Sandwich Suppliers
Discussion
as above really - hoping someone has a great recommendation for a new sandwich supplier. The business is not huge (150-200 sandwiches/pannini's a week) so rules out quite a few suppliers. Ideally local'ish to the South-East too!
In answer to the obvious, yes, we are looking at doing our own, but that is long-term strategy, but we have a need for short/medium term answer!
In answer to the obvious, yes, we are looking at doing our own, but that is long-term strategy, but we have a need for short/medium term answer!
In which case, I would say dont go for a large national chain, use a local company, hand made every day, delivered/collected in the morning, fresh.
Id rather pay £4 for a locally produced hand made sandwich/bap/baguette, than £2.50 for a packaged petrol station type affair.
In fact, I wouldnt eat a pacakged national chain sandwich (unless it was pret or M&S etc, but for obvius reasons you cant get/sell them.)
Id rather pay £4 for a locally produced hand made sandwich/bap/baguette, than £2.50 for a packaged petrol station type affair.
In fact, I wouldnt eat a pacakged national chain sandwich (unless it was pret or M&S etc, but for obvius reasons you cant get/sell them.)
Doesn't seem a large amount. If I were you I'd make them myself. More profit, better ingredients and frankly, not much agg. Time to make 30 sandwiches/pannini? I'd say an hour at most. Not much effort. Make them like they do in New York (properly full!) and you could even charge a premium. Side of had cooked crisps and Bob's yer uncle. How hard is that?
Johnniem said:
Doesn't seem a large amount. If I were you I'd make them myself. More profit, better ingredients and frankly, not much agg. Time to make 30 sandwiches/pannini? I'd say an hour at most. Not much effort. Make them like they do in New York (properly full!) and you could even charge a premium. Side of had cooked crisps and Bob's yer uncle. How hard is that?
This... you could always hire someone. Plenty of mums looking for a few hours work (in most areas) in the mornings post school/nursery drop off.loosemarbles said:
thanks for the feedback, but as above, making on site isn't something that can be considered right now, but is in the plan for the future.
If you are worried about the food and hygiene regs then make them at home and bring them? Alternatively, get a local Mum (as others have said) make them to an agreed quality and filling. It so easy to achieve and you want to give it away to someone else? yes food & hygiene is a concern, but given that we adequately compete with the major brands, on the same high-street, with superior coffee, we should be making on site.
The trouble is that the rest of the store will take some time to get to that level, and with a relatively high profile both in terms of local government and consumer awareness, we have to cover ourselves. I am happy with a short-term change in terms of reduced margins etc, hence needing a supplier.
The trouble is that the rest of the store will take some time to get to that level, and with a relatively high profile both in terms of local government and consumer awareness, we have to cover ourselves. I am happy with a short-term change in terms of reduced margins etc, hence needing a supplier.
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