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TOASTIES SIDES
The Ultimate Sidekicks
Toasties are great on their own, but the perfect side can elevate this snack to a meal that truly will satisfy and have customers coming back for more. Sides are versatile and can be easily swapped out to allow for easy customisation. It is also a great opportunity to showcase local, seasonal produce.
Inspired by the Americans
Make the Most of Fresh, Local Produce
In the United States, it’s traditional to serve a ‘grilled cheese’ with tomato soup – a simple, comforting meal, perfect as we head towards winter. Another traditional side from the states is macaroni cheese, but why not go one step further, as Tom & Chee did, and put the mac ’n’ cheese right in the toastie!
Vegetables make for great side dishes with their versatility, fresh taste, and colourful, aesthetic appeal. We are so lucky to have such an abundance of locally grown produce throughout the country, so make the most of what Aotearoa has to offer and create truly memorable sides that will have your customers buzzing.
The Fresh Grower has been farming in the township of Pukekohe, famed for its fertile soil, since 1956 and its niche and exotic produce make amazing sidekicks for almost any dish. • Fresh Grower Baby Broccoli Stems - This is great for a side vegetable dish. Brilliant to blanch, roast or grill and dress to your liking, baby broccoli stems are very versatile with low preparation required. With its beautiful green colour, it is a great compliment for any dish, but particularly a
warm and cheesy toastie. • Silky Sweet Turnips - New on the market, these turnips have a refreshing, crisp taste with no brassica after taste. Great for cleansing the palate, slice as a side dish or incorporate into a salad. Can be served ala natural (surprisingly sweet and delicious) or dressed up to match your menu. • Mini Crunchita Cos - This is a sweeter and crispier cos lettuce. Great as a side salad or for hot fills or wrapped around a delicious filling for a carb-free sandwich option. Plus, extra shelf life as it maintains its freshness/ crispiness.
Boost Your Customers’ Average Spend with these Wild Sides
Side dishes have massive potential to sell the centre of the plate, increase add-on sales, and appeal to vegetarians and vegans. Wild Chef knows this well, with most of its products used as sides on menus.
With Wild Chef’s quick and easy sides, you will save on prep time. You just need to pop them into the fryer or oven then serve. Any staff member can do it which also supports the Chef. These are great Profit-Spinners as they come straight from the freezer, are cost-effective, and simple. Plus, they add a uniqueness - doesn’t a side of Falafel Sticks sound more exciting than simply fries? • Hash Sticks - These fun Hash Sticks are made with freshly sliced and locally sourced
Agria potato and taste homely. They now come pre-fried to be even more versatile for
Sides, Bar Snacks, Kids menus, Function food, or part of Main Meals. • Mini Hash Browns - Wild Chef Mini Hash
Browns are made with freshly grated Agria potato and seasoning. They are pre-fried, meaning they are perfect for a kitchen that does not have a deep fryer as you get the desired crispy outer through oven bake. • Falafel Sticks - These delicious new Falafel
Sticks are oven-ready, versatile hot or cold and so easy to use. Ideal to roll up in wraps, serve in a bowl, platter or use as dippers with your favourite sauce. • Polenta Chips - Wild Chef crunchy Polenta Chips offer a new and exciting sensory delight. With their creamy centre and a deliciously subtle taste of Rosemary and Chilli, Polenta Chips create a point of difference on your menu.
