Wholesale Produce for Chefs

Corn on the Cob

Item #26175
48 count

Broccolini

Item #26192
3/ 2 LB

Broccolini is a hybrid vegetable, combining Chinese kale and broccoli. It boasts a sweeter, milder flavor compared to traditional broccoli, making it a versatile ingredient in various culinary applications. Both the stem and floret are entirely edible, ensuring zero waste and offering a 100% yield, maximizing efficiency and value for operators. Its tender texture and unique flavor profile make it suitable for a wide range of dishes, from stir-fries and salads to side dishes and garnishes.

Basil

Item #26483
1/8 oz

This fragrant & vibrant green herb is known for it’s sweet and peppery aroma. The beautiful glossy leaves add brightness and depth to a wide variety of dishes, whether as a garnish or primary ingredient! Try it blended into a flavorful pesto, tossed into a garden salad, or layered with tomatoes & mozzarella for a fresh and light caprese salad.

Summer Squash

Item #16021
16 lb AVG

This tender, beautifully colored squash is known for it’s mild flavor, soft edible skin, and versatility in the kitchen. Summer squash are perfect for sauteing, grilling, and roasting and they have a quick cook time which makes them an ideal side vegetable for any restaurant. This perfect summer vegetable adds the fresh brightness of summer to any dish.

Shitake Mushrooms

Item #26338
1/ 3 LB

These mushrooms are prized for their rich, savory flavor and satisfying meaty texture. This distinctive umbrella shaped mushroom, brings a deep umami quality to any dish you choose. Shitakes make an excellent addition to vegetable stir-fries, soups, and pasta dishes alike. Their unique taste and texture allow them to enhance both meat-centered dishes and vegetarian dishes.

Rainbow Baby Carrots

Item #13377
4/ 5 LB

Rainbow baby carrots are a colorful and nutritious variety of carrots that come in a range of colors including orange, yellow, purple, and red. They are smaller and more tender than regular carrots, with a slightly sweeter flavor. Rainbow baby carrots are great roasted with olive oil and herbs, adding a vibrant side to roasted chicken or beef. They can be included in salads for a pop of color and crunch, or served with hummus and other dips as a healthy snack.

Baby Green Leaf

Item #29171
2/1.5 lb

Grown right here in New England by Little Leaf Farms, this product is crispy, fresh, and delicious. Little Leaf Farms grows in sustainable green houses all year round, which means you can get your favorite local greens during every season! This perfectly crispy green is the perfect size for salads, no chopping of lettuce required! It also makes a great burger/sandwich topper with a vibrant color and strong crunch.

Baby Arugula

Item #26455
1/3 LB

Baby arugula, also known as “garden rocket” or “rocket salad,” is a popular salad green with a history of being considered a sexual stimulant. Whether for its reputed prowess or delightful taste, include Baby ARugula on your Valentine’s Day menu. Its petite size, mild pepper undertones, and vibrant green color make it ideal for salads, purees, or garnishes. Mix it with baby kale to create your own salad blend. Enjoy the perfect combination of looks, sizes, and flavors!

Watermelon Radish

Item #17120
1/10 lb

Watermelon radish is an heirloom variety of radish. It produces a wonderful pink starburst center that adds a pop of color to any dish with a mild peppery flavor that is superb. Watermelon radishes can be eaten raw, pickled, sauteed, or roasted. Add color and cruch to your favorite salad recipe with watermelon radishes.

Baby Kale

Item #13439
1/3 lb

Kale, part of the cabbage family, has roots in the eastern Mediterranean, cultivated for over 4,000 years. Once mainly decorative in the U.S., it gained popularity in the ’90s for its nutritional value and superfood status. Baby kale, a robust green, pairs well in salads with baby arugula or adds a nutritious kick to pasta dishes and smoothies with Greek yogurt and Granny Smith apples.

Grape Tomato Medley

Item #11522
12/8 OZ

Introduced in the 1990s, grape tomatoes have become popular for their higher sugar content and bite-sized shape. With an oblong grape-like appearance, they’re smaller than cherry tomatoes, featuring thicker skins and meatier flesh. These colorful gems are perfect for gazpacho, salads, pasta dishes, and signature bruschetta – just cut in half, season, and serve.

Micro Greens
Mixed

Item #9708
8oz

Microgreens are vegetable greens, smaller than “baby greens” that are harvested after sprouting as shoots. They are used as a visual and flavor component to enhance both the attractiveness and taste of dishes with their delicate textures and distinctive flavors. Micro greens are considered a specialty genre of greens that are good for garnishing salads, soups, plates, and sandwiches.

Micro Greens
Bull’s Blood

Item #15829
8oz

Micro Bull’s Blood greens are beetroot greens that are harvested after sproutnig and before they grow to the size of “baby greens”. Bull’s Blood has bright red stems topped with two elongated leaves. Their upper surface is a dusty green tinged in red while the underside is a light burgundy with deep magenta veining. Micro Bull’s Blood is tender and sweet with a distinct beet-like flavor.

Poblano Peppers

Item #26556
1/ 10 LB

Poblano peppers are a large mild (about half the heat of a jalapeno) green chili the size of a medium green pepper. Poblano peppers that have matured to a vibrant red color are commonly dried and sold as Ancho chili peppers. This is an ideal pepper for raw application, such as salads or diced for a shrimp ceviche, tuna crudo or in a gazpacho. Roasted and pureed with corn for a soup or stuffed with seafood and topped with cotija cheese are just a couple yummy hot applications.

Blueberries

Item #26460
12/16 oz

With a deep blue-purple color and a sweet, slightly tart flavor, Blueberries  are packed with antioxidants and are popular in both sweet and savory dishes. Blueberries are used in many foods. They are excellent in breakfast dishes like pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, and yogurt parfaits. Blueberries also complement salads, adding a burst of sweetness and color. For a refreshing treat, blueberries can be blended into smoothies or, most importantly, enjoyed fresh as a healthy snack.

Blackberries

Item #26286
12/6 oz

These plump glossy berries are bursting with sweet-tart flavor. Their beautiful purple/black hue makes them standout on both sweet and savory dishes. Toss with a salad, bake into your favorite muffins, or cook into a delicious glaze for your next ham dinner! Blackberries are great in many dishes, and arguably even better all by themselves eaten by the handful!

Raspberries

Item #26351
12/6 oz

Raspberries, are in my opinion, the jewel of the fruit world. And that is because these beautiful pinkish-red berries remind me of little edible gems. Not only are they beautiful but they are in my opinion the most culinary diverse of the common berries (strawberries, blackberries, blueberries). Perfect for dessert applications, for coulis, added to a miso glaze for salmon or even added to a demi and served with duck. Delicious flavor, vibrant colors, and varied applications are a few of the reasons raspberries are a jewel in your seasonal produce pantry.

Strawberries

Item #26137
8/ 1 LB

Driscoll’s works with independent growers, each strawberry is hand-picked at peak ripeness to meet their strict quality standards. The secret to their strawberries is our proprietary varieties. They start with thousands of varieties and choose the top 1% to sell under the Driscoll’s name. Rest assured–their naturally grown strawberries are never genetically modified.

Heirloom Tomatoes

Item #26651
1/10 lb

Heirloom tomatoes are celebrated for their vibrant colors, varying shapes, & complex flavors that range from sweet and fruity to deep and tangy. Whether sliced into salads, layered on sandwiches, or served simply with olive oil & salt, heirloom tomatoes offer a true taste of summer. They are bursting with juiciness and old-fashioned charm.

Micro Greens
Basil

Item #21947
8oz

Featuring a strong, pungent, often sweet smell; basil is a popular and versatile herb used in cuisines around the globe. Basil is most commonly used fresh in recipes. In general, it is added at the last moment, as cooking can quickly degrade the flavor. Micro Basil is quite similar to full sized basil, with a slightly stronger flavor profile and delicate crunch. The greens resemble a “micro” version of a mature basil plant. Bruschetta of micro basil and grape tomato medley = wow factor!

Micro Greens
Pea Tendrils

Item #26495
8oz

Leafy tendril type, very vigorous, excellent for pea shoots.  With its flavor of fresh snow peas, pea tendrils are best used uncooked in salads, floated on soups, or quickly stir fried. Many chefs create an attractive plate by garnishing with these peas. The tendrils are sure to wow anyone that sets eyes on them. A true microgreen gem.

Chanterelle Mushrooms

Item #26490
1/3 lb

Chanterelle mushrooms, distinguishable for their trumpet shapes and golden color, have a delicious earthy flavor and delicate texture. They fit well with both casual and fine dining cuisine. Toss with butter and cream to make a beautiful pasta sauce, or roast with your favorite meats for a delicious and elegant pairing.

Candy Stripe Beets

Item #26703
1/25 lb

This variety of beet is named for the candy cane like stripped appearance, offering many colorful candy like layers when pealed and sliced. Candy Stripe Beets are great when shaved and used in raw preparations, pickled or used as a vegetable style carpaccio; visually stunning with flavor to match.

Patty Pan Squash

Item #9226
1/5 lb

This vibrant squash brings visual excitement with it’s scalloped edges and bright hue. In addition to it’s visual appeal, patty pans have delicious tender flesh and a mild buttery flavor. They hold their shape well, so whether sauteed, grilled, or roasted you can hang on to it’s unique shape!

Fava Beans

Item #13901
1 Bushel

Fava beans, also known as broad beans, are a springtime crop. Fava beans grow in large, thick-skinned bumpy green pods on an easy-to-grow flowering pea plant that is harvested in the spring. Inside are large, flat, bright green beans with tough, clear protective skin that is typically removed before eating. Fresh favas can be eaten raw, cooked, or dried for use later, and the versatile bean can be used for salads, stews, sauces, fillings, snacks, and more.

Fennel Bulb

Item #26431
1/12 CT

A staple in Italian cuisine, fennel is a vegetable with a 100% yield if you take the time to use each one of its unique parts. Fennel is a layered, bulbous Mediterranean vegetable that has been used for centuries. Fennel is used as an ingredient in recipes and on its own as a side dish. Fennel has a mild licorice flavor and can be thinly sliced and eaten raw in salads or cooked.

King Oyster Mushrooms

Item #24978
1/5 LB

King oyster mushrooms are the largest of the oyster mushroom family, unlike other oyster mushrooms, their stalks are not tough and woody, thus making them entirely edible. King oysters pair well with most seafood, steak, pork and poultry. Try browning King oysters in a mixture of butter and truffle oil… finish with a sprinkle of truffle salt and a few arugula leaves.

Broccoli Rabe

Item #26329
1/20 LB

Robust, earthy, & perfectly bitter, broccoli rabe has a distinct and delicious flavor and a unique visual appeal on the plate. Often sautéed with olive oil and aromatics to mellow its bitterness and highlight its bold earthy taste. Broccoli rabe makes an excellent robust addition to pastas, sandwiches, and grilled meats.

Parsnip

Item #26472
1/20 lb

A close relative to carrots and parsley with a distinctive look of a cream-colored carrot with the top leaves resembling that of flat leaf parsley. This tuberous vegetable is sometimes left in the soil over winter and harvested the following spring (“spring dug parsnips”) which adds great sweetness due to frost. Parsnips are suitable in many of the same preparations as carrots, but are exceptional when pureed, battered and used as winter fries or grilled adding a Smokey char.

Rainbow Carrots

Item #11410
12/2 lb or 6/2 lb

Rainbow carrots are enjoyed around the world, including the Mediterranean and Asia, but they are still a relative novelty in the United States. Featuring subtle flavor variations and rich color these vibrant root veggies are a distinct way to add fresh appeal to your menu. Rainbow carrots add a colorful pop to all dishes using traditional carrots. Makes a great addition to house made giardiniera, crudités or as simple seared multi colored carrot medallions.

Rainbow Swiss Chard

Item #26430
1/10 LB

Rainbow chard is Swiss chard that pops with color; red, yellow, pink and white among the more typical of the palette. Large, leafy greens with a some what thick and colorful stock making each leaf ideal for multiple applications. Add Chard to pasta dishes, use blanched leaves as a substitution for Nori (seaweed sheets), use chard stocks in place of celery in wing presentations or simply sauté with garlic as a side vegetable.

Rhubarb

Item #26457
1/20 LB

Rhubarb is a tart spring perennial vegetable with an edible red-skinned stock when young, transitioning into pink and green stock in maturity. While the stock is edible, the elephant ear-shaped leaf is not and should be discarded. The rhubarb skin should be peeled off as part of pre-use production. Although most commonly known for its use in the classic strawberry rhubarb pie, rhubarb can be used in many applications; ice cream, pies, a play on fries, sauces, or a unique twist in a pizza sauce. Be sure to make ample chutneys, jams, and syrups to prolong the season well into summer.

Figs

Item #26154
12/8 oz

Lusciously sweet and honeyed, figs are a unique fruit with a tender, jammy interior and delicate edible skin. Their flavor is rich and complex, often described as a blend of berry, honey, and floral notes. Fresh figs add elegance to cheese boards, salads, desserts, & sauces. With their beautiful color and luxurious taste, figs bring a touch of indulgence to any plate.

Sunchokes

Item #27801
1/20 lbs

Sunchokes, also known as Jerusalem Artichokes, are a tuber from the garden sunflower family. The roots (the edible portion) resemble small rigid bulbs of ginger in appearance.  The interior is crisp in texture and naturally sweet and earthy; much like the flavor of a spring-dug parsnip with the texture of a water chestnut.  These tubers can be shaved and served raw, par-cooked and fried, or peeled and transformed into a puree.

Tri-color Fingerling Potatoes

Item #10794
1/20 lb

Stubby and finger-shaped, fingerlings are potato varieties that naturally grow small and narrow. They are fully mature when harvested and should not be confused with new potatoes. Our Tri-color fingerling potatoes feature three of the world’s most popular varieties: the yellow-skinned Russian Banana, the pink-skinned and yellow fleshed French Fingerling, and the Purple Peruvian.

Black Garlic, Peeled

Item #22541
1 lb

Black garlic is the product achieved from a natural fermentation that happens within a 4 week process of controlled heat and humidity, rendering the garlic black, sticky and sweet.  I like to refer to black garlic as Garlic Gummies; just like garlic candy. This high end product can be use in many preparations; both sweet & savory. Great for sauces, aioli, vinaigrettes, and even in ice cream. A little bit goes a long (awesome) way.

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