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Tom & Ollie: A Versatile Ingredient Line for Your Menu

 

Tom and Ollie plated bruschetta

Unlocking the Power of Tom & Ollie: A Versatile Ingredient Line for Your Menu

 

The big question everyone asks about Tom & Ollie is: How do I use it? The answer? Everywhere.

 

Tom & Ollie has mastered the art of marinated, slow-roasted tomatoes and vegetables, bringing bold Mediterranean-inspired flavours to dishes across your entire menu—breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even dessert. Whether you're crafting a signature sandwich or elevating a pasta dish, these products add depth, complexity, and convenience to any kitchen.

 

Breakfast: Bright, Bold Mornings

Start the day with rich, slow-roasted cherry tomatoes (197629 Tom & Ollie Tomato Roasted Cherry-6/4LB) that enhance eggs, vegetables, and meats with layers of umami-packed flavor. Heat them in your pan, mix with ingredients of choice, and create an unforgettable omelette. These tomatoes also make a great addition to breakfast bowls and frittatas.

 

Lunch: Elevating Staples

Make every sandwich shine with Marinated Tomato Segments (197634 Tom & Ollie Tomato Slow Roasted -6/4LB))—their dynamic flavour complements veal, chicken, and deli meats beautifully. Toss them into pasta for a punch of Mediterranean richness (and don’t throw out the oil—it makes an excellent tomato aioli!). Looking for fresh, vibrant sides? Mix the tomatoes with feta, basil, and pasta for a chilled salad bursting with flavour.

 

Tom and Ollie Plated Mediterranean Mix

 

Dinner: Signature Dishes That Impress

From flatbreads and appetizers to charcuterie boards, Tom & Ollie ingredients enhance presentation and taste. Fire-roasted cherry tomatoes bring a depth to pasta dishes—try pesto with these slow-roasted gems for a truly signature entrée. And for steak lovers, sauté the tomatoes with mushrooms to create a flavour-packed topping.

 

Don’t forget the charcuterie board—Marinated Red and Yellow Tomato Segments (197633 Tom & Ollie Tomato Roasted Yellow - 6/4lb) pair beautifully with cured meats, olives, feta, and sharp cheddar, adding bursts of color and acidity to balance rich flavors.

 

Beyond Tomatoes: Marinated Mediterranean Mixed Vegetables

With fire-roasted eggplant, zucchini, grilled peppers, and semi-dried tomatoes, this blend (197635 Tom & Ollie Veg Mix Slow Roasted Grilled - 3/4LB) is a dream ingredient. Use it in Mediterranean lasagna, mix with chickpeas or lentils for a vegetarian main, add to wraps, sandwiches, or even an antipasto platter—the possibilities are endless.

 

Sweet Pepper Drops: The Perfect Finishing Touch

These vibrant, flavour-packed peppers pop in your mouth and enhance cheese boards, salads, pizza, pasta, and even cocktails! Drop them into a martini for a bold new twist.

 

481079               Tom & Ollie Pepper Drops Red            2/105OZ

481080               Tom & Ollie Pepper Drops Twin Pack 2/105OZ

 

Why Tom & Ollie?

Consistency and quality matter. Tom & Ollie controls the process from seed to fork, ensuring high standards with BRC and Kosher certifications. With no gas treatment, no trimming, and no risk of burns from preparing fire-roasted vegetables, you're getting convenience without compromise. Plus, the slow-roasted tomatoes are marinated for exceptional flavour, using a blend of white wine vinegar and white balsamic vinegar for balance and contrast.

 

Flanagan customers have discovered that the Flanagan blog is a valuable resource for culinary inspiration, helping operators integrate high-quality ingredients into their menus effortlessly (so much so they were just named one of the Top foodservice blogs by Feedspot). The Tom & Ollie products fit this criteria as the possibilities stretch far beyond the basics—every meal becomes an opportunity for creativity.

 

 

 

 

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