3 trends you need to know for 2024
With 2024 around the corner, you need to stay on top of the latest trends to keep customers coming through the door. Here are our top spots
4 quick loaded fries combos
Turn this cheap ingredient into an on-trend profit driver with these loaded fries combos
With an annual increase of more than 20% in hospitality food prices*, reinventing basic items into quick-serve dishes can help you drive higher margins. The loaded fries trend has become a tasty social media sensation. So why not take advantage by taking chunky chips or crispy fries and making these delicious combinations?
Source: CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index
Pizza style
Pepperoni
Add pepperoni for texture and a punch of savoury flavour. Swap for a veggie or plant-based version packed with spices.
Cheese
No pizza is complete without cheese. Mozzarella gives that classic stringiness, while cheddar will add a stronger taste.
Pesto
Give zing and freshness with a drizzle of green pesto. Chilli or herb oil is a good vegetarian-friendly, nut-free alternative.
Chicken kiev style
Chicken goujons
Baked or fried goujons will add a crispy, tasty base to this combo and make the side dish more filling.
Garlic mayo
Drizzle plenty of garlic mayo across your fries and goujons. Slant your sauce to create an on-trend look.
Garlic or onion garnish
Keep it zingy with a sprinkle of finely chopped garlic and parsley or some pink pickled onions.
Veggie chilli style
Bean chilli
Make your first layer a hearty chilli packed with paprika, peppers and mixed beans.
Sour cream
Mix in some herbs such as chives or add a squeeze of lime to level up your cooling sour cream.
Jalapeños
Pickled or normal, add chopped slices of jalapeño peppers to give a touch of tang and spicy heat.
Curry style
Chicken tikka
Start with slices of smoky chargrilled chicken or a plant-based alternative to give a tandoori spice hit.
Mango chutney
Layer up with a touch of sweet and sticky mango chutney. It adds colour and that irresistible aroma.
Mint yogurt
Mix chopped mint, cucumber and yogurt or use a ready-made raita for a creamy final flourish.
“72% of UK venues have fries on their menu”
- *Source: verdictfoodservice.com
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