’Tis not only the season for celebrating but for setting up how you mean to go on in the new year. Having the perfect spread at a holiday soirée could mean your shoppers come back to do the same come Valentine’s Day gatherings, Super Bowl parties, and beyond. Village Gourmet’s Three Little Pigs knows how to help retailers help shoppers do just that.
“This holiday season, we want to show our customers how to elevate their charcuterie boards for holiday hosting. We find that here in the U.S., Pâtés and Mousses are rarely incorporated into charcuterie boards the same way they are in France. The inclusion of our Pâtés and Rillettes, in addition to our Cornichons for depth, will take any charcuterie board to the next level,” Three Little Pigs President, Maha Freij, shares, explaining that three products in particular are a current standout.
Black Pepper Pâté, marvelous when sliced and served on a baguette with cornichons, is the first the leader advises retailers to promote. Meanwhile, the company’s slow-cooked Duck Rillettes, a simple recipe that never fails to impress, can be served beautifully in a ramekin and paired with shoppers’ favorite red wine. Lastly, the Jambon de Paris is a standout because its sous-vide preparation lends to a delicate taste.
Together, they form a holiday trifecta that will keep consumers coming back for more in the new year.
“We’re bringing the past to the present, modernizing French favorites from our original New York City menu and making them more accessible,” Maha reflects on what sets Village Gourmet apart. “We do this all while catering to high-protein, low-carb dietary trends. When we got our start nearly 50 years ago, having clean ingredients was a top priority. Today, that holds true more than ever before. All our products have no antibiotics ever used, and we continue to expand our range of organic product offerings.”
Talking of Sous-Vide Red Wine Braised Beef that is adapted from the French classic favorite, Boeuf Bourguignon, and Sous-Vide Egg Bites—a modern, crustless, on-the-go quiche—Maha paints a delicious picture of fine, conscientious dining.
“What makes Village Gourmet an ideal partner is this combined with the diversity of products and our ability to customize anything,” Maha concludes. From traditional pâtés, Jambon de Paris, and egg bites to sous-vide gourmet meals, we have a product line that serves every retailer, no matter their size.”
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