1. Gourmet Burgers

Burgers remain a patio staple for a reason. They're customizable, satisfying, and appeal to a wide range of customers. Premium toppings, signature sauces, and quality proteins can help transform a classic burger into a standout menu item.

Featured Product: Add a bold twist to your burger lineup with our Jalapeño-Cheddar Pork Burger, combining savory pork with a kick of heat and creamy cheddar. View product → Jalapeno-cheddar pork burger

2. Elevated Hot Dogs and Sausages

From loaded hot dogs to specialty sausages, these handheld favorites deliver strong margins and broad appeal. Creative toppings and regional flavor profiles can keep guests coming back to try something new.

Featured Product: Bring authentic flavour to your patio menu with our Mild Italian Sausage, a versatile option that works perfectly in gourmet sausage sandwiches, sausage platters, or classic bun presentations. Explore the product → Mild Italian Sausages

3. Chicken Wings

Whether served as an appetizer, sharing platter, or main course, wings continue to be a patio-season favourite. Offering a variety of sauces and heat levels gives customers another reason to order an extra round.

Featured Product: Looking for a crowd-pleaser? Our Fully Cooked BBQ Chicken Wings help deliver consistent quality and great taste while simplifying back-of-house operations. Learn more → BBQ chicken wings

4. Shareable Appetizers

Patio dining is a social experience, making shareable protein options a smart addition to any menu. Boneless chicken bites, chicken chunks, and protein-forward appetizer platters are easy to serve, ideal for sharing, and can help increase average check sizes.

Featured Product: Looking to add a protein-packed shareable to your patio menu? Our Breaded Chicken Chunks offer versatility, speed of preparation, and the crispy bite customers crave. View product → XTREM breaded chicken breast pieces

5. Crispy Chicken Sandwiches

Few menu items have seen the growth of the chicken sandwich. Crispy, grilled, spicy, or classic, this versatile offering appeals to a broad audience and performs well across dayparts.

Featured Product: Build a crave-worthy chicken sandwich with our Thunder Crunch Breaded Chicken Breast, designed to deliver the crispy texture and juicy bite customers love. Discover the product →  Thunder Crunch chicken breast

Making the Most of Patio Season

As patios fill up throughout the summer, operators can drive incremental sales by focusing on menu items that are easy to execute, highly craveable, and ideal for sharing. A strong patio menu not only attracts guests but helps create the memorable dining experiences that keep them returning all season long.