Essential Pizza Guide
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Essential Pizza Guide
Pizza Essential Gordon Food Service rvice® contents 3 5 7 8 Operational Costs Pricing for Success Promoting Pizza Pizza Components A Passion for Pizza The pizza business is highly competitive—and you have a great challenge in establishing a solid customer base and a reputation worthy of repeat business. Many factors influence your business model: food and labor costs, pricing for profitability, go-to-market strategies, and the types of products that are best for your operation. Your approach to these business drivers will determine your market, shape your operation, and contribute to your long-term success. Whatever your approach, and whatever your need, Gordon Food Service® has the solutions for a profitable business. We have the experience and expertise to help you determine your food costs, pricing strategy, marketing plan, and the products you need when you need them. The Essential Pizza Guide was designed to help you in all facets of your business to provide a solution for your long-term success. Operational Costs Geometry of a Pizza…Circle and the square. This is a fundamental principle of understanding your food costs. A 2-inch difference in the diameter of your pizza may not sound like much, but it makes a drastic difference in the surface size of your pie. Surface size is the true driver of food cost, because it determines how much topping is needed to cover the pie. Formula of Surface Size: π (pi) x radius x radius Radius = 1⁄2 diameter (pi = 3.14) Example: 10" pizza 10" (78.5 sq. in.) 12" (113 sq. in.) 14" (154 sq. in.) 16" (201 sq. in.) (3.14) x 5 x 5 = 78.5 Knowing the relationship between diameters is critical not only to your understanding of food cost, but also to your ability to set a smart pricing strategy (pages 5–6 of this guide). Remember: You price by the inch but you portion by the square inch. Measure, Measure, Measure…Every ounce counts. Taking the time to measure your toppings can be the difference between profit and loss. It may be okay to throw toppings “freehand” if the person topping your pies is an expert or is the only person making the pies. In most cases, however, you should measure all toppings every time—preferably by weight. More often than not, “free-throwing” results in a heavier layer of toppings than the recipe calls for. The reason: it’s always “safer” for a pie maker to put more toppings on a pizza—especially if the maker is not the person paying the food bill. No one calls to complain about too much cheese on a pizza! Free throwing leads to inconsistent customer experiences and can create unrealistic expectations for repeat business. It also directly impacts your bottom line. Consider an operation that sells 1,600 pies per week: 1,600 x 1⁄2 oz. extra ($2.40 per pound) = $120 in weekly savings which equates to $6,200 in annual savings That’s just the cheese cost—the expense adds up quickly as measuring principles are applied to other toppings! 3 General PortionTopping Guide 12" Pizza 14" Pizza 16" Pizza Toppings L H L H L H Pizza Sauce (oz.) 3 5 3.75 7.5 4.75 9 Cheese (oz.) 4 7.5 5.75 9.25 7.25 14 Pepperoni (pc.) 16 28 20 40 24 48 Ham (pc.) 13 33 19 37 24 48 Bacon (oz.) 1.5 3.5 1.75 4.25 2.25 6.25 Measuring Must-Haves: Cooked Sausage (oz.) 1.75 3.5 3.25 6 3.5 8 s3CALEPREFERABLYDIGITALWITH 15-pound capacity) Raw Bulk Sausage (oz.) 2 5.5 2.5 6.5 2.75 8.75 Salami (pc.) 13 33 19 37 24 48 s0ORTIONCHEATSHEETATEYELEVEL Anchovy (pc.) 7 9 9 11 11 13 A cheat sheet is an easy-to-build tool that clearly communicates Taco Meat (oz.) 1.75 3.5 3.25 6 3.5 8 Peppers (oz.) 1.75 4.25 2.5 5.25 3.25 7.5 Onions (oz.) 1.75 4.25 2.5 5.25 3.25 7.5 Canned Mushrooms (oz.) 1.5 4.5 2.25 7.25 4.25 8.5 1 2.75 1.5 3.75 1.75 4.75 Diced Tomato (oz.) 2.25 5.25 2.75 6 3 8.5 Sliced Olives (oz.) 1.75 4.25 2.5 5.25 3.25 7.5 Pineapple (oz.) 2 5.25 2.5 6 3 8.25 Pepper Rings (oz.) 1 1 1.25 1.75 1.5 2.5 Dough (oz.) 13 17 17 20 20 26 s0ORTIONCONTROLCUPSFORCHEESE s&LATBOTTOMLADLESFORSAUCE topping portion sizes to staff. It leaves no room for questions and allows the operator to hold everyone accountable for food costs. Fresh Sliced Mushrooms (oz.) L = Light H = Heavy 4 Pricing for Success Start with a Foundation of Value It’s no surprise that price is a big part of customer satisfaction when it comes to pizza. But “value” doesn’t mean cheap. It means getting more per dollar spent—not necessarily fewer dollars spent. You should set your pricing at a fair proportion with the quality of product that you provide. 16" Large Price it Like Popcorn We can learn a lot from the local movie theater. For years, cinemas have generated more profit by encouraging patrons to spend “just another 50 cents” to get a free refill of popcorn. This worked because customers only ordered popcorn once; they didn’t come back to buy a second bag. This pricing structure maximized customer spending—and operators gladly traded another 45 cents’ worth of popcorn in exchange for an extra nickel of profit. Your pricing should work in a similar way: to entice customers to buy more than they originally intended. Savvy operators accomplish this by trading food cost percent in exchange for real dollars. To illustrate: If you could only take one order, which would you choose? Order A Order B 1 small pizza: $9.99 1 medium pizza: $12.99 Food Cost %: 30% Food Cost %: 40% Operator Profit: $7.00 Operator Profit: $7.80 14" Large What’s in a Name? Pizzas have been “downsized” over the years. Operators commonly categorized a 14" pizza as a “medium” in times past. Now it’s typically branded a “large.” What this means: if you’re offering a 16" large pizza and your competitor is offering a 14" large pizza, the consumer will perceive that your “large” is 30 percent more expensive. Some operators have tried to avoid this confusion by using only the actual inch measurement as the name of the pizza. The risk here is that customers who ask for a “large” may be leaving their order open to the interpretation of the person taking the order. Recommendation: Write your menu and train your staff to use Order B is the correct answer: Even though it has a higher food cost percent, both the customer and operator come out ahead. The operator makes more profit dollars and the customer gets more pizza for their dollar—a fair exchange that creates value for both parties! 5 both a name and a size. For example: Customer: “I’d like a large pizza.” Employee: “That would be our 16" Hungry Family pizza.” Most Popular Appetizers and Sides for Pizza Options to Maximize Sales Adopting a Sales Mindset Technomic reports that 56 percent of consumers usually order an appetizer or side 71% dish with their pizza. The most popular choices: Operators spend so much energy trying to get new customers that it’s sometimes easy to overlook the opportunity represented by each existing order. Your pricing should help maximize customer spending, not get in the way of it. This requires three things: 1. A firm understanding of your food costs, across all toppings and pie sizes 2. Consistently measuring ingredients from pie to pie 3. A well-trained team that is motivated to sell these options Dessert French fries Pasta entrée Mozzarella sticks 32% Salad Chicken/Buffalo wings Garlic bread/breadsticks 44% 44% 6% 6% 5% Options include: “Up-Size” Encourage customers to go one size up for “just a little more money.” “Double-Down” Encourage customers to get two smaller pizzas just the way they want for just a little more money. This is especially effective when customers are ordering half-toppings. “Upselling” Encourage customers to get an extra topping or side (see sidebar chart). The best way to do this is by leading the discussion. Stating “extra cheese on that” rather than phrasing it as a question will increase the chance of your customer agreeing with the statement. Feature Items Offer a standard item at a reduced rate that gets customers in the door. Then, rely on your quality ingredients and upselling capabilities to drive higher value. This is especially effective in offering special deals on kid-size pizzas with the purchase of a deluxe adult-size pizza. 6 Promoting Pizza Menus, Limited-Time Offers, and Door Hangers Building the Menu Use your menu as a selling tool, not simply as an order guide. Use descriptive words and photos to entice customers when ordering. Feature recipes using limited-time offer (LTOs) menus and create tabletop merchandising to promote them. Statistics show that operators see a significant increase in sales when they utilize LTOs and table tents. Superstars What items on your menu are the most profitable? Those are your superstars. Draw attention to superstar items by boxing, shading, or highlighting them. The Ask your Gordon Food Service Customer Development Specialist for more information on our Catalyst™ valueadded services that can help you design, lay out, and print menus, door hangers, LTOs, coupons, and more. menu size (one, two, or four pages) will determine superstar placement. Custom-Printed Pizza Boxes Descriptive Menus A pizza box is often the most visible expression of your brand for customers. Custom-printed boxes provide an opportunity to build strong brand recognition within your It’s basic menu psychology: descriptive language can increase sales and leave customers more satisfied at the end of the meal than if they had eaten the same item without the descriptive labeling. One study found that descriptive menu language not only increased sales by 27 percent, it also increased customer satisfaction with the meal. market. You can also use them to market other menu items and remind your customers that you also offer sub sandwiches, wings, salads, and other items in addition to pizza. You can even custom-print coupons on your boxes to create loyalty programs and prompt return trips. Instead of a traditional line-item menu, develop menu descriptions that excite the mind as well as the taste buds. Menu Samples: Descriptive Menu: Line-Item Menu: Pizza E^ooV Margherita Pizza &'º 8]ZZhZ &)º &+º Garlic and Asiago crust. Topped with Roma tomatoes, basil, garlic, and an Italian blend of cheeses. 16" - $14.79, 14" - $12.69, 12" - $11.49 ,#.. .#.. &%#.. :VX]>iZb #,* &#%% &#'* :migV8]ZZhZ &#*% '#%% '#*% Chicken Pesto Pizza Spicy tomato sauce with a Parmesan crust. Topped with chicken, pesto, pinenuts, and Roma tomatoes. 16" - $18.99, 14" - $15.99, 12" - $13.99 7 Pizza Components What Flour Should I Use? It all depends on how you plan on using the flour. Use the following as a general guideline: High-Gluten s0ROVIDESACRISPIERANDCHEWIERCRUST s"ESTSUITEDFORHANDTOSSEDOR.EW9ORKSTYLE Bread Flour s'OODFORALLAPPLICATIONS s'OODTOLERANCEWITHLESSCHEW s"ESTSUITEDFORHANDTOSSEDORTHICKCRUST Functions of Flour Provides structure Provides elasticity and extensibility Contributes to crust texture Each of these parts plays an integral role in the performance of the dough-making process. Too much elasticity will impact the dough’s ability to lay out (think of a rubber band). Too much extensibility will cause the dough to not retain its strength. Knowing how both elasticity and extensibility plays into the doughmaking process is critical. All-Purpose s!CCEPTABLEFORAWIDERANGEOFPIZZATYPES s4ENDERCRUST s"ESTSUITEDFORTHINCRACKERANDDEEPDISHPANPIZZAS Flour Additives The government requires all flour makers to declare, on the ingredient statement, what is in the flour. Below are the primary additives you would Protein (often known as gluten) is the key factor in the type of dough you should use. However, it is not only the quality of protein but the quality level of the protein. There are not established standards for protein quality so it is important for you to understand the actual Remember, there is no standard of definition for protein levels. Your “high-gluten” may be another brand’s “all-purpose.” quantity and quality of the protein in your flour. typically see. Gluten = Flour Protein + Water + Mixing Enrichment Flour Type Whole-Wheat s"VITAMINSIRONFOLICACID s5SEDONLYFORNUTRITIONALPURPOSES s(ASNOIMPACTONTHEPERFORMANCEORTASTEOF the flour Bleaching Agents s"ENZOYLPEROXIDE High-Gluten Bread All-Purpose (aka H&R) Pastry Cake s5SEDFORWHITENING s(ASNOIMPACTONTHEPERFORMANCEORTASTEOF the flour Maturing Agents s!$!ASCORBICACIDPOTASSIUMBROMATE s$OUGHSTRENGTH s-AYHAVEANIMPACTONTHEmOURPERFORMANCE Enzymes s-ALTEDBARLEYmOURFUNGALAMYLASE s&ACILITATESFERMENTATIONOFTHEDOUGH s-AYHAVEANIMPACTONmOURPERFORMANCE 8 Protein Level 12–15% 13–14% 11–13% 10–12% 8–10% 7–9% Dough While dough is not typically a “flavor” carrier for a pizza, it is the foundation on which every great pizza is built. There are several platforms to discuss in determining what is best for an operator. As pizza dough is a “living” ingredient, you must handle it with care to ensure the best possible outcome. Given this, the decision on which crust format is best for you may ultimately be determined by the interaction of your staff, equipment, and facility. Did You Know? Elastic or “springy” dough can be caused by: High-Protein Flour s3WITCHTOAmOURWITHTOLOWER protein content s"LENDALOWERPROTEINmOURWITHTHE current flour Under-mixed Dough Format Options s-IXDOUGHLONGERTRYTO additional time) Scratch Scratch involves combining primarily shelf-stable products to create a uniquely customized recipe. The scratch process is often very labor-intensive, but it can also produce a very high-quality product and it will result in a lower food cost per crust. There are other cost factors to consider, too. For example, mixers and proof boxes may be necessary to garner your desired result. Consistency must be addressed, as the product will need to be handled in a similar Unrelaxed Dough s,ETDOUGHRELAXFORMINUTESAFTERMIXING s)FFEASIBLEmATTENDOUGHBALLSTO minutes before final rolling or pressing Too Cold s7ARMTHEDOUGHBALLSTOn& before using fashion batch after batch. Dough Balls Easier production and cleanup make dough balls less labor-intensive than scratch. They’re also less expensive than sheeted or parbaked options. However, they need a freezer for storage, they allow less customization, and their rise performance can be affected. What is an IW Dough Ball? A dough ball that has been individually wrapped and then case packed. The advantage: you pull and thaw only what is needed for a day’s business. Frozen Sheeted Dough (Freezer to Oven [FTO] or Proof and Bake) Sheeted dough delivers an edge in convenience and speed. However, it will cost more and does not typically allow for customization. FTO sheeted dough is just what it says: remove it from the freezer, add your sauce, cheese, and toppings, and bake. Proof and Bake sheeted dough still needs time to proof. You can use a proof box, or lay the dough out on a sheet pan and cover it anywhere it would be exposed to temperatures greater than 32˚F. 9 Did You Know? Bubbling in your crust could be caused by under- or over-proofing of the dough? Over-proofing may be caused by too much yeast, storage temperatures that are too high, or too much fermentation time. Under-proofing may be caused by too little or dead yeast, too little fermentation time, or water or storage temperatures that are too cold. To help prevent bubbling, use a dough docker to “dimple” the dough and release trapped gases. Cheese Cheese is basically fat, moisture, and salt. Nevertheless, it is a complex, highly subjective food. It’s also the most expensive ingredient on a pizza. So you can see why understanding cheese is critical for any operation. Advantages of Pre-Shredded Cheese 1. Labor: Shredding your own blends takes time, training, and experience. You should honestly assess your staff’s ability to consistently perform this task when deciding between loaves and ready-to-use. 2. Food Safety: There is no need to clean or de-clump the shredder blades with ready-to-use. 3. Waste: Five pounds bought = five pounds used with shredded or diced cheese. Waste will occur when shredding loaf cheese that has reached room temperature. The cheese will soften, making it difficult to shred. Product will get caught in the shredder Types of Cheese Loaf Loaf cheeses can come in a 20-pound block or five-pound brick. The cheese is typically packed in a moisture-proof material to prevent drying. Loaves are less expensive than shredded cheese varieties on a per pound basis, but labor costs will be higher— loaves must be shredded, diced, and/or mixed on site. Gas-Flushed Air is removed from the bag and replaced by nitrogen or carbon dioxide. This helps eliminate mold from forming on the product. Gas-flushed cheese (i.e., value-added) can come in shredded or diced forms. Quick-Frozen Also known as Individually Quick Frozen (IQF). Freezing extends the shelf life of a cheese to six months or more. Frozen cheeses are made with higher moisture content to compensate for the moisture lost in the freeze/thaw process. Once thawed, the cheese should be used within 72 hours. or become unusable. Cheese Blends 4. Consistency: With pre-shredded or diced cheese blends, you are going to get the exact same ratio of cheese every time. Additionally, the consistency of the shred or dice size will enable the cheese to melt the same on every pizza, every time. Want to stand out from the competition? Consider using a cheese blend. You can make your own or purchase a readyto-use blend. Try a mozzarella/ provolone, whole-milk/part-skim mozzarella, mozzarella/provolone/ Muenster, or a five-cheese blend. Without incurring a lot of additional cost, you’ll add a unique flavor that gives your pies that wow factor. 10 Troubleshooting Freezing fresh cheese is not recommended. Moisture will be lost during the freeze/ thaw process and the product specifications will be altered. Performance will inevitably change. Cheese Specifications Fat Level 2. Texture and Stretch The levels of fat, moisture, and age play a key role in the finished performance of cheese on a pie. Fat and moisture are directly correlated: the more fat, the less moisture, and vice versa. Understanding this helps We mentioned earlier that cheese is a highly subjective food. When it comes to texture, the cooked cheese should be properly gooey—not too tough and not too soft—but the “correct” texture is up to you and your determine which cheese is ideal for your operation. customers. As for stretch, it’s an essential part of the pizza experience. All cheeses will stretch to some degree, but mozzarella provides the best stretch for pizza, making it a must for cheese blends. Higher Fat Cheeses include whole-milk mozzarella, provolone, Muenster, and Cheddar. These cheeses release more oil/fat in the cooking process, deliver a creamier appearance, and possess a more “buttery” flavor. 3. Color Optimum color depends on your individual preference. Keep in mind that the color of the cheese in your Lower Fat Cheeses, like part-skim mozzarella, release less oil/fat. There are fewer buttery notes in the flavor. blends affects the color of the cheese on your pizza. For example, Cheddar in a cheese blend will produce a more golden color in the finished pizza. Evaluating Cheese What to consider when you’re testing pizza recipes: 1. Melt and Flow Did your cheese melt and flow well Troubleshooting 4. Browning Over- or under-melting may be a symptom of cheese age. Under-melting typically happens with cheese that is too young; over-melting can be a symptom of cheese that is at the end of its shelf life. The ideal age pizza cheese is around 25–45 days. Again, your preference is what matters. Some operators prefer no visible browning on the cheese, others like the cheese slightly browned. Nobody wants the large, dark blisters that characterize burning. enough to cover the pizza? Did it become overly runny and mix with the sauce? Or did it peak from under-melting, leaving the outline of the 5. Coverage The cheese should fully cover the pizza and look original shape of the cheese pieces? The cheeses that flow and melt the best are relatively high in moisture and fat. For example, whole-milk mozzarella performs better than part-skim mozzarella. solid, not transparent. A transparent look may give an impression of small portioning. Under-melt 6. Flavor Certainly, this is the most subjective factor of all. You will want to judge how the cheese complements the flavor of your crust, sauce, and toppings. Evaluating Cheese, continued >> Over-melt 11 Evaluating Cheese (cont.) 7. Greasiness When evaluating a cheese pizza, the cheese may appear to be watery but it is actually the fat oiling off the cheese. This may indicate that 1) the cheese has matured to a point that it’s starting to break down, 2) the cheese has a very high fat percentage (mix with a part-skim cheese to prevent this), or 3) the oven is not hot enough to fully bake the pie. Hint: Always test a new cheese blend on a pizza with sauce only. Pepperoni, sausage, and other meats may oil off and fool you into thinking cheese is the culprit. 8. Holding Ability As pizza cools down, the cheese begins to set up and become firmer. This is natural and will occur with all cheeses. You should evaluate how long the cheese retains full color and soft texture when kept in a warmer or delivery bag. You don’t want it to become hard or transparent before your takeout customer gets home. Most of these measurements are subjective. What should not be subjective is the consistency of the cheese you purchase! Why is there water on my cheese after I bake it? The water is not from the cheese, but from the ingredients you are applying (mushrooms, onions, pineapple, etc.). You should review the way to drain toppings before applying them to a pizza (see page 17). What is powdered cellulose? An anti-caking agent used to prevent cheese from clumping together after the product is shredded or diced. It is an odorless, tasteless powder and makes up two percent or less of the finished product. What is natamycin? A preservative that many cheese producers add to inhibit mold growth and extend shelf life. If it is used, it MUST be declared on the ingredient statement. 12 Tomatoes & Sauces Sauce is one of the least expensive ingredients in pizza, yet it typically provides the highest level of flavor. Many operators boast of “secret recipes” and “family traditions” when describing their sauces. With so much passion in You may see a listing for “specific gravity” Forms on paste and purée labels. This is the weight of the product compared to water. For example, a specific gravity of 1.07 means the weight of the product is 1.07 times greater than the equal volume of water. Higher specific gravity There are three primary forms of tomato products and sauces: means a higher solids content, which in turn means a thicker this category you can see why understanding tomato products and sauces is necessary. Sauce Features 1. Single Strength The primary types of singlestrength products are whole, diced/chopped, and crushed/ground tomatoes. These products deliver maximum fresh tomato flavor, but they have Using diced/chopped or crushed/ground tomatoes instead of whole peeled tomatoes will increase your usable product yield between 20–45 percent. high water content and must be boiled down to the proper thickness. This process may cause much of the flavor and aroma to dissipate in the air. You can avoid this by combining single-strength products with a paste, purée, or further processed sauce. 2. Concentrated Pastes and purées are considered concentrated products. They are made by crushing mature red tomatoes, straining out the skins and seeds (called insoluble solids), and reducing the remaining liquid (which contain soluble solids) to a concentrated form. The difference between paste and purée is the percentage of soluble solids. Per the USDA, tomato purée must contain between 8.0 and 23.9 percent soluble solids. Tomato paste must contain 24 percent or higher. Medium, Heavy, or Extra Heavy are marketing terms that are not regulated by any governing body. In order to identify the quality level, you must investigate the solid content and specific gravity of the product. product. Thicker products cost more per case, but they provide a higher finished yield. So your price per serving will be equal to or better than a lower quality product. 3. Ready-To-Use Pizza Sauce Pizza sauce is another kind of concentrated or processed product. It is essentially the concentrated juice of ripe tomatoes. The main advantage is consistency. Some pizza sauces also include additional flavorings. Unlike paste and purée, there are no USDA specifications for pizza sauces. There are generally two kinds of pizza sauce: 1) Fresh, which is made from fresh tomatoes that go through a single-stage process in which the product is crushed, then cooked and packed, and 2) Remanufactured, which is a double-stage process in which tomatoes are crushed, cooked, packed in bulk, and diluted in water. Then they are cooked again and packed. Fresh sauces typically boast a brighter color, fuller body, and flavor along with lesser tendency to bleed. Remanufacturing can result in a darker color and less flavor. 13 Pizza sauce labels are not required to declare if a product is fresh or remanufactured. However, suppliers of fresh product will often put “packed from fresh tomatoes” on the label or case. Quality Considerations As with any food category, tomato products and sauces can sometimes exhibit poor quality. These are the primary reasons for poor quality: 1. Excessive time between harvesting and processing. The sooner the product gets from field to can, the less chance the product will develop sour overtones and an off flavor. 2. Excessive heat during cooking process. Tomatoes cooked at higher temperatures may develop a burnt, off flavor and darker color. 3. Poor tomato quality and/or inadequate sorting capabilities. The old adage “Garbage in, garbage out” applies here. 4. Excessive additives. Be on the lookout for stabilizers. They are added to thicken the product but will result in poorer quality. Alternative Sauces Tomato-based sauces are by far the most prevalent on pizza menus across America, but the 2009 Pizza Industry Study reports that alternative sauces are on the rise, with barbecue, garlic butter, and Alfredo topping the list. More than 60 percent of pizzeria operators reported serving a barbecue-flavored sauce, up 20 percent compared with the 2007 study. Twice as many operators reported serving Alfredo or garlic-butter sauces compared with two years ago. Ranch dressing, olive oil, hot sauce, Asian Kung Pao sauce, Hispanic mole sauce, and even yellow mustard are being used on pizzas today. 14 Product Evaluation Additional Ingredients It is important to understand the proper method for performing tomato product and sauce evaluations. We recommend evaluating the product both uncooked and cooked. Every operator has a unique recipe for creating a signature sauce. If you’re looking for ideas to modify your sauce recipe, try adding one of these ingredients: Evaluating Raw Products 1. Perform under natural light when possible. This will enable you to see the true color of the product. Look for a vibrant, red color. A dark appearance may indicate the product was cooked at a high temperature or overcooked. Less flavor is the usual result. 1. Spices 2. Pepper 3. Garlic and onion 4. Salt 2. Look for skin or seed content. Seeds will add a bitter taste to the product. 5. Sugar 6. Olive oil 7. Grated hard cheeses 3. Smell it. The aroma should be clean and pleasing. 8. Vegetables (puréed) 4. Do a taste test. Hold a spoonful of the product on your tongue for 30 seconds, then swallow. The flavor should be fresh and tangy, yet sweet. Poor quality products will taste dull, buttery, overly acidic, or sour. 9. Meat and meat bases If you’re comparing different products, always taste the one that doesn’t contain citric acid first. Otherwise, the acid taste will linger in your mouth and you won’t get a true taste of the next product. 5. Check the texture. Purées should feel velvety smooth and creamy in your mouth. A pizza sauce should be slightly rougher yet still pleasing. 6. Check consistency: pour a cup of sauce on a white plate and let it sit for 30 minutes. A high-quality sauce will show minimal bleeding around the edges. Evaluating Baked Products 1. Make two pies with everything the same except for the tomato product/sauce. 2. Make a full batch of sauce. Do not make a half batch—you want to test the product exactly as it will be prepared for customers. 3. Evaluate the overall flavor and aroma, the sauce color and appearance, the sauce consistency (i.e., thickness or wateriness), and the sauce texture (smoothness, roughness). 15 10. Wine and other liquids (red wine vinegar or lemon juice) 11. Flavoring sauces (hot and barbecue) Toppings Toppings complete the pizza. They add flavor and build the ticket price. A near-infinite variety of ingredients can be used to top pizzas. We’re going to focus on the most popular in this section. Meat Toppings Meat toppings are available in fresh, frozen, cooked, raw, and other forms. You need to decide which works best for the setup of your operation. Sausage Toppings Pepperoni Toppings Product Form: Sausage is available in crumbles, chunks, and pieces, which are referred to in terms of pieces per ounce. It is also sold in raw bulk form. Product Form: Pepperoni is available in traditional slices and as a diced product. Slice Count per Ounce: Pepperoni slices are measured Piece Count per Ounce: A product identified as “20/Z” contains 20 sausage pieces per ounce. The smaller the count per ounce, the larger the sausage pieces. Larger like sausage, except it’s slices per ounce instead of pieces per ounce. pieces have a better taste and flavor. The smaller pieces do not have as much surface to deliver the same taste experience as larger pieces. Pepperoni Diameter: Along with slice count per ounce, Raw vs. Cooked: Raw product can be pinched and placed under cheese for cooking in the pizza oven. It can also be pre-cooked and crumbled prior to use as a topping. Cooked product is available in two forms: 1) Oven-Baked, which shrinks during the manufacturing process, but not in the pizza oven; and 2) Water-Cooked, which shrinks up to 30 percent in the pizza oven as the water evaporates. pepperoni slices have a diameter size, which is measured in millimeters. The larger the diameter, the more topping coverage the pepperoni delivers. Some smaller diameter pepperoni products are formulated to cup and char around the edges. This pepperoni allows the fat to pool in the cup that is created when the pepperoni cooks. Regional Preferences: Most of the United States prefers a mild pepperoni that is slightly sweeter in taste. Regional Sausage Preferences: s5PPER-IDWEST'ARLICANDFENNELFORMORE)TALIANmAVOR s-ID3OUTH#ENTRAL0ORKSAUSAGEWITHSAGEORVERYMILD Italian flavor. s3OUTH&LORIDA3WEETANDSPICYmAVORPROlLE s%AST#OAST3WEETPROlLE 16 Fruit & Vegetable Toppings Fruits and vegetables are typically available in fresh or canned forms for topping pizzas. Either is perfectly acceptable, so it comes down to personal preference and the setup of your operation. Moisture considerations apply to both options. The Role of Moisture Excessive moisture ultimately leads to unnecessary burn on the top of a pie. Fruits and vegetables tend to have higher moisture content than many proteins. In addition, it’s important to thoroughly rinse fresh produce used for pizza toppings. Tips to minimize moisture: Surface Moisture: Make sure fruit and vegetable toppings have been adequately dried prior to cooking, whether they’re fresh or canned. Internal Moisture: Apply gentle pressure to fruits and vegetables in order to get rid of any excess moisture that may be trapped inside. Thinner Slices: Replace your current product with a more thinly sliced option. This will provide better coverage with less product, and reduce the amount of excess moisture. A Focus on Mushrooms Mushrooms, the most popular vegetable topping, are comprised of 90 percent moisture. So the potential burn impact is significantly greater. Consider the following when utilizing mushrooms as a pizza topping: Reduce Excessive Moisture: Canned mushrooms should be well drained in order to eliminate the moisture already contained in the can. Fresh mushrooms should be rinsed very quickly in order to avoid the “sponge effect” inherent to mushrooms. Allow Product to Dry: Both fresh and canned product should be given ample drying time to further reduce the risk of excess moisture. Thin vs. Thick: Consider a more thinly sliced mushroom (1⁄4" vs. 3⁄8") in order to get better coverage on the pizza pie while using less mushroom tissue. 17 Stand Out From the Crowd A lot of restaurants serve pizza. Very few serve great pizza. You want to be the place that everyone recognizes as the best in town. Gordon Food Service can help you get there, with a broad range of products, in-depth information, and knowledgeable advice. We can help you launch, grow, or evolve your operation to the next level. For additional support, contact your Customer Development Specialist. 18 19 50'5)$ - P.O. Box 1s'RAND2APIDS-)s7 ¥'ORDON&OOD3ERVICE®sWWWGFSCOM 0RINTEDONPAPERCONTAININGAMINIMUM OFPOSTCONSUMERWASTEFIBER Doughs &Crusts Crusts Primo Gusto® Ultra Thin Pizza Crusts, 9" 707840 30 ct. Primo Gusto Ultra Thin Pizza Crusts, 12" 707850 30 ct. Primo Gusto Ultra Thin Pizza Crusts, 14" 707860 30 ct. Primo Gusto Ultra Thin Pizza Crusts, 16" 707870 30 ct. Primo Gusto Thin Pizza Crusts, 9" 707880 26 ct. Primo Gusto Thin Pizza Crusts, 12" 707890 26 ct. Primo Gusto Thin Pizza Crusts, 14" 707900 26 ct. Primo Gusto Thin Pizza Crusts, 16" 707910 26 ct. Primo Gusto Traditional Pizza Crusts, 7" 707920 72 ct. Primo Gusto Traditional Pizza Crusts, 12" 707930 18 ct. Primo Gusto Traditional Pizza Crusts, 14" 707940 18 ct. Primo Gusto Traditional Pizza Crusts, 12" x 16" 707950 20 ct. Primo Gusto Traditional Pizza Crusts, 16" 707960 18 ct. Primo Gusto Sicilian Pizza Crusts, 7" 707980 4/12 ct. Primo Gusto Sicilian Pizza Crusts, 9" 707990 12 ct. Primo Gusto Sicilian Pizza Crusts, 12" 708010 12 ct. Primo Gusto Sicilian Pizza Crusts, 14" 708020 12 ct. Primo Gusto Sicilian Pizza Crusts, 16" 708030 12 ct. Primo Gusto Crusts are hand-formed in thin, traditional, and Sicilian styles. Made from live-yeast cultures to ensure a crisp base and a light texture, our crusts are sure to please pizzalovers of all types. Dough Balls Primo Gusto Traditional Dough Balls 108890 44/8 oz. Primo Gusto Traditional Dough Balls 108900 36/10 oz. Primo Gusto Traditional Dough Balls 108910 26/13 oz. Primo Gusto Traditional Dough Balls 108920 20/17 oz. Primo Gusto Traditional Dough Balls 108930 18/20 oz. Primo Gusto Traditional Dough Balls 751367 14/26 oz. Primo Gusto Focaccia Dough Balls 620500 22/16 oz. Preformed with the freshest ingredients, each frozen dough ball is then individually wrapped so you use only what you need. Simple to prepare, just thaw, form, and bake. Sheeted Pizza Dough Rich’s Oven-Rising Sheeted Pizza Dough, 7" 724610 72 ct. Rich’s Oven-Rising Sheeted Pizza Dough, 12" 722080 24 ct. Rich’s Oven-Rising Sheeted Pizza Dough, 14" 724530 20 ct. Rich’s Oven-Rising Sheeted Pizza Dough, 16" 626930 20 ct. Flat Bread Fabulous Flats Tandoori Naan Bread, 4.4 oz. 737760 6/8 ct. Flatout Thin Crust Flatbread, 5" x 15" 811461 2/24 ct. Rich’s Oven-Fired Thin Flatbread, 12" 714080 50 ct. Rich’s Oven-Fired Flatbread, 7" 553491 12/10 ct. Father’s Table Loco Bread, 6.5" 700960 12/12 ct. Father’s Table Whole Grain Loco Bread, 6.5" 696831 12/12 ct. Mixes/Flour Smoked Chicken, Yellow Pepper & Sun-dried Tomato Pizza Primo Gusto High-Gluten Enriched Flour 227439 2/25 lb. Yield: 1 Pizza Reorder No. Description Amount Primo Gusto Crust and Bread Flour 722050 50 lb. 432050 601012 234494 439746 598771 707900 561215 562688 108308 225061 Primo Gusto Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Basil Pesto Sauce Sun-dried Tomatoes Yellow Peppers, cut into strips Julienne Chicken Breast Strips Primo Gusto Thin Pizza Crust Mozzarella Cheese Balls, cubed GFS ® Fresh Basil, chopped GFS Iodized Salt Trade East ® Ground Black Pepper 3 tbsp. 1 oz. 3 ct. 1 ct. 6 oz. 1 ct. 5 oz. 2 tbsp. ¼ tsp. ¼ tsp. Preparation Instructions Wash hands. Wash all fresh, unpackaged produce under cool running water; drain well. In a sauté pan, combine olive oil, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, peppers, and chicken. Sauté until chicken is warm and the peppers are tender. Spread mixture over the crust and top with cubed mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with basil and salt and pepper to taste. Bake 8–10 minutes or until golden brown. 50'5)$ - 0/"OXs'RAND2APIDS-)s ¥'ORDON&OOD3ERVICE®sWWWGFSCOM 0RINTEDONPAPERCONTAININGAMINIMUM OFPOSTCONSUMERWASTEFIBER Tomatoes & Sauces Whole Tomatoes Classic Cut Tomatoes (cont.) GFS® California Whole Peeled Tomatoes 100323 6/#10 GFS Tomato Purée 100242 6/#10 GFS Midwest Whole Peeled Tomatoes 299189 6/#10 GFS California Tomato Purée 270091 6/#10 Kitchen Essentials® Standard Whole Peeled Tomatoes 498851 6/#10 GFS Sliced Stewed Tomatoes 282057 6/#10 Primo Gusto® California Whole Peeled Pear Tomatoes 515973 6/#10 Classic Cut Tomatoes GFS Midwest Crushed Tomatoes 275492 6/#10 GFS California Diced Tomatoes in Juice 100366 6/#10 GFS Midwest Diced Tomatoes in Juice 246131 6/#10 GFS Midwest Recipe-Style Diced Tomatoes 316571 6/#10 GFS California Tomato Paste 100196 6/#10 Primo Gusto Recipe-Cut California Tomato Strips 667196 6/#10 Primo Gusto Concentrated Crushed Tomatoes 505234 6/#10 Primo Gusto California Tomato Purée 496065 6/#10 Primo Gusto Diced Pear Tomatoes 168998 6/#10 El Verano Sabro Diced Salsa-Style Tomatoes 677108 6/#10 Escalon Ground Tomatoes 496022 6/#10 Sauces GFS Marinara Sauce 219190 12/#5 GFS Marinara Sauce 144215 6/#10 GFS California Pizza Sauce with Basil 100234 6/#10 GFS Spaghetti Sauce 144207 6/#10 GFS California Tomato Sauce 100269 6/#10 GFS Midwest Tomato Sauce 306347 6/#10 Primo Gusto Pasta Sauce 667234 6/#10 Primo Gusto California Pizza Sauce with Basil 496073 6/#10 Primo Gusto Pizza Sauce, Ready-to-use 231754 6/#10 Primo Gusto Pizza Sauce with Cheese, Ready-to-use 168971 6/#10 Primo Gusto Deluxe Marinara Sauce 190969 6/#10 Santa Fe Southwest Pizza Primo Gusto Smooth Marinara Sauce 231762 6/#10 Yield: 1 Pizza Reorder No. Description Amount Primo Gusto Alfredo Sauce, Frozen 245860 12/2.5 lb. 598461 707870 606952 771597 198757 198307 324531 462551 GFS Enchilada Sauce Primo Gusto Ultra Thin Pizza Crust, thawed GFS Feather Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese Hearthstone ® Taco Filling Large Green Peppers, diced Diced Onions, 1⁄4" cut Primo Gusto Sliced Ripe Olives GFS Roma Tomatoes, diced 6 1⁄2 flz. 1 ct. 11 oz. 8 oz. 2 oz. 2 oz. 2 oz. 6 1⁄2 oz. Primo Gusto Pizza Sauce Mix 505242 24/7.5 oz. Allegro Italian Pizza Sauce 147826 6/#10 Allegro Tuscano Sauce 601527 6/#10 Preparation Instructions Bonta Pizza Sauce with Basil 496014 6/#10 Cristofo Colombo Pizza Sauce with Basil 136570 6/#10 50'5)$ - Wash hands. Wash all fresh, unpackaged produce under cool running water; drain well. Spread enchilada sauce evenly over the pizza crust. Top with the shredded Mexican blend cheese. Evenly distribute the taco fi lling, green peppers, onions, olives, and tomatoes. Bake until golden brown. 0/"OXs'RAND2APIDS-)s ¥'ORDON&OOD3ERVICE®sWWWGFSCOM 0RINTEDONPAPERCONTAININGAMINIMUM OFPOSTCONSUMERWASTEFIBER Cheeses Asiago Blends—SHREDDED (CONT.) Primo Gusto® Shredded 544043 2/5 lb. Primo Gusto Mozzarella—Part Skim/ Muenster (66/33) 574139† 4/5 lb. Blends—DICED Primo Gusto Mozzarella—Low-Moisture Part Skim/Brick (70/30) 158941† 4/5 lb. Primo Gusto Mozzarella—Part Skim/ Provolone (50/50) 529249† 4/5 lb. Primo Gusto Mozzarella—Low-Moisture Part Skim/Muenster (66/33) 514624† 4/5 lb. Primo Gusto Mozzarella—Part Skim/ White Cheddar/Provolone (80/10/10) 661589† 4/5 lb. Primo Gusto Mozzarella—Part Skim/ Whole Milk (50/50) 679750† 4/5 lb. Primo Gusto Pizza/Provolone/ Muenster (60/20/20) 590185† 4/5 lb. Primo Gusto Muenster/Mozzarella— Part Skim (70/30) 695645† 4/5 lb. Blends—SHREDDED Primo Gusto Mozzarella—Whole Milk/ Part Skim (50/50) 193600† 4/5 lb. Primo Gusto Mozzarella—Low-Moisture Part Skim/Light Smoked Provolone (50/50) 441767† 4/5 lb. Primo Gusto Mozzarella/Provolone/ Muenster (60/20/20) 654108† 4/5 lb. Primo Gusto Pizza/Provolone/ Muenster (60/20/20) 537691† 4/5 lb. Primo Gusto Four Cheese Blend—Pizza/Smoked Provolone/White Cheddar/Asiago (60/20/15/5) 569992† 4/5 lb. Primo Gusto Five Cheese Blend—MozzarellaLow-Moisture Part Skim/Fontina/White Cheddar/Asiago/Romano (55/20/20/4/1) 571636† 4/5 lb. Grande Mozzarella/Provolone (50/50) 201014 6/5 lb. Blends—GRATED Primo Gusto Parmesan/Romano (70/30) 164267 4/5 lb. Mozzarella GFS® Loaf, 2% Whole Milk 262331 2/6 lb. avg. GFS Loaf, 3% Whole Milk 281514 2/6 lb. avg. Primo Gusto Loaf, Low-Moisture Part Skim 324841 8/6 lb. avg. Primo Gusto Loaf, Whole Milk 209872 8/6 lb. avg. Mozzarella (CONT.) Primo Gusto Diced, Low-Moisture Part Skim 514616† 4/5 lb. Primo Gusto Feather Shredded, Low-Moisture Part Skim 421812 4/5 lb. Primo Gusto Feather Shredded, Whole Milk 780995† 4/5 lb. Grande Loaf, Part Skim 200891 8/7 lb. avg. Grande Loaf, Whole Milk 200956 8/7 lb. avg. Grande Diced, Part Skim 200913 6/5 lb. Grande Diced, Whole Milk 200867 6/5 lb. Parmesan Primo Gusto Shaved 140560 2/5 lb. Primo Gusto Grated 164259 12/1 lb. The Product of Master Cheesemakers Primo Gusto Grated 445401 4/5 lb. Primo Gusto Fancy Shredded 460095 10/2 lb. Most Primo Gusto cheeses are created by Master Cheesemakers, who are some of the fi nest cheese craftsmen in the world. Trained in the long-standing traditions of European cheesemaking, Master Cheesemakers adhere to the highest cheesemaking standards in the United States. There are only 19 Master Cheesemakers in the U.S. certified in Italian cheeses, five of them support Primo Gusto. Pecorino Romano Primo Gusto Grated 324094 4/5 lb. Provolone Primo Gusto Salami-Style Loaf, Unsmoked 488372 3/12 lb. avg. Primo Gusto Salami-Style Loaf, Unsmoked 724408 6/6 lb. avg. Rigorous Training Certification as a Master Cheesemaker requires the most ambitious and rigorous advanced training program in the country, including: s4ENYEARSOFCHEESEMAKINGEXPERIENCEASAlicensed cheesemaker Primo Gusto Salami-Style Loaf, Lightly Smoked 324876 3/12 lb avg. s&IVEYEARSOFEXPERIENCEMAKINGTHECHEESEVARIETYFORWHICHTHE cheesemaker seeks certification Primo Gusto Feather Shredded, Smoked 578096 4/5 lb. s!THREEYEARAPPRENTICESHIPFOREACHCHEESEFORWHICHTHE cheesemaker seeks certification Provo-Nello Provolone Cheese 200948 4/7 lb. avg. The program is administered by the Center for Dairy Research at the University of Wisconsin. Ricotta The Delicious Result Primo Gusto Whole Milk, Whipped 550922 2/5 lb. Primo Gusto Part Skim, Whipped 512265 2/5 lb. Once Master Cheesemaker status is achieved for a cheese variety, the cheese can be designated on the label as made by a Master Cheesemaker. It’s your assurance of the highest-quality cheese you can buy. Primo Gusto Chicago-Style 705098 2/5 lb. † The product of Master Cheesemakers. 50'5)$ - 0/"OXs'RAND2APIDS-)s ¥'ORDON&OOD3ERVICE®sWWWGFSCOM 0RINTEDONPAPERCONTAININGAMINIMUM OFPOSTCONSUMERWASTEFIBER Toppings Sausage Pepperoni Slices Primo Gusto® Italian Sausage, Large, 10/oz. 599395 10 lb. GFS® Sliced Pepperoni, 14–16 slices/oz. 729973 2/12.5 lb. Primo Gusto Italian Sausage, Medium, 20/oz. 599441 10 lb. GFS Sliced Pepperoni, 14–16 slices/oz. 729981 2/5 lb. Primo Gusto Italian Sausage with TVP, Medium, 20/oz. 599468 10 lb. Primo Gusto Sliced Pepperoni, Petite (39 mm), 18–20 slices/oz. 730025 2/5 lb. Primo Gusto Italian Sausage with TVP, Petite, 40/oz. 499552 10 lb. Primo Gusto Sliced Pepperoni, Regular (45 mm), 14–16 slices/oz. 730017 25 lb. Primo Gusto Beef Crumbles with 20% TVP, Petite, 80/oz. 499587 10 lb. Primo Gusto Sliced Pepperoni, Regular (45 mm), 10 slices/oz. 730009 25 lb. Primo Gusto Beef Crumbles with 12% TVP, Petite, 80/oz. 604291 10 lb. Hormel Diced Pepperoni, 1⁄4" 101070 10 lb. Primo Gusto Pork Crumbles with TVP, Petite, 80/oz. 499595 10 lb. Hormel Sliced Pepperoni, 16 slices/oz. 100240 2/5 lb. Hormel Sliced Pepperoni, 18 slices/oz. 126896 2/12.5 lb. Primo Gusto Sliced Hot Italian Sausage 789840 2/5 lb. Pork Primo Gusto Sliced Italian Sausage 789830 2/5 lb. GFS Cooked Diced Bacon, 1⁄8" 365640 2/5 lb. Fontanini Italian Sausage Chunks 499498 3/5 lb. GFS Cooked Diced Bacon, 1⁄4" 365650 2/5 lb. Fontanini Beef Crumbles 208213 2/5 lb. GFS Cooked Diced Bacon, 1⁄2" 357240 6/3 lb. Fontanini Pork Crumbles 148644 3/5 lb. GFS Cooked Diced Bacon, 3⁄4" 365850 2/5 lb. Pork (cont.) Spices (cont.) Vegetables & Fruit (cont.) GFS Diced Ham, Water Added, 1⁄4" 199834 3/4 lb. Trade East Ground Oregano 513725 12 oz. Markon Sliced Onions, 3⁄16" cut 591122 2/5 lb. GFS Sliced Ham for Pizza, 64/lb. 140228 4/2.5 lb. Trade East Crushed Red Pepper 430196 12 oz. Markon Sliced Red Onions, 1⁄8" cut 313157 2/3 lb. GFS Flaked Ham, Water Added 199958 3/4 lb. To-Go Toppings Markon Onion Strips, 3⁄16" cut 844012 2/5 lb. Hormel Diced Bacon Topping, 3⁄8" 104396 2/5 lb. Parmesan Cheese Packets 254959 200/3.5 gm. Markon Green Peppers, 1⁄2" cut 283959 2/3 lb. Hormel Diced Bacon Topping, 1" 827002 10 lb. Crushed Red Pepper Packets 118772 500/1 gm. Markon Green Pepper Strips, 3⁄16" cut 442151 2/3 lb. Hormel Cooked Ground Ham 158850 10 lb. Vegetables & Fruit Markon Green Pepper Strips, 3⁄4" cut 849995 2/3 lb. Poultry Markon® Bite-Sized Broccoli Florets 732451 2/3 lb. GFS Cooked Diced Natural Pulled Chicken, 1" Markon Regular-Cut Broccoli Florets 732478 4/3 lb. Contains 60% white meat to 40% dark meat. 290599 10 lb. Markon Sliced Zucchini, 1⁄4" cut 485705 3/3 lb. GFS Cooked Diced Natural Pulled Chicken, 1⁄2" Markon Portobello Mushroom Caps 717762 3 lb. Contains 20% white meat to 80% dark meat. 527629 10 lb. GFS Cooked Diced Natural Pulled Chicken, 1⁄2" Contains 60% white meat to 40% dark meat. Markon Sliced Mushrooms, 1⁄8" cut 285196 10 lb. Markon Sliced Mushrooms, 3⁄16" cut 759309 10 lb. Markon Sliced Mushrooms, 3⁄16" cut 242055 5 lb. 313262 10 lb. GFS Fajita Chicken Breast Strips 763041 6/3 lb. GFS Domestic Mushroom Stems & Pieces 119024 6/#10 Tyson Julienne Grilled Fajita Chicken Breast Strips 481858 2/5 lb. GFS Imported Mushroom Stems & Pieces 565563 6/#10 Seafood GFS Imported Mushroom Stems & Pieces 182530 6/#10 GFS Cooked Salad Shrimp 332194 4/2.5 lb. Primo Gusto Sliced Green Manzanilla Olives 275263 4/1 gal. Spices Primo Gusto Sliced Ripe Spanish Olives 324531 6/#10 Trade East® Salad Seasoning with Cheese 514063 23 oz. Trade East Vegetable Seasoning, No Salt Added 647230 21 oz. Markon Diced Roma Tomatoes, 3⁄8" cut 786543 2/5 lb. Sliced Tomatoes, 1⁄4" cut 786535 5 lb. GFS Hot Banana Pepper Rings 466251 4/1 gal. GFS Mild Banana Pepper Rings 466220 4/1 gal. Marconi Green Sport Peppers 234761 4/1 gal. Jalapeño Peppers 303186 10 lb. GFS Pineapple Chunks in Juice 189952 6/#10 GFS Unsweetened Pineapple Tidbits in Juice 189979 6/#10 GFS Pineapple Tidbits in Juice 612464 6/#10 Dole Pineapple Tidbits in Juice 509221 6/#10 Diced Green Onions, 1⁄4" cut 319228 2/3 lb. Markon Diced Onions, 1⁄2" cut 426059 2/5 lb. Markon Diced Onions, 1⁄4" cut 198307 2/5 lb. Trade East Garlic Herb Seasoning, No Salt Added 565164 19 oz. Trade East Whole Italian Herb Seasoning 428574 6 oz. Trade East Italian Spaghetti Seasoning 413453 12 oz. Markon Onion Rings, 3⁄8" cut 321346 2/5 lb. Markon Red Onion Rings, 1⁄4" cut 429198 2/5 lb. Trade East Garlic Bread Seasoning 655279 20 oz. 50'5)$ - 0/"OXs'RAND2APIDS-)s ¥'ORDON&OOD3ERVICE®sWWWGFSCOM 0RINTEDONPAPERCONTAININGAMINIMUM OFPOSTCONSUMERWASTEFIBER Boxes & Supplies Dis posables GFS® Printed Pizza Boxes Pizza Saver B-flute construction, white outside, kraft inside, printed cover. 461900 50 ct. 7" x 7" x 13/4" 461910 50 ct. 10" x 10" x 13/4" 461920 50 ct. 12" x 12" x 13/4" 461930 50 ct. 14" x 14" x 13/4" 461940 50 ct. 16" x 16" x 13/4" 461950 50 ct. 18" x 18" x 13/4" 498572 GFS Chicago Folder-Style Pizza Boxes White outside, kraft inside 1.875" depth, made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled liner board. 462000 50 ct. 10" 462010 50 ct. 12" 462020 50 ct. 14" 462040 50 ct. 16" 462050 50 ct. 18" Kitchen Essentials® White on Kraft Pizza Boxes B-flute construction unprinted, made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled liner board. 501891 50 ct. 7" x 7" x 13/4" 516406 50 ct. 9" x 9" x 13/4" 471356 50 ct. 10" x 10" x 13/4" 505331 50 ct. 10" x 14" x 2" 471364 50 ct. 12" x 12" x 13/4" 471372 50 ct. 14" x 14" x 13/4" 471399 50 ct. 16" x 16" x 13/4" 686182 50 ct. 20" x 20" x 13/4" Kitchen Essentials Kraft on Kraft Pizza Boxes B-flute construction, made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled liner board. 461960 50 ct. 10" x 10" x 13/4" 461971 50 ct. 12" x 12" x 13/4" 461980 50 ct. 14" x 14" x 13/4" 461990 50 ct. 16" x 16" x 13/4" 1,000 ct. Pizza Saver Pizza Bag 471739 1,000 ct. White Pizza Bags, 14" “Piece-A-Pizza” Tainer 534986 537969 497040 516031 300 ct. 100 ct. 100 ct. 100 ct. 6-Cut Pizza Tray, No Lid, 14" 6-Cut Pizza Tray, Hinged Lid, 14" 8-Cut Pizza Tray, Hinged Lid, 16" 8-Cut Pizza Tray, Hinged Lid, 18" White Chipboard Squares 465054 200 ct. 10" x 10" White Ripple Sheets 538779 534951 534978 140562 400 ct. 400 ct. 200 ct. 200 ct. 10" 12" 14" 16" White Corrugate Circles 529206 867314 446343 446467 281654 281689 503797 400 ct. 400 ct. 100 ct. 100 ct. 100 ct. 100 ct. 100 ct. 7" 8" 10" 12" 14" 16" 18" White Grinder Boxes 178730 178740 178750 50 ct. 50 ct. 50 ct. 9" 12" 18" Food Boxes 527955 50 ct. Taco Salad Box, White on White Breadstick Box 462090 250 ct. Breadstick Box, 101/4" Supplies Smallwares 564133 674532 1 ct. 1 ct. 564079 564087 535761 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. 535567 1 ct. 535575 1 ct. 679178 845639 435732 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. 435724 1 ct. 535788 435767 163370 217298 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. Scales American Metalcraft Pizza Table Stand American Metalcraft 52" Wood-Handled Pizza Peel with Aluminum Blade American Metalcraft 42" Hard Wood Pizza Peel American Metalcraft 32" Wood Make-Up Peel American Metalcraft Wood Pizza Cutter, 21⁄2" Wheel American Metalcraft Plastic Pizza Cutter, 4" Wheel American Metalcraft Replacement Blade for 535567 Good Grips Pizza Wheel Good Grips Pizza Wheel, 4" American Metalcraft Pan Gripper for Shallow Pans, 8" American Metalcraft Pan Gripper for Deep Dish Pans, 8" Lincoln Pizza Rocker Knife, 20" x 4" American Metalcraft Dough Docker, 8 1/2" x 5" GFS Dough Cutter/Bench Scraper, 6" x 3" Alegacy Wooden Rolling Pin, 15" x 2 3/4" Delivery Bags 236800 236810 239380 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. 236820 1 ct. Rubbermaid Pizza Delivery Bag, 2-16" capacity Rubbermaid Pizza Delivery Bag, 4-16" capacity Rubbermaid Pizza, Catering, Sandwich Delivery Bag, 6–16" capacity Rubbermaid Sandwich Delivery Bag, 15" x 12" x 12" Vollrath One-Piece Ladles 711055 711063 711071 711098 711101 711128 711136 711144 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. Ladle, 1/2 oz. capacity Ladle, 1 oz. capacity Ladle, 2 oz. capacity Ladle, 3 oz. capacity Ladle, 4 oz. capacity Ladle, 6 oz. capacity Ladle, 8 oz. capacity Ladle, 12 oz. capacity Kool-Touch Ladles NSF 427691 427705 427713 427721 427748 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. Ladle, 1 oz. capacity Ladle, 2 oz. capacity Ladle, 3 oz. capacity Ladle, 4 oz. capacity Ladle, 6 oz. capacity 551401 551420 501948 †§ 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. Pelouze Dishwasher-Safe Scale, 32 oz. capacity Pelouze Dishwasher-Safe Scale, 5-lb. capacity Pelouze Platform Scale, 2-lb. capacity Detecto Ingredient Scale, 12" x 12" x 1.75", MFG. Code PZ3015L American Metalcraft Aluminum Pizza Screens 104191 104175 104183 104205 12 ct. 12 ct. 12 ct. 12 ct. Pizza Screen 10" Pizza Screen 12" Pizza Screen 14" Pizza Screen 16" American Metalcraft Taper-Side Pizza Trays 535591 535605 535613 535621 535648 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. Pizza Tray, 10" Pizza Tray, 12" Pizza Tray, 14" Pizza Tray, 16" Pizza Tray, 18" American Metalcraft Aluminum Pizza Trays 437867 437875 437883 12 ct. 12 ct. 12 ct. Pizza Tray, 12" Pizza Tray, 14" Pizza Tray, 16" Deep-Dish Aluminum Pizza Pans 497975 497991 498009 498017 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. American Metalcraft Pizza Pan, 6" Chicago Metallic Pizza Pan, 12" Chicago Metallic Pizza Pan, 14" Chicago Metallic Pizza Pan, 16" 1 ct. 1 ct. Cambro Clear Shaker/Dredge with Lid Lid for Cheese Shaker, Large Holes Shakers 295507 296074 Food Safety 601292 601306 570613 570621 572446 731700 731710 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. San Jamar Rapi-Kool, 64 oz. capacity San Jamar Rapi-Kool, 128 oz. capacity Ketchall Red Oven Mitt, 15" Ketchall Red Oven Mitt, 18" Ketchall Red Hot Pad, 8 3/4" square Rubbermaid Ice Tote with Bin Hook Adapter Rubbermaid Tow-Handled Ice Shovel † Contact your Gordon Food Service® Customer Development Specialist for ordering information. §Allow extra time for delivery. Alegacy Stainless Steel Ladles 235369 215139 235377 235385 215147 235393 235407 235415 235423 418161 50'5)$ - 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. 1 ct. Ladle, 1/2 oz. capacity Ladle, 3/4 oz. capacity Ladle, 1 oz. capacity Ladle, 2 oz. capacity Ladle, 3 oz. capacity Ladle, 4 oz. capacity Ladle, 6 oz. capacity Ladle, 8 oz. capacity Ladle, 12 oz. capacity Ladle, 24 oz. capacity 0/"OXs'RAND2APIDS-)s ¥'ORDON&OOD3ERVICE®sWWWGFSCOM 0RINTEDONPAPERCONTAININGAMINIMUM OFPOSTCONSUMERWASTEFIBER Traditional E ntrées Protein GFS® Cooked Meatballs, .5 oz. 197645 2/5 lb. GFS Cooked Meatballs, .5 oz. 869929 4/5 lb. GFS Cooked Premium Meatballs, .5 oz. 232319 2/6 lb. GFS Cooked Premium Meatballs, .5 oz. 869899 5/4 lb. GFS Cooked Premium Italian Meatballs, 1 oz. 426857 2/5 lb. GFS Cooked Premium Meatballs, 1 oz. 244414 2/6 lb. GFS Cooked Premium Meatballs, 1 oz. 869902 5/4 lb. GFS Cooked Skinless Bratwurst, 3.2 oz. 113130 2/5 lb. GFS Cooked Skinless Italian Sausage Links, 3.2 oz. 113140 2/5 lb. GFS Cooked Kielbasa, 4/lb. 232726 10 lb. Primo Gusto Sliced Hard Salami 776260 5/2 lb. GFS Deli-Sliced Roast Beef 680605 6/2 lb. Primo Gusto Sliced Genoa Salami 776250 5/2 lb. GFS Deli-Sliced Turkey Breast 680613 6/2 lb. GFS Deli-Sliced Virginia Ham 680656 6/2 lb. GFS Beef Taco Filling 776548 4/5 lb. Primo Gusto Cooked Italian Meatballs, .5 oz. 740420 3/4 lb. Primo Gusto Cooked Italian Meatballs, 1 oz. 740430 3/4 lb. Primo Gusto Hot Ham 775340 2/5.5 lb. avg. Primo Gusto Sliced Hot Ham 775450 5/2 lb. Primo Gusto Cappicola 775321 2/5.5 lb. avg. Primo Gusto Sliced Cappicola 775460 5/2 lb. Primo Gusto Pepperoni Deli Stick 776240 2/3.5 lb. Primo Gusto Sliced Pepperoni 776221 5/2 lb. Kent Quality Cooked Natural Casing Bratwurst, 4/lb. 482714 2/5 lb. Johnsonville Cooked Skinless Bratwurst, 5/lb. 709689 2/5 lb. Johnsonville Cooked Mild Italian Sausage, 4/lb. 733407 2/5 lb. Hormel Sliced Hard Salami 538566 10 lb. Dry Pasta Filled Pasta GFS Whole Wheat Pastas cook up to a warm and pleasing color, have a subtle wheat grain texture, and an excellent al dente fi rmness. A delicate, nutty, whole-grain flavor melds best with broth-based and light cream sauces, vegetables, lean meats, and fish. Primo Gusto fi lled pastas are bursting with flavorful ingredients to help you create authentic Italian dishes in a fraction of the time. Our flash-freezing process seals in the flavor, and par-cooking drastically reduces prep time and eliminates waste. The pasta is ready to plate after just three minutes in boiling water. GFS Whole Wheat Spaghetti Primo Gusto Breaded Cheese Ravioli 654590 2/5 lb. 588361 4/2.5 lb. GFS Whole Wheat Linguine 654580 2/5 lb. Primo Gusto Wild Mushroom & Wine Jumbo Ravioli 355350 4/2.5 lb. GFS Whole Wheat Penne Rigate 654571 2/5 lb. Primo Gusto Six-Cheese Jumbo Ravioli 355340 4/2.5 lb. Dry Pasta Primo Gusto Tricolor Cheese Tortellini 355330 4/2.5 lb. Primo Gusto® dry pasta is made with only the finest #1 hard amber durum wheat, selected because of specific characteristics: strong gluten properties, high protein, and amber color. The result when cooked is pasta with: consistent color, a firm, al dente texture, a nutty wheat taste, resistance to overcooking, improved handling, durability, and reheating. Bernardi Florentine Ravioli 699110 10 lb. Bernardi Five-Cheese Ravioli 627050 10 lb. Primo Gusto Penne Rigate (Piccolo) 721379 8/2.5 lb. Primo Gusto Spaghetti 721352 8/2.5 lb. Primo Gusto Fettuccine 721344 8/2.5 lb. Primo Gusto Angel Hair (Capellini) 721336 8/2.5 lb. Primo Gusto Linguine (Fini) 721328 8/2.5 lb. Primo Gusto Spaghettini 721301 8/2.5 lb. Primo Gusto Rotelle 664470 8/2.5 lb. Primo Gusto Elbow Macaroni 664461 8/2.5 lb. Primo Gusto Spinach Egg Fettuccini, 20" 230766 20 lb. Primo Gusto Acini de Pepe 102954 10 lb. Primo Gusto Cavatappi 102938 8/2.5 lb. Primo Gusto Rigatoni Piccolo 102903 8/2.5 lb. Primo Gusto Farfalle 102881 8/2.5 lb. 50'5)$ - 0/"OXs'RAND2APIDS-)s ¥'ORDON&OOD3ERVICE®sWWWGFSCOM 0RINTEDONPAPERCONTAININGAMINIMUM OFPOSTCONSUMERWASTEFIBER Spectacular Si es Salad Dressing Packets Lettuce Blends Pepper Mill® Blue Cheese Dressing 824920 60/1.5 fl z. Markon® American Blend Mixed Lettuce 451720 4/5 lb. Pepper Mill Creamy Caesar Dressing 824950 60/1.5 fl z. Markon Cut Romaine Lettuce 735787 6/2 lb. Pepper Mill Royal Red French Dressing 825020 60/1.5 fl z. Markon Insalata Salad Mix 185183 4/5 lb. Pepper Mill Fat-Free Ruby Red French Dressing 824980 60/1.5 fl z. Markon Taco Lettuce 242489 4/5 lb. Pepper Mill Honey Mustard Dressing 826990 60/1.5 fl z. Markon Ready-Set-Serve® Hearts & Markon Hearts Salad Mix 573061 4/2 lb. Pepper Mill Fat-Free Toasted Sesame Dressing 825030 60/1.5 fl z. Pepper Mill Fat-Free Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing 824970 60/1.5 fl z. Cut Romaine Lettuce 361290 9/2 lb. Italian Lettuce Blend 246910 6/2 lb. Pepper Mill Country Ranch Dressing 824940 60/1.5 fl z. Oriental Salad Mix 714270 4/3 lb. Pepper Mill Thousand Island Dressing 824901 60/1.5 fl z. Taylor Farms Valley Blend Salad Mix 520643 6/2 lb. Pepper Mill Italian Dressing 825001 60/1.5 fl z. Garlic Bread & Breadsticks Pepper Mill Fat-Free Italian Dressing 826960 60/1.5 fl z. GFS® Garlic Bread Loaf, 1 lb. 486841 16 ct. Pepper Mill Poppyseed Dressing 832190 60/1.5 fl z. GFS Garlic Toast Slices 577422 6/24 ct. Pepper Mill Buttermilk Ranch Dressing 832181 60/1.5 fl z. GFS Plain Breadsticks, 8" 219610 10/20 ct. Pepper Mill Mediterranean Feta Dressing 832200 60/1.5 fl z. GFS Italian Breadsticks, 8" 219630 10/20 ct. GFS Cheese-Stuffed Breadsticks, 2.8 oz. 714303 108 ct. Garlic Bread & Breadsticks (cont.) GFS Cheese & Sauce Filled Breadsticks, 3.2 oz. 714310 96 ct. Sienna Bakery® Par-baked French Breadsticks, 2 oz. 689030 150 ct. Sienna Bakery Par-baked Mini French Breadsticks, 1 oz. 689040 300 ct. Rich's French Breadstick Dough, 1 oz. 439576 320 ct. Chicken Wings GFS Cooked Buffalo-Style Chicken Wings 544400 4/4 lb. GFS Cooked Honey Barbecue Chicken Wings 572160 4/4 lb. GFS Boneless Chicken Wings 716990 2/5 lb. Chicken Tenderloins GFS Southern-Style Breaded Fritter Tenderloins 625140 2/5 lb. GFS Original Breaded Fritter Tenderloins 625160 2/5 lb. GFS Original Breaded Tenderloins 625170 2/5 lb. Classic Buffalo Wings Yield: 1 Serving These items are perfect for pizza operators because they can be prepared in a pizza oven, and they were developed with that in mind. Reorder No. Description Amount 408510 GFS Original Breaded Chicken Wings, prepared per package instructions RedHot Buffalo Wing Sauce Markon Celery Stalk, trimmed into sticks Markon Jumbo Carrots, trimmed into sticks Pepper Mill Blue Cheese Dipping Cup Markon Cello Wrapped Parsley, chopped 8 ct. 2 oz. 4 ct. 4 ct. 1 ct. 1 tsp. Austin Blues Cooked Smoked St. Louis Style Pork Ribs 694940 12/1.6 lb. 704229 170895 592293 718490 272396 Austin Blues Sliced Smoked Pork Rib Tips 253230 4/5 lb. Preparation Instructions Ribs CMA Cooked Pork Back Ribs with Sauce, 2# & DN 130125 5/32 oz. CMA Cooked Pork Spareribs, 2# & DN 130133 5/32 oz. CMA Cooked Unsauced Pork Back Ribs, 2.25# & DN 209635 20 lb. avg. Wash hands. Wash all fresh, unpackaged produce under cool running water; drain well. Place the cooked chicken wings in a stainless steel bowl. Toss with Buffalo wing sauce until evenly coated. Place the chicken wings on a warm serving plate. Add the celery and carrots sticks. Serve with blue cheese dressing. Garnish with chopped parsley. Rupair Cooked Buffet Pork Spareribs with Barbecue Sauce 577441 2/10 lb. Dipping Cups Pepper Mill Ranch Dipping Cups 718470 96/2 fl z. Pepper Mill Honey Mustard Dipping Cups 718480 96/2 fl z. Pepper Mill Blue Cheese Dipping Cups 718490 96/2 fl z. Pepper Mill Southwest Ranch Dipping Cups 718540 96/2 fl z. Pepper Mill Barbecue Dipping Cups 718500 96/2 fl z. 50'5)$ - 0/"OXs'RAND2APIDS-)s ¥'ORDON&OOD3ERVICE®sWWWGFSCOM 0RINTEDONPAPERCONTAININGAMINIMUM OFPOSTCONSUMERWASTEFIBER Tndulgent Desserts for your Italian Cuisine. Sienna Bakery® Vanilla Bean Mascarpone Cheesecake 716703 4/10" Sienna Bakery White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies, Individually Wrapped, 2.5 oz. 609291 72 ct. Sienna Bakery Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Cheesecake 716720 4/10" Sienna Bakery White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies, Individually Wrapped, 4 oz. 843857 48 ct. Sienna Bakery Dark Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake 716730 2/10" Sienna Bakery Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies, 1.35 oz. 610510 6/40 ct. Sienna Bakery Gourmet Tiramisu 698250 2/64 oz. Sienna Bakery Indulgent Assorted Brownie 589821 4/12" x 16" Sienna Bakery Fudge Turtle Brownies 541850 4/96 oz. Sienna Bakery Chocolate Decadent Brownies 226240 4/12" x 16" Sienna Bakery Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies 226260 4/12" x 16" Sienna Bakery Oatmeal Walnut Raisin Cookies, 1.35 oz. 115250 6/40 ct. Sienna Bakery Oatmeal Walnut Raisin Cookies, Individually Wrapped, 2.5 oz. 609300 72 ct. Sienna Bakery Oatmeal Walnut Raisin Cookies, Individually Wrapped, 4 oz. 843822 48 ct. Sienna Bakery White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies, 1.35 oz. 610520 6/40 ct. Sienna Bakery Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Individually Wrapped, 2.5 oz. 609280 72 ct. Sienna Bakery Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Individually Wrapped, 4 oz. 843849 48 ct. Sienna Bakery Peanut Butter Cup Cookies, 1.35 oz. 115243 6/40 ct. Sienna Bakery Peanut Butter Cup Cookies, Individually Wrapped, 2.5 oz. 615110 72 ct. Sienna Bakery Peanut Butter Cup Cookies, Individually Wrapped, 4 oz. 615170 48 ct. Sienna Bakery Chocolate Chunk Cookies, 1.35 oz. 675504 6/40 ct. Sienna Bakery Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Individually Wrapped, 2.5 oz. 609310 72 ct. Sienna Bakery Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Individually Wrapped, 4 oz. 609320 48 ct. Eli’s Bailey’s Cheesecake, 10" 171433 2 ct. Eli’s Chocolate Chip Cheesecake, Individually Wrapped, 2.6 oz. 137812 24 ct. Eli’s Chocolate Chip Cheesecake 546143 4/9" McCain Mini Brownie Bites 471150 2/4 lb. McCain Mini Cheesecake Bites 591121 2/4 lb. Sara Lee Pre-Baked Cherry Pie Slices, Individually Wrapped, 4 oz. 275085 48 ct. Sara Lee Pre-Baked Apple Pie Slices, Individually Wrapped, 4 oz. 240729 48 ct. Sara Lee California Cheesecake 612061 2/10" Sara Lee Carrot Cake, Individual Slices, 2.12 oz. 551767 24 ct. Sara Lee Presliced Dutch Apple Pie 717830 6/10" Sara Lee Strawberry Shortcake, Individual Cup, 3.5 oz. 199931 48 ct. Sweet Street Chocolate Molten Cake, 5 oz. 687631 4/9 ct. Sweet Street EZ8 Variety Bars 608400 8/8 ct. Sweet Street Original Xango Cheesecake, 4.28 oz. 247472 48 ct. 50'5)$ - 0/"OXs'RAND2APIDS-)s ¥'ORDON&OOD3ERVICE®sWWWGFSCOM 0RINTEDONPAPERCONTAININGAMINIMUM OFPOSTCONSUMERWASTEFIBER