BAR AND GRILL PRODUCTS
Appetizers & wings
Not only does US Foods® make it easy to change up your menu depending on the season, your customer preferences or to help increase profitability, we also have the latest trending options to mix up your Bar and Grill operation. We offer time-saving products that cut down prep but still let your flavor shine – from international tastes to classic comfort foods. Scroll for just a sample of what we offer!
Bar & Grill Featured Appetizers
Shareable plates can be top profit drivers. From comfort classics to trending flavor change-ups, we’ve got the products and tips to increase your check averages.
Bar & Grill Featured Wings
Wing prep alternatives save stress. Don’t add labor; make it easy with alternative prep styles like smoked, baked, grilled or roasted wings that won’t crowd the fryer during your peak ticket times.
Appetizers
Appetizers are a great way to increase check averages as well as beverage sales.
- Make easy changes. Use appetizers to diversify your menu with easily managed food costs
- Seasonal changes to start. Add seasonal flavors and global influences via new appetizers
- Upsell the table. Increase profit per check by upselling guests on appetizers
- Try a little of this or that. Appetizers let you experiment and increase direct customer contact
- Get inspired! They can also help develop and inspire new entrées based on appetizer favorites
- Trends in appetizers for Bar & Grill operations:
- Buffalo Cauliflower: 442% growth in B&G over the past 4 years
- Cauliflower Wing: 195% growth in B&G over the past 4 years
- Falafel: 58% growth in B&G over the past 4 years
- Loaded Tots: 42% growth in B&G over the past 4 years
- Cheese Curds: 33% growth in B&G over the past 4 years
- Pretzels: 22% growth in B&G over the past 4 years
Wings
Chicken wings are found at nearly all Bar and Grills, but you have to stand out from the crowd.
Here’s just some of the growth in the wing category:- Korean BBQ wings: Up 185.7% over the past 4 years
- Lemon pepper wings: Up 165.1% over the past 4 years
- Mango sauces on wings: Up 162.3% over the past 4 years
- Dry rub wings: Up 135.9% over the past 4 years
- Smoky wings: Up 133.9% over the past 4 years
- All flats or all drums
Picky wing lovers should get only the wing type they want (with an upcharge) - Prep alternatives save you stress
Don’t add labor; make it easy with alternative prep styles like smoked, baked, grilled or roasted wings that won’t crowd the fryer during your peak ticket times. - No Bones, No Problem
Boneless wings are hot! Serve up these trendy menu alternatives for diners of all ages. - Sauce Them Up
Upgrade wing sauces with global flavors like Korean BBQ – a growing wing trend up 186% on menus over the past four years! - Consider the wing type:
- Bone-in: includes 1st- and 2nd-joint flats and drumettes. They’re a quick and easy appetizer that often increases bar tabs
- Boneless: breaded, whole muscle cuts of boneless breast meat used for a wide variety of applications. They’re a trendy menu alternative to often higher-priced traditional bone-in chicken wings
- Fully cooked: these items can be fried or baked in an oven and offer labor savings. This option is best for customers when speed is important when it comes to cook times
- Par-fried: these items have been partially fried to set the breading. They need to be cooked to 165º F
- Raw: these items have longer cook times and need to be fried. They also tend to be lower in price than fully-cooked items
- Breaded: these products are pre-breaded and individually frozen for easy prep and labor savings.
- Glazed: offers a range of flavor profiles. Can be cooked from frozen for labor savings