Catering Trays

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!

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.

Carlisle Foodservice Products is offering limited time pricing on select plastic dinnerware catering supply products. Superior Products is excited to offer these products on our website with pricing good through December 23, 2010.




Choose from platters in the Terra dinnerware line or from products by Carlisle newly added to Superior Products Restaurant Equipment and Supplies website. This selection of new items includes flared square bowls, and scalloped trays. The scalloped trays are available in square or rectangular patterns.





These new addition trays and bowls are great for deli, tabletop or display presentations and are made from heavy and durable melamine. All are NSF listed and safe for temperatures up to 212 degrees Fahrenheit. These products are available in black or white, and have about a two week lead time, shipping directly from Carlisle's distribution centers (As always, if timing is crucial, please call for specific lead time).





Enjoy the savings and order now! Remember that your order must be placed by December 23 to take advantage of this incredible pricing. Visit our website and see all the holiday savings going on now at Superior Products!

 

Superior Products is pleased to announce our Thanksgiving Sale going on now. With prices only good through December 2, now is the time to shop and save on a variety of restaurant equipment and catering supply products. Featured products include catering trays, aluminum roasting pans, and industrial hot plates.



Prices have been marked down on these restaurant equipment and supply products; many of them have the lowest prices of the year during this sale. So be thankful for the savings and visit our website to view over 11,500 products. Many of our products are stocked in our 4 distribution centers, and ship from these restaurant supply warehouses within one business day after placing your order. Delivery usually takes no more than 5 or 6 business days.

Superior Products has been in business for over 75 years and is well recognized in the foodservice equipment and supply industry. We are thankful to have a large number of customers who have shopped with us for years. Find out why by visiting our Thanksgiving Sale now!

The holiday season is upon us and Superior Products Restaurant Equipment and Supplies has launched it's Holiday Buffet Sale. With our low prices on catering supplies and equipment good until December 31, 2010, now is the time to buy! You don't want to be caught short during the season of holiday parties and gatherings. And, of course it's still football season so bring in those fans by updating your buffet with restaurant heat lamps, catering trays, and much much more!

 

Featured products include industrial hot plates, chafing dishes, display stands, airpots, and end loaders. Many of these products are stocked in our restaurant supply warehouses and can ship to you within 4 to 6 business days. But don't wait to order, the season is starting, and some products are not stocked and may take a few weeks to receive.

Superior Products features all of your foodservice equipment and supplies needs by offering over 11,500 products on our website. In business for over 75 years, we are a recognized leader in our industry. We hope you can upgrade your holiday buffet setups by finding the products you need, and that the holiday season is both happy and prosperous for you! 

• Timely and pleasant greeting- First impressions count, so acknowledge your customer as soon as you can, and pleasantly greet them or inform them that you will be with them shortly.
• Build a relationship- Welcome the customers, offer them beverages, and acknowledge any questions or special requests that they have. Try and get a feel as to whether they are in a hurry or are leisurely diners. Let them set the pace and then proceed accordingly, being aware that this could change during the course of their stay.
• Recognize all of your customers- If you have one table or six, be sure to scope the status of all of your tables. You will have some tables that require more work, but if you service them all according to their needs, the results should be favorable for all.
• Anticipate needs- Serve commonly requested condiments when appropriate. If you bring ketchup and mustard to the table before or when you serve burgers, you won't have to make that extra trip or have the customer have to ask you. Offer side sauces or side orders when customer orders; offer drink refills when appropriate; these practices will once again save you steps and remind the customer you are focused on
• Don't be afraid to ask for help- If you get overloaded or behind and have several requests that need to be handled quickly, ask a manager or co-worker to help you out. You're part of a team and ultimately, the customer expects service from anyone on staff that can help them. Trust me, every one of your co-workers has had a similar experience and may require your help sometime.
• Always have something in your hands or on your tray- If you are heading into the kitchen, you should have plates or glassware that you have cleared, credit cards that need processing, condiments no longer needed, menus, or anything that does not belong in the dining room anymore. Don't leave the kitchen without food, condiments, coffee pots, etc. The fewer trips you make back and forth will increase the efficiency of your service and let the customers know you are constantly focused on service.
• Communicate with your customers- Listen to them, keep them informed, and be willing to answer their questions, honor their requests, or locate a resource that can better help them. If you are unsure what they are asking or ordering, clarify before you walk away from the table.
• Use "Please" and "Thank You"- Need I say more? Politeness goes a long way, and these phrases are grossly underused.
• End experience on good note- Thank your customers for dining with you, and let them know you care by acknowledging that they had a good experience, or that any issues had been properly resolved. You want them to leave happy and spread a good word about your establishment.

Brewing and serving coffee are important elements when it comes to foodservice dining and beverage applications. Superior Products Restaurant Equipment and Supplies carries everything from teaspoons for stirring coffee to commercial multi-gallon stainless steel coffee urns. Here is a list of products to consider for your coffee service:
 

• Coffee Cups

• Hot Beverage Servers

• Coffee Brewers

• To-Go and Self-Service Accessories

• Restaurant Tabletop Accessories

Superior Products offers pitchers in different shapes and sizes to meet your foodservice supplies needs. They are available in metal, glass, or plastic, and can be used for serving water, iced tea, lemonade, beer, and any other cold beverage. Choose the right pitcher to complement your restaurant glasses and bar supplies.





Manufacturers of pitchers include Cambro, Carlisle, and Vollrath. Plastic pitchers are made from materials such as polycarbonate, acrylic, and SAN. These are available in different capacities, starting at 32 oz.




Heavy duty glass pitchers are available for beverages such as beer, and specialty metal pitchers enhance the presentation when water is refilled while dining. You will be sure to find the perfect pitcher in our collection to complement your restaurant and catering supply.
 
Most plastic and glass pitchers are dishwasher safe, but some metal pitchers are not. Be sure to read the instructions and follow the cleaning and sanitizing instructions for your product properly.

Carafes can be used for serving wine or water and are avaialble in 1/4 Liter, 1/2 Liter and 1 Liter sizes. Accessories are avaialble for pitchers, such as drip trays. These help prevent spilling liquids on the counter when pitchers are used in self service applications.

Visit Superior Products now for all of your restaurant equipment and supplies needs. View our selection of restaurant stemware,flatware, restaurant plates, and tabletop accessories and create the perfect table setting. 

We also have a large selection of commercial kitchen equipment and bar equipment, as well as refrigeration products such as double door refrigerators and chef bases.