Farewell to David Edwards, but Onwards and Upwards for ASCA
A message from outgoing CEO, David Edwards
After a wonderful 14 years as CEO of ASCA I am retiring and handing over to Christine Bucca, who many of you will know as our previous Marketing Manager and Deputy CEO. ASCA will be in very good hands.
Over the last 14 years we have seen ASCA expand to all states and territories, with our membership now over 7100 schools. Our school canteen services have expanded, and we have a very high-quality group of supplier partners that fully understand the needs of school canteens.
Within the school more broadly, we have over 40 school supplier partners, ranging from the biggest and best known names, to innovative new suppliers that are introducing excellent new products and services.
And with the support of our member and supplier partners ASCA is now able to channel our funds to 10 charities that support the education of vulnerable children.
It is exciting for
me to know that ASCA’s new CEO has plans to further improve our services, and I am delighted to hand over to her.
I am thrilled to become the CEO of ASCA. This organisation has been close to my heart over six years now, and I am fully committed to expanding our reach.
ASCA not only provides essential savings and access to high-quality products and services to its member schools but also fosters a sense of community and connection among members. We aim to improve our services by adding more value, making things easier, more interactive, and more accessible. This includes making our newsletters more useful through interactivity.
In this edition, you will find a QR code to optout of your printed newsletter. We are starting a plan to reduce our printed newsletters, with the goal of phasing them out by 2026. This aligns with our values of sustainability and innovation. Please scan the code and fill in the form. We understand that some of you may prefer to continue receiving a printed newsletter, and that is perfectly fine. Please let us know either way, via the form.
Christine Bucca, ASCA CEO.
ASCA has partnered with Grandé because they are the preferred food service supplier for schools in your region. This means that Grandé understands the service needs of schools and has a wide range of products and pack sizes suitable for school canteens.
ASCA works with Grandé to increase the range of products required by school canteens so that you can order most of your needs through one supplier thereby minimising numbers of orders, deliveries and invoices.
Keep an eye out for our preferred supplier specials in this newsletter – remember purchasing from these suppliers will maximise your canteen’s profitability.
Contact Grandé on 08 9847 4000.
Delaneys
Warranwood Primary School
Cherrybrook
Brighton Primary School
South
WITH THESE TASTY TREATS FROM A&T TRADING
A&T Panko Shitake Mushrooms
5x 1kg
Code CRUM36
Bak or Fry
A&T salt & Pepper Squid
5x 1kg
Code TS2
Bake or Fry
A&T Panko Cauliflower
5x 1kg
Code CRUM41
Bake or Fry
A&T Tempura Fish Cocktails
5x 1kg
Code TEMP33/TEMP35
Bake or Fry
A&T Crumbed Jalapeno Poppers 5 x 1kg
Code CJP2
Bake or Fry
A&T Vegetarian Cocktail Spring Rolls 15 GM
FF11 8x96 Deep fry Only
OV1 10 x 48 Oven Bake Only
Bake or Fry
VIC/TAS : Adam Harris adam.harris@spc.com.au +61 400 805 972
SA/NT/WA : Anthony Pasut anthony.pasut@spc.com.au +61 490 907 588
Great School Canteen Options
Medium Gluten Free Burger Bun
Tortilla Wraps
8”, 10” and 12”
Slab Pizza Base
Mini Naan
1. View the catalogue at asca.com.au/canteens/asca-rewards/ product-catalogue to check out which products can earn you points each quarter
2. Earn points by buying products from the catalogue Place your order with your distributor or supplier
3.
to: asca.com.au/canteens/asca-rewards/asca-rewards
Who’s the top dog at your school?
When it comes to Hot Dogs you can’t beat the quality and delicious taste of the Don KR Castlemaine’s range. In fact they’re so good they’re used in schools right across Australia. They’re easy to prepare, highly profitable and kids love them. Simply cook (they take
less than 5 minutes), serve in a fresh bread roll with a range of condiments and you’re done. So, add Don KR Castlemaine’s Frankfurts, Cocktails and Saveloys to your canteens menu and start serving up Australia’s top dogs at your school.
Fuel Your School
Hot Dog Milk Bun
Fully Baked | CODE: 14930 | 95g x 60
Bakers Maison Hot Dog Milk Bun is deliciously soft and fluffy with a glazed finish. Able to hold it’s shape and not fall apart from sauces and “wet” ingredients, makes it the perfect base for any creation.
Sara Lee
au Chocolat
Risoni & Meatballs
INGREDIENTS:
San Remo #47 Risoni 5kg
7kg Napolitana sauce
150mL olive oil
10 onions, finely chopped
20 garlic cloves, finely chopped
5kg pork & veal mince
5 cups breadcrumbs
METHOD:
2 1/2 cups grated Parmesan (plus extra to garnish)
10 eggs
2 1/2 cups finely chopped parsley (plus extra to garnish)
10 teaspoons sea salt
5 teaspoons cracked black pepper
10 balls fresh mozzarella
1. Heat a small frypan over medium to high heat, add olive oil, onion and garlic and sauté until softened. Set aside to cool slightly.
2. Place cooked onion and garlic, mince, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, parsley, salt and pepper into a medium bowl and mix well to combine. Form into walnut sized meatballs.
3. Meanwhile, bring Napolitana sauce and 2 cups of water to the boil in a large, deep frypan.
4. Add meatballs and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Add Risoni, stir well, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stir occasionally.
6. Garnish with torn mozzarella, chopped parsley and grated Parmesan.
7. Serve and enjoy with family and friends!
For more information about Food Service and other great recipe ideas sanremo.com.au
@SanRemoPasta
SR Risoni #475kg - PRODUCT CODE: 01004705
Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni
INGREDIENTS:
San Remo #99 Cannelloni 250g
250g frozen spinach (thawed)
225g fresh ricotta or cream cheese
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 clove garlic, crushed
Pinch of nutmeg
METHOD:
1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
1/2 cup grated cheese (plus extra for serving)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
400g canned tomatoes
2/3 cup basil leaves
2. Mix spinach, ricotta cheese, egg yolks, garlic, grated cheese, nutmeg, salt and pepper together thoroughly in a medium sized bowl.
3. Fill cannelloni tubes with the prepared mixture.
4. To make the sauce, heat olive oil in frying pan, add canned tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper and bring to the boil. Remove from heat.
5. Grease an oven proof baking dish and pour layer of sauce over the base leaving enough to cover cannelloni.
6. Place a single layer of filled cannelloni side by side in the baking dish. Pour over the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
7. Bake in oven at 200°C for 25-35 minutes (test by pricking with a skewer).
ASCAplus is a program for the staff (and volunteers) of ASCA-member schools.
Personal purchases can be made through our suppliers, bringing you more value from your ASCA membership. Make sure all of your staff know they can take advantage of the generous offers from the below ASCA Preferred Suppliers!
Enjoy savings across a great range of:
• Home
• Health & Wellbeing
• Retail
• Travel & Entertainment
Speak to your Area Manager or register today via our website!
In all cases ASCA has negotiated discounts and special pricing which is not available to the general public.
