Wallin Foodservice Resources

It’s Valentine’s week, like it or not, and spring is about to be sprung! Guests are ready to put winter’s doldrums in the rear view mirror. Fresh beginnings are in the air, and your culinary delights are ready to be served and celebrated. Your ingredients are fresh, and your recipes are refined to perfection. Are your serving pieces worthy of your guests’ affection? Whatever your style, it’s easier than ever to give your menu—and your guests—a little extra love with fresh serving pieces and plating tools that keep the promise of a memorable meal. Make sharing effortless. TableCraft’s new acacia wood Lazy Susans make it easy to spin anything from bakery items, entrees, appetizers, and desserts round and round to share the love and decadence.  Offered in 13", 15", and 18" sizes, this naturally beautiful display offers a solution to easily share dishes among diners or access condiments from the center of the table without awkward reaching and passing. TableCraft   F...

Served hot, cold, doused or drizzled with artistic flair, it’s the icing on the cake, the cherry on top, the finishing touch.  What are we talking about? Sauce! Even when served on the side, many would agree that it’s the sauce that makes the meal.  If it truly completes the dish, shouldn’t it get the royal treatment? From holding proper temperature and maintaining consistency to creative plating, here are some secrets to maximizing the impact of sauces, both savory and sweet. Heated to Perfection The Hatco/Krampouz Electric Sauce Warmer keeps sauces, condiments, and toppings warm and ready for use in commercial kitchens (both back and front of house). Adjustable thermostatic control from 105°F-195°F holds everything from maple syrup to barbecue sauce at the perfect temperature, flavor, and consistency.  Available in 1, 2, and 3 bottle sizes, each model comes with the appropriate number of 3-valve sauce bottles to protect sauce from contamination and evaporation wh...

After a year that postponed countless weddings, testing many marriages before they even began, weddings are finally back. Hooray! We looked to the experts at Catersource and Brides to get their take on catering and wedding trends nationwide as we all adapt to this new era. Traditions thankfully live on, but some of them look a little different, at least for now. According to the Catersource Wedding Forecast 2021 by Kathleen Stoehr and Brides’   50+ Pandemic Wedding Trends That Are Here to Stay for Good by Colleen Sullivan, the following are just a few of the pandemic trends that have emerged and are expected to continue: Smaller guest lists Elegantly plated and coursed meals with a higher cost per guest Greater formality with a focus on the guest experience Increase in outdoor venues Commitment to pandemic-era safety practices  Engaged couples will be looking for a caterer who can help them pull off a dream reception that is both safe and unforgettable for themselves and t...

After months of takeout and delivery meals, many of us can't wait to feast our eyes on an artfully prepared dish, one that’s made just for us and not by us. Whether your business is casual dining, fine dining, or anywhere in between, opportunity and repeat business await those who find joy and pride in the art of presentation. If you’re a believer in the “we eat with our eyes” philosophy, read on for some inspiration to whet your creative appetite. We’ll start with your canvas, the plate.  Purity Organic by Bauscher provides a clean and natural backdrop to complement your culinary creations with an understated beauty that never distracts from the true star of the show, the food. Purity Organic is available in four asymmetric flat coupe sizes and two asymmetric deep coupe sizes. Or opt for the Playground NARA round flat plate, a sleek design that adds drama and contrast to your presentation without stealing the show. This distinctive stoneware style is available in an 8.3" p...