Smart Foodservice

Let’s start 2021 with a clean slate...and a clean everything else. We’ve got supplies specially formulated to remove grease, dirt, dustyou name it. A special cleanser for removing all traces of 2020? Um, hang on...we’re checking inventory. Shop now: https://bit.ly/3rzEnZk

The New Year has arrived and not a minute too soon. To that we say, let’s celebrate National Bloody Mary Day and what are sure to be better times ahead. From all of us at Smart Foodservice, our sincere thanks for your business. Cheers!

We’ll be closing tomorrow at 5pm for New Year's so that we can say buh bye, don’t come back to 2020. In all seriousness, thank you to both our customers and our team members for navigating this challenging year alongside us. We truly appreciate your continued support and look forward to a brighter year ahead.

GIVEAWAY! Tell us how you'd use Hollander Chocolate Co. Café Sauce in White Chocolate, Dutched Chocolate or Classic Caramel. We'll pick 15 Facebook responses at random to receive a Hollander Sample Pack with all three flavors! It's new on our shelves and we know you'll love all three varieties.

Drumroll pleaseit took a whopping 4 minutes and 31 seconds for this 14oz. can of jellied cranberry sauce to succumb to gravity. Congratulations to our winner Wendy Carter Slibsager, whose guess of 4 minutes and 44 seconds came the closest!

Which of these Cambro Manufacturing CamSquare containers is not like the others? First person with the correct answer wins a 6qt translucent CamSquare with a seal cover in Winter Rose! CamSquare containers make better use of storage spaceup to 33% more than round containers. Available in 2-quart all the way up to 22-quart size.

From all of us in the Smart Foodservice family, a Happy Holidays to you and yours! Please note we're closing early at 3:00pm today and will be closed tomorrow.

What’s your favorite local restaurant for take-out? Tag them below! Delivery by guy in red suit not available in all areas.

What will chefs be cooking up in 2021? You're going to love these food trends! Our infographic shares the details. https://bddy.me/2WR4tJr

Our 2020 Holiday Recipe Book is here! It’s loaded with great ideas made with ingredients found in our stores, plus helpful tips from our very own experts. Check it out: https://bit.ly/3p3cmre

TAKE A GUESS! How long will it take this cylinder of jellied cranberry deliciousness to sliiiiide out of the can? We’ll post the epic video on 12/29 so mark your calendar. Closest guess wins a $25 SmartCash card. File under: Things We Do To Entertain Ourselves.

Want an almost foolproof Prime Rib roast? Invest in a digital meat thermometer! For less than $20, it takes the guesswork out of achieving that perfect juicy doneness.

Cardboard cut-outs have replaced actual football fans, so we’re stuck at home watching on TV. The silver lining? You can enjoy this long-bomb Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe made with Frank’s RedHot Hot Sauce! Score! https://bit.ly/3mi8DEc

Take a wild guess! First person to correctly identify this product wins a $25 SmartCash Card, redeemable at any Smart Foodservice location. Winner will be announced 12/18/20.

Got kids? Put them to work! They'll love making these recipes (and memories) with you. https://bddy.me/37YK75Y

Let’s get a little exotic with Tyson4Chefs Chairman’s Reserve Prime Pork Chops. Recipe in the comments below!

Fried Won Tons make a fun and unexpected Holiday appetizer. Get creative! What’s your favorite filling? Won Ton wraps and more on special now through 12/20: https://bit.ly/3gDPfk0

Did you know the top delivered menu items for Christmas a few years ago were tacos and curly fries? Here's what restaurants should know about holiday delivery trends. https://bddy.me/2KdATux

We've updated our face covering policy for the safety of our customers and store associates. See full details here: https://bit.ly/36TfH5O

'Tis the season to cook all the things! Here's what home chefs should stock up on to fill the stomachs and warm the hearts of loved ones. https://bddy.me/2VQVyqE

GIVEAWAY! In the comments below, tell us about an organization in your community that's making a difference in the fight against hunger. We'll choose one at random to receive a $100 SmartCash card. Winner will be announced on 12/16.

When you think of the Holidays, you think of COOKIES! Celebrate National Cookie Day by tagging someone who loves to bake in the comments below!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for a Nestlé Hot Cocoa Peppermint Hot Chocolate! Made with real Nestlé cocoa, crushed peppermint candy, and your favorite milk it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3 ingredients. Cheers to you, your family, and friends this holiday season. Shop Nestlé Hot Cocoa: https://bit.ly/3fY68VW

Have you opened your restaurant only to have to close it again a few weeks later? Our checklist shares tips on how you can reopen again and stay profitable: https://bit.ly/3jCvw3Q

Take a wild guess. First person to correctly identify this product wins a $25 SmartCash Card, redeemable at any Smart Foodservice location. Winner will be announced 12/4.

All Smart Foodservice stores will be CLOSED Thanksgiving Day so that our associates can spend time with their own families. We will think of you as we’re gnawing on giant turkey drumsticks and watching football. Have a great day!

Did you know that many of our managers were once chefs?! Kerry Craig, Bellingham Store Manager, brings us advice on the perfect bird gently separate the skin on the turkey and stuff the skin with rosemary and sage, soak with butter. Visit our Holiday Recipe Book for more great ideas: https://bit.ly/36PoGnm

Are you a Thanksgiving traditionalist or more of a rebel? Comment below and tell us which side you’re on.

NEW STORE OPENING! Wilsonville, Oregon today’s your day! We’re thrilled to open the doors to our big new store at 29040 Town Center Loop E. New CDC guidelines and state mandates now limit the number of shoppers allowed inside our stores at the same time. This may result in a short wait outside to enter. So enjoy the fresh air and be sure to bring a jacket or an umbrella, just in case!

Even in a year full of challenges, we can still find reasons to be thankful. In three words or less, tell us what you’re thankful for.

Authentic Neapolitan pizza starts with the right flour. NEW Grain Craft Upright flour is made with Northwest wheat, grown in volcanic soils and conditions similar to those found around Naples, Italy. Buon gusto!

GIVEAWAY: Let’s see a show of hands: Who wants to win a Cambro Manufacturing Portable Hand Washing Station? Comment below with the words CLEAN HAND RAISED and we’ll pick TWO Facebook winners at random on 11/20. Okay, let’s see ‘em!

Know a veteran? Today’s the day to snap off a good, sharp salute in their direction. Happy Veteran’s Day! All Smart Foodservice stores will be open regular hours.

A fresh Del Monte HoneyGlow Pineapple is always the center of attention. Stop by your local Smart Foodservice Warehouse Store and try one today!

Make a smooth and profitable transition to a new menu by training your waitstaff. Check out these best practices: https://bit.ly/2TwTHGw

When we say our associates go above and beyond, this is what we mean: On October 21st in our Warrenton, Oregon store, our team was going about their daily business when a visiting merchandising rep suffered a serious medical emergency. Lucky for him, Store Associate Paul Erland quickly took charge of the situation. Paul tapped into his experience with fire departments and emergency management and calmly directed the communication with first responders, who arrived shortly thereafter. We want to take this opportunity to thank Paul and our Warrenton staff for their incredible effort at a time it was very much needed. They’re not only great representatives of our company, but even better people!

NEW PRODUCT ALERT! Silk OAT YEAH Oatmilk is a tasty alternative to dairy. Rich, creamy and deliciouswithout the sugar or trans fats.

Social distancing may be changing up holiday traditions, but Thanksgiving can still be a fun, food-filled family celebration! Check out these ideas on how to stay connected with loved ones: https://bddy.me/3emNvud

Smaller, independent restaurants are using unique strategies to recover financially from the effects of COVID-19. Get the latest industry news and check out our infographic for stats and more: https://bit.ly/2HFLahF

Treat yourself to a Nestlé Abuelita Atole on Day of the Dead. It’s a creamy, indulgent variation of the classic Mexican-style hot chocolate. Abuelita Hot Chocolate Mix is made with real Nestlé cocoa, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Shop Abuelita https://rb.gy/v6vbzg #diadelosmuertos #dayofthedead @nestleprofessionalnorthamerica

What's your Halloween costume this year? Retro video game character? Obscure B-list actor? A giant slice of bread (we see you, Franz Bakery Super Slice!)? Send us a photo! We’ll share some of our favorites.

You'll love these fall foods to can, pickle and more! Stretch your grocery budget with these delish recipes and use our shopping list to get started. https://bddy.me/3oHuesd

Which candy prevails in our Battle of Halloween Candy Awesomeness? Share your pick below and stock up for trick-or-treaters at your local Smart Foodservice: https://bit.ly/2Ig4ylA

For just a few days a year, we love to scare our customers. A Halloween shout-out to Denise Bellarose in our Everett, WA store for the spooky decorations!

CAMBRO CONTEST! Win a set of three Cambro Manufacturing Camview Shakers with assorted lids for grated cheese, pepper and spices. Here’s the question: Using the current world record for pizza tossing height, how many end-to-end tosses would be required to reach the moon? Share your Pie In The Sky answer in the comments below. Good luck!

Carnitas or pulled pork, anyone? Pork Cushion meat is specially priced for a limited time! Shop now: https://bit.ly/2EVkCrP

Make us your Halloween HQ! Spooky fake smoke? We’ve got dry ice. Scary blood? First Street Ketchup. Candy? Our teeth hurt just thinking about our huge selection.

Cooler days call for warmer drinks! We’ve got you covered with limited-time savings on everything from cups and lids to coffee syrup and creamer to apple cider. Now excuse us while we go eat an entire 5-lb. bag of chocolate-covered espresso beans. Yum. Shop now: https://bit.ly/2IXdM6V

Pop-ups are the new darlings of the restaurant industry - and they're making money! https://bddy.me/35oBRuP

Be a savings hog. Check out our PORKTOBER specials on all your favorite cuts! Shop now: https://bit.ly/2EVkCrP

NEW STORE OPENING: Hey, Walla Walla, Washington! Welcome to the Smart Foodservice family! Come check out our new store at 1002 W. Rose Street. We look forward to meeting you.

CONTEST: We love pumpkin and pumpkin-spiced everything. How many total pounds of canned pumpkin did we sell last October in all our stores? Closest guess wins a $50 SmartCash Card! Gourd luck! (Winner will be notified 10/22.)

Entice customers by creating your own food holiday. Here's how to do it: https://bddy.me/3j0xMBC

PORKTOBER continues! This week’s special? Pork Butt (which isn’t actually from the rear-end of the pig but it’s a long story and we won’t get into it today). Check out the big savings here https://bit.ly/2EVkCrP

Celebrate Porktober with our Recipe of the Month featuring McCormick For Chefs seasonings and sauces! #CattlemensCarolinaGold #FranksRedHot

We pride ourselves on the helpfulness of our associates. John Leonetti recently took that help where it was desperately neededto victims of Oregon's devastating wildfires. John volunteered with the Red Cross to help find them housing, food and clothing, and temporary homes for their animals. John's helping hands stay busy throughout the year, too. He also volunteers at Portland's Ronald McDonald House, supporting families with seriously ill children. For all John does, we offer a heartfelt "thank you!"

Eco-friendly takeout packaging is winning diners over. Check out our latest infographic: https://bddy.me/34yLLcH

What’s the most unexpected item you’ve stumbled across in one of our stores? Tell us below. Sometimes, we even surprise ourselves!

July, August & September are nothing more than a warm-up for the greatest month of all: PORKTOBER IS HERE! Pork Loin and Ribs are on sale now, with porktastic (did we really say that?) savings on other cuts all month long! Shop now: https://bit.ly/2EVkCrP

A huge round of applause to our generous customers, vendors and store associates who helped us raise a record-breaking $222,689 to feed hungry families during the upcoming holiday season. Every dollar raised will stay in the communities we serve, supporting our local food bank partners through Feeding America. Thank you, all!

GIVEAWAY! What’s in your Cambro ManufacturingCamwear food storage containers? Share a photo below for a chance to win a pair of Camwear Seal Covers. They won’t spill like traditional food pan covers and extend shelf life up to 3 days!

If Fall had an official flavor, what would it be? Share your thoughts below. We gotta cast our vote for pumpkin. Or maybe cinnamon. Turkey gravy? Tough call! Get some inspiration on our website: https://bit.ly/2EwtHqR

Ancient Chinese emperors worshipped the moon in autumn to thank it for the harvest. We’re celebrating the Harvest Moon Festival with savings throughout the store. Check out our flyer here: https://bit.ly/3mIeTXp

Everyone in our South Sacramento store was happy to lend a hand and donate to the Sacramento County Sheriffs Dept. annual food drive. This is Brandi Edwards, our assistant store manager, checking out the view from the hot seat!

What's a growing trend in the restaurant industry? Vegan menu items. Learn more and use our grocery list to make your shopping experience a breeze: https://bddy.me/3hWJf4W

Love the taste and melty, gooey texture of cheese but not the cow thing? Vevan Foods is 0% dairy and 100% awesome. Vevan’s plant-based shreds are a tempting addition to pizza, lasagna, mac n’ cheese or any of your favorite recipes. Shop now: https://bit.ly/3hNPrvP

RECIPE CHALLENGE! Pourable fruit? Fruit In Hand from Oregon Fruit Products delivers the fresh taste of summer to drinks, desserts and all kinds of recipes. Use your imagination then share your recipe idea below, using Fruit In Hand, for a chance to win five bottles of product Strawberry, Raspberry, Marion Blackberry, Mango and Passionfruit Velvet and a $50 Visa gift card!

Get details on how to maximize your restaurant's meat and seafood budget: https://bddy.me/3kincae

Get good stuff and do some good in the fight against hunger. Buy participating products from Red Bull, Franz Bakery and Darigold and they’ll make a contribution to our annual fundraiser! Now thru 9/19!