From Loaded Fries to Gourmet Sides!

“When it comes to chips, classic favourites like loaded fries remain a crowd-pleaser, but operators are increasingly pushing boundaries with innovative options.

Kitchen teams can take a unique and creative approach to potatoes by rethinking shape, texture, and serving style. Customers look for dishes that feel premium and offer something different from the standard chip, which creates an opportunity for caterers to innovate with both format and flavour.

Sweet potato fries, and truffle-infused fries are growing in popularity, appealing to customers seeking different textures and flavours. Global influences are also shaping menus: think Cajun-seasoned fries, kimchi or sriracha-topped sides, and Mediterranean-inspired options with feta, za’atar, or garlic aioli. At Jestic, we would encourage operators to focus on quality, consistency, and efficiency to ensure they’re maximising the potential of their food offering.

Brunner-Anliker equipment can play a key role in helping with this creativity. Its high precision cutting technology allows food operators to create speciality cuts, for example waffle fries and crinkle cut, as well as perfectly uniform thick-cut chips and skinny fries that deliver great crunch and eye-catching presentation.

Using Brunner-Anliker slicing equipment allows potatoes to be processed quickly and uniformly, ensuring even cooking and optimal texture while reducing waste. Consistent size and shape are essential for producing fries that meet customer expectations every time. By using tools like the Brunner-Anliker and pairing innovative cuts with bold flavour combinations, kitchens can elevate fries and sides from a simple accompaniment to a memorable, high-margin feature on the menu.

Beyond quality of product, these systems help streamline kitchen operations. Automation helps staff to focus on service and presentation, while consistent portioning and batch control minimise waste and provide more predictable food costs.”

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