With Christmas fast approaching, here’s some top tips to ensure you have everything in place with your Christmas food and drink offering, ready to give your customers a festive season they’ll remember – don’t forget to check out our Christmas brochure here.
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Make sure menus are inclusive
Having menu options that cater to all dietary requirements will ultimately attract more customers. We have a delicious range of festive vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options to help you build menus that everyone can enjoy.
For support with catering for allergies, see our dedicated allergen support webpage.
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Mix up your drinks menu
Think about how you can update your drinks menu over the festive season. Whether it’s a spiced latte or gingerbread mulled wine, drinks are a great way to drive additional revenue, the key is to offer something different and new that your customers won’t be able to resist.
We have plenty of advice on how to achieve an outstanding drinks offering at Christmas here.
Add trending flavours
Gingerbread is a key flavour trend for this season, so why not show you are ahead of the curve when it comes to trending flavours and add it to your menu.
We have plenty of gingerbread flavoured products from coffee syrups, ice cream and desserts so you can find the right amount of gingerbread for your menus.
Here’s some festive gingerbread latte recipe inspiration:
| Ingredients | Methods |
| 10mls / 1 pump of gingerbread syrup | Combine the coffee and the syrup in the serving cup. |
| 1 single shot of Black + White Msia Coffee Club medium roast 100% Tanzanian arabica beans | Stir and set aside. |
| Steamed milk to serve | Steam the milk in pitcher (medium stretch, careful spinning and folding). |
| Whipped cream to top | Pour the steamed milk into serving cup, stirring gently. |
| 1 individually wrapped mini gingerbread man | Garnish with the whipped cream on top, a sprinkling of ginger or chocolate if the customer wishes and a mini gingerbread man. |
Look out for what’s new
Even though Christmas tends to be quite traditional with food choices, there is always space to add some new items to your menus to make them stand out.
With over 60 new products launching in our festive range this year we are confident there is something for everyone from starters, mains, desserts to on-the-go options.
“The new Aranicini’s are a favourite of mine as they are quick and easy to serve with the options of 3 new flavour profiles”
Martin EshelbyFood Innovation Manager
Have quick and simple to prep options
We know it’s a very busy time of year in your kitchens, especially when catering for larger numbers!
Luckily, we have plenty of easy to prep options to choose from, whether it’s pre-cut cheesecakes, bar-marked pâtés, pre-portioned accompaniments and ready-made cocktails to help ease resource in your kitchens and bars.
Set the scene
First impressions always count – adding a festive touch to your table settings really sets the tone for a memorable dining experience. Our crackers and tableware range can help you achieve just this.
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Remember we are here to help
Our support doesn’t end with your food delivery, from finding the right products to meet your needs, dietary and allergy advice and menu inspiration. Contact your local depot for further support this Christmas. Get in touch here.
For any further information on our Christmas food and drink offering, please use the link below to go straight to our webpage: Christmas Wholesale Food & Drinks.
