McCormick creates Schwartz Grill Mates for foodservice

14-Feb-2013 - Last updated on 27-Apr-2021 at 11:42 GMT

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McCormick's Schwartz Grill Mates have been popular in the US and were launched in UK retail last year and are now available to the foodservice sector

With grilled dishes now having a greater presence on menus, McCormick has decided to make its Schwartz Grill Mates range of seasonings available for foodservice.

Product details:

Following its launch into the UK retail sector last year, the Schwartz Grill Mates range of seasonings has now been developed for foodservice to allow chefs to incorporate the flavours of the US grill on to their menus. The range comprises six different flavours - Deep South Brown Sugar (365g jar), Montreal Steak (370g jar), Smokey Texan (340g jar), Punchy Peppercorn (145g grinder), Herb Fusion (185g grinder) and Garlic and Herb Twist (155g grinder) - that are designed to be sprinkled onto a range of meats, fish and vegetables either before, during or after cooking.

USP:

The product has been created in response to growing demand for grilled dishes as seen in a number of high street restaurants and pubs. Warren Wells, commercial director at McCormick (UK), said: “We took this successful brand and developed it especially for chefs in order to bring a real solution for those wanting to incorporate the flavours of the US grill on their menus, in line with the trends seen on the high street."

Price:

£4.99 for each jar or grinder.

Availability:

The Grill Mates for foodservice will be available from March from McCormick Food Service. Visit www.mccormickfs.co.uk, email hx.sbbqfreivpr@zppbezvpx.pb.hx or call 08081 000363. McCormick is also giving away free samples to the first 12 people to email hx.sbbqfreivpr@zppbezvpx.pb.hx with their name, business name and address, daytime phone number and quote 'Grill Mates Reader Offer' by 31 May 2013.

Why you should buy it:

McCormick decided to launch the product into foodservice after research carried out last year found that 81 per cent of chefs said they would 'definitely' or 'probably' buy it.

"Schwartz Grill Mates are loaded with provenance, packed full of authentic flavours and are formulated for use before, during or after cooking. Well suited to burgers, steaks and chicken, which are among the top 10 dishes that UK consumers order, Schwartz Grill Mates can also be used on fish and vegetables,” said Wells.