Hot Sandwiches

Serve a variety of hot sandwiches in addition to cold sandwiches of sliced meat, cheat and vegetables. Customers will love chicken and veal Parmesan sandwiches, which are tastey and require the basic ingredients of cheese, meat and tomato sauce. Serve these with hot topping, such as cooked onions, peppers and mushrooms. Roast beef is also delicious served hot, with melted cheese and a variety of buns, such as cheese buns, to choose from. Grilled cheese is a staple for young customers.

Meat

Many customers go to delis in search of meat-based meals. Provide a wide variety of condiments for basic hamburgers, sausages and hot dogs, such as ketchup, yellow, Dijon and spicy mustard, mayonnaise, relish and chopped onions. Whole roast chickens can be takken home easily by customers to feed entire families, while chicken wings and drum sticks are suitable for individuals. Ethnic foods, such as Indian chicken tikka masala and Greek souvlaki add additional variety.

Vegetarian Options

Stock your hot deli counter with several meat-free meal options for vegetarians. Add a hot, roasted vegetable sandwich to the menu and offer eggplant Parmesan in place of chicken and veal. Tofu and other meat-replacement products can be cooked in a wide variety of ways, such as baked and fried, and served alongside vegetarian side dishes. Pastries filled with cheeses, spinach and other vegetables make greate vegetarian snacks.

Side Dishes