Moy Park Foodservice is helping outlets add a tasty bit of spice to their menus – and differentiate themselves from competitors – with the launch of new, easy-to-prepare products.
The six arrivals will help caterers freshen up their offering by choosing from a diverse selection that can be used as starters, main meal accompaniments or as part of tapas, platters or buffet selections.
Jayne Hall, Marketing Manager at Moy Park Foodservice, said: “These are great tasting and versatile products that merit a place on menus served throughout the day. They are easy to prepare and serve but will certainly spice up a menu and help an outlet establish a real culinary point-of-difference.
“Consumers are becoming more adventurous in terms of their tastes and we are reflecting that with these new products which serve up contemporary favourites from home and abroad including three types of meat-free finger food and bites.
“There is something for every menu and every consumer taste among these products which range from a classic chicken finger food to Mexican and Mediterranean favourites, bite-sized cheese treats and the perfect alternative to chips!”
Sue and Alan Paine, who run The Bowl Inn pub in Ashford, Kent, have trialled these new products as a Bites Menu and have seen the impact they have made with customers. “The menu went down very well,” said Sue. “The products were extremely easy to cook and prepare and we would definitely add some of them to our permanent menu.”
The couple successfully served the dishes not only as bar snacks but also as part of delicious sharing platters. “The regulars complimented us on the new menu, and really enjoyed the products – the Mediterranean Crunchies and Red Pepper and Jalapeno Goujons were very popular and the Crunchy Chicken Pops were delicious!”
The new arrivals, which are now available to all foodservice sectors via leading wholesalers are:
Crunchy Chicken Pops: wonderfully succulent, 100% chicken breast meat, coated with southern-fried crunch coating for the perfect cutlery-free snack. These bite-size delights can serve as a starter or main meal accompaniment with BBQ sauce to dip. Available in a 4 x 2kg case, they have a unit weight of 7g.
Cauliflower Cheese Bites: a tasty combination of fresh potato, mature cheddar and cauliflower florets mixed with chopped spring onion. These bites add a real point-of-difference to any menu and can be served as a starter with sour cream and chive dip and salad or as part of a combo to share. Available in a 5 x 1kg case, they have a unit weight of 16g.
Cracked Black Pepper and Sea Salt Potato Skins: select skins coated in Moy Park’s crunchy cracked black pepper and sea salt batter. Offering the perfect alternative to chips, they can be served alongside any main course or stand alone as a starter with sauces for dipping. Available in a 5 x 1kg case, they have a unit weight of approx. 33-43g.
Red Pepper and Jalapeno Goujons: an exotic mix that embraces everything that consumers love about Mexican cuisine, they are seasoned with a unique chilli blend and wrapped in a deliciously light crumbly coating. They can be served as a starter with guacamole, salsa and soured cream for a real taste of Mexico. Available in a 5 x 1kg case, they have a unit weight of 22g.
Mediterranean Crunchies: inspired by the Med, these bite-sized crunchies consist of diced onion, red and green peppers and Italian-style cheese perfectly flavoured with a hint of basil and encased in a light, crisp shell. Great served as part of a tapas selection with feta cheese, olives and a tomato salad, or as a side with a roasted garlic and herb dip. Available in a 5 x 1kg case, they have a unit weight of 18g.
Bubble and Squeak: A delicious twist on a popular British classic! A perfect blend of fresh potato and Cheddar with a select mix of greens including savoy cabbage, green beans and leeks makes this an irresistible meat-free snack with a truly home-made feel. Available in a 5 x 1kg case, they have a unit weight of 38g.
For further information about Moy Park Foodservice products or for free POS caterers should visit www.moyparkfoodservice.com or call Prime Line on 01480 445900
