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Bold Flavors for Your Game Day Menu

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Here’s to football season!

Football season is here, and that means it’s time for tailgating spreads and shareable bites that bring fans together! Whether you’re serving up wings, sliders, or loaded dips, shareables are the perfect way to experiment with bold new flavors in familiar, crowd-pleasing formats.
 
At Custom Culinary®, we make it easy to craft game day favorites that wow without adding complexity to your back of house. Our flavor-packed sauces, bases, and gravies help you create dishes that satisfy curiosity, spark conversation, and keep fans coming back for more.
 
Think beyond the basics this season. Amp up your nachos or loaded fries with Chef’s Own® Instant Cheddar Cheese Sauce Mix, or drizzle it over soft pretzels for a tailgate classic. Turn ordinary wings into all-stars with our Gold Label Kentucky-Style Bourbon Sauce or Latin-Style Citrus Chili Sauce, full of rich, craveable flavor. Add heat and tang to burgers or brats with our Gold Label Jalapeño Relish, perfect for topping, mixing, or dipping. For hearty, hand-held sandwiches, create a signature dipper using Chef’s Own® Americana-Style Au Jus Mix or Brown Gravy Mix to give every bite that satisfying, savory finish.
 
Want to take it even further? Mix our Master’s Touch® Roasted Garlic Flavor Concentrate into sour cream or mayo for a signature dipping sauce that pairs perfectly with crispy wings or veggie platters. The possibilities are endless when you start with versatile, labor-saving Custom Culinary® products.
 
Fire up the grill, gather the fans, and get creative with your shareables this football season. From plant-forward plates to nostalgic comfort foods, Custom Culinary® helps you deliver winning flavors every time. Here’s to tailgates, touchdowns, and unforgettable flavors!

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48% OF CONSUMERS VISITED A STADIUM IN THE PAST YEAR, WITH 80%
OF THEM CHOOSING A HOT SNACK OR MEAL DURING THEIR VISIT.1

~64% OF FANS ENJOY STADIUM-STYE FOOD, AND 61% VIEW ORDERING RESTURANT FOOD AS A SPECIAL TREAT FOR GAME DAY.2

COMFORT FOODS ARE IN THE MOST DESIRED CATEGORY IN PREPARED FOOD AREAS WITH 53% OF CONSUMERS INTERESTED IN BUYING THEM.3

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FEATURED PRODUCTS

Create bold, craveable comfort dishes with ease using Custom Culinary® products.


CHEF TALK


“Football season isn’t just about the game—it’s about gathering your crew, firing up the grill, and serving bold, unforgettable flavors that bring everyone together. With Custom Culinary® ready-to-use sauces, you can turn tailgate classics into culinary touchdowns—no prep, no hassle, just pure game-day flavor ready to win big”


Trevor Cook
Regional Corporate Chef, South
 

Chef Trevor Cook
 


Shareables Menuing Guide




 

ShareAbles Menu Inspiration

Throughout this guide, you’ll find recipe ideas for shareables that span a range of cuisine types, popular dishes and hot trends. To help you get even more mileage out of these menu concepts, you’ll also find tips for adding dipping sauces and toppings and ways to “plus up” speed scratch products with signature appeal.

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FEATURED RECIPES

These hearty game-day recipes bring warmth, flavor, and comfort to every football table.

CREATING AN IRRESISTIBLE HAPPY HOUR

We're here to help you build your business and increase customer satisfaction with ideas, insights and inspiration. This kit is designed both for those who are new to the world of happy hours as well as those with existing promotions who would like exciting new ideas and support. 

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SOURCES
1. Datassential [Webinar: Winter Trends 2024, 2024-11-14, Page 48]
2. Datassential [Back In The Game, 2020-09-18, Page 13]
3. Datassential [Grocery Deli Review, 2024-05-21, Page 21]