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New Jersey Culinary Expo

Join us for the Performance Foodservice – New Jersey Foodcentric Event on Wednesday, Nov 8th from 6 PM – 9 PM at The Switch House. Located 1325 N Beach St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19125.

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A CULINARY EXPERIENCE TO REMEMBER

An evening of celebration honoring our incredible customers and our shared commitment to culinary excellence.

Innovative menu concepts continue to drive operator success, alongside cutting edge solutions for labor savings, high quality brands, and value added services – the 2023 New Jersey Foodcentric Experience has it all. Highlights of the evening will include live action stations, seasonal cocktail pairings, and complimentary valet parking. We look forward to seeing you and your team as we celebrate our shared passion for hospitality and culinary excellence.

Event Highlights

Added Value Products

Supplier stations will feature a wide-variety of products specially designed to help your operation run as efficiently as possible with minimal labor and maximum consistency.

Complimentary Valet Parking

Our complimentary valet will make your event arrival and departure one hundred percent hassle-free.

Digital Branding Services

Receive a personal consultation with our Digital Branding expert, Johanna Lenahan, on the complimentary services offered by Performance Foodservice. Branding services include food photography, food styling, social media support, menu design and website engineering.

Holiday Catering Solutions

Our main show floor will feature endless aisles of action stations packed with scrumptious holiday catering ideas. Come hungry for innovative inspirations to maximize sales during this profitable time of year.

Live Chef Demos

Our Executive Chefs will be hosting a variety of live action stations focused on our premium lines of Braveheart Beef, Allegiance Pork, and Piancone Epicureo Veal and Lamb.

Seasonal Cocktail Pairings

Sip on signature seasonal cocktails including espresso martinis, spiced ciders, and other classic winter warmers. Create the perfect pairing with our premium Braveheart Beef, Allegiance Pork, or gourmet Roma desserts.

MEET OUR CHEFS

Chef Lonnie Varisco

A native New Orleanian who grew up with a passion for food. A graduate of the New England Culinary Institute, Chef Lonnie has worked in many of the great kitchens of New Orleans as Executive Chef. He has consulted restaurant operators from the United States to China and appeared on the Food Network. Join us for a special live Braveheart Beef action station on the patio.

Enzo Ferrante - Master Pizziaiolo

Spend an evening with our resident pizza expert as he brings the delicious art of pizza making to life. Classically trained in Italy and certified as a Master Pizziaiolo by the Associazione Pizza Napoletana. A true ambassador for clean eating. Taste for yourself why clean ingredients are the future of pizza.

Chef Joseph Attalla

Joe has over 36 years in foodservice experience working and managing restaurants with a specialty for Italian Cuisine. Joe currently manages our culinary program at Performance Foodservice New Jersey focusing on customer demonstrations and private label consultations.

MEET OUR EXPERTS

Anita Williams - Business Development Manager

Anita Williams is a University of Delaware Graduate with 17 years foodservice/Sales experience. Serving in roles such as Area Manager and District Manager, including her current role as Business Development Manager-Braveheart Retail Specialist. Anita is a 4 time Circle of Excellence Winner and a Women of PFG Committee member.

Brian Polter - COP Category Manager

Brian Polter oversees the procurement responsibilities of our Center of the Plate category with a special focus on beef and poultry. Brian also serves as a dedicated field specialist offering experienced consultations for our operators within the protein portfolio.

Ed Custer - COP Specialist

Ed began his foodservice career in a local, family run companies in South Jersey. Currently serving as Protein Specialist at Performance Foodservice New Jersey and Champion of our Braveheart Black Angus Beef PathProven program.

Glenn Bush - Produce Category Manager

With over 30 years of experience managing produce, Glenn is regarded as a category expert within the industry. He oversees all procurement responsibilities for Performance Foodservice New Jersey as well as quality control and safety.

Joe Burns - Non-Foods Specialist

Joe has a robust background in non-foods and chemical supplies within the Foodservice industry. Specializing in product sourcing and field support for independent operators. Joe also serves as champion of small wears and large restaurant grade equipment for Performance Foodservice New Jersey.

Johanna Lenahan - Digital Branding Expert

Johanna oversees the in house Digital Branding Department for Performance Foodservice New Jersey. Our complimentary customer services include food photography, food styling, social media support, menu design and website engineering.

Vincent Mancini - Seafood Category Manager

With over 40 years of industry experience, Vincent Mancini has unmatched product knowledge within the category and offers an insightful and informed take on market conditions. His passion for helping our customers serve superior seafood and commitment to quality is second to none.

Explore Our Exclusive Brands

Allegiance

Allegiance® is the highest-level pork on the market, featuring the best cuts from hogs raised to exacting specifications.

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Bacio

Carefully crafted cheese from premium ingredients for delicious taste, exceptional melt, superb stretch, and quality.

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Bay Winds

Our top tier seafood brand featuring all-natural, premium seafood sourced from prime, sustainable areas of the globe.

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Braveheart

Braveheart® promises premium quality, a commitment to consistent flavor, and guaranteed product excellence.

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Brilliance

Brilliance® Premium Oils produce crisp, golden brown, full-flavored foods while offering high performance fry life.

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Coda Coffee

Coda Coffee sets the standard for coffee excellence by starting at the source. The road less traveled is the road they're on, in pursuit of the best beans in the world.

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Contigo

Contigo® is our exclusive branded portfolio of Latin foods sourced for authentic taste and flavor.

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Entice

Our tiered selection of hors d’oeuvres and appetizer options is designed to please a variety of preferences.

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Piancone

Premium Italian products sourced from Italy and around the globe to meet your exacting specifications.

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Roma

Each of our Roma® brands offer high-quality products made and sourced in an authentic Italian style.

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Value Added Services

Performance Foodservice has partnered with some of the nation’s leading tech companies to provide you with access to services that will help you run your restaurant more effectively and efficiently. From online ordering to curbside service and digital marketing kits, we have the tools to keep you versatile and profitable.

PARTICIPATING VENDORS

Thank you to our participating suppliers for their product showcases in our 2023 Culinary Expo.

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