Holiday Brochure - Ontario North by Sysco Canada

2021

Leverage the Upcoming Holiday Season Family Meal Bundles

Since holiday celebrations are going to be smaller this year (meaning fewer guests to help the host by bringing side dishes to share), more people may be looking to restaurants to help fill the gaps or to take care of their holiday dinner all together. Simplify family meals for your guests by offering a restaurant holiday promotion for a full holiday spread or a la carte items to add to their home-cooked meal. If you run a fast-casual restaurant, bar, or coffee shop you can still pitch it for the holiday meals by offering specials on loaves of bread or rolls, desserts, coffee and breakfast pastries, or wine and cocktails to help guests complete their holiday.

Gift Card Promos

Gift cards and certificates offer an easy way for your customers to gift your delicious food to their loved ones a great option for those hard-to-shop-for people on any holiday list. An easy method to improve gift card sales during the holidays is to offer customers an extra incentive. For example, you can sell cards at a discounted rate ($50 gift card for $45) or offer a free $10 gift card with each $50 gift card purchase. It’s hard to resist free food, so guests may end up buying these for their friends, family, and even themselves! Since, on average, only 80% of gift cards are ever redeemed, this is a great deal for the guest with little-to-no profit loss for you. Use promotional emails, signage, and your servers to get the word out. You can even consider running a gift card competition between all of your servers with a bonus for the person who sells the most.an

LTO Seasonal Menus

Limited-time offers (LTOs) can be an effective means for driving more traffic during the holidays. Help your guests relax, unwind, and enjoy the season by offering a holiday-themed menu. Try serving a spin on classic holiday dishes like deep-fried ham or incorporate some unique holiday cocktails on your drink menu. Remember to stick with the general theme of your establishment, but don't be afraid to get creative with your holiday ideas. Remember that many guests may rather enjoy your meal at home, so choose items that are suitable for delivery and pickup orders. Creating an alternative holiday menu that people with dietary restrictions can enjoy also gives your business a competitive edge. Research and build seasonal menu items that diners crave and enjoy (comfort foods reign here!). Then build excitement and exclusivity around those items with your marketing efforts. Promote through your social channels and with menu inserts and table tents in your restaurant.

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Catering to Go

Offering catering options simplifies customers' hectic holiday plans. A curated holiday or New Year's menu allows your guests to tailor your offerings to their party size and their flavour preferences. Add a field to your order form where customers can indicate when they will need their order. You want to make sure your customers' holiday party meal arrives hot and ready to serve, so stock up on catering supplies to package each element of the meal appropriately.

Community Support

The spirit of giving is in the air during the holidays, and customers are more likely to support your business if they know that their meal contributes to a worthy cause. Try choosing a specific menu item, like a special holiday dish, and let customers know that a percentage of the profits from those dishes will go to a specific charity. Alternately, you could devote a whole evening to giving and promise to set aside a portion of the night's proceeds to your favourite cause. Giving back to your community will put your customers in a cheery holiday mood and encourage new business. Enlist your guests to help you give back to the community and spread holiday cheer. Donate to a charity with each purchase. People love to purchase from places that help give back, even if there isn’t anything in it for them. Promote that you are donating 10% of all sales within a time period or day of the week to a local charity. Set up a gift-giving drive. Contact a local homeless shelter, women’s shelter, or other organization to find out if they need help providing holiday gifts to those they serve. Display tags with a list of items needed for each individual or family so guests can take the lists home and purchase items. When the guest returns the items to your restaurant, reward them with a coupon, gift card, or free merchandise. Due to the pandemic, some organizations may only be taking monetary donations, so be sure to check with them before you decide on a promotion type!

Highlight Special Event Hosting & Private Parties

Hosting a holiday themed event is a great way to bring in more customers and give them a unique and festive experience. Some event ideas for restaurants would be a breakfast & pictures with Santa, or reservation only 4 course meal, or a party on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve. Other examples include wine tastings, chef demonstrations and live music nights. Whatever it is - be festive and bring the holiday fun! If you have the space for small group parties (in line with any pandemic restrictions), take advantage of group dining and capitalize on the opportunity and market the area as a holiday event space for large family get-togethers, corporate events, and private holiday parties. Be sure you promote your event space throughout your restaurant, advertise on social media, and utilize email marketing if possible. Remember to decorate your space to be a festive and fun holiday spot!

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Charcuterie: To Stay or Go Hosting plans need to be adaptable and so does the food, select one popular appetizer (like cheese and charcuterie) that can easily be enjoyed in your restaurant’s dining room or sold as single portions or platters for take out.

BOARDS OF ALL KINDS Boards are still a favourite fall food trends. There’s no need to fret over finding the perfect appetizers or finger foods anymore. Charcuterie boards are here to stay. Making the perfect cheese board is fairly simple and leaves everyone feeling satisfied. There’s room for flexibility when making charcuterie boards, so don’t be afraid to experiment with your favourite cheeses, meats, breads, fruits, and more! Food boards go beyond meat and cheese and can be taken to the next level. Think Holiday Brunch or breakfast! Skip cheese, meat, and the like in favour of other options, everyone can get onboard in serving their favourites in style. Pancake and/or Waffle boards with syrups and toppings OR a traditional breakfast board of eggs, bacon, sausage, toast and fruit...don't forget the homefries! Beyond breakfast try taco, burger or dessert boards, the sky is the limit! No meal is safe from being spread across a board ready for sharing.

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#4628830 Goat Cheese | 2 x 1kg Block & Barrel Imperial

#2189256 Old Cheddar Block | 12 x 2.7kg Block & Barrel Imperial

#5418021 French Baguette | 24 x 365 g Baker’s Source

#5360397 Assorted Quebec Cheese Box | 1.03 kg Alexis de Portneuf

#0166670 Mozzarella Bocconcini | 6 x 200 g Tre Stella

#0898254 Pepperoni Stick | 2 x 1.5 kg Pillers

#5314156 Assorted Charcuterie Pack | 12 x 125 kg Pillers

Vol au Vents for the Holidays Vol au vents are a tasty and beautiful time saver to help revamp some favourite dishes into single canape portions for cocktail parties and grazing platters. These work well in sweet and savoury applications such as pairing with mushroom duxelles or strawberries and cream.

#0540674 Whipped Cream | 12 x 400 g Wholesome Farms

#9947359 IQF Red Raspberry | 2 x 2.5 kg Sysco Classic #0028894 IQF Strawberries | 6 x 2 kg Sysco Classic

#7205549 Wild Mushroom Blend | 5 lb Sysco Imperial #2423242 Vol Au Vent Cup | 96 x 1.5 oz Pepperidge Farms #6235501 Fresh Strawberries | 8x 1 lb Packer

Treat the Customers on Your Nice List

It’s a great time of year to thank your most loyal customers and give them a specially tailored restaurant holiday promotion to ensure they continue to visit you in the months ahead. Try a hand-written note to your top 20 overall spenders and/or most frequent guests for the past year that includes an offer for their next visit. Could be a discount, free bottle of wine or dessert at their next visit.

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Oysters & Bubbles!

Nothing says holiday celebrations like oysters and champagne. We offer multiple kinds of oysters given the time of year so speak to your Sales Consultant to find out what’s available for shucking.

Our fresh seafood vendor Seacore works exclusively with World Record Holder Patrick McMurray aka Shucker Paddy on procuring their Oysters. HE KNOWS OYSTERS! After several year shucking and developing his knowledge and skills, Patrick won the World Championships of Oyster Opening in Galway, Ireland 2002...the only Canadian to win this well-known shucking contest, in over 60 years. He also holds three Guinness Book Records for shucking oysters, 39 in one minute, part of Team Canada - 8840 Oysters in one hour, and a personal record of 1114 Oysters in one hour!!! With his vast knowledge of oysters, shucking ability, and teaching skills, Patrick is known in the oyster world as an Oyster Sommelier. At Seacore. he is responsible for helping organize the Oyster and shellfish list, acquire new and exciting oysters, provide training and assist foosdervice operators.

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#2308011 Caribou Oysters | 100 ct

#2816526 Lucky Lime Oysters | 100 ct

#3999392 Large Malpeque Oysters | 100 ct

#5171475 Pickle Point Oysters | 100 ct

#5251711 PEI Leslie Cookes Oysters | 150 ct

#5252376 Standard Malpeque Oysters | 25 ct

#5306422 Pristine Bay Oysters | 100 ct

#5361765 Premium Glacier Bay Oysters | 100ct

#5361785 PEI Chappell Creek Oysters | 100ct

#5378274 Chebooktoosk Oysters | 100ct

#5407667 PEI Choice Oysters | 100ct

#6343927 Raspberry Point Oysters | 100 ct #2252039 Fresh Lemon | 140 ct Sysco Reliance Fresh

Season of Giving

Pick a local charity and a house bottle in the $20-25 range. Gift wrap and hang a tag that says “This gift can be enjoyed with cheese and love as $xx went to <your choice of charity>”. This can also be achieved with house made jars of pickles, chutneys or jam.

#5481048 Berry Blend IQF | 10 kg Sysco Classic

Holidays x Local Businesses

Partner up with another local business to create gift baskets featuring products or services from both businesses. Promote each other to reach new customers and a unique holiday offering. Look to local florists, spas, kitchen supplies stores; these create great pairings: Flowers and cookies, bath salts and wine, cheese board and preserves.

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At Sysco, we believe every restaurant should have a menu that illustrates their story in a profitable way. We have the right ingredients and fresh ideas to help you grow and connect with your guests. Your menu is your brand – we have everything from Sysco Studio, a self-service tool, to a team of Menu Consultants and Designers to analyze and create your personalized, handcrafted menu.

WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU

Create menus for in-restaurant dining, takeout/delivery, LTO's Create QR code contactless menus Create marketing pieces – posters, thank-you’s, and discount cards Create Pop Up Shop menus and marketing pieces Design Retail Grab-and-Go displays, Menu Boards & Digital Displays Brand & Logo development Provide social media messaging

MENU ENGINEERING & CREATIVE DESIGN

Your menu is the most effective sales tool your customers see. Creating a new design is more than just for the sake of change — utilizing strong design principles and our knowledge of menu engineering means your menu will be profitable & visually engaging. Customer success is our top priority and our Menu Experts use their extensive knowledge when designing an engaging menu that customers will love. We craft menus that tell our customers’ brand stories and take diners on a culinary adventure in a profitable way to grow our customers’ businesses. Our team provides professionally designed menu layouts, backgrounds, logos, and other marketing pieces. Our goal is to help our customers effectively spread their message, sell more product, and increase their profit potential per guest.

HOW TO GET STARTED To get started, you will need to provide the following to the Ontario North Business Resources Team [OntarioNorthBR@ont.sysco.com]: 1. Restaurant information, including your Sysco account #, email address, phone, and website & social media handles 2. Your Sysco Marketing Associate contact name 3. High resolution copy of your logo 4. The menu or marketing option you would like to use – menu page, pop up shop menu, carryout/delivery menu, buzz card, poster, table tent, social media graphic. 5. Menu text as a word document with any updates/changes to your current menu 6. PDF version of Current Menu 7. Images (high res) you want included & identify what they are 8. For Menus: # of pages including cover and sizing required

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Holiday Checklist

Run specials for your menu or promotions for the holidays.

Post your holiday hours and make your website festive with your brand, create cheerful holiday on-line communications. Choose a local charity to support during the holidays. Contribute a percentage of LTO items for donations or select a night for the charity. Be sure to market it! Choose a theme across all channels: website, social media channels, emails and blogs. Show your customers that you are ready for the holidays and help put your customers in the dining mood. Remember to regularly update your social media, as customers are checking their social media feeds often. Create a promotion related to sharing their visit at your restaurant on social media. Get your staff involved in helping with your social media channels. Offer specials for customers to help you share your marketing. Request them to share pictures on their social channels. Send out holiday cards with your menu specials, drink specials, gift cards, decoration kits, cocktail kits, meal kits, etc.

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Classic Turkey

A classic tradition that will be enjoyed on many tables this year. So many, that you should get your orders in now! It's critical to make your orders early and request that your guests or clients do the same for you.

FALL FLAVOURS & COMFORT FOOD

When it gets cold outside, we seek warmth both indoors and on our food choices. And what better way to stay warm than enjoying favourite comfort foods. It’s no surprise that comfort foods are some of the most popular autumn and winter food trends. From homemade pasta and pizza to steaming soups and casserole dishes, don’t hold back on cozy meals for your menu. Lean into fall flavours and classic comfort foods by serving up a Holiday inspired sandwich. Feature roast turkey, stuffing and either classic cranberry sauce or incorporate another local tart ingredient like gooseberries, rhubarb, or seabuckthorn.

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#3294915 Whole Semi-Boneless Turkey 2 x 7 kg Butterball

#5987799 Whole Seasoned Turkey 9 kg up 2 x 10 kg avg Butterball

#1166133 Whole Grade A Turkey 5-7 kg 4 x 7 kg Belwood

#5552272 Whole Grade A Turkey 7-9 kg 2 x 9 kg Belwood

#5425276 Whole Utility Turkey 9-11 kg 2 x 11 kg Belwood

Roasted Butternut Squash

The leaves change and you must have roasted butternut squash on your menu to bring all the comfort and colours of fall on to the plate. Roast with butter and spices and garnish with sautéed chestnuts, grated parm, and a white wine vinegar glaze.

#0131649 Butternut Squash | 5 lb Sysco Imperial #4510604 Diced Butternut Squash - 3/4 | 3 x 4 lb Sysco Imperial

#9966383 Diced Butternut Squash | 6 x 2 kg Sysco Classic #1283662 Butternut Squash | 30-35 lb Packer #6526883 Acorn Squash | 30-35 lb Packer #1221126 Spaghetti Squash | 30-35 lb Packer

#7602255 Shredded Parmesan | 2 x 1 kg Arrezzio Classic #8826844 Reserve White Wine Vinegar | 5 L American Roland #4624520 Roasted & Peeled Chestnuts | 12 x 200 g American Roland

Don’t Forget

plant based options for all the upcoming holidays and celebrations. Lean on our plant based substitutes like Beyond Meat’s sausage and ground products for your holiday inspired dishes.

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Glazed Ham

Turkey might take centre stage but ham is an amazing supporting role. Use spices and Canadian Maple syrup to provide the glaze for this sweet and moist ham.

RWA: Raised Without Antibiotics

Sysco Classic Raised Without Antibiotics (RWA) Ham is 100% vegetarian fed and raised on Canadian farms and has been raised with no antibiotics or hormones, making it the perfect addition to any meal.

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#5133552 RWA Carving Ham | 8.8 kg Sysco Classic

#0111823 Smoked Toupie Ham | 2 x 6.5 kg Block & Barrel

#9664699 Fresh Boneless Toupie Ham | 2 x 5 kg avg Maple Leaf

#4932073 Semi Boneless Master Carve Ham | 9 kg Olymel

#0538439 Boneless Toupie Ham | 2 x 5.6 kg Olymel

#4063954 Pure Golden Honey | 12 x 500 g Sysco Classic

#8991648 Whole Grain Mustard | 2 x 5 L Sysco International

#0616953 Maple Syrup | 4 L Maple Treat

Potato Latkes

Elevate for formal dining or keep it simple and traditional, just please fry potatoes and share with loved ones!

#9903543 Yukon Gold Potato | 50 lb Imperial Fresh

#5145626 #2 Burbank | 50 lb Reliance Fresh

#8786246 Sour Cream | 4 L Wholesome Farms #5519909 Applesauce | 12 x 620 ml Applesnax

#5516812 Bread Crumbs | 6.8 kg Sysco Classic

#2058857 Fresh Chives | 8 oz Imperial Fresh

Winter Photo Opp

Create a space outside your restaurant front with some winter wonderful décor or a fun snowman. Gear the positioning of the snowman or perhaps a bench and some signs to make it a tempting photo opp. Create a hashtag for sharing on social media.

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Roast Chicken Dinner

Smaller gatherings this year mean you can opt out on the turkey and still have all the sides and perhaps some ham as well.

#0776401 Whole Chicken | 6 x 1.5 kg avg Sysco Classic

#0776393 Whole Chicken | 6 x 1.3 kg avg Sysco Classic

#2252039 Fresh Lemon | 140 ct Reliance Fresh

#2005270 Fresh Thyme | 8 oz Imperial Fresh

#2004976 Fresh Tarragon | 8 oz Imperial Fresh

#1821529 Peeled Shallot | 4 lb Imperial Fresh

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Collard Greens

An amazing earthy green that can be braised, sauteed or creamed and baked. Hearty, tasty and great for a composed plate or group size portion for take out.

#1167295 Fresh Collard Greens | 24 ct Packer

#7602255 Shredded Parmesan | 2 x 1 kg Arrezzio Classic

#0776922 35% Whipping Cream | 12 x 1 L Wholesome Farms

#2931998 Applewood Smoked Bacon | 5 kg Sysco Classic

#1821537 Peeled Garlic | 5 lb Imperial Fresh #1821529 Peeled Shallots | 4 lb Imperial Fresh

LOW WASTE FOODS

With concerns of climate change on the rise and increasing costs, being more aware than ever of making eco-conscious purchasing decisionis on the rise and has trickled into the food scene, making low- or zero-waste one of the upcoming food trends of 2021. Going low-waste with food means drastically reducing unnecessary packaging (especially plastic) and repurposing food scraps that may have previously ended up in the bin (like broccoli stems, carrot tops and potato peels). There are many ways you can cut down on waste in the kitchen, and any step in this direction is a great way to embrace this food trend in 2021.

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At Sysco, we know how important produce is to your business. In fact, produce makes up half of every plate! Sysco is committed to ensuring high quality, competitively-priced, safe and sustainable food for our customers Consumers crave healthy menu items now more than ever. This means operators are turning to fresh produce more often to help meet this need. Available in a stunning array of colors, texture and flavour profiles, fresh produce is a great way to bring value and variety to your menu. From breakfast and brunch to late-night bites, fresh produce is takes centre stage with big, bold flavours that challenge even the meatiest entrées in regard to visual appeal, heartiness and perceived value.

#5142072 | Arugula | 4 x 5 lb #1810910 | Green Bean - Trimmed | 1 x 3 lb #8337990 | Broccoli Florets 1 in. | 1 x 20 lb #7700404 | Baby Carrot - Cut & Peeled | 1 x 5 lb #1750041 | Cauliflower Florets - Mini Cut | 2 x 5 lb #2058857 | Fresh Chives | 2 x 3 lb #1821537 | Peeled Garlic | 4 x 5 lb #7410566 | Ruby Red Grapefruit | 2 x 3 lb #3865649 | Ultra Premium Pasteurized Lemon Juice | 1 x 8 oz #3865730 | Ultra Premium Pasteurized Lime Juice | 4 x 5 lb #3865896 | Ultra Premium Pasteurized Orange Juice | 1 x 6 ct #1985274 | Kale - Clean Ready To Use | 4 x 2.5 lb #2308161 | Leeks | 1 x 3 ct #0757250 | Artisan Lettuce | 1 x 8 lb #1091168 | Artisan Romaine | 1 x 24 ct #7199680 | Romaine - Washed & Trimmed | 2 x 5 lb #6874960 | Cantaloupe Chunks in Light Syrup | 1 x 3 ct #6908115 | Cantaloupe | 1 x 3 ct #6874614 | Honeydew Chunks in Light Syrup | 1 x 8 oz #6908156 | Honeydew Melon | 1 x 5 lb #2037117 |Mint Fresh Herb | 1 x 3 lb #3758844 | Crimini Mushroom - Unsized | 4 x 1 lb

#3077195 | Portabella Mushroom - #2 | 1 x 20 lb #3758778 | Shiitake Mushroom with Stem | 1 x 20 lb #7205549 | Whole Wild Mushroom Bunch Blend | 1 x 8 oz #2219111 | Fresh Parsley - Clean & Washed | 1 x 8 oz #1420843 | Assorted Mini Potato - C Size | 4 x 4 lb #1422278 | Mini Fingerling Potato | 1 x 8 oz #1420181 | Red Skin Mini Potato - C Size | 1 x 8 oz #1422302 | Yellow Flesh Mini Potato - C Size | 1 x 5 lb #2004828 | Fresh Rosemary | 2 x 5 lb #2004927 | Fresh Sage | 1 x 5 lb #1821529 | Peeled Shallots | 1 x 8 lb #0131649 | Butternut Squash | 1 x 8 lb #4510604 | Diced Butternut Squash- 3/4 in. | 1 x 5 lb #6687552 | Yellow Squash - Medium | 1 x 5 lb #2004976 | Fresh Tarragon | 3 x 4 lb #2005270 | Fresh Thyme | 1 x 10 lb #6902456 | Turnip | 4 x 2.5 lb #1299694 | Dinner Blend Vegetable Mix | 2 x 5 lb #4599249 | Fall Blend Vegetable Mix | 2 x 5 lb #4802538 | Root Vegetable Mix | 6 x 1 qt #3931649 | Soup Special Vegetable Mix | 6 x 1 qt #9447632 | Jumbo Yams - #1 | 4 x 1 gal

#4 [8.5x6.25x3.5] | 160 count #9 [8.75x4.5x3.5] | 200 count Kraft #1576562 | Black #1576844 White #1576521

Rectangular Plastic Microwavable Containers Base and lids are included in the case Microwave, Dishwasher & Freezer safe Leak proof 100% recyclable Made with recyclable polypropylene

27 oz container | #5435708 | 3 x 50 count 32oz container | #5435936 | 3 x 50 count 40 oz container | #5435662 | 3 x 50 count

Platinum HMR Containers Base and lids are included in the case Microwave, Dishwasher & Freezer safe Stackable for delivery or storage Recyclable

Small Container | 7 x 5 x 1.25 #7052627 | 100 count Medium Container | 8.5 x 6.5 x 1.75 #5329212 | 50 count

Sysco Classic Black Catering Trays with Clear Dome Lids

SmartLock technology keeps the lid on tight, while the disposable design makes clean-up a snap. Black tray color enhances your food presentation, while clear lids let everyone see the food Use lid as means to keep trayed food cold by removing and filling with ice and placing under tray Stackable thanks to scallop design on the bottom of tray

12 inch Black Catering Tray with Lid #9481243 | 25 x 12 in

16 inch Black Catering Tray with Lid #9481219 | 25 x 16 in

Seared Canadian Duck Breast Get inspired by the flavours and ingredients of the holiday spread but elevate the components to create a beautiful composed dish with seared duck breast, thyme, sweet potato pave, and cranberry demi.

#0393322 Duck Breast | 23 x 6.5 oz King Cole Ducks Ltd.

#0737482 Dried Cranberry | 2 x 1.5 kg Sysco Classic

#5486081 IQF Cranberry | 2 x 2.5 kg Simply Picked Frozen Fruit

#9447632 Jumbo Yam | 10 lb Sysco Imperial

#7232804 Cinnamon Spice | 550 g Imperial McCormick

#2599050 Star Anise Spice | 180 g Royal Command

#2005270 Fresh Thyme | 8 oz Imperial Fresh

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Roasted Heirloom Carrots

Embrace some fall & winter flavours with a modern vegetarian dish of a roasted heirloom carrot salad with honey yogurt, pecans and rosemary.

#5604279 Local Heirloom Carrots | 10lb Packer #2655553 Plain Yogurt 4.5% | 12 x 175 g Astro

#6132858 Pecan Halves | 3 x 1 kg Sysco Classic #4063954 Pure Golden Honey | 12 x 500 g Sysco Classic

#2004828 Fresh Rosemary | 8 oz, Imperial Fresh #1821537 Peeled Garlic | 5 lb Imperial Fresh

Christmas Movie Trivia Night

If you already host trivia nights create a Christmas movie themed night to boost holiday cheer. This can be adapted for a virtual setting as well.

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Braised Beef Brisket

Give this amazing cut of beef some love with spices, aromatics and slow cooking. A traditional feature for Hannukah dinner and comfort food for the cooler months. .

Plan Ahead with a Holiday Content Calendar The holidays are stressful enough without having to worry about lastminute resource scrambling and budgeting — give yourself a break and plan ahead with a holiday content calendar. You'll want to make sure you can plan for promotion budgeting, content creation, seasonal items, and resources you'll need to execute your plan. Whatever holiday you and your community are celebrating, a good rule of thumb is to start marketing at least three weeks in advance. Your campaign strategy can include social media channels, email marketing, holiday menu items (like special appetizers or desserts), or loyalty incentives like coupons, to name a few.

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#5458017 Angus Beef Brisket | 4 pcs Butcher’s Block Angus

#4024301 AA Beef Brisket | 4 pcs Butcher’s Block

#5247594 Ungraded Beef Brisket | 4 x 5 kg Ranch and Grill

#3202902 Tomato Puree | 6 x 2.84 L Sysco Imperial

#2005270 Fresh Thyme | 8 oz Imperial Fresh

#0527952 Fresh Fennel | 6 ct Imperial Fresh

Yorkshire Pudding

Savoury or sweet? The classic Yorkshire is a phenomenal side to a traditional roast holiday dinner or embrace the sweet side by dusting with powdered sugar and serving with ice cream to serve as a dessert.

#5495676 Mini Yorkshire Pudding | 144 x 13 g Westminister #4950565 Yorkshire Pudding Bowl 6 in | 18 x 120 g Upper Canada Food Group #3612077 Traditional Yorkshire Pudding | 40 x 50 g Westminister #2622132 Yorkshire Pudding Mix | 12 x 454 g Dr. Oetker

#5362427 Demi Glace Roasted Beef Sauce | 690 g Sysco Classic #6746333 Icing Sugar | 20 x 1 kg Lantic Sugar

#9993080 French Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | 11.4 L Wholesome Farms

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Korean Bossam

Embrace another cuisine’s family style meals for a holiday or New Year's feature. Korean Bossam is a fun and trendy sharing meal centered around pork or beef served with kimchee, lettuce cups, pickles and other sides.

#6812186 Pork Butt | 3pcs Butcher’s Block

FUSION CUISINE & ASIAN FLAVOURS

despite the disruption the pandemic has imposed, consumers are still interested in trying new things and want to experience travel albeit from their chair. People want to experiment with globally inspired recipes.

There is so much access to traditional cuisines from around the world, that a huge food trend in 2021 is cross-cultural cuisine. Fusion dining is not a new concept, but the time for creativity and innovation in food has definitely arrived. Sample fusions like Mexican-Korean, Chinese-Peruvian and so much more as the options are vast and exciting.

#3918547 Miami Short Ribs - 4 bone | 4.54 kg Sysco Fine Meats

#5415114 Kimchi | 1.3 kg Galleria Food

#4966123 Better Burger Leaf | 2 x 5 lb Imperial Fresh

#2717106 Boston Lettuce | 12 ct Packer

#7691730 Garden Crisp Pickle Spear | 19 L Block & Barrel

#2219095 Cleaned Cilantro | 4 x 1 lb Imperial Fresh

#2037117 Fresh Mint | 8 oz Imperial Fresh

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Herb and Apple Slaw

Bring a festive look to the plate with this fresh, vibrant side dish featuring pomegranate seeds and shaved almonds

#4448953 Variety 4 Pack Crackers | 24 x 225 g Breton

#6132881 Sliced Almonds | 3 x 1 kg Sysco Classic

ANYTHING APPLE

Apples are a traditional autumn food trend, there are always new and exciting recipes to choose from making apples the perfect addition to your menu. Apple pork chops. Apple dumplings, Apple pie. Apple crisp. Apple butter. Applesauce. Apple waffles. You name it! ORDER AT SYSCOSOURCE.CA

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Ice Cream Dreams

I scream, you scream...we all scream for ice cream! It’s no secret that consumers love to love ice cream. It’s definitely part of everyone's favourite dessert all year round. Made with 100% Canadian cream using old-fashioned recipes with high quality, tasty inclusions featuring unique & trendy flavour options. Wholesome Farms Ice Cream is manufactured in Peterborough, ON by family owned & operated Central Smith Creamery

11.4 L TUBS

#7463692 Butterscotch Frozen Dessert

#9993411 Vanilla

#7463785 #9992959 Green Tea Frozen Dessert Chocloate

#7463882 #9993312 Vanilla Frozen Dessert Strawberry & Cream

#7463702 #9993072 Chocolate Frozen Dessert Mint Chocolate Chip

#7917925 #9993080 French Vanilla Lite French Vanilla Bean Flake

#9993429 #9993098 Vanilla Premium Lite Maple Walnut

#4750461 #9993114 Salty Caramel Pralines & Cream

FESTIVE FLAVOURS

#0334029 Peppermint Bark

#1760222 Eggnog

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Holiday Bundt:

Not Your Average Fruit Cake

Branch outside a traditional dinner service and offer a group cake on the table or pre-book orders from your guests to have a beautiful gift for their loved ones. Try a spiced molasses bundt cake and garnish with icing sugar, cranberries and rosemary.

What to share on social media:

Holiday Specials: Dishes or full meals for take away. Take pictures and blast it out. Offer discounts or add-ons for the first 5 orders to encourage early booking

Holiday Decorations: If you decorate your dining room show off your festive atmosphere

Holiday Events: Any events you plan over the holiday season, ensure these are promoted on social media often.

Holiday Traditions from your Staff: Feature your staff members and tell your guests what they do during the holidays or what you do for a holiday staff party.

Holiday Recipes: Have your followers share their holiday recipes, winner gets a prize

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#9665589 All Purpose Flour | 20 kg Baker’s Source

#6746333 Icing Sugar | 20 x 1 kg Lantic Sugar

#2732360 Brown Sugar | 10 x 2 kg Lantic Sugar

#2318426 Molasses | 5 kg MLG Enterprises

#0737482 Dried Cranberry | 2 x 1.5 kg Sysco Classic

#2004828 Fresh Rosemary | 8 oz Imperial Fresh

Holiday Baking

Host a baking class and/or offer baking kits. A great activity for the family while kids are out from school or a date night during the holiday season.

#9002916 Sugar Cookie Dough | 240 x 1.2 oz Rich’s Foods

#7647902 Variety Pack Cookie Dough 288 x 42 g Block & Barrel #2208155 Shortbread Cookie Dough | 256 x 1 oz English Bay #9887894 Ginger Spice | 375 g Imperial McCormick #2806081 Rainbow Sprinkles | 3 kg David Roberts #6746333 Icing Sugar | 20 x 1 kg Lantic Sugar

#4129688 Pizza Box 9x9 | 50 ct Arrezzio Classic #3388006 Piping Bag | 100 ct Daymark Food Safety

Host a Kid-Friendly Event

During the holiday season, parents are on the lookout for events to take their kids to. Hosting a free event with holiday festivities is a great way to bring more customers in the door. You could have a coloring contest, cookie decorating contest, photo booths, pictures with Santa, pin the tail on the reindeer, a kid’s book reading - the options are endless! Whatever you decide, make it easy for parents to have a meal together while the kids are entertained or easily pick up a family meal to go!

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business resources

SYSCO ONTARIO NORTH Foodservice is rapidly changing and to help our customers make the shift in their service model we are proud to offer virtual access to our Sysco Ontario North Business Resources Team. We are here to help you with a customized experience focused on your business, your market and your strategy to support your success.

Culinary Consultations

Collaborate in a customized virtual culinary session with our chefs and consultants on new culinary ideas, concepts and trends Consulting Services

Review and discuss Industry Trends, Market Driven Data, Marketing, Menu Design & Development, Social Media & Digital Marketing and analyze your Restaurant Operations for opportunities for efficiencies Business Review

Partner with Sysco Leadership to take a deep dive into your business and the service Sysco provides. Review what is working and identify areas of opportunity Contact the Ontario North Business Resources Team via your Sysco Representative or directly at OntarioNorthBR@ont.sysco.com