On The Menu: Issue 1, January 2023

Off with a bang!

Welcome to the first edition of 'On The Menu'!

In this newsletter, we will be updating you on everything Waterside Foods! From new products and suppliers, to exciting changes in the business!

Here at Waterside Food Services Ltd, we are constantly on the hunt for new, exciting and super tasty products! As a result of this, our product range is growing larger and the variety is constantly expanding. In 2022 our product range grew by over 10%!

So what better way is their to showcase all our new and exciting products than to put them all into a fun little booklet?

With the new year comes new health regimes and healthy eating, which is why a lot of our new lines are veering to the healthier side with a few sweet treats to accompany all the Christmas chocolates. Throughout this issue, we have also included some fan-favourites that are too good to miss out on!

So without further adieu, welcome to

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Celebrate Veganuary

With the new year comes new health regimes and healthy eating, and with healthy eating comes the change to a healthy lifestyle. When people think of a healthy lifestyle, a lot of people think of veganism and therefore Veganuary.

'Veganuary' is a global organisation which encourages participants to adapt to a vegan lifestyle for the month and potentially beyond In 2022, more than 629,000 people from 228 countries and territories took part in Veganuary. This number breaks all previous records.

To celebrate Veganuary and help you accommodate customers choosing to participate, this booklet has included a selection of our vegan meat alternatives, along with vegan desserts and buffet ideas.

These products have all been tried and tested both by us and by customers before being brought into our range, and we can all agree that they are delish!

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VEGAN

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CHOCOLATE CHERRY CHEESECAKE

A gluten-free and vegan crunchy chocolate biscuit base, topped with a smooth, rich chocolate and cherry gluten-free and vegan cream cheese, finished with an indulgent dark chocolate ganache.

DEGF20 | 1 x 14ptn | Frozen

SPECULOOS CHEESECAKE

Frozen, fully baked coconut vegan cheesecake made with a crisp speculoos biscuit base and spiralled with speculoos biscoff sauce. Finally topped off with a rich speculoos topping and finished with speculoos crumb

DECC20 | 1 x 16ptn | Frozen

RASPBERRY CROISSANT 90GM

Indulgent viennese pastries made with quality margarine made from plant fats and rigorously selected ingredients.

SBCR60 | 1 x 44 | Frozen

ORANGE & HAZELNUT CROWN 90GM

An orange-flavoured crown with a subtly caramelised taste thanks to brown sugar and with a crunchy hazelnut topping.

SBDA91 | 1 x 48 | Frozen

GELARTO VEGAN SEA SALT CARAMEL

Authentic Italian vegan salted caramel gelato made in Turin.

ICEC90 | 1 x 5ltr | Frozen

VEGGIE

THIS ISNT BACON RASHERS

These plant-based bacon rashers have the flavour and the smell of crispy bacon when cooking in a frying pan.

BACV01 | 1 x 30 | Frozen

CHOCO OAT M!LK CHOCOLATE

Plant-based oat milk chocolate with 43% cocoa butter. The easy-to-melt format makes it perfect for creating chocolate confectionery or flavouring bakery products, ice cream and desserts.

CHOC00 | 1 x 2.5kg | Ambient

UHT SQUIRTY AEROSOL CREAM VEGAN

Brilliant topping for desserts, or chilled & hot drinks Free from dairy, lactose, gluten and soya. Suitable for vegans Vegetarian Society approved

DACR02 | 1 x 200ml | Chilled

ALPRO BARISTA RANGE

PROPER CORNISH VEG PASTY

Made with delicious soya Plant-Based Mince from Meatless Farm – whose mission is to make meatless delicious We believe this hand crimped pasty really is as close as you are going to get to a traditional pasty without the meat!

BAKP04 | 1 x 20 | Frozen

PROPER CORNISH VEGAN ROLL 6"

A unique recipe protein filling is delicately seasoned with a special blend of herbs, spices, sweet onions, providing a savoury flavour profile of herbs and peppery notes, encased in a deliciously light and flakey glazed vegan pastry case.

BAKS02 | 1 x 50 | Frozen

PLAIN VEGAN BELGIAN STYLE WAFFLES 90GM

The traditional Belgian sugar waffle is well known worldwide. The pearl sugar inside of the dough makes for the sweet flavour and smooth texture

SBWA02 | 1 x 20 | Frozen

VEGAN CAJUN SWEET POTATO ROULADE GF

Individually-wrapped portions of gluten-free and vegan Cajun flavoured sweet potato roulade, filled with vegan cream cheese and a sweet and spicy red pepper and red onion Cajun flavoured chutney.

READ07 | 1 x 16 | Frozen

TOMS PIES VEGAN SPICED CAULI, SPINACH & LENTIL PIES

Vegan short crust pastry pie with a filling of spiced cauliflower, spinach, red lentil & potato.

BAKT12 | 1 x 6| Frozen

AVeganJourney AVeganJourney

Starting in 1994 (however having changed names since), Speciality Breads are passionate about producing the best artisan bread, and have stuck to their roots by keeping many of their best selling breads remaining hand finished!

Sustainability is vital in creating a product that the public love and so Speciaility Breads are working on several sustainability inspired projects, including becoming a B-Corp and having an entirely Vegan certified range.

Currently over half of their full range is vegan and this percentage will only continue to grow over the following years until 100% is completely vegan suitable. Not only this, but all of their products are already nut and sesame free!

Speciality Breads became part of our range in early 2022 and has been a big success from the start! It's also safe to say that our office team love the samples they get to taste test! For information on their range, contact our sales office on 01889 586444 or email us on sales@watersidefoods.co.uk

BRIOCHE BUN, GLAZED, SLICED & SEEDED

A free range egg and pure butter glazed brioche bun topped with golden linseeds. Just right for those gourmet burgers.

Approx weight: 90g Approx diameter: 10cm

Defrost and serve – may be warmed through in the oven BRBU09 | 1 x 48 | FROZEN

SPECIALITY BRIOCHE BUN GLAZED UNSLICED

The ultimate burger bun to partner with the best of burgers. Made with free range eggs and enriched with lashings of butter. Perfect for premium burger.

Approx weight: 90g Approx diameter: 10cm

Defrost and serve – may be warmed through in the oven BRBU123 | 1 x 45 | FROZEN

CIALITY TENNESSEE GRILLHOUSE BUN

Frozen, fully baked, moulded glazed white bread piece topped with Linseeds and Poppy Seeds. Premium burgers need to be well dressed so do them proud.

Approx weight: 80g Approx diameter: 10cm

Defrost and serve – may be warmed through in the oven BRBU60 | 1 x 45 | FROZEN

ROLLS

The traditional open texture, unique flavour and good looks makes this a big favourite, teamed to perfection with salads, soups, casseroles and main courses

Approx weight: 100g Approx diameter: 16cm Defrost and serve – may be warmed through in the oven. CI04 | 1 x 40 | FROZEN

SPECIALITY ROUND CIABATTA ROLLS

This round version of the popular oblong ciabatta roll is the perfect shape and size for gourmet burgers

Approx weight: 100g Approx diameter: 10cm Defrost and serve – may be warmed through in the oven BRCI040 | 1 x 40 | FROZEN

SPECIALITY SOURDOUGH ROLL

Our rustic sourdough roll has a crunchy, crisp crust and a perfectly soft interior With its mildly sour flavour and light, airy texture it can be enjoyed as a sandwich, burger bun or an accompaniment to meals.

Approx weight: 100g Approx diameter: 10cm Defrost and serve – may be warmed through in the oven

Recipe Idea

INGREDIENTS PROCESS

FOR THE CORN CAKES

2 grilled corn on the cobs

150ml oat or almond Milk

55g polenta

40g corn flour

1/2 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp baking powder

1 level tsp dried chilli flakes

½ tsp paprika

1 bunch of chives, chopped rapeseed oil for frying

8 thick slices of Speciality Sourdough bread

FOR THE FILLING

2 small ripe avocados, halved, stoned and diced

3 tbsp vegan mayo

1 lime, juice only 225g baby plum tomatoes, roasted Romaro peppers, roasted 2 handfuls baby spinach leaves washed and finely shredded

For the rocket aioli simply whiz together 5 tablespoons of vegan mayo with 75g rocket until just smooth, season to taste.

To make the corn cakes combine the dry ingredients (flour, cornmeal, baking powder, seasonings in a mixing bowl and season well.

Add the cut corn kernels, chives and milk to the flour mixture and mix well. The mixture will seem runny but will firm up on standing and as they cook. Preheat a skillet over medium high heat and then add about 2 tbsp of rapeseed oil.

Using a dessert spoon and press the batter into the pan. Using a spatula, quickly flatten to form patty shapes.

Allow to cook on one side for approx. 2/3 minutes until golden and then flip over to cook on the other side.

Place on kitchen paper to remove any excess oil and set to one side.

To make the panini heat a griddle pan until medium hot Place 4 slices of bread on board and spoon over avocado mix. Top with the shredded spinach, tomatoes and lay over two corn cakes. Top with the roasted peppers and sandwich with remaining bread.

Griddle two panini at a time for approx.3 to 4 minutes each side pressing down firmly after turning.

Serve straight away with the rocket alioi

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G R O W I N G R A N G E

Here at Waterside Food Services Ltd, our product range is constantly growing! Since we gained an additional dry storage depot in August 2022, we have been able to add more ambient and disposable products to our range and we still have plenty of space left to fill!

F R E S H P R O

D U C E

Along with this, in November 2022 we gained an additional chilled product space, meaning our range of fresh produce and fresh dairy products has also grown!

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Our range is now up to over 3,000 lines, and we only plan on growing this number further!

R E D P E P P E R , B E A N &

A U B E R G I N E C H I L L I 3 0 0 G M

A rich, gluten-free and vegan chilli made with sweet red peppers, beans and aubergine, with subtle hints of smooth dark chocolate

Serve with rice and top with tortilla chips, chunky guacamole, a dollop of coconut milk yoghurt and fresh coriander leaves.

READ20 | 15 X 300GM | FROZEN

G F V E G A N P E N A N G

U R R Y 3 0 0 G M

n aromatic gluten free coconut sauce with auliflower, green beans, mangetout and peppers

erve with wild basmati rice, scattered with seeds nd a side of poppadoms. Offer the option to add an-fried tofu or tempeh.

READ21| 15 X 300GM | FROZEN

G F P E A A N D M I N T

F R I T T E R S

These tasty little bites are bursting with vibrant peas and edamame beans with generous helpings of chia, pumpkin and sunflower seeds and flavoured with a touch of mint and cracked black pepper. Great for starters, salads, sharing platters and nibbles.

VEGE23 | 2 X 1.05KG | FROZEN

Claire,

With over 35 years of experience, Pierre Koffmann is one of the bestowed few that have been awarded a triple Michelin star during his time at La Tante Claire. A purveyor of provincial French cuisine, Pierre was awarded the ‘Laurent-Perrier Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the Tatler Restaurant Awards 2014.

The initial objective for Koffmann's was to offer UK restaurants the best quality British potatoes, but the business catapulted to becoming an overnight success!

Since launching in 2018, Koffmann's Speciality Foods has launched a range of new projects designed to achieve its goals. Koffmann's has added fresh carrots and parsnips to its range and plans to further expand to include olive and rapeseed oils, prepared vegetables, and condiments.

Koffmann's Speciality Foods was established in 2018 by Simon Martin and his sister

along with Claire's husband, renowned chef Pierre Koffmann.

Within the four years of concept, the Koffmann Fresh Potato range has established itself as the UK chef’s number-one go-to brand for potatoes.

The Food Heroes are already supplying the crême de la crême of the restaurant trade, including the likes of Berkeley, The Ivy, Harrods, Marco Pierre White, and Gordon Ramsay. Along with this, they have also begun to supply some of the country’s largest pub and restaurant chains, with the Koffmann brand regularly being used on menus as a symbol of high quality.

Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge often promotes his use of the Koffmann Potatoes; having promoted them online and suggesting Koffmann potatoes to be used in his chip recipe featured in 'Tom Kerridge's Proper Pub Food (2013)'

Here at Waterside Food Services Limited, Koffmann's Washed Blue Chipping and Roasting Potatoes 20kg joined our range in August 2022 and were an immediate success! Following this, just over three months later, the Koffmann's Les Grandes XXL Chips 19mm joined our range in November 2022.

In 2023, we plan to expand our range of Koffmann's Speciality Foods and continue to provide delicious and high-quality potato products to our customers.

For more information on the Koffmann's Speciality Foods, please contact us on 01889 586444.

K O F F M A N N S L E S

G R A N D E S F R I T E S

1 9 M M

Lightly coated and pre-fried with Koffmann's niquely developed blend which produces a wonderful ‘Crunch’ and memorable taste experience. Can be fried or cooked in the oven.

CHIP70 | 4 X 2.27KG | FROZEN

P R A W N G Y O Z A 2 0 G M

Half-moon shaped Japanese-style dumplings tinged with beetroot, with a prawn, vegetable and mushroom filling (approx. 20g each / 30 pieces per pack).

BUFV33 | 10 X 30 | FROZEN

S W E E T G L U T E N F R E E T A R T L E T C A S E 8 . 3

C M

Small (8.3cm diameter and 2cm height) round, gluten free sweet foncage (pressed shortcrust) pastry tartlettes made with butter. Crunchy, slightly hard texture with a light golden-brown colour and sweet, buttery pastry taste. Ready-to-use – just fill and plate or heat if desired. Great moisture resistance, avoiding the dreaded soggy bottom!

BAPC17 | 1 X 27 | AMBIENT

U T R A L C A N A P E

O O N S

ral foncage (pressed shortcrust) pastry shaped a spoon (3.6cm wide and 7.5cm long). Golden wn with a crispy, crunchy texture. Ready-to-use t fill and plate or heat if desired. Perfect for apes

C18 | 1 X 86 | AMBIENT

F R E E Z E R D R I E D

S T R A W B E R R Y P I E C E S

Rich in colour and juiciness, freeze-drying allows the delicious flavour of strawberries to last even longer. Use our freeze-dried strawberries to garnish hot chocolates, frappes and ice creams!

DEST01 | 1 X 150GM | AMBIENT

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p Honey's signature honey infused with chillies ve you deliciously sweet heat, naturally! pletely free from additives, but bursting full of ous taste, this warming honey is the perfect ng for numerous different foods including , chicken and cheese, but is also a great ion to dressings, cocktails & more! JAM56 | 1 X 340GM | AMBIENT

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