Ideas that move stock

Our canteen and café customers share what works. Each idea is built from items we keep on the shelf, so you can order the ingredients in one go.

Nuts

Soft milk bread folded with chopped walnuts and raisins. A steady seller at breakfast counters and easy to bake in batches.

You will needFlour · Walnuts · Raisins

Grains

Mixed grains simmered soft, topped with nuts and dried fruit. Low cost per portion and holds well on a warming line.

You will needGrains · Nuts · Dried fruit

Snacks

Crackers, wafer rolls and nut packs arranged for afternoon tea service. No prep, and a simple way to lift a tea break.

You will needBiscuits · Crackers · Nuts

Beverages

Brew strong tea, sweeten while hot, chill and serve over ice. Cheaper per cup than bottled and a favourite in summer.

You will needTea · Sugar · Lemon

Seasoning

A one-pot braise built on soy sauce, sugar and spice blend. Scales cleanly from twenty covers to two hundred.

You will needSoy sauce · Spices · Oil

Preserved

Canned fruit set in jelly and portioned into cups. Prepped a day ahead and useful for buffets and school catering.

You will needCanned fruit · Sugar

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