On The Menu: October 2023

It'sthemostwonderful timeoftheyear!

Hello and welcome to the final edition of On The Menu of 2023!

With 2023 nearing its close and the Christmas events set to begin in just over a month, these final few months of the year are set to be busy as everyone comes together to celebrate a great year!

With festive menus now complete and the bookings beginning to be taken, the preparations are quickly starting, but before the big day, we still have a few occasions left to get ready for...

Each of the remaining months of the year have an occasion that are the perfect occasion to introduce a special menu! With Halloween, Bonfire Night, and Christmas all nearly here, now is the perfect time to get creative.

In this edition of On The Menu, we have included a range of recipes perfect for the occasion, along with a range of products that we think are perfect for the season.

We hope you enjoy!

Inside this edition...

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A T S N E W A T

W A T E R S I D E

Just a few of the new products to our nge, including new cakes and dog ats!

A L L O W E E N

election of menu ideas and products rfect for making your menu ook-tacular!

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F I R E N I G H T

ys to make the most of candy apples d fast food perfect for the evening tivities!

21 O N L I N E O R D E R I N G

The perfect way to ensure your kitchens are prepared for the festive season.

C H R I S T M A S

With festive products and menu ideas to get everyone in the Christmas excitement!

What's New at Waterside?

Courgette and Avocado

Flavoured Cake GF

DEHC01 | Frozen | 1 x 12

A round moist gluten free courgette and avocado flavour cake, filled and topped with sweet avocado flavour frosting and decorated with a sprinkling of pistachio nuts and cornflower petals. This gateau is pre-portioned into 12 portions and packed 1 gateau per outer.

Sidoli Bakewell Tart Slice

SBTB10 | Frozen | 1 x 18

A sweet short crust pastry base layered with strawberry jam and moist almond flavour sponge, topped with a layer of white icing and decorated with chocolate flavour glaze in varying proportions. Pre-portioned into 18 square portions in a multi-portion tray, packed 1 tray per outer.

Whitby Bubble Red Argentinian Shrimp

FISC02 | Frozen | 1 x 600gm

Argentinian red shrimp is a wonderfully large and meaty prawn with a delicate and rich taste that’s not too dissimilar to lobster. Whitby have coated them in a ‘bubble bobble’ layer for something really show stopping.

Gingerbread House Food Box

DITRAY86 | Disposable | 1 x 50

Suitable for food, cake, snacks, sweets or gifts; these Christmas themed Food/Party Boxes come flat packed, pop open easily and are closed and sealed with the side tabs.

The height including the handle is 15cm

Also available in an elf, santa, or snowman design.

The Canine Menu (Mixed Box)

DT05 | Ambient | 1 x 30

This mixed box of canine chews is the perfect way to ensure your venue is dog friendly. With a mix of Boar, Salmon, and Venison chews, this mixed box caters for all dogs of all sizes. With 10 menus also included, this is the perfect way to cater for all customers including those with paws.

Glitzy Drinks Shimmer for Sparking Drinks

DRINS31 | Ambient | 2 x 12gm

Add a beautiful shimmer to your favourite sparkling drinks. Perfect for cocktail parties, birthdays, nights in and out, and can be used with Prosecco, Gin, and many more sparkling drinks!

This pack contains 1 x 12g Gold Glamour and 1 x 12g Pink Passion.

It's just a bunch ofhocuspocus...

The sun is setting earlier, the evenings are getting colder, and pumpkins are starting to appear around every corner These spooky things can only mean one thing

It is nearly Halloween!

Spooky season is here and there are a range of ways you can get involved in creating a Halloween spooktacular for you and your customers!

With the cost of living crisis still a major factor in day to day life, it is still possible to match the theme of Halloween without it costing a lot more money or time

By adding 'limited time only' menu items, such as drinks and sweet treats, they are certain to go down well will customers as they want to try it while they can!

With bending into the well know seasonal flavours - such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin -

it is the perfect way to get involved in the spookiest time of the year Throughout this Halloween section in On The Menu, we have selected a range of products from different product categories that are the perfect addition to your seasonal menu!

For seasonal menu ideas, look no further

BLOOD & SLIME DOUGHNUTS

Simply take 1 pack of the Fletchers Sugared Jam Ball Doughnuts, some royal icing, and some green food colouring and there you have it! A simple doughnut into a spooktacular treat that’s perfect for a counter display. It’s a quick and easy seasonal offering!

TRICK OR TREAT

Ingredients

Simply Mixed Berries Syrup

Simply Vanilla Frappe Powder

Milk

Ice

Whipped cream

Simply Strawberry Topping Sauce Spooky Toppings

Instructions

Add the milk, Vanilla Frappe Powder, and your Mixed Berries Syrup into a blender

2 3 4

Add a cup of ice and blend for 30 seconds or until smooth

Pour the blender contents into your chosen glass and top with whipped cream.

Decorate with Strawberry Topping Sauce and your chosen spooky toppings

Trick or Treat?

Halloween is a holiday notorious for all things sugar and sweet. In a world that is growing more health-consious, there are still a variety of ways that the spooky treats can be altered for a healthier option.

A fruit platter is a staple at all buffets, so to celebrate Halloween, why not make it spooky?

Franken-Kiwi

Marsh Fangs

Frog Eyes

boo bananas

F O R T H E S H A K E

125ml ice cold semiskimmed milk*

Small scoop Chocolate

Shmoo powder (13g)

1 ½ tbsp orange syrup

TO TOP

Melted milk chocolate

Golden crunch topping

1 regular doughnut

1 decorated toffee apple

Dolly mixtures

Small orange cake

Small Halloween caramel

biscuit slice

2 milk and white

chocolate buttons

Strawberry sauce

SPOOKY SHMOO

1) Dip the rim of the glass into the melted chocolate, ensuring the full rim is covered. Pour the golden crunch onto a plate and dip the rim into it, covering as much chocolate as possible

2) Use some of the melted chocolate to stick the chocolate buttons on to the front of the glass. Place in fridge for five minutes to set.

3) Using a skewer or sharp implement, pierce a hole through the orange cake and dolly mixtures Thread the cake and some dolly mixtures on to a straw, and use cocktail sticks for the rest, using the cake to stick them in.

4 ) Pour the milk into a jug, adding the Shmoo powder and syrup. Place on the Shmoo machine for 25 seconds until mixture is thick and pour into the glass.

5) Balance the doughnut on the rim of the glass and rest the toffee apple gently through the middle

6) Carefully place the straw through the centre of the doughnut, resting it on the apple.

7) Drizzle strawberry sauce over the dolly mixtures and allow to drip.

* Recipe to make 13oz drink

HalloweenPump Bur

pkin rger

Ingredients

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Bonfire Night

Remember, remember, the 5th of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot.

With Bonfire Night growing closer and the anticipation for the firework shows growing, now is the perfect time to think about the quick and easy menu options that people are able to take away and eat while watching the sky light up.

With foods like burgers, chips, pizzas, and other take away foods being so popular during firework events, now is the perfect time to enure

Candy Apples

Candy apples are a staple to any event over the week between Halloween and Bonfire Night. Synonymous to a cold autumn evening, a toffee or candied apple can be as simple or as luxurious as you please, making it a sweet treat that is able to fit anyone ' s taste and can be enjoyed by both children and adults alike.

We stock a wide (and continually growing) range of dessert toppings Whether it's a topping sauce, sprinkles, or themed chocolate inclusions, we have it all!

MILK CHOCOLATE MINI BEANS

ICET09 | Ambient | 1 x 780gm

CHOCOLATE

ZILLIONAIRE MIX

ICET04 | Ambient | 1 x 560gm

SUGAR STRANDS

ICET01 | Ambient | 1 x 1kg

LOTUS BISCOFF CRUMBLE MIX IN

ICET20 | Ambient | 1 x 750gm

DirtyBurgerwith AngrySauce

There’s nothing finer than a big dirty burger! Turn up the heat on your wholesale burger buns with the addition of angry sauce for the ultimate taste experience.

Ingredients:

Method:

First, make the angry sauce by mixing the mayonnaise with the hot chilli sauce (we recommend that you add as much or as little chilli sauce as you think your customers will enjoy)! Season to taste. Cook the burgers to your customer’s preference.

Toast Kara’s Gourmet Brioche Bun until lightly golden

Fry the onions until they are golden brown and starting to caramelise. The exciting part! Start to build the burger. Add a good spoon of sauce onto the base of the wholesale burger buns, then layer with lettuce, cheese, pickles and top with the fried white onions. Finish with another spoon of angry sauce. Voila!

Sliced Gherkins Dill Chip

Fresh Sliced Onion (Prepared) FPO11 | 1 x 1kg

1 tbsp Core Real Mayonnaise Small Tub SAUCM54 | 1 x 5kg

1 Splash of Suree Sriracha Chilli Sauce SAUCC001 | 1 x 780ml

Top tip: Nothinggoes betterwitha burger than an ice-coldbeer. Why not serve on the menu aspartofa burger andbeer bundle?

Online Ordering Por

Our online ordering portal is an easy way to place your orders with just a few clicks!

On the website, you are able to view our entire product range, with images of all the products s Along with this, you can also view all allergens for the products helping you create menus for all

Another amazing feature of our website is our 'Frequently Ordered' section! This gives you a list o the quantities ordered, and with one click they can be re added to yiur basket!

With just a few clicks, your order can be checked-out ready for delivery on the selected day

o you know exactly what you ' re buying! dietary requirements of products ordered previously, along with

View product images, product descriptions, ingredients, and allergens for all products.

See all your prices when you purchase, and see your total at checkout.

If you would like your online login details, please contact the office by: calling us on 01889 586444

contacting your sales rep

time of the year! It's the most wonderful

The big day is finally here!

Christmas in the hospitality is the busiest time of the year, so let us help ensure it runs smoothly for you. Our Christmas brochure with all our festive favourites is available online to read, alternatively if you would like a physical copy, please request one through the office.

Brochure Christmas

Our 2023 Christmas brochure is out now!

This years edition is packed full of our festive favourites that we think will be a great addition to you Christmas menu!

From three course meal ingredients, to takeaway cups and festive napkins, this brochure has everything that you need to make the end of the year as magical as possible.

This year, we have also decided to make our digital version interactive, by including links that take you straight to the products. This allows you to instantly see prices, pack sizes, allergens, and also allows you to put the item straight into your shopping basket. To use this feature, please ensure you are logged into your Waterside account on your device.

To view this years brochure, please scan the QR code. If you would prefer a paper copy,

please get in contact with the office on 01889 586444 (MondayFriday, 9AM - 5pm) and we will get one sent on your next delivery.

Feel the festive spirit! The Vegware Christmas cup 2023 design features a mix of traditional Christmas images including snowmen, stockings, baubles and more. Made from sustainably-sourced board with a plant-based PLA lining.

Code Product Description

Pack Size

XMAS45 8oz Double Wall Christmas Cup 1 x 25

XMAS46 12oz Double Wall Christmas Cup 1 x 25

XMAS47 16oz Double Wall Christmas Cup 1 x 20

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GINGERBREAD BLONDIE

HOT CHOCOLATE

RECIPE

Ingredients

1 pump (7 5ml) Simply Gingerbread Syrup or Simply Sugar Free Gingerbread Syrup

1 pump (7.5ml) Simply Caramel Syrup or Simply Sugar Free Caramel Syrup

2 scoops (34g) Simply White Chocolate Powder

Steamed milk

Whipped cream

Simply Caramel Topping Sauce

Cinnamon powder/cinnamon stick

Instructions

1 2 3 4

Combine your white chocolate powder with your gingerbread and caramel syrups

Add a small amount of steamed milk and stir into a paste.

Top with the rest of the milk

Decorate with whipped cream, caramel topping sauce, and a dusting of cinnamon

FOR THE SHAKE

125ml ice cold semiskimmed milk*

Small scoop vanilla Shmoo powder (13g)

½ tbsp cinnamon syrup

½ tbsp Specaloos or Egg Nog syrup

TO TOP

Melted white chocolate

Christmas sprinkles (Red, green and white)

Candy cane

Chocolate coin

Red and white small

cake bars

Chocolate pudding balls

Snowflake sprinkles

I’M DREAMING OF A SPICED CHRISTMAS METHOD

1) Dip the rim of the glass into the melted chocolate, ensuring the full rim is covered. Pour the Christmas sprinkles onto a plate and dip the rim into them, covering as much chocolate as possible

2) Use some of the melted chocolate to stick the snowflake sprinkles on to the front of the glass Place in fridge for five minutes to set.

3) Using a skewer or sharp implement, pierce a hole through the cakes and chocolate balls, and then thread them onto the straws.

4) Pour the milk into a jug, adding the Shmoo powder and syrup. Place on the Shmoo machine for 25 seconds

until mixture is thick and pour into the glass

5) Place the straws into the glass, using the rim as a support to rest the balls or cake on.

6) Starting from the rim of the glass and working inwards to the centre, add squirty cream building upwards adding height.

7) Balance a candy cane through the cream, again using the rim to help support it.

8) Pour the remaining Christmas sprinkles over the top, and balance the chocolate coin against the straw and candy cane.

EGGNOG RECIPE LATTE

Ingredients

2 pumps (15ml) Simply Eggnog Syrup or Simply Sugar

Free Eggnog Syrup

Espresso shot(s)

Steamed milk

Whipped cream

Cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

1 2 3 4

Add your eggnog syrup to a cup.

Add your espresso shot(s).

Top with steamed milk.

Decorate with whipped cream and cinnamon (optional).

PERSONALISED CHOCOLATES

Looking for a tasty and unique way to promote your business?

Look no further than our personalised chocolate range! These chocolate treats can all be customised with your logo or message using either foil blocking or full-colour digital printing.

PERSONALISED CHOCOLATE BARS

Brand your very own 90g chocolate bar with a personalised message, logo or image that you like

An excellent addition to any large corporate event, or as a special thank you to clients and staff.

Choose between our smooth milk chocolate or rich dark chocolate *

PERSONALISED NEAPOLITANS

Individually wrapped squares made from our smooth milk or rich dark chocolate.

Printed with the design of your choice.

erfect as an accompaniment to tea & offee, to serve after dinner, or to leave in our reception for clients to enjoy

PERSONALISED GIFT BOXES

Brand these luxury hand finished chocolate truffle gift boxes with your very own personalised message or logo to create the perfect gift for your clients, using a range of colours from our colour palette

Foil Printed with the design of your choice.

Available in boxes of 2 chocolates, 4 chocolates, 6 chocolates, 8 chocolates, and 12 chocolates

Bubble & Squeak B

urgers

Method:

Bubble and Squeak is a wholesome yet satisfying classic that is a great way to use up the leftover veggies in the kitchen Add a twist to the staple by adding it to your burger range!

This recipe serves 6 burgers.

Slice your onions and shred the sprouts. In a pan start to fry the onions along with half the butter. Fry them until golden brown and soft.

Add shredded sprouts and cook until soft.

Mix in the mash potatoes and season to taste. Set aside to cool.

Once cool, mould the mixture into burger size patties, dust with a little flour and lightly fry in the remaining butter until golden brown.

Take a brioche bun and smear the base with cranberry, add the bubble and squeak patties and top with slices of brie.

Place under the grill until the cheese begins to melt, top with more cranberry, and serve.

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Christmas Opening Times

Friday 22nd December 2023

Saturday 23rd December 2023

Christmas Eve - Sunday 24th December 2023

Christmas Day - Monday 25th December 2023

Boxing Day - Tuesday 26th December 2023

Wednesday 27th - Friday 29th December 2023

Saturday 30th December 2023

Sunday 31st December 2023

Monday 1st January 2024 Tuesday 2nd January 2024

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Until payment has been received in full for all goods supplied by Waterside Food Services Limited Waterside Food Services Limited (without prejudice to any other rights) reserves the right to enter th purchaser’s premises and remove and resell all goods supplied Waterside Food Services Limited.

Goods will be invoiced at the price agreed on the date of delivery, goods are delivered on a strictly payment on delivery basis unle otherwise agreed in writing Waterside Food Services Limited reserv the right to change pricing without prior notification

Where credit facilities have been agreed payment is due by the agreed terms Waterside Food Services Limited reserve the right to charge 1% interest month for all monies unpaid from the delivery date until payment has been made in full

Delivery times only represent the company ’ s best estimates Watersid Food Services Limited will endeavour to meet estimated times howev will not be responsible for any loss or damage suffered by the custom should deliveries be delayed. Upon delivery it is the responsibility of th customer to examine the goods and a receipt obtained from the driv for any damage/shortages prior to accepting and signing for th delivery

All orders are subject to the applicable minimum order va Waterside Food Services Limited, Waterside Food Servic reserve the right to amend the charges and minimu requirements.

To place your order, please phone 01889 586444

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