Fully cooked and ready to use, Primo Pulled Pork delivers rich flavour without the prep, helping kitchens save time while creating versatile, crowd-pleasing winter dishes.

From team culture to menu evolution, this Auckland venue shares real insights into building a hospitality business that keeps customers coming back.

Cut waste, reduce prep time and boost margins by building a smarter, more efficient menu around multi-use ingredients.

Serve premium slow-cooked beef without the labour. Classic Cuts Smoked Beef Short Rib is ready in 30 minutes, reduces prep time, and drives stronger winter menu margins.

Comfort, flavour and smarter menus—discover the Winter 2026 On The Menu, packed with seasonal inspiration, time-saving solutions and products designed to boost your margins.

Protein & Produce Take Centre Stage As we move into May, the market is shaping up around two key themes: protein cost pressures and shifting seasonal produce availability. While there are some short-term opportunities emerging, volatility remains the underlying story - particularly across red meat and imported inputs. On the produce side, we’re seeing a clear seasonal transition, with strong local supply in some lines balanced by tightening availability in others as winter ap

A quick and crowd-pleasing bacon slider recipe featuring Beehive streaky bacon, soft brioche buns, and fresh ingredients. Perfect for cafés, catering menus, and trade show inspiration.

Ricotta gnocchi served in a rich four cheese sauce with candied walnuts. A simple, premium dish suited for menu inspiration and foodservice use.

Recipe by Cottage Lane Ingredients Beef Patty 70–80g beef mince Salt Cracked pepper Burger Sauce 1 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tsp ketchup ½ tsp mustard Burger Build 1× Cottage Lane 60g Milk Bun 113780 Butter, for toasting 1 slice cheddar cheese 2 slices streaky bacon 1 leaf crunchy lettuce 2 slices tomato Method Make the burger sauce. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard. Set aside. Toast the bun. Lightly butter the cut sides and toast in a pan ov

Recipe by McCain Foodservice Solutions Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 5 mins | Total Time: 10 mins Yield: Serves 1 Ingredients 3 scoops vanilla ice cream 2 rashers streaky bacon, cooked until crispy 50g McCain Stay Crisp French Fries 10mm, deep fried 57293 Maple syrup and tabasco sauce to serve Method Serve ice cream in a small dish, and top with crispy bacon and fries. Drizzle with maple syrup to serve and a dash of tabasco sauce for a kick!

Fresh Zesty Summer Cocktail Recipe

Add a premium dessert to your Mother’s Day menu without adding complexity. Start with a ready-made base and make it your own with simple finishing touches.