Sysco, Ireland’s largest foodservice provider, has partnered with charity Meals & More, to help tackle food poverty and social isolation amongst school children in Northern Ireland. The partnership will see more than 14,000 meals served to children attending five holiday...

Sysco, Ireland’s largest foodservice specialist, has announced the appointment of Kyle Greer—one of Northern Ireland’s most respected culinary leaders—as Development Chef at its new facility in Northern Ireland. In this pivotal role, Kyle will spearhead a wide-reaching programme of support...

Foodservice leader Sysco is set to create 50 new jobs in Northern Ireland as part of a major expansion tied to the opening of a new £23 million facility in Belfast later this year. The announcement marks a significant milestone...

The Italian Trade Agency -London (ITA) and Sysco, Ireland’s largest food service specialist, have signed a Marketing Promotional Agreement that aims to increase the visibility of Italian-made food and beverage products and meet increasing service demand across the island of...

The culinary landscape is constantly evolving, shaped by culture, innovation, economics and a hunger for the next big thing. This month, we speak to five Sysco chefs from both sides of the Atlantic who are at the forefront of food development. Three...

Sysco’s specialist foodservice team along with a number of its key suppliers, welcomed customers from across Ireland’s hospitality sector at CATEX, Ireland’s largest food and beverage supplier event, which took place recently. Across three days, the company’s impressive 286sqm Sysco...

Wine producers from across Europe and beyond, met with representatives from Ireland’s hospitality sector at Dublin’s Westbury Hotel, for Classic Drinks’ annual Portfolio Wine Tasting which took place last week. Now in its 21st year, the Classic Drinks business has developed its...

Sysco, Ireland’s leading foodservice specialist, along with its Classic Drinks, sponsored the food and drinks at the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) event which took place at the Belfast Met’s Titanic Quarter Campus recently. As part of the event...

Sysco, Ireland’s largest foodservice specialist, is set to deliver 2,500 ready-packed food boxes as it launches its Purpose Month initiative last November. Sysco Purpose Month, which was first rolled-out in 2023, will once again see colleagues across the four major...

Growers, bakers, roasters and cheesemakers; the island of Ireland boasts a wealth of talent when it comes to local producers and makers. We at Sysco are proud to work with a top-class network of local suppliers to bring you and...

Today, on International Day of Food Loss and Waste, we wish to educate readers on Sysco’s relentless war against food waste. We work continuously to ensure the food that doesn’t make the plate of a customer is redirected to alternative...

We are incredibly pleased to announce that we are deepening our relationship with Cope Foundation, the non-profit organisation that provides services for individuals with an intellectual disability and/or autism. We first started working with Cope Foundation in 2020 and last...

Sysco announces 50 full time jobs following the latest phase of a multimillion-euro investment in its Limerick Distribution and support centre. Sysco, Ireland’s largest food service provider, has confirmed 50 additional full-time jobs at its main support and regional distribution...

Make the most of fresh seasonal, ingredients this spring-time with a little help from us, at Sysco. Business Development Chef, Colin Greensmith plates up this fresh, hearty & flavourful dish that is sure to keep your customers wanting more. And...

Bakery and dessert specialist, Matt Matthews has been whipping up some magic in the kitchen to create this indulgent and delicious special occasion cake - perfect for Valentine's Day. For the Flourless Chocolate Truffle Sponge 300g Dark Chocolate 64% (CT968)...

  Deli OatBites is the quick and tasty choice to build a delicious and nutritious vegetarian selection. Deli OatBites™ is a new kind of marinated, ready-to-go protein boost. Made from oats, legumes and zero additives, with great taste and texture....

If there is one thing we love here at Sysco, it's cheese! We are thrilled to sponsor this November's Cais Irish Cheese Awards; and to celebrate we've pulled together a list of our team's Irish cheeseboard favourites - all available...

Beef Short Rib Braised in Guinness Sysco have teamed up with Irish Nature to bring you this delicious low and slow recipe, perfect those cool Autumn days ahead.   Ingredients 1 beef short rib (approx 1.6kg or 3lb 8oz) 1...

Seared Beef Fillet, Wild Mushrooms, Tenderstem Broccoli & Red Wine Jus Life in the kitchen is a busy one. Sysco have teamed up with Irish Nature to bring you this quick and delicious recipe, that will leave your customers smiling....and...

This modern vegan take on classic fish and chips is the perfect dish to keep your menu on-trend and exciting in 2021. As more and more people embrace plant-based trends like flexitarianism and veganuary, this deep-fried banana blossom meal is...

Serves 14 Love is in the air... get creative this Valentines Day with this luxurious recipe. This Chocolate sphere is the perfect sweet treat to celebrate the occasion. With this chocolate sphere you either break open with a spoon or,...

Serves 15 This pumpkin peanut pie hits all the marks for the perfect Halloween dessert: the rich pumpkin purée is complemented by warming spices, candied nuts and luxurious ice cream, delivering the best-loved Autumnal flavours with the added bonus of...

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2dNetF3DAw[/embed] To celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge, we’ve brought one of our favourite vegan creations to life as Gaeilge. If you’d like to see the recipe in English, click here. “Toisc go bhfuil an oiread sin de thóir ar an veigeánachas...

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2dNetF3DAw[/embed] "Because veganism has become so popular now, it's very important that hotels, restaurants and cafés have a tasty vegan option on their dessert menu." - Matthew Matthews, Bakery and Pastry Specialist at Sysco. Providing sweets, cakes, and pastries that...

[embed]https://youtu.be/7gdmoDBmb4c[/embed] "Every kitchen has to be challenging themselves to produce something that is different for their customers, or is different from the restaurant down the road." - Patrick Clement, Business Development Chef at Sysco. A seafood twist on a traditional...

[embed]https://youtu.be/dGM7Hj5DU74[/embed] "Everything that we're using is in season, and everything we're using is on-trend at the moment" - Brendan Conmy, Sysco Development Chef. This cracking recipe is sure to entice diners of all sorts with the deep and earthy flavours...

[embed]https://youtu.be/0hmB7Y3jIYQ[/embed] "Bao buns are extremely versatile, a great addition to the menu, and can easily be transformed into a few different dishes from a starter to a main course or dessert, afternoon tea, or even use the small ones as...

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAhhO_eE2jo&feature=youtu.be[/embed] "This dish is the ultimate healthy dish for January. The broth is high in nutrition, high in protein, low in fat and quite warm for these cold winter months" - Patrick Clement, business development chef at Sysco. This vegan...

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDFopariGt8&feature=youtu.be[/embed] "If you're looking for a great addition to your Christmas menu - mince brownie tarts are a contemporary take on a classic dessert." - Kathryn Hurley, Bakery and Pastry Specialist. This simple seasonal treat is a real jack-of-all-trades, taking...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVphVBDA6p4   The company, which is part of Sysco Corporation, to invest €2.5mn in development of site. Sysco, a Sysco company, has announced a €2.5mn investment in their facility in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick.  In 2018, the company made a...

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qv2lfZfyj3s&feature=youtu.be[/embed] "It's a take on traditional spiced beef. What I've done is taken all the traditional ingredients but replaced the housekeeper's cut with a fillet of beef - this is a much more noble cut" - Patrick Clement, Sysco Business...

The Christmas holidays are fast approaching, so make sure you're up-to-date on our seasonal opening hours to guarantee you have a well-stocked kitchen over the holidays! Find our full Christmas schedule below, or download them by clicking the link at...

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU_5w3iM8vI[/embed] "What's not love about a beef wellington? It's beef, there's mushrooms, there's onions - customers love to spoil themselves at Christmas time, and this is the ultimate Christmas parcel." - Brendan Conmy, Sysco development chef. The beef wellington is...

[embed]https://youtu.be/8T8HBJDrddI[/embed] “For me, this sort of dish at Christmastime would be a fabulous dish. It’s a little more luxurious… beautiful colours, beautiful textures, beautiful flavours, very rich, and very, very tasty.” - Sysco Chef Simon Hudson A Christmas food menu...

In 2018, a study* was conducted asking diners a fundamental festive question: what was your favourite part of Christmas dinner? The results were somewhat surprising, with unexpected choices around meat - and a humble vegetable being crowned king of Christmas....

Winter vegetables are a staple of a traditional Christmas dinner, without exception. With a little careful prep and considered use of flavourful ingredients, even the blandest of roots can shine - and for vegetarians and vegans, knowing how to prepare...

Christmas is the perfect time to show off creative menu ideas and showcase seasonal ingredients. From warming drinks and festive desserts to twists on Christmas classics, a holiday menu can be a clever way to maximise profits during a time...

As the nights draw in, nothing quite warms up frozen fingers than a cosy alcoholic beverage. Christmas is one of the best seasons to experiment with creative cocktails and winter spiced creations, as everyone will be in the party mood...

Christmas is a busy time for everyone, and often that means hiring temporary seasonal staff. No one needs an extra headache this year - the eggnog and brandy usually takes care of that - so ensuring the staffing process goes...

As we prep our festive menus, it’s so easy to get wrapped up in the excitement of the roast and its trimmings and forget that winter actually gives us an abundance of vegetables, which pair wonderfully with traditional Christmas seasonings...

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn-u_jDKoVs[/embed] This recipe is ideal for breakfast or brunch coming into the cooler winter months. “One of the things that makes this dish perfect for autumn is that it's warm, it's hearty and it's rich,” says Sysco chef Colin Greensmith. ...

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OguuP9y7CRU[/embed] This tart is a twist on the classic French frangipane, substituting raspberries for spiced apples, making it the perfect autumnal dessert offering.  “This tart is nice and moist, the almonds help hold the moisture in the tart and works...

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXZ8k6P0qHc[/embed] “From a chef's point of view it's a very profitable dish, and even though it's not very expensive to bring into your kitchen, the skill required to make a dish like this more than justifies the margin that can...

[embed]https://youtu.be/dH-kYWoFSG0[/embed] A grilled Irish Hereford Prime beef fillet is a classic for any menu and sure to go down a treat with customers.   It’s a staple in most kitchens up and down the country, and a testament to our world-class...

[embed]https://youtu.be/H5SoQCE9PJo[/embed] This hearty lamb rump and chorizo casserole dish is not only filling, but it’s also bursting with flavours. A perfect option for pubs and bars as it’s easy to make and great value for money.  “This dish is very...

[embed]https://youtu.be/Dn8_h7ZoIyU[/embed] The hallmarks of this salad are versatility and simplicity.  Perfect as a starter or main while also catering to your vegetarian customer base - it’s crunchy, colourful and healthy. “Beets have really come back into trend just now, and...

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EAnvxVEkZk&t=66s[/embed] Nestled in the heart of Tipperary’s prime dairy country, Cooleeney Farm has been farmed by the Maher family for four generations. We caught up with Breda Maher and her son Pat to talk about what makes their cheese unique...

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i63RuOzRTfk[/embed] We talk to Eamonn Lonergan down at Knockanore Farm, nestled close to the fertile banks of the River Blackwater in Co. Waterford. Eamonn tells us how their particular brand of cheddar is made special from the rich earthy land...

The quick summary Understand the difference between taste and flavour The number one goal is to achieve balance Don't try too hard to shock - but give diners something to talk about Add an innovative twist to your menu. A...

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guDSIAy9eQ0&t=48s[/embed] "Great in the summer, as a sharing plate, in the outdoors on a terrace with a glass of sauvignon blanc or chardonnay," says Sysco chef Patrick Clement. This recipe is another example of the seacuterie trend which is currently...

[embed]https://youtu.be/ovF6lnfdq3k[/embed] With a dish like these spicy loaded chilli wedges, it’s all about flavour and fun – not necessarily presentation. Or, in the words of Sysco chef Simon Hudson: "That's why we call them messy wedges. Because at the end...

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiROnLukyYY&feature=youtu.be[/embed] "Everywhere I go, I go to restaurants and I see a chicken caesar salad and I say 'oh no', says Sysco chef Patrick Clement. "Surely we can do something different?" This is where the summer duck salad comes in...

The quick summary Seacuterie is riding a new wave of popularity Fresh, healthy and great to share Ideal for busy kitchens - as it's prepped well ahead of service A great way to freshen up your menu and thrill your...

The quick summary Seacuterie brings a seafood twist to the classic charcuterie board Takes skill and knowledge to prepare - and requires storage and fridge space Choose the finest, freshest fish to set your seacuterie apart Timing is important. You...

The quick summary The culinary world's evolving - so it's vital you stay on top of latest trends Seacuterie is making a big impression on chefs and foodies Street food is about the flavours, not the presentation Diners are hungry...

The quick summary Messy foods are a fun and flavour-packed trend for summer Big, bold flavours will set your messy plates apart BBQ ribs and messy wedges are ideal options for riding the trend Quick to prepare - and spices...

National Account Executive – Dublin Reporting to the National Account Manager, the primary role of the Account Executive will be to liaise with and support the National Account Team. The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail and customer...

National Account Executive – Dublin Reporting to the National Account Manager, the primary role of the Account Executive will be to liaise with and support the National Account Team. The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail and customer...

National Account Executive – Dublin Reporting to the National Account Manager, the primary role of the Account Executive will be to liaise with and support the National Account Team. The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail and customer...

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guDSIAy9eQ0&feature=youtu.be[/embed] Seacuterie is an exciting new trend, which at the moment is in its infancy in Ireland. It involves the curing of fish, packing them with as much flavour as possible, and serving it on platters perfectly suitable for sharing....

The quick summary A chuck and brisket blend will give you the best burger possible. Your toppings should complement the patty, not steal the show! Do not ignore the assembly order, it could make or break your burger. When it comes to making...

[embed]https://youtu.be/RzwygyH6H9o[/embed] Ribs are a classic - punters love them and they're not going out of fashion any time soon. So how can we put our own stamp on this popular street food dish? This recipe is a perfected approach to...

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LyxmK3fehU[/embed] The beef burger is a key dish on any chef's menu - synonymous with profitability through high margins and consistent sales. This chuck and brisket burger combines two cuts of meat that combine to make the perfect patty, offering...

Acquisition of Classic Drinks is part of continued growth strategy.   Cork, Ireland, Jan. 25, 2019 – Sysco, Ireland’s leading food service distributor and a wholly owned subsidiary of Sysco Corporation, today announced the acquisition of specialist wine, spirits and...