Tasty Treat - Tatter Tots Topped

Tom Styman-Heighton, Development Chef at Funnybones Foodservice says: “Potato products are traditionally thought of as a side dish, but caterers can promote spuds as the main event with a few simple toppings.

For example, caterers could offer a loaded portion of Funnybones’ tater tots, topped with juicy pulled meats, hearty chilli, or even just simply cheese – Funnybones’ Rio Pacific mild cheese sauce works particularly well for this. Funnybones’ range of new Rio Pacific pulled meats are all authentically smoked with hickory wood chips in an open smoker for up to 14 hours, resulting in a superior taste and texture. Choose from smoked pulled pork, or halal-friendly chicken or beef brisket. The convenient 2 x 1kg format can be kept refrigerated for up to 5 days once defrosted, so there’s no risk of unnecessary food waste. Thanks to their light seasoning, the meats can be customised with any sauce or seasoning for maximum culinary creativity. Chefs can therefore easily update menus by simply rotating their sauces.

With the ever-increasing popularity of international cuisine, operators could also consider a more exotic version of classic chips and potatoes to complement globally inspired dishes to meet this demand. Instead of traditional fries, operators could offer Funnybones’ cassava fries. Also known as yuca, cassava is a root vegetable which has a slightly sweet yet nutty taste. When made into fries, it is crispy on the outside but light and fluffy on the inside. This side also goes particularly well with Caribbean inspired dishes, so it’s great for caterers looking to expand their international cuisine offering.”

Funnybones Foodservice specialises in American, Tex-Mex and Caribbean foods, offering a wide range of authentic specialist and mainstream products that represent the best of the cuisines from this part of the world.

To find out more call 01707 321321

or visit www.funnybones.co.uk.