Celebrate with a Sub
Looking for a unique theme day event for your community? Why not have some fun and celebrate National Submarine Day on April 11th. We’ve got some creative food and activity ideas to help you celebrate this delightful theme day with your residents.
National Submarine Day is so popular that it is celebrated throughout the world on 2 different days; March 17th and April 11th. Canada and the US celebrate on April 11th to mark the anniversary of the US government’s purchase of its first submarine along with establishing the US Submarine Force in 1900.
Canada’s first 2 submarines were purchased on August 5th, 1914 by BC Premier Richard McBride. Premier McBride had heard of reports of a squadron of Imperial German Navy warships in the Pacific and he acquired the submarines in an effort to deter an attack. This tactic worked as the threat never became reality.
National Submarine Day Menu
Create some excitement for your residents at lunch or snack time with a submarine sandwich. Whether it’s a foot long; cut into smaller pieces and shared or mini subs or hosting a “Build Your Own Sub” event, Maple Leaf has you covered.
Maple Leaf’s extensive selection of deli meats are all pre-sliced, saving you time and money. All varieties are reduced in sodium and most are now gluten free, with the exception of Sure Slice Salami and Mainstreet Deli Peppercorn Salami.
Step into Spring with some of these delicious submarine sandwich ideas that feature seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables that are available in April.
Cold Cuts
The Ultimate Turkey and Avocado Sub featuring Sure Slice Turkey Breast or Mainstreet Deli Smoked Turkey. On a sub bun place sliced turkey and then layer bacon, creamy avocado sprinkled with salt and pepper, scallions, mayo and sriracha (optional).
The Perfect Ham & Cheese Submarine Sandwich featuring Sure Slice Black Forest-Style Ham or Mainstreet Deli Olde Fashioned Smoked Ham. Place sliced ham on a sub bun and then add Swiss cheese, lettuce, sliced tomatoes, pickles, mayo and honey mustard.
The Classic Corned Beef Submarine Sandwich featuring Sure Slice Corned Beef or Mainstreet Deli Montreal Style Corned Beef. Layer ranch dressing on bottom of the sub bun, then place corned beef, Swiss cheese, coleslaw and pickles on top.
Garlic Roast Beef Baguette featuring Sure Slice Roast Beef or Mainstreet Deli Roast Beef
Hot Eats
Philly Cheese Steak Sub
Featuring Maple Leaf Shaved Steak. Place shaved steak on bun then top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, green peppers and chipotle sauce or sauce of choice.
Meatball Marinara Sub featuring Maple Leaf Broiled Meatballs. Mix meatballs in marinara or tomato sauce of choice then place on bottom of sub bun and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Sweet Onion Teriyaki Sub featuring Maple Leaf Chicken Breast Strips. Mix sweet onion teriyaki sauce with chicken strips then place on bun and top with Swiss cheese, shredded lettuce, cucumbers, and red onions.
Looking to complete your meal? Pair any cold or hot submarine sandwich with soup or salad and finish your theme day meal with strawberry and rhubarb pie, crisp, crumble or compote.
Themed Day Activities
Submarine Movie Night: feature some classic films such as Up Periscope, 1959 starring James Garner and Andra Martin, The Spy Who Loved Me, 1977, Starring Roger Moore and Barbara Bach or The Hunt for Red October, 1990 starring Sean Connery and Alec Baldwin.
Submarine Book Club: read “Stalking the Red Bear: The True Story of a US Cold War Submarine’s Covert Operations Against the Soviet Union”
Music: Your submarine celebration would not be complete without the Beatles’ Yellow Submarine!
