Service Foods

Service Foods NZ's largest privately owned and operated food service business. We're proudly behind great chefs. Like us these customers aim to be leaders in their field.

We are one of New Zealand’s largest privately owned and operated food distribution businesses. Since 1980 we’ve been meeting the time critical and quality demands of leading Hotel and restaurant chefs, international fast food operators, catering businesses and institutions throughout the country. They soak up only the best quality ingredients, innovative and sustainably produced new products to build differentiation and a competitive edge for their businesses. Because we understand what it takes for these customers to succeed in this market we enjoy long term mutually beneficial business relationships rather than short-term flybys.

Our Yes Chef! Wellington Trade Show is on tomorrow!✨ Why it’s worth coming along:Discover new products, meet suppliers a...
13/09/2026

Our Yes Chef! Wellington Trade Show is on tomorrow!

✨ Why it’s worth coming along:
Discover new products, meet suppliers and connect with your local Service Foods team. Plus, unlock exclusive trade show deals, take on the Nestlé x Service Foods Plate to Profit Challenge, and be in to win some great prizes - including premium prizes valued at over $1,000.

📍 When and where:
Tuesday 15 September
Hnry Stadium | 1pm–4pm

Entry & parking are FREE.

Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time! Find the registration link below. We look forward to seeing Wellington’s hospitality community there!

Register now: https://www.servicefoods.co.nz/yeschef

08/09/2026

Yesterday we kicked off this year’s Yes Chef! season in Ōtautahi, and what a kick off it was! A huge thank you to our Christchurch customers who came and explored the event, to our sponsors and partners who make it possible, to Chef Adam Harrison from Tussock Hill for sharing a peak into his menu with us and to Wolfbrook Arena for hosting us!

We do it all again next week in Wellington - for more details and to register, click the link below!

https://www.servicefoods.co.nz/yeschef

Our Yes Chef! Christchurch Trade Show is on next Monday!Join us at Yes Chef! for an afternoon of exclusive trade show-on...
03/09/2026

Our Yes Chef! Christchurch Trade Show is on next Monday!

Join us at Yes Chef! for an afternoon of exclusive trade show-only deals, product discovery, supplier showcases, interactive experiences, and inspiring food innovation.

Experience two exclusive tasting bites crafted by Michelin-starred Chef Adam Harrison, connect with leading foodservice suppliers, and go in the draw to win one of five incredible prizes!

Monday, 7 September 2026
1pm – 4pm
Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch
Register now: servicefoods.co.nz/yeschef

We will see you there!

A special thank you to our event sponsors: Cottage Lane, BCE Catering Equipment, The Alternative Dairy Co., Hellmann's, Knorr, Dilmah, Wattie's, FSL Foods, BioPak, Matthews Packaging & Hygiene, Original Foods Baking Co., Arnott's, Lee K*m Kee, Nestle, Southern Alps Brewing.

The slow braises have done their job. Menus are starting to lighten up — and the Essentials Cheese Range has two product...
27/08/2026

The slow braises have done their job. Menus are starting to lighten up — and the Essentials Cheese Range has two products that transition just as easily as your specials board does.

Economy Grated Cheese

Mild flavour that backs your ingredients rather than competing with them — useful when you’re starting to build dishes around lighter, fresher produce.

Works well with frittatas & omelettes, baked potatoes, toasties & flatbreads, and warm grain & vegetable bowls.

Mozzarella Cheese

No prep, no slicing — it goes straight from the bag to the dish.

Works well on flatbreads & pizzas, toasted paninis, Caprese-style salads, and baked pasta dishes.

To check out our range, click here https://www.servicefoodsonline.kiwi/brands/ESSENTIALS

As the season turns, customers start ordering lighter - salads, sandwiches, grain bowls...Wild Acre’s Ready-to-Eat chick...
14/08/2026

As the season turns, customers start ordering lighter - salads, sandwiches, grain bowls...

Wild Acre’s Ready-to-Eat chicken range means your kitchen can move just as fast as your menu does!

Manuka Smoked Chicken

Fully cooked, ready to plate - and the Manuka smokiness does background flavour work so you don’t have to. You have the option of sliced or whole chicken breast.

Works well on shared plates & charcuterie boards, open sandwiches & loaded rolls, salads, and flatbreads & wraps.

Sous Vide Chicken Breast with Bay Leaf

Consistently moist, evenly cooked, ready to go. The bay leaf seasoning sits behind your own sauces and dressings rather than competing with them.

Works well with pasta & risotto, seasonal salads, Asian-inspired bowls, and café lunch plates.

To check out our range, click here:
https://www.servicefoodsonline.kiwi/brands/WILDACRE

💭 What makes a food story worth telling?“Locally sourced” sounds good. But what does it actually tell your customer?Tash...
31/07/2026

💭 What makes a food story worth telling?

“Locally sourced” sounds good. But what does it actually tell your customer?

Tash McGill looks at what happens when we go a little deeper than “farm to table”: getting specific about where ingredients come from, why you chose them, what makes them different, and how your team can bring those stories to life.

Swipe through for Tash’s guide to telling better food stories!

Great sandwiches, wraps, and rolls are all about the layers. We're spotlighting three that matter.• The Protein That Doe...
24/07/2026

Great sandwiches, wraps, and rolls are all about the layers. We're spotlighting three that matter.

• The Protein That Does the Heavy Lifting. Your protein is the star of the build, and it needs to earn its place.

• The Add-Ons That Make It Memorable. Every great roll has a supporting cast, and these are the elements that elevate a simple sandwich into something worth talking about.

• The Finishing Touch That Holds It All Together. Sauce makes the roll. It's essential to have condiments that cover all the bases, in foodservice-friendly sizing built for a busy kitchen.

Service Foods has a range of products that elevate a good roll to a great one.

Click here to check our product range: https://www.servicefoodsonline.kiwi/home

Stocking your kitchen shouldn't mean stretching your budget.Essentials is our range of quality, everyday ingredients bui...
16/07/2026

Stocking your kitchen shouldn't mean stretching your budget.

Essentials is our range of quality, everyday ingredients built for professional kitchens. Simple to stock, and priced to make sense.

New to the range: gherkins and tinned fruit in juice, the everyday basics busy kitchens rely on, now in Essentials so you get what you need without paying more than you should.

Click here to check out our range: https://www.servicefoodsonline.kiwi/brands/ESSENTIALS

Meet Ricky Littleton 🫛Ricky’s culinary journey began at 16 through Gateway before taking him to kitchens across New Zeal...
09/07/2026

Meet Ricky Littleton 🫛

Ricky’s culinary journey began at 16 through Gateway before taking him to kitchens across New Zealand and Hong Kong. After coming close to burnout overseas, he returned to New Zealand to reset, joining Mission Restaurant, where he fell back in love with cooking. Today, he and his wife Hannah lead the restaurant together.

Living overseas gave Ricky a renewed appreciation for New Zealand’s produce and the people behind it. At Mission, local suppliers are celebrated through the restaurant’s “Meet the Neighbours” menu, while exceptional ingredients are allowed to speak for themselves. As Ricky says, “when the produce is that good, you don’t need to manipulate it too much.”

The chefs who had the greatest impact on Ricky weren’t the loudest, they were the calmest. That’s the culture he’s worked to build at Mission, creating an environment where his team is encouraged to speak up, understand the story behind every ingredient, and grow together.

Meet Ricky Littleton 🫛Ricky's culinary journey began at 16 through Gateway before taking him to kitchens across New Zeal...
09/07/2026

Meet Ricky Littleton 🫛

Ricky's culinary journey began at 16 through Gateway before taking him to kitchens across New Zealand and Hong Kong. After coming close to burnout overseas, he returned to New Zealand to reset, joining Mission Restaurant, where he fell back in love with cooking. Today, he and his wife Hannah lead the restaurant together.

Living overseas gave Ricky a renewed appreciation for New Zealand's produce and the people behind it. At Mission, local suppliers are celebrated through the restaurant's "Meet the Neighbours" menu, while exceptional ingredients are allowed to speak for themselves. As Ricky says, "when the produce is that good, you don't need to manipulate it too much."

The chefs who had the greatest impact on Ricky weren't the loudest, they were the calmest. That's the culture he's worked to build at Mission, creating an environment where his team is encouraged to speak up, understand the story behind every ingredient, and grow together.

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