Appetizers have become more than just an opening act. Today's consumers will often order two or three different appetizers as a way of sharing the fun of a meal. It is also a great way of jointly sampling new dishes before trying a new food in a main course.

Appetizers are also becoming common with consumers who don't want a lot to eat. The appetizer will satisfy hunger for those in a hurry, or are cutting back on their food intake.

It is because of these reasons that many leading food service operators are paying more attention to their appetizer menu. Appetizers will build traffic and profit. Their food costs are already figured because they are fully prepared and frozen by manufacturers. They just need to be finished and brought to the table, therefore concerns about ingredient costing are eliminated. The operator only needs to put the margin on the product. Consumers are more willing to pay a full margin on an appetizer because it is often shared among the guests. Consequently, appetizers boost profits for the operator, so that the operator can focus on other traffic building specials where the margins are not as good.

Well - balanced appetizer menus are therefore more important than ever. Seafood is certainly the most important component of any appetizer menu. It comprises a full 34% of all appetizer menus. A strong seafood component of an appetizer menu encourages consumers to try an appetizer. Each appetizer sale increases the check size and contributes to a positive bottom line for the operator.

Our specialty is seafood appetizers. We do more with seafood than just coat and fry it. Our chefs' creations entice the guest to try something different in their appetizer. These foods are fun either in a group situation or in a single serving portion.

1. Seafood appetizer development. We take your ideas and develop them. Our team of executive chefs have over 100 years of joint experience in seafood preparation.  They are able to build your idea into a mouth-watering creation. We will work with you each step of the way from the prototype to the finished product. Our chef's board ensures that all prototypes are vetted before they are sent for your consideration. This saves you valuable time, and it helps to focus in on the direction that you want to go.
   
   Once this is achieved we can run trial batches in our HACCP approved plant. These batches can then be test marketed in your establishments, and changes can be made to the prototype until you are happy with the results. We then go into full production and your increased business will reflect the uniqueness of your appetizers.

2. Our appetizers become your appetizers. We have developed a line of unique offerings that are current with today's consumer. We have products for all diets including vegan. We have appetizers in categories such as low fat, low sodium, low carb, ethnic and fusion. Our chefs go beyond just providing the portion, we provide the sauce that goes with it! Your customers will be dazzled with these delightful concoctions.

We can also offer these products on an exclusive basis where volumes warrant.