HOLIDAY ISSUE 2021 // GORDON FOOD SERVICE®
DELIVERING DIFFERENT TO SENIOR LIVING & HEALTHCARE
Celebrating THE HOLIDAY SEASON Chef Inspiration | Menu & Activity Ideas Seasonal Product Recommendations | Staff Appreciation Solutions
Celebrating
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Celebrating
THE HOLIDAY SEASON We're here to help you elevate the dining experience during the holidays by using food to show appreciation and share the holiday spirit! Throughout this holiday guide, we've shared some of the items that will be available this holiday season. Many of these items require planning and advanced ordering. Please use this helpful planning guide to make this your most successful holiday season yet! Given the current state of the global supply chain, it will be important to order your seasonal items and communicate demands on your most critical holiday menu items with your Gordon Food Service Sales Specialist as soon as possible.
We wish you and your loved ones a very happy holiday season!
Inside YOUR HOLIDAY ISSUE
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RESIDENT CHEER Build a Holiday Card Program
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SEASONAL PRODUCTS
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SEASONAL PRODUCTS
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SEASONAL PRODUCTS
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Staff Appreciation Gifts
Seasonal Favourites
Holiday-Inspired Sandwich Applications
Appetizers
SEASONAL RECIPES Family Traditions with LUDA Foods
SEASONAL PRODUCTS Christmas Staples
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SEASONAL PRODUCTS Value-Added Turkey
Holiday Cookies
SEASONAL PRODUCTS Holiday Pork Roast - Step by Step
SEASONAL RECIPES Spread Comfort & Cheer with Olymel
SEASONAL PRODUCTS Seasonal Favourites
SEASONAL PRODUCTS Festive Holiday Teas and Hot Chocolate
SEASONAL PRODUCTS Seasonal Decor
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RESIDENT CHEER
BUILD A HOLIDAY CARD PROGRAM WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS
RESIDENT CHEER
HOLIDAY CARDS FROM LOCAL STUDENTS There is nothing better than receiving a handmade holiday card. Build a holiday card program with your local schools to uplift your residents' spirits! Many schools have volunteer programs to support community involvement. Check online to find the website for your local school where you will often find the contact information for administration staff. Reach out to find out if any classes would be willing to create holiday cards or art to share with your residents. Other holiday cheer ideas include digital holiday cards, YouTube carols, or virtual holiday concerts.
The holiday cards on this page were all created with the support of the staff and students of Vernon Christian School in British Columbia.
Staff Appreciation Gifts
FOUR POCKET PEANUT PARTY WHEEL Praline Toasted Peanuts, Honey Roasted Peanuts, Blanched Roasted Salted Peanuts, BBQ Peanuts
1373663 DAVID ROBERTS 12 x 700 G
1286420
CHOCOLATE BALLS CANDY, WRAPPED IN CHRISTMAS FOIL
9156006
CHOCOLATE BELLS CANDY, 1410CT, FOIL WRAPPED
1286394
CHOCOLATE SANTA CANDY, FOIL WRAPPED
1333550
CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS KISS CANDY
All items shown represent serving suggestions. Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.
Holiday Inspired
SANDWICH APPLICATIONS
The NEW flavourful, nutrient-dense Pains Cuisinés, bread is more than just the vehicle for other foods, it complements the dish tastefully, nutritionally, and visually. The Pains Cuisinés enable the perfect balance between bread and filling. The artisanal style crumb with natural softness in combination with a thin, crispy crust, opens up a great deal of creativity and customization for wholesome sandwich creations. From breadbasket to sandwiches, paninis, and croutons – unlimited possibilities to avoid waste while constantly benefiting from powerful flavours.
1423227
Beet, Onion & Oat Groat Sandwich Bread 60 x 105 G
1423217
Beet, Onion & Oat Groat Rolls 144 x 35 G
BEET, ONION & OAT GROAT SANDWICH APPLICATIONS: HONEY ROASTED BEETS goat cheese spread, walnuts, arugula SMOKED SALMON pickled onions, mustard seed, cucumber, dill aioli BROWN SUGAR BAKED HAM pineapple ginger relish MEATBALLS sweet and sour red cabbage, sour cream, fresh dill
1423250
Spinach, Garlic, Turmeric Sandwich Bread 60 x 105 G
1423222
Spinach, Garlic, Turmeric Rolls 144 x 35 G
SPINACH, GARLIC & TURMERIC SANDWICH APPLICATIONS: ROASTED TURKEY cranberry chutney, cucumber, ginger aioli ROASTED ARTICHOKE MELT spinach, sun-dried tomato pesto, provolone FRIED PANEER butter chickpea curry spread, cilantro DUCK CONFIT apple and grape salad, poppyseed dressing
All items shown represent serving suggestions. Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.
Appetizers Delicious appetizers served to your customers, what a good start to a successful celebration! Create trays that will satisfy your guests. Your sales specialist will be happy to suggest products to suit your needs.
MINIATURE BEEF WELLINGTON, APPETIZER
MINIATURE VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS, FROZEN APPETIZER 20G
SPINACH SPANAKOPITA, APPETIZER 25G
1203734 GORDON CHOICE 1 x 60 UN
1232150 GORDON CHOICE 100 x 20 G
1203726 GORDON CHOICE 1 x 120 UN
ASSORTED MINIATURE FLORENTINE LORRAINE QUICHE, APPETIZER
VEGETABLE SAMOSAS, FROZEN APPETIZER
BREADED MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKS, APPETIZER 70CT
1203765 GORDON CHOICE 1 x 72 UN
1232146
GORDON CHOICE 108 x 42 G
1143194 GORDON CHOICE 1 x 2.27 KG
All items shown represent serving suggestions. Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.
Christmas Staples Given the current state of the global supply chain, it will be important to order your seasonal items and communicate demands on your most critical holiday menu items with your Gordon Food Service Sales Specialist as soon as possible.
BONELESS SKIN ON TURKEY ROAST, WHITE AND DARK MEAT, RAW, FRZ
1140474 FLAMINGO
2 x 4 KGA
HOMESTYLE TURKEY STUFFING, FROZEN
1165670
SEMI-BONELESS SMOKED MASTER CARVE HAM, FRESH Glaze this ham with a mixture of brown sugar, honey and seasonings.
LOW SODIUM MASHED POTATOES, FRESH
BUTTERBALL
2 x 2 KG
JELLIED CRANBERRY SAUCE
1117000 OCEAN SPRAY 24 x 348 ML
10IN BAKED PUMPKIN PIES
1333946 GORDON CHOICE 1 x 8.8 KGA
1374312 SIMPLY POTATOES 36 x 191 G
8142376 CHEF PIERRE 1 x 6 UN
All items shown represent serving suggestions. Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.
The Benefits of
GORDON CHOICE® VALUE-ADDED TURKEY With the shortage of whole turkeys and labour in the market, Gordon Choice® value-added turkey options are a flavourful, cost-effective solution.
What to Consider When Deciding if a Value-Added Turkey Product Is Right for You:
Create a turkey dinner worthy of carving-station presentation with our handcrafted, minimally processed raw turkey breasts and whole turkey selections.
Do you need a whole bird? Do you currently have the time and the staff to roast and debone a whole turkey? A whole turkey will lose up to 2/3 of its weight in juices, bones, and skin. The operator will be left with 1/3 of what they paid for.
Whole Semi-Boneless Banquet Turkey:
1324944
Whole Semi-Boneless Banquet Turkey, Frozen
This versatile, semi-boneless whole banquet turkey makes a deliciously savoury meal when roasted. Save labour and increase yield with this semiboneless, wingless turkey, which includes drumsticks, breasts, and thighs. Semi-boneless turkeys are easy to stuff. Frozen products reduce waste thaw and use only what you need.
Seasoned Bone-In Skin-On Turkey Breasts:
1324947
Seasoned Bone In Skin On Turkey Breasts, Raw, Frozen
Seasoned for sumptuous savoury flavour, these raw, frozen, skin-on, bone-in turkey breasts arrive ready for the oven. Simply roast this turkey in a shallow pan until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Save time and labour with this pre-seasoned, ready-to-cook product.
Seasoned Skin-On Turkey Breasts:
1324946
Seasoned Skin On Turkey Breasts, Raw, Frozen
Split breasts, marinated Turkey cut from fresh and uniform portion shape are easy to cook and use. Serve with your favourite vegetables.
Seasoned Boneless Skinless Turkey Breasts: Split breasts, marinated Turkey cut from fresh and uniform portion shape are easy to cook and use. Serve with your favourite vegetables. 1324945
Seasoned Boneless Skinless Turkey Breasts, Raw, Frozen
All items shown represent serving suggestions. Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.
Holiday Pork Roast with
GORDON CHOICE® VERIFIED CANADIAN PORK The Gordon Choice brand is a partner of Verified Canadian Pork: 100% Canadian farmed, federally approved, nationally distributed. Our boxed pork products have farm-to-table quality.
8661105
PORK LOIN BNLS LONG CRYO VCP FRSH
1044684
PORK LOIN BNLS LONG CRYO VCP FZN
1054211
PORK LOIN BNLS S/C CRYO 1/4X3/10 VCP FRS
1
6
Cook whole or portion the roast
Start with a boneless pork loin
2
Butterfly the loin
5
4
3
Stuff the loin with stuffing
Roll the stuffed roast
All items shown represent serving suggestions. Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.
Tie the roast
TURTLE CHEESECAKE
1416962 SIENNA BAKERY 2 x 2.2 KG
NEW
Seasonal Favourites NEW
FESTIVE SUGAR CREAM YULE LOG CAKE, FROZEN
WHITE CHOCOLATE GIFT BOX
NEW! FESTIVE SWEET & SALTY CHOCOLATE YULE LOG
1399381 WOW FACTOR 6 x 1.2 KG
CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS GIFT
1350288
NEW! BUTTERED RUM CARAMEL EGGNOG CHEESECAKE
1428708 WOW FACTOR 2 x 1 UN
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WHITE CHOCOLATE & CRANBERRY YULE LOG
WOW FACTOR 2 x 1 UN
1305768 WOW FACTOR 28 x 55 G
WOW FACTOR 28 x 55 G
NEW
1428705
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CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CHRISTMAS TREE
1305770
CHOCOLATE YULE LOG
WOW FACTOR 25 x 65 G
1233140 WOW FACTOR 24 x 85 G
2977005 WOW FACTOR 25 x 70 G
CANDY CANE MOUSSE, GLUTEN FREE
1350320 WOW FACTOR 30 x 121 G
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16CUT PUMPKIN HARVEST CHEESECAKE
FRUIT CAKE BATTER
1188878 WOW FACTOR 2 x 1 UN
1262738
A frozen batter DAWN containing a blend of g l a c e f r u i t s , g l a c e p e e l s , 1 x 5 KG raisins and currants.
WARM GINGER CARAMEL SPICE CAKE
1156771 WOW FACTOR 24 x 175 G
All items shown represent serving suggestions. Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.
ORDER DEADLINE NOVEMBER 10TH, 2021 ORDER EARLY TO RESERVE INVENTORY!
Bite-Sized Holiday Treats
TWO-BITE® CHRISTMAS VANILLA CUPCAKES
1353129 TWO BITE 12 x 284 G
TWO-BITE® EGGNOG PREMIUM CUPCAKES
1353485 TWO BITE 12 x 284 G
TWO-BITE® CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES
1353119
THE WORTHY CRUMB PASTRY CO.™ MINCED FRUIT TARTS
1311660
TWO BITE 12 x 284 G
TWO-BITE® CHRISTMAS VANILLA AND CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES
GIVE & GO 20 x 510 G
TWO BITE 12 x 284 G
KIMBERLEY'S BAKESHOPPE™ HOLIDAY MINI GINGERBREAD COOKIES
TWO-BITE® WINTERLICIOUS VANILLA AND CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES
1353123 TWO BITE 12 x 284 G
1307186 TWO BITE 24 x 350 G
O F
1353120
TWO BITE 12 x 568 G
TWO-BITE® MINCED FRUIT TARTS
I S ' T
KIMBERLEY'S BAKESHOPPE™ TWO-BITE® MINI BELL & TREE SUGAR COOKIES
1259974
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R F O N S O A S S E Y S EAT D A TR Y A I D
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Offer a different seasonal dessert each day. The printable tags included in our Holiday Preview guide can add to the excitement and help make your presentation more festive!
1353124 TWO BITE 12 x 284 G
All items shown represent serving suggestions. Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.
Holiday Cookies
WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY SHORTBREAD COOKIE DOUGH
SHORTBREAD COOKIE DOUGH, NON HYDROGENATED
TREAT TUB HOLIDAY COOKIES
1135000
GINGER MOLASSES COOKIE DOUGH
ENGLISH BAY 256 x 28 G
3487805
1040359
VOORTMAN 12 x 400 G
EGGNOG SHORTBREAD COOKIE DOUGH, TRANS FAT COMPLIANT
170 x 42 G
FESTIVE ASSORTED COOKIES
3243047
COOKIE GINGERBREAD
VOORTMAN 12 x 300 G
GORDON CHOICE 128 x 56 G
1402006
3353005 ENGLISH BAY 128 x 2 OZ
HOLIDAY GINGERBREAD COOKIES, ZERO TRANS FAT
1402007
3577577 ENGLISH BAY 256 x 28 G
1137165 VOORTMAN 12 x 300 G
CHOCOLATE MINT WAFERS
1330988
SPRINKLE SHORTBREAD COOKIE DOUGH
SHORTBREAD SWIRL COOKIES, NO SUGAR ADDED, TRANS FAT COMPLIANT
7357956 ENGLISH BAY 256 x 1 OZ
3510347 VOORTMAN 12 x 225 G
CHECK WITH YOUR SALES SPECIALIST FOR AVAILABILITY & STOCKED ITEMS IN YOUR REGION!
VOORTMAN 12 x 300 G
All items shown represent serving suggestions. Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.
Seasonal Ice Cream
PEPPERMINT BARK ICE CREAM
9396096
EGG NOG ICE CREAM
ICE CREAM SANDWICH PEPPERMINT
1283686
ICE CREAM CONE WINTER COCOA
CHAPMANS 6 x 12 UN
NOVELTY BAR ICE CREAM GINGERBREAD/MINT
1428089 CHAPMANS 6 x 8 x 55 ML
9177606 CENTRAL SMITH 1 x 11.4 L
COUNTRY SMITH 1 x 11.4 L
1428088
CHAPMANS 6 x 6 x 120 ML
SALTY CARAMEL SHORTBREAD ICE CREAM
1283685 CHAPMANS 4 x 1.5 L
All items shown represent serving suggestions. Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.
Festive Holiday Teas The refreshing combination of peppermint and chocolate in our Peppermint Bark all natural herb tea is hot and cool all at the same time. A warm treat on a cold day with a minty finish your taste buds will thank you for.
Gluten Free PEPPERMINT BARK TEA
1376339 BIGELOW 6 x 18 UN
Savoury, sweet and just a bit spicy, our Ginger Snappish herbal tea is the perfect combination of ginger and lemon. Create a new tradition this holiday season, snuggling up with a cup and relaxing by the fire while gazing at fresh fallen snow.
Non-GMO, Gluten Free HERBAL TEA GINGER SNAPPISH
1428032 BIGELOW 6 x 18 UN
HERBAL TEA CRANBERRY HARVEST
EGGNOGG'N BLACK TEA
1428028
Cranberry Harvest is masterfully blended with the tart flavour of cranberries and a warm autumnal spice finish. We feel this new flavour truly represents the beauty of the Harvest Season. An Herbal Tea with the cozy taste of cranberries and cinnamon.
Non-GMO, Gluten Free
BIGELOW 6 x 18 UN
1376196 BIGELOW 6 x 18 UN
This “Eggceptional” winter tea is a smooth and delicious blend of black and green teas with the creamy flavour of Eggnog. Indulge in this all natural seasonal classic that is perfect to sip on a cold winter’s day. Add a splash of milk and your favourite sweetener for a taste that will melt away the winter blues.
Non-GMO, Gluten Free
All items shown represent serving suggestions. Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.
Festive Hot Chocolate Host a hot chocolate bar complete with candy canes, whipped cream, and sprinkles for a holiday experience everyone will enjoy.
HOT CHOCOLATE DRINK MIX
1107677
REAL WHIPPING CREAM, AEROSOL
MINIATURE WHITE MARSHMALLOWS
2368605
CRUSHED CANDY CANE TOPPING
JET PUFFED 12 x 400 G
MINIATURE CANDY CANES, 2IN, 1000CT
9376706 DAVID ROBERTS 1 x 4 KG
1060304 GORDON CHOICE 12 x 400 G
GORDON CHOICE 6 x 50 x 21 G
1331186 DAVID ROBERTS 1 x 5 KG
BEVERAGE NAPKINS, 10X10IN, HOLLY GREETING DESIGN Ask your Sales Specialist about other options available!
1282939 HOFFMASTER
4 x 250 UN
All items shown represent serving suggestions. Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.
Holiday Decor
PAPER PLACEMAT AND NAPKIN COMBO, CANDY CANE DESIGN
PAPER PLACEMAT AND NAPKIN COMBO, WINTER CARDINAL DESIGN
1400951 LAPACO 2 X 150UN
1330097 LAPACO 2 X 150UN
PAPER PLACEMAT AND NAPKIN COMBO, ELEGANT ORNAMENTS DESIGN
PAPER PLACEMAT AND NAPKIN COMBO, CHRISTMAS NIGHT DESIGN
1351747 LAPACO 2 X 150UN
PAPER PLACEMAT AND NAPKIN COMBO, HOLIDAY LANTERN DESIGN
1351748 LAPACO 2 X 150UN
PAPER PLACEMAT AND NAPKIN COMBO, HOLIDAY COTTAGE DESIGN
1400981 LAPACO 2 X 150UN
1400982 LAPACO 2 X 150UN
WINTER MULTIPACK® - 3 DESIGNS PER CASE
1225537 HOFFMASTER 3 X 334 UN
ORDER DEADLINE NOVEMBER 10TH, 2021 ORDER EARLY TO RESERVE INVENTORY!
PAPER PLACEMATS, SNOWMAN GREETINGS 9.75 X 14IN
1261808 HOFFMASTER
1 x 1000 UN
POINSETTIA DOILIES, 8IN
9589808 LAPACO 1 x 500 UN
10IN PAPER DOILIES, POINSETTIA
1088161 LAPACO 1 x 500 UN
CONTACT YOUR GORDON FOOD SERVICE SALES SPECIALIST TO LEARN ABOUT MORE SEASONAL LAPACO & HOFFMASTER PRODUCTS TO SET YOUR TABLE WITH THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
All items shown represent serving suggestions. Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.
New Year's 2022
PLACEMAT & NAPKIN COMBO, NEW YEAR 2022 DESIGN
6IN BLACK PAPER ROUND LACE DOILIES
1427195 LAPACO 2 x 150 UN
1196634 LAPACO 1 X 1000 UN
PARTY KITS, ASSORTED NEW YEARS M/COLOR FOR 50 PEOPLE
BEVERAGE NAPKINS, 2PLY 1/4 FOLD BLACK 10 X 10IN
1280241 HOFFMASTER 1 X 50 UN
1260282 GORDON CHOICE 12 X 50 UN
SILVER NEW YEARS ASSORTED PARTY KIT, FOR 20 PEOPLE
1191494 HOFFMASTER 1 X 20 UN
PREROLLED BLACK NAPKIN CUTLERY KITS, CATERWRAP
1044594 HOFFMASTER 2 X 50 UN
ORDER DEADLINE FOR NEW YEAR'S PLACEMAT, DOILIES & PARTY KITS NOVEMBER 10TH, 2021 ORDER EARLY TO RESERVE INVENTORY!
8IN GOLD PAPER ROUND LACE DOILIES
1207423 LAPACO 1 X 500 UN
GLASSES, 5.5OZ TALL CLEAR PLASTIC WINE
1094539
CONTACT YOUR GORDON FOOD SERVICE SALES SPECIALIST TO LEARN ABOUT MORE SEASONAL LAPACO & HOFFMASTER PRODUCTS TO SET YOUR TABLE WITH THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
COMETWARE 10 X 50 UN All items shown represent serving suggestions. Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.
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