Gourmet Hot Dogs are ideal for the hospitality industry

Hot dogs – these days, you can even get them at Ikea. But those aren't Gourmet Hot Dogs. We have to let go of the idea of the sausage sandwich with some sauce, because in the hospitality industry, the Gourmet Hot Dog is a dish that can really make all the difference. So, here's everything about hot dogs and some tasty, unique recipes. But first, the benefits of hot dogs in the hospitality industry.

We'll cut to the chase. We're going to talk about hot dogs for 3 reasons:

1. Hot dogs have an unprecedented ease of preparation that allows anyone on your team to make them
2. With hot dogs, you can stand out because not everyone already serves them and you can customise them as you like
3. The margin on hot dogs is stable, while every product has become more expensive recently, the hot dog has stayed almost the same.

Where do hot dogs come from?

A quick summary, because the hot dog is one of the most iconic dishes in American food culture. This is why we know them. With a zigzag of mustard and ketchup, like they eat in stadiums and on the street. But that's not the kind of hot dog we always rave about.

The hot dog actually comes from Germany - the land of sausages and beer festivals - and came to America with the migrants. And in NYC's cultural melting pot, the simple sausage sandwich became an iconic dish. With places like Nathans on Coney Island that are known all over the world.

The American food culture is one that inherits dishes from immigrants and adapts them to their own taste. And with many different migrant food cultures from all over the world, the sausage sandwich quickly became the ultimate recipient of some of the most delicious toppings.

Culinary Hot Dogs

Much more than just mustard and ketchup. And that brings us to the Gourmet Hot Dog. This is best translated into Luxury Hot Dogs with toppings and flavours that match perfectly. Some of these combinations have even been devised by well-known chefs.

Did you know, for example, that here in the Netherlands, both Ron Blaauw and Sergio Herman have a passion for hot dogs? That Michelin star chef Jean Gorges Vongerichten has a hot dog stand. And that he's not the only one? And that none other than Jeroen Meus has tasted success from selling hot dogs. 

Hot dogs as an answer to the staff shortages in the hospitality industry

The Gourmet Hot Dog is one of the main dishes that you can take a culinary step further. Which makes it a well-known dish for you and your business that you can also serve entirely to your own culinary insight. But at the same time, it is a dish that is so simple to prepare that anyone on your team can make it.

Let that sink in: you can distinguish yourself with it and make luxurious dishes with exciting flavours that are almost entirely possible in the mise en place.

So, if your mise en place is in order and the instructions are clear, any member of your team can jump in and whip up those hot dogs during the busiest times. This means that the few hands you have can be used where they're most needed at that time.

What makes a good hot dog?

You make the best hot dog by properly combining the flavours of your sauces and toppings, but also the textures and the mouthfeel.
Think of the mouthfeel of the hot dog's crispy skin. And tortilla chips or fried onions as toppings. That really speaks for itself. You want fresh, warm, soft and a bit crunchy in your mouth. So that you not only taste the flavours but also really experience them.
And those flavours? You must combine them. Doing it correctly will delight your diners. Think of these combinations: sweet, salty and sour against the umami. In other words, caramelised onion, tomato relish and bacon, pickles and American Mustard.

How do you make a Gourmet Hot Dog?

We already told you that every member of your team can cook hot dogs – and that's because it's incredibly easy. So how do you make such a delicious hot dog?

🌭 Put the frozen and pre-cooked hot dog sausages in the bain-marie

🌭 Defrost the hot dog rolls and heat your warm toppings so that they go into the bain-marie warm.

🌭 When receiving an order, you heat the sausage on the plate, grill or bbq, which gives it that delicious crispy skin.

🌭 Then you get started with the toppings and sauces.

And this preparation is the same for every hot dog. You make the difference with your toppings and sauces. So you can easily add a new hot dog to your menu every month. Go for a hot dog of the week or change the dish seasonally.

And did you know that in addition to fantastic meat hot dog sausages, you can also choose an equally tasty and easy vegan hot dog sausage?

Hot Dog recipes for the catering industry

To inspire you, we have put some super tasty new hot dog recipes on our site. But we also have enough classics for everyone's tastes. Such as the Carnitas Chili Dog, The Hawaiian and the festive Checkpoint Charlie, with bacon and sauerkraut among other ingredients.

One of our favourite classics is the Mexican Chihuahua Bacon 'n Cheese Dog that you make with the following ingredients:

• LA8370 Haute Dog Roll de Luxe
• LA8405 Jalapeño Cheese Dog
• LA901 Bacon Sweet n Cured
• LA157 Irish Cheddar Cheese Sauce
• LA1000 Mex Mix Cheese mix
• LA72 Spicy Chipotle BBQ Sauce

Hot Dogs for the summer

Just like last year, we’ve created a series of special hot dogs for the summer season. With beautiful toppings, bold flavour combinations and guaranteed innovation.

Last year we introduced concepts such as the Breakfast Dog for after a night out, the Double Trouble with kimchi, the Curly Cali as a super-healthy option and the Cuban Style Dog. This year, five new creations will be added. Use them as a fixed item on your menu or as a rotating special - let them inspire you and your kitchen team.

Are you curious about how you can incorporate hot dogs into your business or would you like more information about our products? Feel free to contact us - we’re happy to think along with you.

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