Sourcing to Specification
Sourcing of Italian food to a venue's specification: origin, format, ageing and price point, matched to the concept and volume of hotels, restaurants and caterers.
Sourcing to specification is Dar Sapori's service for venues that need a particular Italian product rather than a standard line. Chefs and purchasing managers set the origin, format, ageing, packaging and price point. Dar Sapori finds a matching producer through its direct relationships with family-run producers in Italy and arranges samples before supply begins.
How it works
- 1
Share your brief
Tell us the product, preferred region or designation, format, ageing, packaging, certification requirements, target price point and expected volume.
- 2
Producer search
We approach producers that match the brief, starting with the family-run producers we already work with. [TO CONFIRM: typical sourcing timeline]
- 3
Samples
We arrange samples of the shortlisted products so your kitchen can test them before you commit to an order.
- 4
Specification sign-off
Once you approve a sample, we confirm the specification, format and documentation for supply. [TO CONFIRM: documents supplied, for example technical sheets]
- 5
Ongoing supply
The approved product joins your regular orders. [TO CONFIRM: how repeat orders and continuity of specification work]
Key facts
- Specify by
- Origin, designation, format, ageing, packaging and price point
- Sourcing base
- Direct relationships with family-run Italian producers
- Producer examples
- Family dairies in Piedmont and Lombardy; an acetaia near Modena
- Samples
- Arranged before a full order
- Typical turnaround
- [TO CONFIRM]
- Minimum volume
- [TO CONFIRM]
Frequently asked questions
Request a quote or a sample
Tell us your venue, the categories you need and your expected volumes. Our team in JLT, Dubai will reply with availability, formats and an offer tailored to your kitchen.