Come learn about what makes Vollrath stand out from the competition on Thursday, May 17th, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Their mobile showroom will be parked at the Rapids Wholesale location at 6201 S Gateway Dr. in Marion, IA.
It’s that time of year again - when those of us in the foodservice industry try to find a moment for thankful reflection somewhere in between our hectic preparations for the influx of hungry holiday shoppers, fueling their quest for the perfect gifts for their loved ones.
The second annual Rapids Chili Cook-Off took place today, combining delicious food with the chance to better the community through charitable donations. Twenty-seven employees came together to judge seven chilies, raising a total of $125 for United Way.
Dexter-Russell gave us the chance to learn more about how they set themselves apart from others in the industry by stopping by with their mobile education truck! Their engaging presentation and unique interior provided a lot of helpful information we wanted to pass on to you, our customers!
Missed the Vollrath Experience Tour? Don't worry - we've recapped some of the most important information, and took a ton of pictures!
Each year, many of the top vendors in the foodservice industry come together at the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show to proudly display a mix of their newest equipment, bestselling items, and productivity breakthroughs. This makes it the perfect place for our marketing department to find equipment and smallwares to add to our catalog and webstore!
Rapids would like to congratulate Joe Schmitt, President of Rapids, for being named the 2018 Top Achiever - Dealer by Foodservice Equipment & Supplies.
For many people, the most anticipated part of their Thanksgiving feast is the turkey. Make sure yours doesn’t disappoint by purchasing everything you need to serve your succulent meat from Rapids Wholesale. We offer everything from a roaster oven to a carving set (including a carving fork and a slicer knife) to a coffee urn that can provide a much-needed caffeine boost after the meal!
Feb 20th is "Love Your Pet Day." Rapids decided this would be a great time to introduce you to some of the Rapids pets and their humans, along with some great recipes for pet treats. These recipes will make it easy to spoil your pets, just like we do. They are family after all. Just make certain that if you cook for your pet and your goal is to completely take them off a commercial food, you need to do so with recipes that completely address your pet's nutritional needs while staying away from foods that can harm them. There is an actual science to it. If you are interested in cooking scientifically-balanced, healthy meals for your pets, you can verify the integrity of your recipes at the website Balance It.
More than a quarter of Americans plan to visit a bar or restaurant this year on St. Patrick’s Day. The important takeaway about this information for a bar owner or manager is that 41 percent of those polled referenced traditional Irish menu items as the biggest factor in making their decision about where to celebrate. The upside to that is that the three most well-known “traditional” Irish entrees lend themselves well to a busy night as they are made ahead of time and simply dished up and served when ordered.
