SOUP & SANDWICHES REIMAGINED 2022 // GORDON FOOD SERVICE®
DELIVERING DIFFERENT TO SENIOR LIVING & HEALTHCARE
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Solutions Guide DELIVERING DIFFERENT TO SENIOR LIVING & HEALTHCARE
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Inside YOUR SOUP & SANDWICH ISSUE
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ARTICLE Creating Next Level Soup GARNISH IT!
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PRODUCTS
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PRODUCTS
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Colourful Pairings
Versatile Freezer Staples
10 Breads, Buns & Rolls
PRODUCTS Versatile Pantry Staples
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PRODUCTS
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PRODUCTS
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MENU APPLICATIONS
Versatile Proteins
Breads, Buns & Rolls
From Aspire Bakeries
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PRODUCTS
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MENU APPLICATIONS
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PRODUCTS
Elevated Sandwich Spreads
From Unilever Food Solutions
Tools of the Trade
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Tools of the Trade
Creating Next Level Soup
GARNISH IT! Contributed by Chef David Evans Corporate Chef, Gordon Food Service®
We see, smell, and hear our food before
Types of Garnish
we taste it. While the people you serve will
Oils/drizzles:
always appreciate a flavourful soup you
Green oil (nut-free basil pesto and olive
can further raise their perception of value
oil), red oil (sun-dried tomato pesto and
by adding an eye-catching complementary
olive oil)
garnish to elevate their dining experience.
Balsamic reduction, maple syrup Dry textures:
Tips for Choosing Your Garnish
Flavoured croutons, crostini drizzled
Your garnish of choice should be
with balsamic and olive oil, crackers,
something that:
toast points, tortilla chips, and fried
Has a flavour profile that will elevate the
tortilla cut into strips, crispy fried
dining experience by enhancing and
wontons wraps
complementing the flavours in the soup.
Dairy items:
Will be visually appealing and stay on
Sour cream, chantilly cream, yogurt,
top of the soup.
labneh
Has colour and texture that will stand
All these can be served au natural or
out against the colour and consistency
flavoured with herbs, seasonings, or
of the soup.
spices Fruits, vegetables, herbs, and proteins: Cut into shapes and sizes that will be
Clear soups such as bouillons, broths, and consommés benefit from a lighter style of garnish such as a flavoured oil. Dairy-based and heavier garnishes are a great fit for thick soups such as bisques, veloutés, cream soups, purees, and potages.
Choosing Your Garnish Colour Consider the colour wheel and choose complementary colours that will stand out in your soups and enhance the visual appeal.
visible and enhance the soup
Colourful Pairings Entice your guests with these pleasing colour pairings to enhance the visual appeal of any plate!
ONION BEET SANDWICH BREAD
1423227
CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP MIX
BRIDOR 60 x 105 G
SANDWICH BREAD, CARROT/CELERY ROOT
1423238
KNORR 4 x 551 G
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
BRIDOR 60 x 105 G
SANDWICH BREAD, SPIN GARLIC
1423250 BRIDOR 60 x 105 G
1224814
1578706 CAMPBELL'S 3 X 1.81 KG
CREAMY TOMATO BASIL SOUP
1329356 CAMPBELL'S 3 X 1.81 KG
All items shown represent serving suggestions. Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.
Versatile Freezer Staples Try adding these frozen products to your favourite soups!
FUSION BLEND VEGETABLE MIX
1242415 BONDUELLE CANADA INC 4 x 2KG
MIREPOIX VEGETABLE MIX
1417188 GORDON CHOICE 6 X 2KG
ASPARAGUS SPEAR, FROZEN
5203408 BONDUELLE CANADA INC 4 x 1KG
KALEBANZO BLEND VEGETABLE MIX, FROZEN
1291578 BONDUELLE CANADA INC 4 x 2KG
CHOPPED SPINACH, NUGGET
1416899
ASSORTED SIZE GRADE A PEAS, INDIVIDUALLY QUICK FROZEN
3410205
GORDON CHOICE 6 X 2KG
GORDON CHOICE 6 X 2KG
All items shown represent serving suggestions. Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.
Versatile Pantry Staples Try adding these products to your favourite soup, sandwich, or wrap recipes!
TURTLE BLACK BEANS
1144416
GARBANZO CHICK PEA BEANS
DARK RED KIDNEY BEANS
1130887
LENTIL RED SPLIT DRY
GORDON CHOICE 6 x 2.84 L
BASMATI RICE, BAG
1127383 GORDON CHOICE 1 x 18.1 KG
1130881 GORDON CHOICE 6 x 2.84 L
GORDON CHOICE 24 x 540 ML
1141201 GORDON CHOICE 1 x 10 KG
LONG GRAIN BROWN RICE, BAG
1230020 GORDON CHOICE 1 X 10 KG
All items shown represent serving suggestions. Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.
Versatile Proteins Try adding these products to your favourite soup, sandwich, or wrap recipes!
SLICED CHICKEN BREASTS, COOKED, GLUTEN FREE, FROZEN
1290257
PULLED BEEF, COOKED FROZEN
1323524
GORDON CHOICE 2 x 2 KG
SCHNEIDER 4 x 1.13 KG
COOKED SHRIMP MEDLEY
1211157 TOPPITS 5 x 907 G
SEASONED COOKED SHAVED BEEF STEAKS, FROZEN
PULLED PORK, SPICED COOKED FROZEN
ROASTED SMOKED BONELESS TURKEY BREASTS, 18 PERCENT MEAT PROTEIN, FRESH
1273539 MAPLE LEAF 4 x 1.36 KG
1301160 GORDON CHOICE 4 x 2.5 LBS
1324951 GORDON CHOICE 2 X 3.5 KGA
All items shown represent serving suggestions. Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.
Breads, Buns & Rolls The right bread makes a sandwich stand out. Play with texture by switching up the bread; crisp, crunchy, chewy, or soft all provide a different eating experience for the people you serve.
NAAN BITES FLATBREAD, THAW & SERVE
PINCHED CURVED BUTTER CROISSANT, READY TO BAKE
MINI STRAIGHT BUTTER CROISSANTS, READY TO BAKE
1312743 SIENNA BAKERY 1 x 3.49 KG
1394072 SIENNA BAKERY 60 x 85 G
1394025 SIENNA BAKERY 160 x 42 G
CIABATTA BAGUETTE BREAD, THAW & SERVE
CLUSTER CIABATTA BREAD, THAW & SERVE
BISTRO INDIVIDUAL SPINACH FETA BUTTER PASTRIES Bistros can be cut into halves before baking for a smaller portion size.
1278099 SIENNA BAKERY 18 x 335 G
1333932 SIENNA BAKERY 45 x 140 G
1211887 BRIDOR 36 X 110 G
All items shown represent serving suggestions. Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.
Elevated Sandwich Spreads Add a burst of flavour with one of these spreads to make your sandwich ingredients stand out!
PESTO SAUCE, NO NUT
1203780
SUNDRIED TOMATO PESTO SAUCE
GORDON CHOICE 6 x 454 G
WESTERN STYLE GUACAMOLE, POUCH FROZEN
9116605
GORDON CHOICE 6 x 454 G
GREEN GODDESS DRESSING
1310845 PEPPER MILL 2 x 3.78 L
1310839 PEPPER MILL 2 x 3.78 L
GORDON CHOICE 12 x 1 LB
PARMESAN HERB ITALIAN DRESSING
1203772
REAL ANCHO CHIPOTLE SAUCE
1274336 HELLMAN'S 2 X 3.8 L
All items shown represent serving suggestions. Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.
Tools of the Trade
11QT COMPLETE SOUP WARMER
9848296
18IN IMMERSION BLENDER
VOLLRATH 1 x 1UN
ORIGINAL MICROPLANE ZESTER
Essential for adding a super-fine garnish of hard cheese or citrus zest to soup.
1000 SLICES CONVEYOR TOASTER, 208V
1232237
ROBOT COUPE 1 x 1 UN
WIDE BODY SLICER MANDOLINE
UNITED 1 x 1 UN
4898446 BELLECO 1 x 1 UN
1167407
1318866
16QT ALUMINUM STOCK POT, 4MM STANDARD WEIGHT
CAYENNE SINGLE RIBBER PANINI GRILL, 120V
BENRINER 1 x 1 UN
12OZ NATURAL SQUEEZE BOTTLES
1224294 TABLECRAFT 1 x 12 UN
BAMBOO KNOT 4IN 10-1000CT
1067719
6OZ ONE-PIECE STAINLESS STEEL LADLE, 13IN
BROWNE & CO 1 x 1 UN
7164897 BROWNE & CO 1 x 1 UN
10IN BREAD KNIFE
1152449
1058591
VOLLRATH 1 x 1 UN
BROWNE & CO 1 x 1 UN
1358750 GORDON CHOICE 10 x 10 x 100 UN
BUTTER SPREADER, 3.5IN BLACK HANDLE
1396869 GORDON CHOICE 1 x 2UN
All items shown represent serving suggestions. Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.
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