Food concept
The smartest snacks ever
SMALL COST. BIG IMPACT.
Snack Bases by Santa Maria
By using a handful of these snack pellets you get a generous serving at a low cost. Cook them for less than a minute. Then serve with your unique choice of seasoning to make the “homemade” snacks extra exciting. You can charge up to 10 times the cost and still, it will be far from expensive. In other words: Small cost and effort. Big impact and margin.
SMART SHORTCUTS
Cooked and flavoured snacks by you
The uncooked Snack Bases are convenient shortcuts to unique snacks. Flavour them however you like – in line with your restaurant, bar or pub concept. Easily turn them into sweet or savoury snacks that are gluten-free, vegan and only available at your place. Serve as bar snacks, pair with specific drinks to create amazing snack combos or use them in your dishes to add crunch and quirkiness.
TASTE EXCELLENCE
Great snack pairings
Combine your flavoured snacks with the perfect drinks and dipping sauces to level up the customer experience and boost your sales. Simply offer the combos as bundle deals or present them as pairing tips on your menu.
Lentil WavesThe Lentil Waves are plant-based, gluten-free, uncooked snacks. Cook briefly to turn them into warm lentil chips that are ready for any kind of savoury seasoning. These DIY snacks are perfect for dipping and a great source of protein.
Corn ConesThe Corn Cones are gluten-free, vegan, uncooked snacks. You cook them in a matter of seconds and season with your choice of sweet or savoury flavouring. Then serve as a unique bar snack, a delicious side or a crunchy ingredient in baked dishes.
Crispy RingsThe Crispy Rings are gently pre-flavoured, all vegan, uncooked snacks. Watch them expand nine times the size when cooked. Then choose a savoury flavouring to complete the subtle onion taste. Finally serve as your signature snacks or instead of French fries to any dish.
1. Smart storingStore dry and save space during transportation and storage since the snack bases expand 3–5 times when cooked.
2. Smart cookingSimply deep-fry for 12–60 seconds and you have turned the snack bases into freshly made snacks.
3. Smart flavouringSeason your way by using 3–5g spices for 100g of cooked snacks. Find your go-to spices and blends in the wide Santa Maria range.
4. Smart servingServe as signature snacks only available at your place.
5. Smart pairingEasily bundle with specific drinks and dips to create deals and great flavour combos.
6. Smart salesGrow the average bill by adding a sauce on the side of the snacks.
Get the Snack Base booklet
Find more inspiration on how to season the snacks, how to pair the snacks and how to boost other menu items by creating unique snacks.
GUIDE
How to cook the Snack Bases
Easily create your own signature snacks in a matter of seconds. This guide shows you what to keep in mind and how to prepare Snack Bases.
EXCEED EXPECTATIONS
Add snacks to upgrade your menu items
Put the snacks in favourite meals to add crunch, flavour and excitement. Think of the snacks as curiosity-sparking replacements for chips of fries. Make them a side dish to a burger, topping on a salad or an ingredient in baked dishes.