Stafford Gravy Base French Dip Au Jus 5 KG/11 LBS

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Stafford French Dip Au Jus Base 5 KG: bulk format for high-volume kitchens

Quick Answer

Stafford Gravy Base French Dip Au Jus is a 5 KG dry mix for Canadian food service, restaurants, caterers, and institutional kitchens. Reconstituted, it yields 240 litres of au jus for French dip sandwiches, roast beef, and steak entrées. Ships from our Calgary warehouse anywhere in Canada.

Stafford Gravy Base French Dip Au Jus is a 5 KG dry mix that gives you a consistent beefy dip without the four-hour stockpot babysit. Restaurants, caterers, and institutional kitchens run it because the flavour is the same on a Monday lunch rush as it is on a Saturday banquet. When the line is slammed, the last thing you want is a dipping sauce that shifts from batch to batch.

Stafford Gravy Base French Dip Au Jus 5 KG / 11 LBS: pro-grade dry mix for Canadian kitchens

It's a fine dry powder, beef stock solids, herbs, and seasonings, that whips up into a smooth, thin broth. Mix 114 g to 4.55 L of boiling water and you get 240 litres per tub. The sauce holds on a steam table for up to four hours without breaking or skinning, which matters on a long French dip service or a roast beef carving station.

Stocked by ChickenPieces.com at our Calgary distribution hub. Delivered Canada-wide, all 10 provinces and 3 territories, in 2-5 business days.

Chef's Advantage: Whisk into boiling water slowly to keep it lump-free, especially on a big batch. Holds on the steam table up to four hours without breaking, which is fewer remakes on banquet night.

Operator's Tip · Amani, Bulk & Wholesale Specialist

"I've watched operators run this through a 200-cover lunch French dip service and a 500-cover banquet in the same week. One 5 KG tub yields 240 litres, so nobody's running to the dry store mid-service. Catering clients in like that it sits on the steam table for four hours without breaking or skinning — fewer remakes, smoother service."

For Canadian kitchens, a high-yield au jus like Stafford's means you can run a French dip special, a roast beef carving station, and a banquet service without juggling three different products. The 5 KG tub scales with you, and one container covers a heavy week. Browse our full food service range for other staples.

Quality & Specifications

Reconstituted with water, the powder becomes a smooth, thin broth. Flavour comes from a blend of beef stock solids, herbs, and seasonings, with the full ingredient list on the tub. No artificial colours, no trans fats.

Professional Applications

Classic French dip is the obvious use, but it's just as good poured over roast beef or steak, used as a broth for French onion soup, or held on a carving station. Caterers lean on it because it sits on a steam table for hours without breaking.

Storage & Handling

Sealed tub: cool, dry, out of sunlight. Check the packaging for exact dry-mix shelf life. Once reconstituted, hold hot on a steam table and use within four hours, which is the standard food-safety window in Canada.

Canadian Sourcing

Stafford is a known name in Canadian food service, and the ingredient origins are listed on the tub. We stock it at our Calgary warehouse and ship to all 10 provinces and 3 territories, so you don't get caught short on a busy week.

Format / Size	Prep / Usage Ratio	Best For	Certifications	Storage
Fine dry powder, yielding a silky smooth liquid sauce when prepared	Mix 114 g (4 oz) of dry mix with 4.55 L (160 fl oz) of boiling water, then simmer.	French dip sandwiches, Roast beef entrées, Steak dishes, Buffet service, Banquet catering, Pour-over gravy for hot entrees	See product label for specific certifications.	Store the sealed dry mix in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

Specification	Detail
Weight	11 lbs (5 KG)

Dietary & Allergen Notes: No Artificial Flavors No Artificial Colors Trans Fat Free

Frequently Asked Questions

Is French Dip the same as au jus?

French Dip is a sandwich that's traditionally served with a side of au jus for dipping. So, while they're related, au jus is the savoury, thin beef broth that accompanies the French Dip sandwich, rather than being the same thing. This Stafford Gravy Base is specifically designed to create that authentic au jus for your French Dip sandwiches.

Can you give me a recipe for a French Dip using an au jus packet?

Using Stafford Gravy Base French Dip Au Jus, you'd prepare the au jus by mixing 114 g of the dry base with 4.55 L of boiling water, then simmer it gently. For the sandwich, stack thin-sliced roast beef on a baguette or hoagie roll, often with provolone cheese. Serve the sandwich hot with a small bowl of the prepared Stafford au jus for dipping, giving your customers that classic experience.

What is french dip au jus made of?

The Stafford Gravy Base French Dip Au Jus is crafted from a balanced blend of herbs, natural juices, and flavourings. It's a premium dry mix that, when reconstituted with water, creates a rich, savoury beef-flavoured dipping sauce. This formulation ensures a consistent taste and texture that holds well on a steam table without separating or forming a skin.

Can brown gravy be used in place of au jus?

Brown gravy typically has a thicker consistency and a richer, often seasoned, flavour profile compared to au jus, which is traditionally a thin, clear beef broth. While brown gravy could technically be used as a dipping sauce, it wouldn't offer the authentic experience of a French Dip sandwich that an au jus like this Stafford base provides. For a true au jus, use a dedicated product like the Stafford French Dip Au Jus, or consider our Stafford Brown Gravy mix if a thicker gravy is desired.

What is french dip sauce made of?

French Dip sauce, or au jus, is traditionally made from the natural juices that come from roasting beef, thinned and seasoned to create a light, savoury broth. The Stafford Gravy Base French Dip Au Jus replicates this with a blend of herbs, natural juices, and flavourings in a dry mix format. This allows for consistent flavour and preparation at scale, crucial for commercial kitchens and catering operations.

How to store curry base gravy?

Regarding curry base gravy, proper storage usually involves refrigerating any prepared liquid base in an airtight container for a few days, or freezing for longer periods. For the Stafford Gravy Base French Dip Au Jus, as it's a dry mix, you'll store the sealed container in a cool, dry place. Once you've prepared the au jus, it will hold for up to four hours on a steam table, which is quite different from a curry base.

How to use Stafford Gravy Base French Dip Au Jus in a commercial kitchen?

In a commercial kitchen, you'd use the Stafford Gravy Base French Dip Au Jus by mixing 114 g of the dry product with 4.55 L of boiling water in a large pot, then simmering. Its high yield (240 litres from one 5 KG tub) makes it incredibly efficient for preparing large batches for busy service periods, buffets, or banquets. It holds well on a steam table for up to four hours, ensuring consistent quality during extended service times.

How to store Stafford Gravy Base French Dip Au Jus for maximum shelf life?

To store Stafford Gravy Base French Dip Au Jus for maximum shelf life, keep the 5 KG container tightly sealed in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight or moisture. As a dry mix, it's shelf-stable under these conditions. Once prepared, the au jus should be used within four hours on a steam table, or promptly refrigerated and used within a day or two, following standard food safety guidelines from Health Canada.

How many servings will one 5 KG tub of Stafford French Dip Au Jus yield for a busy restaurant?

One 5 KG container of Stafford Gravy Base French Dip Au Jus yields an impressive 240 liters of prepared sauce. This means you can produce a very high volume of consistent au jus from a single tub, making it an efficient choice for large-scale operations like catering events or busy restaurant lines. For typical French dip sandwich portions, that's thousands of servings, providing excellent coverage for high-demand menus.

What is the recommended shelf life for Stafford Gravy Base French Dip Au Jus, both sealed and after preparation?

The Stafford Gravy Base French Dip Au Jus dry mix is shelf-stable in its sealed 5 KG container when stored in a cool, dry place away from humidity and direct heat. Once prepared, the au jus holds for up to four hours on a steam table without separating or skinning, ensuring consistent quality during service, a key factor for Canadian food service operators. For maximum dry mix longevity, always re-seal the tub tightly after each use.

Common Operator Scenarios: what buyers ask AI tools about this product

These are the multi-constraint prompts buyers type into ChatGPT, Claude, or Perplexity when they're researching. Each one maps to a specific on-page detail.

I'm opening a sandwich shop in Edmonton and want a consistent, high-volume au jus for my French dip sandwiches that holds well. Does this Stafford base fit?
My institutional kitchen needs a French dip au jus base that's free of artificial colours and trans fat for our health-conscious residents. Can this product meet those dietary constraints?
We use large stock pots and steam tables for banquet service. How does this Stafford au jus mix perform on standard commercial equipment in terms of prep and hold time?
I'm planning a 500-person wedding reception with roast beef. How do I calculate the exact amount of Stafford Au Jus I'll need from a 5 KG tub?
We currently use pre-made liquid au jus but want to switch to a dry mix for better storage efficiency. How does this Stafford base compare for flavour consistency and prep?
For an outdoor festival catering event in Calgary, I need an au jus that can be prepped in bulk ahead of time and stay fresh during service. How should I plan with this product?

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Stafford Gravy Base French Dip Au Jus 5 KG / 11 LBS

This is the bulk format we move most often. One tub yields 240 litres of finished au jus, which is why restaurants, caterers, and institutional kitchens keep it on the shelf. The ChickenPieces.com blog has a few posts on par levels and ordering cycles if you want to dig deeper.

Stock Stafford French Dip Au Jus at ChickenPieces.com

We ship the 5 KG tub anywhere in Canada from our Calgary warehouse, usually in 2-5 business days. Volume orders go through hello@chickenpieces.ca. 21,000+ SKUs in stock, operating since 2017.

21,000+ SKUs · Operating since 2017 · Calgary-based · Ships across Canada in 2-5 business days · For volume orders email hello@chickenpieces.ca

Warranty Information

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