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DIVERSE & FLEXIBLE MENU OPTIONS
LABOUR & C O ST- S AV I N G SO LU T I O N S
NEW & I N N OVAT I V E P R O D U CT S
FRESH RECIPE I N S P I R AT I O N
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We’ve nurtured and developed the largest network of local producers and growers in the industry which means that we can always bring you the freshest, finest and most innovative food and non-food products. We understand how important flexibility, quality, precision, and exceptional service are to your customers, so this issue of Weddings is all about showcasing our extensive range as well as clever ways to use our products to save time, labour and costs, so that your team can focus on the details that will make a lasting impression.
Meet our Culinary Team
Contents 03
The Drinks Reception
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Canapés and Starters
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The Main Event
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Desserts
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Evening
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Cheese
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ur team of in-house development chefs Ben Arnold, Simon Hudson and Liam Byrd taste, test and experiment with a wide range of new products across our extensive portfolio. They come up with clever ways to use prepared and labour-saving products, jazzing them up easily to make an impact on the menu. Between them, the team have over 30 years of experience working as chefs. Their industry knowledge is exceptional, making them a fantastic resource for you, our customers.
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Vegan
Gluten Free
Irish
Frozen
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THE DRINKS
Reception
A tiered selection of Champagne & Prosecco
Top tips from our Classic Drinks team
Dinner wine recommendations
BRING THE
BUBBLES No special occasion is complete without a toast or two, and most wedding parties will want to include sparkling wine in their package. Champagne and Prosecco are both popular choices. Consider Crémant as an alternative, a sparkling wine made in the Champagne fashion without the hefty price tag.
Entry Tier MA108 Masottina Prosecco Frizzante
This Prosecco Frizzante is light and refreshing in style with apple, peach and lemon aromas. Fruity and gently sparkling on the palate.
Mid Tier BA150 Ballarin, Crémant de Bordeaux,
A crisp and elegant crémant with aromas of citrus, yellow and green fruit alongside floral notes from Semillon. The wine has great acidity and freshness on the palate, with intense aromas of lemon and lime fruit.
Top Tier PA100 Champagne Pannier Brut Sélection,
Champagne Pannier's Brut Champagne represents market-leading quality for its price. A boutique style of wine produced by a cooperative of growers, Pannier's Brut Champagne is incredibly complex due to extended lees ageing. Expect layer upon layer of aromas offering citrus and red berry fruit accompanied by dried tropical fruit, brioche, croissant, batched bread and gingernut. The region's unmissable chalkiness is expressed on the finish.
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Food and wine go hand in hand, and our team at Classic Drinks is here to help you find the perfect pours for your wedding offering.
CLASSIC DRINKS
top picks
WEDDING MEAL WINES
WHITE
RED
JA103 Reserve Saint Jacques, Sauvignon Blanc
499084 La Baldosa Garnacha-Temranillo
Sauvignon Blanc is perfect for those who love freshness in wines. Dry, fruity and fresh with flavours of lemon, lime, Granny Smith apple and fresh leafy herbs.
This is a full-bodied red wine with firm tannins that will compliment darker meats and bold flavours. Gorgeous intensity of luscious red fruit flavours.
499109 La Baldosa Verdejo-Sauvignon Blanc
495856 Château Pascaud, Bordeaux Supérieur
A refreshing and lively white blend with lime and green apple aromas, that will pair beautifully with white meat, fish and seasonal salads.
This Bordeaux Supérieur offers outstanding value for money, with aromas of red and black fruit and hints of cigar box, vanilla, cedar and coffee too. This is unusually sophisticated and sumptuous for a wine of Bordeaux Supérieur quality.
j French classics earn their title for a reason. Sauvignon Blanc and Bordeaux stand out as timeless choices for weddings, offering significant versatility in food pairing.
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CANAPÉS CANAPES & STARTERS
Showcasing our starter range 6
WEDDINGS
Sweet & savoury canapés
Tips & tricks from our test kitchen team
KEEP THEM
SWEET
Maximise your team’s time by making use of our excellent prepared products.
CHEF LIAM'S
top pick
These are essential for any banqueting team. Fill with creme patisserie or lemon curd and top with fresh berries for an easy-to-prepare but impressive sweet treat.
PS475 Round Mini Sweet Tartlets 4cm 1x240 498897 Art Deco Petit Four Selection 1x48 CE1375Z Macaroons Mixed Flavours 1x48
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SAVOURY CANAPÉ
ESSENTIALS
Save on prep with Chef Simon’s top prepared products
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P35 Mini Bouchees Pastry 3cm 1x180
PS476 Round Mini Savoury Tartlets 4cm 1x240
Get creative with filling ideas – we love Middle-Eastern flavours like smoked aubergine with yoghurt and pomegranate.
Ideal for a traditional creamy chicken and white wine filling, or something a little different!
Excellent with seasoned whipped cheese like feta or goat’s cheese and topped with roasted beetroot and toasted nuts of your choice.
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PS472 Vol Au Vent Shell 1x96
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497456 Orien Bites Torpedo Shrimp 32x25g
FF300Z Traditional Savoury Platter Canapes 1x54
P345Z Le Monde des Crepes Mini Blinis 1x240
FF208Z Mini Bouchee Delights 125x20g
THE MAIN
Event
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Showcasing our quality range
Tips & tricks from our test kitchen team 9
Always proud to Love Local
Dockrell's Carrots Wexford
Taylors of Lusk
Our island-wide network is built on local expertise Growers, bakers, roasters and cheesemakers; the island of Ireland boasts a wealth of talent when it comes to local producers and makers. We at Sysco are proud to work with a top-class network of local suppliers to bring you and your business the very best of Irish ingredients and flavour. To learn more about our suppliers and how their products can support your menu needs speak to your Area Sales Manager or visit order.syscoireland.com
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Cashel Blue - Tipperary
CHEF SIMON'S
Seabass
490777 Salmon Supremes (Skin On) 10x200g FS894 Seabass Fillets Pin Bone in 140-180g 1x2kg 491845 Sea Bream Fillet Scaled & Pinned 10x150-180g
MATCH IT PAIR WITH
SEABASS 499156 Adacio Vermentino order.syscoireland.com
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ON THE
�tarting line
CHEESE
FS058 Dalys Sliced Smoked Salmon 20x700-900g
FS984 Fresh King Scallops (roe on) 60/80 1x2kg
FS993 Premium Crab Meat 1x454g
FS506Z Cooked Tiger King Prawns Tail Off 31/40 1x1kg
CH1645 Goats Cheese Log Buche de Chevre 1x1kg 482092 Goats Cheese Pearls with Garlic in Oil 1x1kg
MATCH IT SOUP PAIR WITH
SALMON LL100 Leopards Leap Chenin Blanc
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491020 Potato & Leek Mix 1x2kg
491162 Rustic Vegetable Soup Mix 1x2kg
CHEF SIMON'S
Beef croquettes
VW748 Mash potato 1x2.5kg BF131 Beef Cheek Irish 1x10 (600g)
MEAT & POULTRY
MENU FAVOURITES DU180Z Silver Hill Duck Fillets 20x225g
494375 Tournafulla Classic White Pudding 1x1kg
494376 Tournafulla Classic Black Pudding 1x1kg
PK428 McCarrens Boneless Pork Belly Rind On Irish 2x4kg
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497846 Brehon Country Style Terrine 1x1.5kg PT121 Pheasant Terrine with Girolles 1x1kg
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CHEF BEN'S
Fillet of beef with parsnip puree, sarladiase potato cake, pearl onion & redcurrant jus.
BF626 Irish Nature Beef Fillet Steaks 12x170g BF628 Irish Nature Beef Fillet Steaks 12x227g
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BEEF
SA251 Santa Ana Malbec 14
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BRING THE BEEF BF798 Irish Hereford Prime Beef Fillet (Chain off) pack size 1x2.2-2.5kg BF842 Irish Nature Beef Feather Blade 1x2.5-3.5kg BF626 Irish Nature Beef Fillet Steaks 12x170g BF628 Irish Nature Beef Fillet Steaks 12x227g BF471 Irish Nature Beef Jacobs Ladder Spare Rib 1x1.6-2.2kg 498215 Banqueting Irish Beef Striploin 1x9-11kg 482077 Essential Irish Pre Cut Beef Fillet Steak 12x170g 482079 Essential Irish Pre Cut Beef Fillet Steak 12x227g
Established in 1989, Irish Nature is Ireland's longest established premium beef brand. A 35 year pedigree combined with generations of farming knowledge, has earned the brand a superb reputation in the foodservice sector.
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Irish Nature brings its customers consistently tender 100% Irish beef, delivered with a pride, ownership and duty to care that runs through every stage of the journey from gate to plate.
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MATCH IT RULE
the roost
PAIR WITH
DUCK
LE209 Les Jamelles Pinot Noir 16
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DU131 Silver Hill Duck Fillets 10 x 200g
482095 Cornfed Chicken Supreme 5x200-230g
D16 Barbarie Duck Breast 2x200-250g
CC394 Chicken Supreme Skin On 20x230-260g
DU344 Duck Leg Confit Vac Pac 1.55kg
MAKE YOUR
TURKEY & HAM PORTION SHINE
GLAZES Apricot and rosemary
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j Clementine, thyme, and honey
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j Apple cinnamon and cider Cider
j Cranberry, clove and cinnamon
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How to use them?
After steaming, brush your glaze onto the turkey breast.
494814 Block & Barrel Classic Cooked & Stuffed Turkey & Ham Portion 24x6-7oz
TY113 Deelvale Turkey Butterfly Skin On 1x4.5-7.5kg
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CHEF SIMON'S
Duo of lamb With pistachio-crusted lamb shanks, individual shepherd’s pies, roasted red peppers and jus
MATCH IT PAIR WITH
LAMB
499084 La Baldosa Garnacha Tempranillo 18
WEDDINGS
LM627 Slaney Valley French Dressed Lamb Rack Cap Off 2x480g
Not only does Irish lamb speak of exceptional quality and a touch of luxury, it’s also an ideal way to add provenance and seasonality to your menu. Ideal for spring weddings, Slaney Valley Lamb is a recognisably Irish brand with real provenance, something customers look for now more than ever.
LM502 Slaney Valley Leg of Lamb (Boned, rolled & tied) 2.2-2.8kg LM640 Slaney Valley Lamb Rump 4x275g LM144 Slaney Valley Easy Carve Lamb Shoulder 1x1.4-2kg
ALTERNATIVE MAINS CHEF LIAM'S
Butternut Squash Risotto With maple syrup, white wine and vegan cheese 482625 Sons of Butchers Grated Notzarella 4x200g
Show your soon-to-be newlyweds that you not only cater to all dietary requirements but care about flexibility and flavourful options. 497967 Plant It Steaks 30x150g 145539 Sysco Simply Chestnut & Seed Roast 12x120g 1065 Lord Of Tofu Natural Tofu 5x200g 482051 Plant-It Naked Chick'n Fillets 5x980g
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BC543 Bacon Gammon Log 1x5.8-6.8kg
BC576 Bacon French Rack 1x2.5kg
BC504 McCarrens Boned & Rolled Bacon Gammon Horseshoe 1x4.5-6kg
PK428 McCarrens Boneless Pork Belly Rind On 2x4kg
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SIDES VG885 Vegetable Bouquet Mix 3 Asparagus, broccoli, French beans, leek, carrot, sugar snap, wrapped in leek. 15x73g VP836 Vegetable Bouquet Mix 2 French beans, carrot, courgette, broccoli, asparagus and baby leek, wrapped in leek and blanched. 15x73g 491136 Vegetable Bouquet Mix 4 Hand tied vegetable bundle with French beans, carrot batons and leek. 15x60g
LOCAL MATTERS 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.
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492087 Carrot & Turnip Mix Baton 1x5kg
VW767 Prepared Broccoli 1x2kg
VP748 Carrot Chateau Banqueting 1x20 VP423 Turnip Chateau Banqueting 1x20
Check potatoes off your list in one swift go with these convenient solutions. There’s no need to compromise on quality or taste.
CHEF BEN'S
perfect roasties
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482860 Part Baked Mini Cereal & Mixed seed rolls 250x33g
CE1163Z Mixed Penny Loaf 144x45-55g
482861 Part Baked Mini Dark Rolls 250x33g
BR346Z Assorted Gourmet Petit Pains 90x30-45g
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SWEETS
& Desserts
Showcasing our prepared range 22 WEDDINGS
Labour-saving tips & tricks
Fresh recipe inspiration
T310Z Individual Caramelized Apple Tart 12x170
FINISH WITH
FINESSE Z164 Belgian Chocolate Cheesecake 48x32g
Z170 Belgian Chocolate Cheesecake 48x35g
492151 Banoffee 12x110g 498838 Sysco Classic Lemon Tartlet Individual 18x100g DT285Z Mini Triple Chocolate Mousse 20x30g
498893 Sysco Premium Raspberry White Chocolate Roulade 20x72g DT255Z Individual White Chocolate Cheesecake 12x135g DT257Z Individual Baileys Cheesecake 12x131g 492148 Ruby Chocolate Cheesecake 12x110g 497664 Salted Caramel Chocolate Fondant 1x20 492149 Belgian Chocolate Mousse Torte 12x110g
498836 Sysco Classic Mixed Berry Crumble 18x100g
Keep it seasonal Bring seasonality into your dessert choices as well as throughout the rest of the menu. In autumn, offer a warm, rustic apple tart, while in the summer, a light and creamy panna cotta will work nicely.
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ITALIAN FAVOURITES
OFFER
alternatives
While most desserts are vegetarian, it’s important to keep vegan and gluten-free options at hand to cater to those who need them. 24 WEDDINGS
T315Z Tiramisu Banquet Slab 3x700g
482519 Martinucci Individual Tartufo Chocolate 12x100g
482521 MartiNucci Tartufo Pistachio 12x100g
482520 Martinucci Tartufo Hazelnut 12x100g
Our kitchen team’s top picks 498208 Belgian Chocolate Cheesecake 12x100g 498253 Glenown Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream 2x4ltr
CE233Z Vegan Caramel Apple Pie 1x14ptn
Desserts, curds, and sorbets made easy with…
496660 Boiron Mango Pasteurized Fruit Purée 1x1ltr 496663 Boiron Raspberry Pasteurized Fruit Purée 1x1ltr 496662 Boiron Peach Pasteurized Fruit Purée 1x1ltr
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F327Z Boiron Exotic Coulis 1x500g
IC315Z Glenown Farm Salted Caramel Dairy Ice Cream 2x5ltr
IC218Z Glenown Double Chocolate Dairy Ice Cream 2x5ltr
IS229Z Glenown Champagne Sorbet 2x5ltr
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CHEF SIMON'S
brownie
with chocolate mousse, blackberry whipped cream and chopped pecans
F328Z Boiron Blackcurrant Coulis 1x500g CE934Z Coolhull Chocolate Brownie Traybake 1x21ptn
Jazz up prepared favourites with extra flourishes like these to bring the wow factor.
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LATE NIGHT
snacks
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Alternative options
Customer favourites 27
FRIED CHICKEN SHARING
PLATTERS Everyone’s favourite fried chicken sharing platter
C127Z Global Farms Tangy BBQ Cooked Chicken Wings 1x1kg CC806Z Global Farms Cooked Breaded Chicken Goujons 10x1kg
497584 Glenhaven Hot & Spicy Chicken Wings 5x1kg
Make it special with… Honey-mustard mayo Sriracha ketchup Turkey gravy Roast garlic aioli Spiced cranberry sauce
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CC103Z Global Farms Cooked Southern Fried Chicken Popcorn 4x2.5kg CC925Z Steam Cooked Chicken Wings 4x2.5kg
498188 Essential Chicken Fillets (No Inners) 50x170-200g 498847 Essential Uncalibrated Chicken Fillets 2x5kg
SEAFOOD SHARING PLATTERS FS969Z Seafood Basket contains Squid Rings & Chunks, Breaded Prawns & Cod Bites 12x20g 498450 Raw Lemongrass and Chilli Prawns 1x500g
491261 Salt & Pepper Squid 6x1kg
FS169Z Panko Coated Squid Rings (130 pieces) 1x4.2kg
498056 Marinated Garlic & Herb Butterfly Prawns 1x500g
FS058 Dalys Sliced Smoked Salmon 20x700-900g order.syscoireland.com
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VEGAN SHARING 114591 Daloon Simply Meat Free Falafel 60x25g
PLATTERS
VG174 Tom & Ollie Traditional Hummus 1x1kg
1035 Florentin Tamruc Falafel 6x240g
482784 Sundried Tomatoes in Oil 1x3kg
482023 Jackfruit Bao Buns 1x1.1kg
494116 Tom & Ollie Green Olives Stuffed with Red Peppers 1x2kg
PE116 Tom & Ollie Basil Pesto 1x1kg
1016 Florentin Falafel Nuggets 1x280g
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1042 Florentin Sweet Potato Falafel (Yummy Yams Nuggets) 6x240g
TOP TIPS
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Help potential customers get the best possible experience by offering extra services: additional courses, paired wines and late-night snacks can all contribute to a bigger take-home at the end of the day. The more you can offer, the greater the potential for sales you can generate. Don’t undercut yourself when building your pricing structure, but do be reasonable: there’s a fine line between profitable margins and off-putting prices. Remember that wedding couples will be comparing a range of venues before making a final decision, so do your research on the competition: find out how much other wedding venues are charging so you can make sure you’re not priced out of the running.
497437 Plant-It Southern Fried Bites 5x1kg (312 Pieces) 498060 Plant-It Breaded Salt & Chilli Strips 5x1kg (625 Pieces) 2520Z Fry's Vegetarian Cocktail Sausage Rolls 1x4x100g 482979 Strong Roots Cauliflower Hash Browns 3x1kg 482980 Strong Roots Spinach Bites 3x1kg 482981 Strong Roots Pea & Lemon Bites 3x1kg
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CHEESE
please!
CANAPES & STARTERS
Irish cheese worth championing 32
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Quality charcuterie favourites
Top cheese board building tips
Top CHEESEBOARD TIPS THE POWER OF THREE Base the plate around three different kinds of cheese, making sure there’s a balance amongst types of milk (cow, sheep or goat), textures (hard, semi-soft, soft), and styles of cheesemaking (bloomy rind, washed, rind, blue, Cheddar-style, etc.) A CUT ABOVE Add crackers, biscuits, bread sticks toasted bread slices for crunch; fresh fruit like berries, pear, apple, grapes and figs for freshness; nuts like pistachios, walnuts and hazelnuts for texture; dried fruits and honey for sweetness; and chutneys to elevate flavour.
CH1306 Dunbarra Cheese Naturally Ripened 1x180g CH1390 Gubbeen Oak Smoked Cheese 1x390g CHI309 Carrigaline Farmhouse Cranberry Cheese Wheel 1x1.80kg CH1358 Gubbeen Cheese Wheel 1x1.3kg 490984 Daru Semi Hard Cheese 1x2.2kg CH1314 Shepherd's Store Cheese Wheel 1x4.4kg
ALL THE TRIMMINGS When cutting cheese, it’s best to think of whole wheels (whether they be round, square, or cylindrical) as if they were whole pies. Each should be divided in half first, and then into measured wedges. PORTION CONTROL It’s easy to go overboard but take care when arranging your cheese plates to maximise your margins. Consider including approximately 30g of cheese per person. Bulk your boards up with cheaper added extras like crackers and fruit.
MATCH IT PAIR WITH
CHEDDAR 499412 St Marc Chardonnay order.syscoireland.com
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IRISH CHEESE 490840 Wicklow Farmhouse St Kevins Brie 1x1kg
482302 San Michele Sliced Parma Ham 1x500g
CH1597 Carrigaline Garlic & Herb Cheese 1x120g
482298 San Michele Sliced Coppa 1x500g
MATCH IT PAIR WITH GOATS CHEESE SR100 St Marc Sauvignon Blanc 34 WEDDINGS
TOP-QUALITY CHARCUTERIE
482287 San Michelle Sliced Mortadella 1x500g 482291 San Michele Roasted Ham with Herbs 1x500g 482289 San Michelle Sliced Salami Milano 1x500g
CHEESE
494640 Carrigaline Truffle Cheese Wedge 1x120g CH1593 Carrigaline Natural Cheese 1x120g
CH1642 Durrus Cheese Wheel 1x1.2kg
CH1925 Selection of Small Artisan Cheese 5x220g CH1390 Gubbeen Oak Smoked Cheese 1x390g CH1294 Mileens Cheese Wheel 1x1.8kg 490835 Gubbeen Oak Smoked Mature Cheese 1x3.5kg CH1008 Bandon Vale Cheddar Vintage 1x200g
CH1307 Cashel Blue Cheese 1x175g
CH1006 Bandon Vale Cheese Glandor Red Leicester 1x200g CH1520 Ardsallagh Cheese Rindless Goats Log 1x1.1kg 490830 Hegartys Farmhouse Mature Cheddar Wedge 1x200g
CH1398 Knockanore Cheese Farmhouse White Vintage 1x1.5kg
ADDED EXTRAS 482290 San Michelle Sliced Salami Napoli 1x500g
T622 Salamander Biscuits Wrapped 1x300 CE743 Millers Damsels Biscuits for Cheese Assorted 12x125g
482292 San Michelle Sliced Pepperoni 1x500g 482295 San Michelle Sliced Pancetta 1x500g order.syscoireland.com
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