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FALL 2019

TAKE CATERING TO NEW PLACES, REDEFINING FLAVOR AND FORM

SHOW YOUR STYLE

SET A NEW BARForget cookie-cutter solutions and paint-by-number programs. Catering has moved beyond yesterday’s one-size-fits-all approach, inviting operators to embrace the latest trends and honor their own style. Find your bliss – at the bar, at the table, anywhere the old map once declared off-limits. Boundaries were made to be pushed. With a little inspiration, you can take your catering business from safe to sensational. So in the pages ahead, we hope to stir your creative juices – with ideas, recipes and product solutions that fit your business. By allowing the hottest food trends to help determine the contours of form, you’ll take catering places it’s never been before – and bring along your grateful guests for the journey.

SMALL WONDERS 4Make bite-size a big deal with a bit of imagination

FREE FOR ALL 10Serving these meat-free morsels couldn’t be simpler

EASY STREET 16All aboard, with elegance, for the food truck revolution

RAISE YOUR SPIRITS 22Get crafty with cocktail ideas that elevate any event

SHOPPING LIST 28Find the products behind the inspiration

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SMALL WONDERSSometimes less really is more. Small plates allow for a wider variety of offerings and more experimentation to pique the interest of party-goers who expect to be wowed. Hot, cold, crisp, dipped, fried and fresh – the more colors, textures and diversity of flavor, the better.

MEATBALL FLIGHTElevate simple to sensational

with a little dressing up.

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MINI NAAN CHICKEN FLATBREAD Serve up a flavorful, interactive experience.

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PORK BELLY AND CAULIFLOWER PURÉETransform comfort food with a touch of elegance.

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TUNA POKE WONTON BOWLS Color and crunch, with a mini spin on a trendy dish.

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NAPOLEON CAPRESE STACK Take it higher, building on a sturdy foundation.

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FREE FOR ALLAs the meat-free movement marches on, catering managers would do well to make room on their menus for alternative proteins – and the adjustment doesn’t have to be hard. Soy, veggies and grains, when creatively deployed, can deliver the hearty sophistication your guests crave.

VEGETARIAN PHO Engage guests with a build-your-own ingredient station.

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MEATLESS CHILI IN CORNBREAD MUFFIN Show off how hearty meat-free can be.

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PEACHES AND CREAM Get playful by casting an original in a new light.

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SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH MARSHMALLOW CREAM Add heft to an airy dish with a hardworking vessel.

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STUFFED SHISHITO PEPPERS Cut out “bored” with striking flavors and presentations.

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EASY STREETBreaking old standards is the new standard in catering, and to that end, some of today’s most creative food innovation can now be found on four wheels. As food truck fare has evolved into a form of street chic, operators have an opportunity to cast a new sheen on their events.

SPICY SHRIMP TACOSCreate a new catering vibe with classic street food.

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HOT-SPOT POT PIES Transform a robust sit-down meal into a mobile app.

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PEANUT CHICKEN TAKEOUT Find new formats to push catering’s old boundaries.

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BARBACOA ADOBO TOSTONES Paper sets a casual tone (and makes cleanup a snap).

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BEEF BRISKET PRETZEL SANDWICH WITH BEER CHEESE DIP When simple and straightforward hits the perfect spot.

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RAISE YOUR SPIRITSWant to lift your beverage offerings to a whole new level? All it takes is a mixologist’s mettle, an array of eye-catching glassware and a splash of vision. With a handful of funky and fashionable cocktail interpretations, it’s easy to put a welcome twist on event libations.

NEW FASHIONED Bring a fresh take to a classic bourbon cocktail.

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PRICKLY DEMEANORVodka offers the perfect palette

to feature exotic flavor.

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MUMBAI MORNING Sweeten the deal with surprise

additions to rum drinks.

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MAYAN MICHELADA Boldly go where few beers have gone

before: spicy.

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SWIPE RIGHT Attract a crowd with color,

liqueur and bubbly character.

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SET A NEW BAR ( P. 02 - 03 )Product Description A-Code Pack Size BrandCraft Beer Glass 16 oz. 1234349 2 dz. Superior®

Kraft Paper Bakery Wrap and Basket Liner, Bon Appetite 6746031 500 ea. Restaurantware LLCKraft Paper Food Wrap and Basket Liner, Sexy Lips 5944030 500 ea. Restaurantware LLCKraft Paper Food Wrap and Basket Liner, Born in the USA 6872830 500 ea. Restaurantware LLC Kraft Paper Food Wrap and Basket Liner, Mexican Agave 8295869 500 ea. Restaurantware LLC Modernist 7 oz. Rocks 8456078 2 dz. Libbey®

Polished Finish Oval Platter 8½" x 11¾" 9349093 1 ea. Update InternationalStainless Steel 11” Bar Spoon 5347737 1 ea. MagnusonFaux Slate Melamine Platter 14¾" x 8¼" 2804987 1 ea. American MetalcraftOval Black Plastic Mini Kettle Dish 3 oz. 7854540 100 ea. Restaurantware LLCKlin Dinnerware 11" Oval Plate, Chili 2786675 6 ea. Front of the House®

Assorted Bamboo Color Camo Feather Skewer 6" 7136342 500 ea. Restaurantware LLCParagon Divided Four Section Plate 7¾" 9805888 1 dz. SuperiorBamboo Picks Knotted Pick 4½" 6202201 12/100 ea. Monogram®

Endeavor DuraTuff 9 oz. Rocks 1544055 1 dz. Libbey3 Well Tray 13½" x 4¾" 9684176 1 dz. SuperiorParagon Tall Cup 8 oz. 1635799 3 dz. SuperiorSamplers Bowl 1¾ oz. Oval White 9684200 3 dz. SuperiorMunchkin Natural Bamboo Hoop Skewer 2½" x ½" 5664219 1,000 ea. Restaurantware LLC

MEATBALL FLIGHT ( P. 04 - 05 )Product Description A-Code Pack Size Brand

Sweet Chili Gochujang Wing Sauce 7824511 2/1 gal. Monarch®

Spicy Honey Wing Sauce 5781795 2/1 gal. Monarch

Korean Barbecue Sauce 1789742 4/.5 gal. Chef’s Line®

3 Well Tray, 13½" x 4¾" 9684176 1 dz. Superior

MINI NAAN CHICKEN FLATBREAD ( P. 06 )Product Description A-Code Pack Size Brand

Mini Naan 8601429 8/8/1.58 oz. Chef’s Line

All Natural* Sliced Fire Grilled Chicken Breast 3439748 2/5 lb. Patuxent Farms®

Organic Basil Pesto without Pine Nuts 4428335 3/30 oz. Roseli®

Torino Round Sauce Dish 2 oz. 6976443 4 dz. SuperiorTorino Coupe Platter 11¾" x 8" 6978514 1 dz. SuperiorCruet and Condiment Set (cruets only) 5024559 12 ea. Libbey

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PORK BELLY AND CAULIFLOWER PURÉE ( P. 07 )Product Description A-Code Pack Size BrandAll Natural* Hickory Smoked Diced Pork Belly 4450799 4/2.5 lba. Chef’s Line®

Sweet Gochujang Wing Sauce 7824511 2/1 gal. Monarch®

Shinto Rectangle White Porcelain Plate 10" 4655750 1 ea. Restaurantware LLC Speakeasy 8½ oz. Retro Coupe 2668440 1 dz. Libbey®

NEOPOLEON CAPRESE STACK ( P. 08 )Product Description A-Code Pack Size BrandCornmeal Breaded Green Tomato 5593858 3/3 lb. Molly’s Kitchen®

TUNA POKE WONTON BOWLS ( P. 09 )Product Description A-Code Pack Size BrandSeared Yellowfin Tuna Slices 4756247 3/3 lb. Harbor Banks®

Forma Round Double Wall Appetizer Shot Glass 2.7 oz. 9893312 10 ea. Restaurantware LLC

VEGETARIAN PHO ( P. 10 - 11 )Product Description A-Code Pack Size Brand

Cage Free Large Brown Eggs 9922765 15 dz. Glenview Farms®

Luxor Delux Serving Pieces, Punch Ladle 4 oz. 2074110 1 ea. World TablewareSamplers Oval White Bowl 1¾ oz. 9684200 3 dz. Superior®

Torino Elipse Bowl 10 oz. 6976476 1 dz. Superior

MEATLESS CHILI IN CORNBREAD MUFFIN ( P. 12 )Product Description A-Code Pack Size Brand

Meatless Crumbles 5922686 2/5 lb. Molly’s KitchenCornbread Muffin 4562638 2/12/4 oz. Chef’s LineParagon Plate 5¾" 4736385 4 dz. Superior

PEACHES AND CREAM ( P. 13 )Product Description A-Code Pack Size Brand

Fire Grilled Peach Slices 1543757 2/5 lb. Monarch

Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Ice Cream 9986712 3 gal. Chef’s Line

Fry Pot 6" 15½ oz. 8993081 1 ea. American Metalcraft

SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH MARSHMALLOW CREAM ( P. 14 )Product Description A-Code Pack Size Brand

Sweet Potato House Fry 7693799 3/5 lb. MonarchCast Iron Rectangle Serving Pot w/Handles 9 oz. 8990376 1 ea. American Metalcraft

FREE FOR ALL

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STUFFED SHISHITO PEPPERS ( P. 15 )Product Description A-Code Pack Size BrandShishito Peppers 4710435 6/2 lb. Rykoff Sexton®

12" x 9" Root Buffet Board 8789489 2 ea. Front of House®

SPICY SHRIMP TACOS ( P. 16 - 17 )Product Description A-Code Pack Size BrandSpicy Toss N’ Serve Shrimp 8894271 15 lb. Harbor Banks®

Taco Taxi (2-3 Tacos) 4843243 1 ea. TableCraftSquare Clear Plastic Cold Pressed Juice Bottle w/Safety Cap, BPA-Free 12 oz. 5940504 100 ea. Restaurantware LLCRound Natural Bamboo Coupelle 1.5 oz. 7842248 100 ea. Restaurantware LLCMet Lux Stainless Steel French Fry Cup, Tapered, Satin Finish 4306613 1 ea. Restaurantware LLC

BEEF BRISKET PRETZEL SANDWICH WITH BEER CHEESE DIP ( P. 21 )Product Description A-Code Pack Size BrandSlow-Smoked Beer Brisket 1123735 2/7 iba. Chef’s LineBeer Cheese Dip 4503294 4/5 lb. Molly’s Kitchen®

Café Vision Square Kraft Paper Medium Takeout Container 27 oz. 1596570 200 ea. Restaurantware LLC

Wheat Fiber Soufflé Cup 2 oz. 6577979 10/100 ea. Monogram®

FRONT AND BACK

HOT-SPOT POT PIE ( P. 18 )Product Description A-Code Pack Size Brand

Brown Gravy Mix 7545033 6/13 oz. Monarch®

Taipei Square Poplar Straight Container 17 oz. 6909671 100 ea. Restaurantware LLC

Natural Wood Mini Spoon 3" 7903032 500 ea. Restaurantware LLC

PEANUT CHICKEN TAKEOUT ( P. 19 )Product Description A-Code Pack Size Brand

All Natural* Fire Grilled Chicken Breast Without Antibiotics 2663960 8/3/6 oz. Chef’s Line®

Superfood Slaw 9826181 4/2 lb. Cross Valley Farms®

Black Paper Square Noodle Takeout Container 8 oz. 7215120 200 ea. Restaurantware LLC

BARBACOA ADOBO TOSTONES ( P. 20 )

Product Description A-Code Pack Size Brand

All Natural* Beef Barbacoa 1752231 4/2.5 lba. Chef’s Line

Crumbled Queso Fresco 4466749 6/2 lba. Del Pasado®

4.2" Black Paper Boat 9415356 400 ea. Restaurantware

Rectangle Newsprint Paper Food Wrap 15" x 11" 5636067 200 ea. Restaurantware

NEW FASHIONED ( P. 22 - 23 )Product Description A-Code Pack Size Brand

Modernist 7 oz. Rocks 8456078 2 dz. Libbey®

Polished Finish Oval Platter 9349093 1 ea. Update International

Natural Bamboo Mini Pine Cone Skewer 4" 9184878 500 ea. Restaurantware LLC

PRICKLY DEMEANOR ( P. 24 )Product Description A-Code Pack Size Brand

Non-GMO Prickly Pear Lemonade 4940382 6/.5 gal. Rykoff Sexton®

Organic Light Golden Agave Syrup Sweetener 4021998 6/24 oz. Rykoff Sexton

Domaine 8 oz. Martini 9246828 1 dz. Libbey

MUMBAI MORNING ( P. 25 )

Product Description A-Code Pack Size Brand

Unsweetened Coconut Milk Beverage 8435355 12/32 fl. oz. Thirster®

Speakeasy 8½ oz. Retro Coupe 2668440 1 dz. Libbey

MAYAN MICHELADA ( P. 26 )Product Description A-Code Pack Size Brand

Bloody Mary Mix 8463711 6/64 oz. Rykoff Sexton

Grande Drink 10½ oz. Poco 5007448 2 dz. Libbey

SWIPE RIGHT ( P. 27 ) Product Description A-Code Pack Size Brand

Endavour DuraTuff 9 oz. Rocks 1544055 1 dz. Libbey

SHRIMP SNAP ( COVER )Product Description A-Code Pack Size Brand

Argentine Red Shrimp 26-30 count 7866145 5/2 lb. Harbor Banks®

Natural Chip 7095673 6/4 lb. Chef’s Line®

Paragon 5¾" 4736385 4 dz. Superior®

GLUTEN-FREE ITALIAN VEGGIE PIZZA ( BACK )Product Description A-Code Pack Size Brand

Grilled Mixed Vegetables 6537988 4/2.2 lb. Rykoff Sexton

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