PZ potato products
Spiral chip-on-a-stick maker from Chipstix
Product Chipstix
USP Chipstix, a novel and speedy way of serving fried potatoes, are created by a compact countertop machine that cuts a medium-sized skewered potato into a long spiral that is then deep-fried, stretched along the 12in skewer and seasoned before serving on the stick.
Details These "chips on sticks" take less than 30 seconds to cut and no more than two minutes to fry. Customers commit to buying replacement skewers and seasonings from Chipstix. The 10 seasonings (including Portuguese Peri Peri and Sour Cream & Chives) are MSG-free, suitable for vegetarians and halal-certified.
Package Chipstix machine, 10 filled stainless steel shaker dredges, 2 x 1kg bags of the most popular seasonings (Cheese & Onion, Salt & Vinegar), approximately 1,000 bamboo skewers, A2 laminated menu board and poster.
Chipstix dimensions 510mm (w) x 220mm (d) x 250mm (h)
Price of package Standard - £1,295; introductory offer - £895: seasonings - £12 per kilogram.
SupplierChipstix
07988 613034
Signatures Staycrisp Fries from McCain Foods
Product Signatures Staycrisp Fries
USP This premium fry was developed to meet consumer demand for pre-seasoned chips that stay crisp and retain their heat on the plate.
Details The traditional thin-cut chips are blanched in salt water to season and coated in a starch-based batter to retain their heat for longer. They cook in around two minutes.
Profit margin Chips make up 40% of platefill but just 10% of cost, providing a large profit opportunity. McCain recommends selling a 200g portion for £2.50, costing the caterer 45p and yielding a profit of £2.05.
How supplied Frozen, in cases of 4 x 2.27kg
SupplierMcCain Foods
0800 146573
Broccoli Creamy Gratin from Aviko
Product Broccoli Creamy Gratin
USP The latest addition to Aviko's line of Craft Guild of Chef-endorsed creamy gratins is made from fresh broccoli and was praised by guild members for the "taste of fresh broccoli and good depth of flavour". Like all Aviko gratins, they have a long holding time and will keep their shape for at least an hour after cooking.
Details The gratins are made from steamed slices of potato combined with butter and cream to retain the flavour. Four of the five gratins (including Mushroom, Cheese & Cream, and Salmon) contain Emmental cheese while the fifth is a mix of Mozzarella and tomato. Gratins are individually frozen in 100g portions.
Storage life 18 months (Salmon - eight months)
How supplied Cases of 6 x 1,500g
SupplierAviko
01442 239536
Private Reserve Extra Fine Fries from Lamb Weston
Product Private Reserve Extra Fine Fries
USP The latest addition to Lamb Weston's line of premium, pre-fried chips, these delicate fries are extra thin and extra long to provide a potentially higher yield in terms of servings per case. They stay warm for twice as long as standard chips and can be cooked at 175°C in approximately two minutes.
Details Like all Private Reserve lines, the extra fine fries contain a high level of potato solids. The full range offers six different cuts - from 5 x 5 to Chunky and Steakhouse - plus two skin-on varieties. The company's portfolio also includes Sweet Potato Fries, Twisters and CrissCuts and Britain's Pride chunky chips.
How supplied 5 x 1.5kg
SupplierLamb Weston
0800 963962
Gratin Dauphinoise from MDC Foods
Product Gratin Dauphinoise
Details Made to an authentic French recipe, the rich and creamy gratin makes an alternative to chips in meat and fish dishes. Each potato slice is individually coated in sauce and then quick-frozen to ensure a perfect sauce-to-potato ratio. The required amount of frozen product is poured into a baking tray and baked until golden-brown on top.
How supplied Frozen, in 4 x 2.5kg bags
SupplierMDC Foods
01582 730014
Supercrunch fries from Aviko
Product Supercrunch fries
USP These longer-than-average fries fill the plate better and so yield more portions per kilo. The thin crunchy starch coating holds the heat for up to 15 minutes to banish the spectre of cold, soggy chips. They cook in around two-and-a-half minutes.
Shelf life Up to 18 months
Cut options 7.44mm and 9.5mm cuts
How supplied Frozen, in cases of 4 x 2.5kg
SupplierAviko
01442 239536
