Baking Ingredients Distributor? Help!

[elyse]

I have some distributors in the boroughs, but since I'll be baking in NJ, should I find a company out there? Does anyone have a recomendation or two? I won't be buying in incredible bulk yet, and I just bought a few things at Costco, so I can begin this week.

Also, I'm wondering if anyone sells the qualita paper baking pans to begin with before I buy a case.

Thank you!

[Rachel Perlow]

Check with Hackensack Restaurant Supply in Bergenfield for non-food products, 33 New Bridge Rd, Bergenfield, NJ 07621

Phone: (201) 385-4700

[Fat Guy]

Don't most smaller-scale operations just use Costco, Restaurant Depot, etc., these days?

[Rachel Perlow]

That's the name of the other other place I was trying to think of! :smack on forehead: Restaurant Depot, for foodstuffs:

Restaurant Depot Food Svc Inc

69 Wesley St # A, South Hackensack, NJ 07606

Phone: (201) 996-1991

[elyse]

Great, thanks. Any other ideas, feel free to continue to post!

[Pitter]

Harry Wils in Secaucus has probably everything you will need that is perishable -- cream, milk, butter, eggs, several chocolate lines, nuts, flour and sugar, fruit purees, nut pastes. 201-770-1180. Check their pricing, however. You may find Costco to be less expensive, but I've always favored the convenience of deliveries during the busy season.

What part of the state will you be working in?

[byoung]

I trust by now you've found some vendors? I know that R.E. Diamond, a good general bakery supplier in Brooklyn, delivers to several New Jersey accounts, including some small ones. For Qualita paper: have you spoken to Joel Felberbaum of S&G Corp? He's based in North Brunswick (732. 422-4218).

[elyse]

OY! Sorry I hadn't responded, Pitter. The business was kind of on the crazy side. Currently the kitchen in NJ is gone, so all distributors are on hold.

byoung, I have been in touch with Joel. He sent me some samples of sizes and styles. He was quick and efficient, so if anyone else is interested.... I do feel like an idiot though. Just after he sent the samples I lost the kitchen and can't place an order until I'm a bit more settled.