Food to Go: how to give your takeaway venue a dusting of Christmas magic - Bar & Kitchen

Food to Go: how to give your takeaway venue a dusting of Christmas magic

Festive twists on the classics and prep for the big order nights

Holiday favourites, reimagined

Bring seasonal magic to customer favourites with fun, festive themed menus. A turkey, stuffing and cranberry sandwich is a classic crowd-pleaser, while a pizza topped with pigs in blankets or festive loaded fries offer a great talking point on socials. Why not give fish and chips a festive makeover with spiced-orange batter – a fun, memorable twist for December takeouts.

Big night prep

Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are two of the busiest nights for takeaways, so preparation is key. Keep shelves fully stocked, rosters packed with staff and delivery drivers ready to go. Stand out in a crowded market with simple offers – like a free Coca-Cola with every pizza – to boost orders and customer loyalty.

“We’re a curry house, Nando’s and pizza restaurant in one, so our menu stays focused at Christmas, although Baileys is always a hit. As a community focal point, we partner with a charity to deliver customer-donated gifts to sick children, strengthening bonds. Christmas and New Year are busy but we close on the main days so staff can spend well-deserved time with their families. We get the goodwill back in spades.”
- Syed ‘Tabs’ Shah runs Grill n Chill in the Durham seaside resort of Seaham
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