Welcome
We're excited to bring you the freshest, finest, and most innovative food products this festive season, thanks to our extensive network of local producers and growers. At Sysco, we believe in working smart, and this brochure is designed to showcase clever ways to use our range of products to save time, labour, and costs. Our goal is to help you maximise efficiency and profitability, especially during your busiest period.
Tradition is at the heart of Christmas, and we know your customers love to enjoy classic dishes like Christmas puddings, turkey, and ham. This brochure is all about finding the perfect balance between these traditional favourites and exciting new menu items. With this carefully curated brochure, you'll be equipped with everything you need to excite customers with both the familiar favourites they expect and innovative dishes that will make this festive season truly memorable.
Meet Our Development Chefs
Our in-house development chefs are dedicated to making your life easier. With over 30 years of combined experience in the culinary industry, our chefs cook, test, and experiment with every new product in the Sysco range. They specialise in creating clever ways to use prepared and labour-saving products – and their exceptional industry knowledge and innovative approach make them an invaluable resource for you, our valued customers. This Christmas, let our expertise inspire you and elevate your festive offerings.
Sysco development chefs: Kelan McMichael & Simon Hudson.
Frozen Gluten Free Irish Vegan
STARTERS
EXPERT TIPS FOR CRAFTING YOUR STARTER MENU
STARTER RECIPE INSPIRATION
PRODUCTS THAT AREN’T TO BE MISSED
START STRONG
When creating your menu
Champion Irish
Don’t shy away from pre-prepared products
Make smart use of these to save time and labour.
Check out our chef’s top picks...
482778
Crab & Lobster Terrine
Saves majorly on prep and it tastes great!
FS222
Daly's Sliced Smoked Salmon
Delicious served with dillpickled veggies, or a fresh dill and fennel salad.
Supporting local producers is incredibly important to many customers. Showcasing standout local products on your menu demonstrates your commitment to the community and its values.
Highlight a few exceptional Irish products that you can proudly feature. Ireland offers a wealth of fantastic products to choose from. Here’s a sample…
Our go-to seasonal favourites
Seasonal produce not only tastes better but also tends to offer better value due to its abundance. By integrating these fresh, seasonal options, you can enhance your dishes' flavour and appeal while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
491001 Prepared Soup Mix
An excellent choice for banqueting – especially for Christmas party nights.
482802
Vacuum Packed Cooked Chestnuts 1x400gm Jazz up prepared stuffing, or use for meat-free starters.
Parsnips
Celeriac Carrots
Brussels sprouts Winter quince
Chef
Simon’s
Trio of salmon
Rosette of smoked salmon with avocado cream, salmon ceviche with cranberry gel, and poached salmon.
483567
Rectangular Platter 30x20cm 1x3
483568
Terra Porcelain
Seafoam Narrow
Rectangular Platter 27x12.5cm 1x6
FS222
Daly’s Cold Smoked
Salmon Sliced VacPac 1x1.25kg Approx
498871
Salmon Terrine with Chive 1x840gm 495953
483824
Terra Porcelain
Matt Grey rectangular 27x12.5cm
Prepared products for your starting line
FS997Z
Vannamei Prawn Peeled
Tail Off Peeled & Deveined 16/20 1x1kg
483696 Pumpkin and Fennel Soup Mix 1x2.5kg
VP783
Cut Vegetable Soup Mix 1x2.5kg
482788 Crab & Lobster Terrine 1x840gm
497677
Wild Boar Terrine with Red Wine 1x1.5kg
498450
Raw Lemongrass and Chilli Prawns 1x500gm
491001
Prepared Soup Mix 1x2kg
497676
Venison Terrine with Cranberries 1x1.5kg
482789
Duck Terrine with Chicken Liver 1x840gm
Add global flavour to
your festive menu
Elevate your dishes and surprise your guests
WASABI MASH
A dash of wasabi gives a surprising heat that pairs beautifully with beef.
498263
S&B Wasabi Paste (Tube) 1x43gm
MAPLE & HARISSA
GLAZED ROAST ROOT VEGGIES
Brighten veggies with a sweet and smoky taste of North Africa.
Z145
Harissa Paste 1x760gm
UMAMI MISO GRAVY
Adding a new depth of flavour to something familar.
497693
Hanamaruki Miso White 1x1kg
GOCHUJANG & HONEY
GLAZED HAM
A caramelised crust with a Korean kick!
498266
Obap Gochujang Paste 1x170gm
TRADITIONAL RECIPE INSPIRATION
MAKING YOUR TURKEY & HAM PORTIONS SHINE
LABOUR & COST-SAVING TIPS
Turkey
CHEF’S TIP
To prep the perfect turkey & ham portion…
• Place the portions in a gastro tray
• Add a couple of ladles of chicken or turkey stock
• Steam before service
Gammon
BC539
483845
34.5x23.5cm 1x6
BC504 McCarrens
BC543
BC503
After
Apricot and rosemary
Orange, pepper and maple
Clementine, thyme and honey
Irish whiskey and tarragon
Apple, cinnamon and cider
Cranberry, clove and cinnamon
Redcurrant, rosemary and ginger
Chef
Kelan's
Roulade of turkey and bacon
with cranberry stuffing, chestnut and sweet potato mash, charred tenderstem broccoli, sage and Madeira jus.
495740
Mourgues de Gres
Terre d'Argence Blanc
1x750ml PAIR WITH TURKEY
ALTERNATIVE PLATES
SEAFOOD, BEEF, GAME AND MORE
FRESH RECIPE INSPIRATION
EXPERT CENTRE-PLATE TIPS
Simon’s Pan-fried fillet of hake
483578
1x6
Chef with creamed Brussels sprout leaves, smoked bacon, fondant potato, prawn bisque.
FS932
Hake Fillets Medium (skin on & pinned) 330-500g 1x5kg
490285
Oval Potato Fondant (pre order) 1x10
494633
FAS Hake Fillets (Skin On & Pin Bone Out) 8-12 1x5kg
Chef
Kelan's
Roast breast of Silverhill duck
with cherry and cinnamon sauce, parsnip rosti & honeyglazed rainbow carrots.
Mourgues de Gres
Terre d'Argence Rouge 1x750ml
PAIR WITH DUCK
483527
Terra Porcelain
Aqua Blue Coupe Plate 24cm 1x6
DU131 Silver Hill Duck Breast Fillet 10x200gm
VW725 Large Rainbow Carrots 1x5kg
SWITCH UP YOUR CENTRE-PLATE PROTEIN THIS YEAR
POULTRY GAME
DU345Z Silver Hill Duck Legs 40x250gm
DU149Z Silver Hill Whole Oven Ready Duck 6x2.6kg
494691 Sysco Classic Chicken Fillets 50x170-200gm
PG600Z Wild Irish Game Pigeon Crowns 24x90-110gm
PH203Z Wild Irish Game Whole Pheasant 6x600gm
Chef
Simon’s
Fillet of beef
with parsnip purée, sarladaise potato cake, pearl onion & redcurrant jus.
BF630
Irish Nature Beef Fillet Steaks 12x283gm
Bring the beef
BF842
Beef Feather Blade 1x2.5-3.5kg
BF230
Irish Nature Striploin Beef Steaks 10oz 10x283gm
483767
Irish Nature Beef Feather Blade Steaks Wrapped 10x283gm
490801
Irish Hereford Prime Fillet Steaks Centre Cut 12x227gm
493021
Irish Nature Spiced Beef 1x900-1200gm
491055
Irish Nature Beef Rib-Eye Steaks 10x283gm
BF913
Irish Hereford Prime Striploin Steaks Centre Cut 10x283gm
BF411
Irish Hereford Prime Cuberoll 1x2.5-3.5kg
TOP TIPS
Before selecting a cut of beef, work out the portion cost to determine the selling price to ensure you can make a decent margin.
Season your beef heavily and evenly, remove it from the fridge at least an hour before cooking.
Use a built-in oven probe and cook to the required internal temperature for consistency.
Use the steam roast function as an aid if necessary and always allow time for resting.
Cook lower and slower for tougher cuts. Cook overnight to take into consideration time and oven space.
When reheating braised/cooked and pressed/shaped, reheat in braising liquor/jus to 67°C and use a hot hold oven for service if required.
FRESH PRODUCE
SPOTLIGHT ON FRESH PRODUCE LABOUR-SAVING PRODUCTS POTATOES, VEGGIES, GRAVY & MORE!
Potatoes sorted with
these convenient solutions that don’t scrimp on quality or flavour
VG139 Peka Potato Gratin 1x2kg
VP716 Chunky Potato 1x5kg
VP740 Washed & Peeled Baby Potatoes 1x9kg
VP697 Diced Potato 1x5kg
Supporting local is of great importance to many consumers. Championing producers and suppliers is an excellent way of proving that you are embedded in that community and share in those values, as well as reminding your guests that their custom plays a vital role beyond your four walls.
483684 Diamond Cut Carrots 1x2.5kg
483695 Gourmet Coleslaw Mix 1x2.5kg
VP748 Carrot Chateau 1x20
491002 Chateau Potato 1x5kg
VP423 Chateau Turnip 1x20
VP689 Shredded Red Cabbage 1x1kg
483687 Diamond Cut Turnips 1x2.5kg
483685 Diamond Parsnip 1x2.5kg
We’ve
Chunky Butternut Squash 1x2kg
STOCK UP
on those essentials
The main event wouldn’t be complete without…
Z494014 Schwartz Cloves Whole 1x285gm
SP148 Maldon Sea Salt 2x250gm
494435 Ballymaloe Ham Glaze 12x245g
100357 Brakes Cranberry Sauce 1x2.5kg
MT110 Dijon Mustard 1x1kg
490966 Ballymaloe Country Relish 1x5kg
Z414335 Knorr Roast Gravy Powder 3x1.8kg
MT111 Wholegrain Mustard 1x1kg
498198 Ballymaloe Cranberry Sauce 1x3kg
100311 Brakes Redcurrant Jelly 1x2.72kg
Z418603 Colmans English Mustard 2.25lt
FLEXIBLE EATING
ALL-NEW RECIPE INSPIRATION
EXPERT INCLUSIVITY GUIDANCE
PARTY PLATTER OPTIONS
Chef
Simon’s Chargrilled
celeriac steak
with butternut squash fries, battered king oyster mushrooms, garlic yoghurt & pomegranate seeds.
CHEF’S TIP
Serve with pepper sauce for a plant-based alternative to steak and chips!
499295
Pena Tejo Tempranillo, Syrah, Cabernet
1x750ml PAIR WITH CELERIAC
BE MORE INCLUSIVE and boost sales by…
Appealing to a wider range of customers by excluding terms like 'vegan' or 'vegetarian' from dish names. These labels can be off-putting for customers without specific dietary requirements. Instead, focus on the dish components just like any other dish.
Using a symbol key or legend so that customers can clearly identify dishes that are suitable to their dietary requirements. Consumers with specific dietary requirements or preferences will look for these identifications, whereas those without will not. Make sure to feature the full legend clearly on the menu. Highlight dishes and ingredients that are plant-based, sustainable, upcycled, low-carbon footprint, or are ethically raised and sourced.
Familiar Flavours
CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH CLASSIC FESTIVE FLAVOURS, THOUGHTFULLY WOVEN INTO EVERY DISH, SO ALL YOUR GUESTS CAN ENJOY THE COMFORTING TASTE OF CHRISTMAS.
Even if some customers skip the classic turkey or Christmas pudding, you can still evoke nostalgia by infusing festive spices and flavours into other menu items.
Try adding a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg to roasted vegetables, or infusing cranberry and orange zest into sauces and desserts. These subtle yet familiar flavours ensure everyone experiences the comforting taste of the holidays, no matter what they choose to eat.
Inclusive Platters
482053
Plant-It Veggie Bites 5x1kg (200 Pieces)
498060
Plant-It Breaded Salt & Chilli Strips 5x1kg (625 Pieces)
145939
Sysco Simply Chestnut & Seed Roast 12x120gm
483008
Plant-It Ready Chunks 5x1kg (415 Pieces)
498061
Plant-It Southern Fried Fillets 5x1kg (50 Pieces)
1035 Florentin Tamruc Falafel 6x240gm
114591
Daloon Simply Meat Free Falafel 60x25gm
482784 Sundried Tomatoes in Oil 1x3kg
482023
482326
CHEESE
& PARTY FOOD
CRAFTING THE PERFECT CHEESEBOARD
THE PRODUCE YOU NEED
EXCITING PARTY PLATTERS
PA100
Pannier
Champagne 1x750ml
Seafood sharing
board
Seafood Basket contains Squid Rings & Chunks, Breaded Prawns & Cod Bites 12x200gm 484113
FS969Z
FS169Z Panko Coated Squid Rings (130 pieces) 1x4.2kg
Irish cheese
494640
Carrigaline Truffle Cheese Wedge 1x120gm
CH1593
Carrigaline Natural Cheese 1x120gm
CH1594
Carrigaline Beech Smoked Cheese Wedge 1x120gm
CH1596
Carrigaline Cranberry Cheese 1x120gm
CH1598
Carrigaline Blueberry Cheese Wedge 1x120gm
CH1135
Cooleeney Farm Smoky Tipperary Brie 1x200gm
CH1305
Dunbarra Peppered Soft Cheese 1x180gm
CH1306
Dunbarra Soft Cheese 1x180gm
CH1449
Cooleney Farm Tipperary Brie 1x150gm
CH1525
Gortnamona Goats Cheese 1x190gm
Top-quality charcuterie
482479
Martelli Parma Ham PDO 16 mth 1x6.5-7.5kg
482287
San Michele Sliced Mortadell 1x500gm
482289
San Michele Sliced Salame Milano 1x500gm
482298 San Michele Sliced Coppa 1x500gm
CH1925
Selection of Small Artisan Cheese 5x220gm
CH1481
Cratloe Hills Sheep’s Cheese 1x450gm
CH1482
Cratloe Hills
Sheep’s Cheese 1x175gm
CH1442
Wicklow Farmhouse Mini Ban Brie Cheese 1x150gm
CH1307
Cashel Blue Cheese 1x175gm
TIPS Top Cheese MAXIMISE MARGINS WITH THESE
A little goes a long way
Cheese can be an expensive product to work with, so adjust margins accordingly. Cheeses like Stilton, goat’s cheese and Manchego are strong in flavour so manage portions when incorporating them into dishes.
482300 San Michele Sliced Speck 1x500gm
482301 San Michele Sliced Bresaola 1x500gm
Limited-time-only offers
Try offering a single top-quality cheese, expertly paired with a particular drink – think dry sherry, port, dessert wine, or a well-chosen beer. Your cheese and beverage combo can change every day or week, depending on your preference, tapping into the appeal of a ‘limited-time-only’ offer.
Everyone’s favourite fried chicken sharing platter
& SWEET TREATS DESSERTS
Finish with finesse
498893 Sysco
483562
498897
484405
498890
498938
498208
Z164
Turn it up a notch with…
DY213
Kerrymaid Whipping Cream 12x1lt
IC315Z
Glenown Farm Salted Caramel Dairy Ice Cream 2x5lt
IS229Z
483556 Terra Porcelain Matt Grey Rectangular Plate 24x16.5cm 1x12
Glenown Champagne Sorbet 2x5lt
483914
Elmlea Double Plant Cream Alternative 12x250ml
IC221Z
Glenown Rum & Raisin Dairy Ice Cream 2x5lt
483642
Glenown spiced biscuit Ice cream 2x5lt
Z529006
Kerrymaid Real Dairy Custard 1x1lt
FP162 Fruit Salad 1x2kg
CE1375Z Mixed Flavour Macaroons 1x48
497665 Fondant with Valrhona Chocolate 1x20
Redcurrants 1x125gm
Traditional favourites
Make these prepared products your go-to
135574
7
135736 Matthew Walker Christmas Pudding GF 135569
COFFEE & CAFÉ
SEASONAL COFFEE INSPIRATION
SEASONAL SWEET TREATS
SHOWCASING CITAVO
Naughty
Citavo's but nice
chai latte
with a dusting of cinnamon sugar
Stock up on festive favourites
Zuma Vanilla Chai Tin 1x1kg 494377
Citavo Espresso
Modena Coffee Beans 8x1kg R292 Drink Me Chai Latte Spiced 1x1kg 16808
Citavo Classic Instant Hot Chocolate Sachet 50x25gm 482654 Monin
Vanilla Syrup 1x1lt 482653
Monin
Salted Caramel Syrup 1x1lt 483636 Monin
Vanilla Frappe Powder 1x1.36kg 482991
Monin
Hazelnut Syrup 1x1lt SY193 Monin
Gingerbread 1x1lt 483635
Monin
Caramel Sauce 1x1.89kg 483634 Monin
Dark Chocolate Sauce 1x1.8kg 483750
Monin
Honeycomb Syrup 1x1lt
Café Collection
484011
Black Forest Traybake 42x76gm
Our partners at Classic Drinks have curated an incredible, ever-growing range of drinks. The team also continuously develop drinks recipes and serving suggestions for its customers – and here are a select few festive cocktail recipes that deliver a taste of Christmas in every sip.
Non alcoholic Baileys
With CleanCo Whiskey, condensed milk, fresh cream, chocolate syrup, whipped cream & a pinch of cinnamon.
Sloe gin fizz
With Boatyard Sloe Gin, sugar syrup & lemon juice.
499574
CleanCo Whiskey
483471
Sydney Tumbler 11oz 1x6
483417
Murray Wine Glass 14.75oz (42cl) 1x6's
499017
Chablis Gran Cru 1x750ml
CS4388
495729 Boatyard Sloe Gin
ALL-NEW TABLEWARE
Stonecast Barley White Evolve Coupe Plate 26cm 1x12 484316
Stonecast Barley White Organic Walled Plate 10 1/2" 1x6 484304
Stonecast Barley White Lotus Plate 1x6 484318
Stonecast Barley White Lotus Bowl 9" 1x12
Stonecast Barley White Chefs Oblong Plate 13 7/8X7 3/8" 1x6
Genware
Terra Porcelain Seafoam Coupe Plate 24cm 1x6
Porcelain Seafoam Presentation Plate 26cm 1x6
1x6
Porcelain Seafoam Narrow Rectangular Platter 31x14cm 1x6
