twin Cities, Food Truck Court has been created. Each Wednesday throughout the Summer in downtown St. Paul, MN, a variety of food trucks assemble on Food Truck Court. They’re offering up culinary creations to consumers for a digestible price. Instead of greasy spoon type meals, there will be healthier alternatives offered. This is quite a far cry from the concessions you’re used to being served at food trucks, and you don’t have to be attending an event to indulge.

New York City has established the New York City Food Truck Association (NYCFTA), which is a collection of small businesses that own and operate food trucks. They oversee quality issues, ethical issues, and legal issues surrounding food trucks and their selling techniques. The association currently has over 20 members.

Earlier this month, Pera Turkish Taco Truck, which is parked in Central Park near the old Tavern on the Green, acquired a license to sell beer, wine and liquor. Other vendors that occupy permanent spaces in Central Park are also seeking liquor licenses. Any truck granted a license must ensure that their customers drink within the seating confines of the Tavern on the Green Food Truck Terrace.

So, as consumers battle against an unstable economy, food trucks have found a way to serve quality food at a palatable price. Superior Products Restaurant Equipment and Supplies offers a variety of catering and small equipment products to help these culinary creators continue their creative process. With over 11,000 products on our website, we’ve got the foodservice supplies they need!