‘Chickenisation’ continues to be a big menu trend. Chicken is a great source of protein and a firm favourite with diners young and old. It’s also incredibly versatile and features in a wide range of global cuisines.
With the run up to the festive season in full swing don’t forget our delicious Mini Mince Pies, the perfect size Christmas treat for all diners.
The Christmas period is without a doubt the busiest for those in the catering industry with all manner of operators gearing up for weeks of heavy business. Of course, in order to maximise your profits during this time, you need to make sure that you are adequately prepared for the weeks ahead.
Catering an event or function is no small task, with weeks of planning and preparation required to ensure that everything runs smoothly on the day.
The concept of brunch has been around for decades although at times it still feels like a brand new addition to the dining world, thanks to its exploding popularity in recent years. Diners can’t seem to get enough of this breakfast/lunch hybrid, and it has proved a lucrative venture for those establishments that choose to offer it.
With the summer months now firmly over and autumn in full swing, it’s time for catering professionals to start planning their new menu accordingly if they haven’t already begun to do so. As the seasons change, diners will be looking for different dishes than the ones they were enjoying over summer.
According to thefoodpeople’s 2019 Trend Report, today’s consumers expect dishes to deliver in terms of both flavour and presentation when dining out. To really grab the attention of diners, chefs and caterers must not only create social-media worthy dishes but also infuse these with new and unexpected flavours.
As any catering professional will know, appetisers are an integral part of the menu. More often than not, this is the first impression diners will have of the quality of the food.
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