ReadyCarved® Menu Inspiration

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MENU
INSPIRATION
GUIDE

From OUR CONE to YOUR MENU

AUTHENTIC CARVED GYROS
MADE EASY

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Grecian Delight® introduces ReadyCarved®, the quick and easy way to add real, authentic ethnic
flavor to your menu. ReadyCarved® meats are partially broiled, then sliced right off the cone.

Just heat and serve – no extra space, labor, special skills or equipment needed.

Take advantage of today’s hottest ethnic trends with ReadyCarved® Gyros.

Traditional Beef & Lamb
Gyro Sandwich

Traditional Chicken Classic Gyros
Gyro Sandwich

TRADITIONAL
GYRO

SANDWICH

GYROS have seen a It’s the traditional Greek sandwich no menu should be without.
12% growth on Patrons will love ReadyCarved® Off-the-Cone Gyro Slices on a soft,

reFstAaSuTraCnAtSmUeAnLus1 warm Grecian Delight® Pita topped with cool Grecian Delight®
Tzatziki Sauce, tomatoes and onions. Serve it as a hand-held, on-the-go
Chicken gyros are the
sandwich or add a side of French fries and a drink to make it a meal.
#3 MOST-LOVED
emerging European dish2 FOOD COST MENU PRICE PROFIT

$2.12 $7.99 $5.87

Open Face Beef & Lamb
Gyro Sandwich

OPEN FACE Expand your menu by offering an authentic Classic Gyros
SANGDYWROICH European style Gyro sandwich with ReadyCarved®
Off-the-Cone Gyro Slices. Patrons will love this true,
Contsoucmlearmsocronfotirnue ethnic street food with Gyro Slices served open-faced
on a warm Grecian Delight® Pita with French fries, tangy
AUTHENTIC ETHNIC Grecian Delight® Tzatziki Sauce, tomatoes and onions.
STREET FOODS3
FOOD COST ME$N7U.9PR9ICE $PR5O.8FI7T
Authentic ethnic
$2.12
street food is a TOP TREND
on restaurant menus3

Traditional Beef & Lamb
Gyro Platter

TRADITIONAL Turn a traditional Gyro sandwich into a Gyro entrée Classic Gyros
GYRO with ReadyCarved® Off-the-Cone Gyro Slices.

PLATTER Offer made-to-order entrée platters to let patrons
customize their meal, or go traditional with a
64% OF CHEFS say
platter featuring Gyro Slices, French fries, tossed
street food inspired entrées salad, Greek olives, Grecian Delight® Pita Wedges
and Grecian Delight® Tzatziki Sauce for dipping.
are a HOT TREND3
FOOD COST M$E1N0U P.9RI9CE $PR8O.F3I1T
gloGbraowl cthuiosfine
$2.68
is expected to
CONTINUE IN 20204

BEYOND CLASSIC GYROS

There’s no limit to what authentic, ethnic street food can do for your menu.
Grecian Delight® Gyro Slices, Tzatziki Sauce and Pita Bread offer so many possibilities and

different ways to expand your menu. Offer today’s hottest flavor trends and keep your
patrons coming back for more with Grecian Delight®.

GYRO Beef & Lamb
SALAD Gyro Salad

asMlikILeLlyEtNoNorIdAeLrSetahrneitcwfiocoeds

at least once a week5

Chicken Think Gyros are limited to traditional sandwiches? Think again! Give patrons
Gyro Salad another reason to love ethnic street foods with a Greek salad topped with

ReadyCarved® Off-the-Cone Gyro Slices, Greek olives, crisp cucumbers,
tomatoes and onions, drizzled with Grecian Delight® Tzatziki Sauce and

served with a side of fresh sliced Grecian Delight® Pita Wedges.

FOOD COST MENU PRICE PROFIT

$2.12 $7.99 $5.87

GYRO Beef & Lamb Gyro Slices
PIZZA Gyro Pizza

Gyro as a pizza It’s pizza…the Greek way! Patrons will love this twist on the
traditional pizza, featuring Grecian Delight® Pita Bread topped
protein topping has with ReadyCarved® Off-the-Cone Gyro Slices, tangy Grecian
GROWN 14% ON MENUS
over the last three years1 Delight® Tzatziki Sauce, tomatoes, onions, Kalamata olives,
mozzarella and Feta cheese.
Chicken
Gyro Pizza

FOOD COST MENU PRICE PROFIT

$1.88 $6.99 $5.11

Beef & Lamb Gyro
Omelette

GREEK Gyro Slices
OMELETTE

63% of Millennials say It’s an omelette unlike any other – and a taste your
ETHNICarBeRaEpApKeaFlAinSgT DISHES patrons won’t soon forget. Turn an ordinary

7 omelette into an extraordinary Greek omelette,
featuring ReadyCarved® Off-the-Cone Gyro

Slices, spinach, green onions and crumbled Feta
cheese. Offer with a side of fruit and make it a meal.

FO$O1D.7CO2ST ME$N9U.9PR9ICE $PR8O.F2I7T

Globally inspired

BRaErAe K“wFhAaStT’sDhISotH”ES

on restaurant menus3

GYRO Beef & Lamb Gyro
BREAKFAST Breakfast Bowl

BOWL

BMReEnAuKmFeAnStiTonDsISoHf BhOaWveLgSraoswan Bring the Mediterranean to your breakfast menu! Authentic ReadyCarved®
Off-the-Cone Gyro Slices top roasted breakfast potatoes, diced peppers,
36% in the last 4 YEARS1 scrambled eggs and Feta cheese for this warm and savory breakfast bowl. For
51% of consumers a kick of heat, try it topped with a drizzle of Grecian Delight® Harissa Sauce.

flasvaomyrostrhoefefyeetrwhendoiuacltdiBtleiRkmEesAtaoKnsdFeAeST7 FOOD COST MENU PRICE PROFIT

$1.81 $8.49 $6.68

MINI Mini Beef & Lamb
GYRO Gyro Sandwiches
SANDWICH
Offer patrons the delicious taste of traditional Gyros in a snackable and
40% OF CONSUMERS shareable size. Serve mini Gyro sandwiches with ReadyCarved® Off-the-Cone
would like more restaurants Gyro Slices on a One Republic® Mini Flatwrap™ and take advantage of two of
the hottest trends: ethnic food and snacking. Also, try menuing as a sampler
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flight with on-trend Naan bread and tasty ethnic sauces.
Mini Beef & Lamb
Naan Sliders

FOOD COST MENU PRICE PROFIT

$1.51 $6.49 $4.98

Beef & Lamb Gyro
Hummus Bowl

GYRO An appetizing, double protein option for your guests! The rise in
HUMMUS popularity of bowls make them a must-have on every menu. Traditional

BOWL Hummus and cabbage topped with Beef & Lamb Gyro. Top with
traditional Tzatziki Sauce or customize with your favorite sauce.
BOWLhSaavseagnrEowNnT2R8É%E DISH
FOOD COST MENU PRICE PROFIT
over the last 4 YEARS1
$2.60 $8.49 $5.89
BOWLS provide portability,

versatility, a healthy halo and an
impressive presentation9

GYRO & Beef & Lamb Gyro Gyro Slices
SHELLS & Shells Pasta
PASTA
Add a twist to your traditional pasta dish! Top pasta shells
46% OF CONSUMERS with ReadyCarved® Off-the-Cone Gyro Slices, onions, spinach,
want to try new flavors and flavor crushed tomatoes, heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. This

commobrineautinoinqus ewehtehnnisceeitkeimngs1o0ut comfort food dish is sure to please your patrons. Also, try
menuing with other proteins like Chicken Gyro and Shawarma.
Lemony Chicken
Gyro Pasta

FOOD COST MENU PRICE PROFIT

$2.21 $12.99 $10.78

Chicken Gyro Stir Fry

GREEK
STIR FRY

Blending ETHNIC FLAVORS with Add a Greek twist to your stir fry! Patrons will love this take on traditional
stir fry with ReadyCarved® Off-the-Cone Gyro Slices. Sauté your favorite
fraemstialuiarranditsshteossaarfeelaysmexaprltowreaynefowr veggies, add Chicken Gyro Slices and serve over a bed of rice. Top with

ingredients and flavors11 a Mediterranean sauce like Four Pepper Cilantro (Skhug) Sauce for an
added ethnic twist!
Beef & Lamb Gyro
Stir Fry

FOOD COST MENU PRICE PROFIT

$2.12 $11.99 $9.87

Beef & Lamb Gyro Slices
Gyro Nachos

GREEK
NACHOS

enoCuOgNhSoUf gMloEbRaSllcyani’ntsgpeitred Greek nachos are a fun, flavorful appetizer that will keep your
Millennial patrons coming back. When you deep fry Grecian Delight®
dishes and flavors Pita Chips, and then top with chopped ReadyCarved® Off-the-Cone
on restaurant menus12
42% OF CONSUMERS Gyro Slices, onions and tangy Grecian Delight® Tzatziki Sauce,
want restaurants to offer you’ve got the makings of a real crowd pleaser.

APPuEnTiIqZuEeRfSlawvoitrhs1m3 ore FOOD COST MENU PRICE PROFIT

$2.06 $7.99 $5.93

Mini Greek Burgers with
Tzatziki Sauce

MINI When perfectly seasoned burger patties are topped Tzatziki Sauce
GREEK with tomato, onion, lettuce and Grecian Delight®
BURGERS Tzatziki Sauce and then sandwiched between two

Hsuamumceussw, Tezraetczaikllei danodutFaesta One Republic® Mini Naan Flatbreads, it creates one
tasty snack. Add a side salad and a drink for a profitable
“TRENDING TOPPING OPTIONS”
to boost burger sales14 light meal that’s perfect for busy patrons looking
for great taste on the run.
ELEVATE BURGERS and
STAY RELEVANT with FOOD COST ME$N7U.9PR9ICE $PR6O.F1I1T

new ceutshtnoimc esarsubcyesa15dding $1.88

Greek Mashed Potatoes with
Tzatziki Sauce

GREEK For the creamiest, most flavorful mashed potatoes your
MASHED patrons have ever had, add Grecian Delight® Greek Yogurt
POTATOES Tzatziki Dip, minced garlic, fresh chopped chives and black
pepper. Great for sides, entrées, or the perfect base to an
GREEK TZATZIKI SAUCES
incredible build-your-own mashed potato bowl.
on theisuopn-eaonfdt-huepflraigvhotrsnow12
FOOD COST MENU PRICE PROFIT
Sauces are an appealing
$1.90 $6.99 $5.09
way to ADD FLAVOR
and an easy way to

ADD CUSTOMIZATION
to menus5

Sweet Potato Fries Tzatziki Sauce
with Tzatziki Dip

SWEET
POTATO
FRIES

WITH
TZATZIKI

DIP

Signature French fry dishes Serve up a dish that’s part sweet, part zesty, and all-around
with ZESTY, UNIQUE TOPPINGS delicious. Sweet potato fries with a side of creamy, tangy

ANrDesStaAuUraCnEtSpeelrecveaptetibounzz, Grecian Delight® Greek Yogurt Tzatziki Dip will make your menu
stand out. Perfect for sides, snacks, appetizers and more.
and business16

FOOD COST MENU PRICE PROFIT

$0.76 $2.99 $2.23

Greek Mac & Cheese
with Tzatziki Sauce

GREEK Take mac and cheese to a whole new level with this Tzatziki Sauce
MAC & sophisticated Greek twist on the American classic.
CHEESE Grecian Delight® Greek Yogurt Tzatziki Dip is the star of
this tangy, flavorful dish, made with baby spinach,
TZATZIKI is up 25% on shallots, scallions, fresh chopped dill and crumbled

non-oevtehrnticherelasstat u4ryaenat rms1enus Feta cheese. Serve as an entrée or side to a
Greek-inspired burger.
INTERNATIONAL
FOOD COST MENU PRICE PROFIT
is a tIoNpStPreIRndAfToIrO2N02017
$2.18 $8.99 $6.81

Breakfast Panini on
Pita Bread

SAUSAGE, Pita Bread
EGG AND
CHEESE This tasty panini offers everything your patrons
BREAKFAST would want in breakfast and a sandwich. Layers of
PANINI all the favorites, like sausage, eggs, cheese and chives
are wrapped up in a warm, grilled Grecian Delight® Pita
PITA has grown 15% Bread for a delicious, craveable breakfast on-the-go.

on QSR breakfast menus FOOD COST MENU PRICE PROFIT
over the LAST 4 YEARS1
INNOVATION AND NEW IDEAS $1.04 $5.49 $4.45
drive the breakfast category

and Metilhlennicniaadlsdairtieodnrsiving

to breakfast menus18

Pizza Bianca on
Pita Bread

PIZZA
BIANCA

NEARLY HALF

dinOeFrsMaIrLeLsEeNekNinIAg Lout

ETHNIC FLAVORS19

Flatbread pizzas So many Mediterranean favorites, all together in one great
HoAnVmEeGnuRsOoWveNr 27% pizza. Patrons won’t be able to get enough of this unique
the combination of Grecian Delight® Pita Bread, olive oil, ricotta
and Parmesan cheeses, sundried tomatoes, rosemary and
parsley. Serve as a single entrée or shareable appetizer.

LAST 4 YEARS1 FOOD COST MENU PRICE PROFIT

$1.01 $7.99 $6.98

Salad with Side of Pita Bread
Hummus & Pita

MEDSITAERLRAADNEAN
WITH

TRADITIONAL
HUMMUS

38% of all PITA Warm Grecian Delight® Pita Wedges are the perfect side to any salad.
Try pairing with a healthy combination of fresh greens, quinoa, cucumbers,
MinEcNluUdMe aENsaTlIaOdN1S tomatoes, Kalamata olives and crumbled Feta cheese drizzled with Grecian
Delight® Traditional Hummus and a side of Hummus for dipping. This salad
HUMMUS HAS GROWN 63% makes a great light lunch or afternoon meal for flavor-seeking patrons.

as ainstahlealdasitn4gryeedairesnt 1 FOOD COST MENU PRICE PROFIT

$2.22 $7.99 $5.77

Chicken Salad on
Pita Bread

CHICKEN Pita Bread
SALAD
Grecian Delight® Pita Bread is a delicious way to
SANDWICH turn any salad into an on-the-go, hand-held option.

60% of consumers are This chicken salad sandwich made with chicken,
interested in seeing Grecian Delight® Traditional Hummus, celery,

PITA SANDWICHES or WRAPS spinach and pecans on warm Pita Bread is an easy,
satisfying taste experience that will keep
on restaurant menus 20 your patrons coming back.
Of NON-ETHNIC sandwich shops,
FO$O1D.6CO1ST MENU PRICE $PR4O.8FI8T
21% menu PITA1
$6.49

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Traditional Beef & Lamb Traditional Chicken Halal Beef & Lamb
Gyro Slices Gyro Slices Gyro Slices

ReadyCarved® Flame Broiled Off-the-Cone Pre-Cooked Slices

SKU# GTIN Product Description Case Pack
ME000020 2 - 5 lbs.
1-00-75365-00110-5 ReadyCarved® Flame Broiled Beef & Lamb Gyro Slices 2 - 5 lbs.
2 - 5 lbs.
ME000022 1-00-75365-00112-9 ReadyCarved® Flame Broiled Chicken Gyro Slices

ME000065 1-00-75365-00282-9 ReadyCarved® Select Flame Broiled Halal Beef & Lamb Gyro Slices

SKU# GTIN Tzatziki Sauce Case Pack
SA000001 1-00-75365-00014-6 2 - 3.75 lbs.
Product Description
SA000002 1-00-75365-00015-3 Greek Yogurt Tzatziki Dip — Made with authentic Greek yogurt 2 - 3.75 lbs.
028 0-00-75365-00028-6 4 - 3.75 lbs.
Tzatziki Sauce Blend — Greek yogurt & sour cream
Halal Tzatziki Sauce — Dairy base

SKU# GTIN Pita Bread Unit Weight Case Pack
023 0-00-75365-00023-1 2.6 oz. 12 - 10 ct.
1023 0-00-75365-01023-0 Product Description 2.6 oz. 12 - 10 ct.
025 0-00-75365-00025-5 6” New York Style Pita Bread 3.3 oz. 12 - 10 ct.
1029 0-00-75365-01029-2 6” Chicago Style Pita Bread 3.3 oz. 12 - 10 ct.
051126 0-00-75365-051126-3 7” New York Style Pita Bread 2.8 oz. 12 - 10 ct.
7” Chicago Style Pita Bread
7” Halal White Pita Bread

Visit www.greciandelight.com to learn about the other featured items in the provided menu inspiration.

1 Datassential MenuTrends 2019 2 Datassential 2017 Global Flavors Keynote Report 3 NRA’s What’s Hot 2019 Culinary Forecast 4 Technomic Foodservice Director, December 2019
5 Technomic 2017 Flavor Consumer Trend Report 6 Breakfast Brief, presented by Smucker’s Foodservice and Technomic, 2017 7 Technomic’s 2017 Breakfast Report 8 “3 Snack
Trends Curbing Appetites”, Restaurant Business, 6/5/17 9 “Going Bowling”, QSR Magazine, 3/18/16 10 Technomic Ethnic Food & Beverage Consumer Trend Report, 2019 11 “The New
American Palate”, FoodNewsFeed.com, February 2018 12 “3 new ethnic food trends making menu waves”, Restaurant Business Online, 3/22/18 13 Restaurant Business, 9/13/17 14
Technomic CIPP Flash, June 2017 15 “How to Build a Better Burger”, QSRMagazine.com, 3/24/17 16 “Diners Swoon for Signature Fries”, Restaurant Business, 10/12/17 17 Technomic
Foodservice Director December 2019 18 “How to Get Creative with Breakfast”, QSR Magazine, 6/28/17 19 “US Foods Rolls out Product Lineup for Millenials”, FoodNewsFeed.com,
3/13/17 20 Technomic custom research for Grecian Delight, 2015

YOUR ETHNIC STREET FOOD EXPERTS

The Grecian Delight® dedicated team of food scientists, project managers, culinary, marketing
professionals and account managers will help you identify the perfect products and custom creations for
your menu. The Grecian Delight® team is rooted in the Mediterranean and scours the region for the most

authentic foods – and we help show you the exciting potential for these items in your restaurant.
Grecian Delight® brings you the very best of Greek and Greek-inspired cuisine with the most authentic
Specialty Meats, Breads, Spreads and Specialties. Our bundle of products, services and expertise will help you
take your consumers on a culinary adventure. Let us help you capitalize on the Mediterranean opportunity!

Enjoy the very best of the Mediterranean from a family company committed to better eating.

For more information contact your Grecian Delight®
representative or call 1.800.621.4387.

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