Pre-Made Appetizers » More Than A Little Zings

Zings™ by Schwan's Food Service makes prepared appetizers and hors d'oeuvres that zing for hotel chefs and their customers.

Sean Sims, director of culinary services for four Bethesda, Maryland, hotel, resort, and club properties, says Schwan's appetizers give him the variety he craves, when he needs it, without the commensurate labor. He favors Zings™ consistency of portion size, flavor, and product safety.

"Zings™ goes from the freezer to the fryer to the table. They are there when I need them and when I don't need them," Sims says. "I pay attention to the trends and want unique items," Sims continues. "I like Z!ngs™ innovation. They take conventional applications and add new ingredients."

By adding proprietary touches, Sims gives customers taste sensations unavailable elsewhere. For example, he tosses Zings™ Italian Sausage and Mozzarella Twisterz™ in a special chopped parsley/ Parmesan mixture, accompanied by his tomato sauce. With Zings™ Kung Pow™ Chicken Egg Roll, Sims adds a spicy peanut sauce.

Sims also is a fan of Schwan's Freschetta™ Pizzas, especially the four-cheese, Southwest Chicken Supreme, and Supreme, because they're a hit with hotel employees as well as guests.

He works with the Hilton Pikesville, Hilton Garden Inn, Turf Valley Resort and Hayfields Country Club. --SBH.