6 ways to put on a right royal Coronation weekend

British best menu

Transform your menu into a full British offering for the 3-day weekend. Bring out your best fish and chips, bangers and mash (meat and veggie) and an all-day full English breakfast. Source British meat and fish where possible and shout about it. If you still want to put on your normal menu, create a specials board with Great British favourites. In the weeks up to the big weekend, ask your social media followers which classics they’d like to see on the menu and plan to accommodate them if you can.

Picnic to go

People may want to celebrate the Coronation day (Saturday) at home with family, friends or neighbours. Make the most of the opportunity by offering classic British picnic boxes which include sandwiches, quiche, scones and cakes such as Victoria sponge. Create a menu of ‘good’, ‘better’ and ‘best’ options for a range of budgets. Customers can pre-book a box and pick up on the day.

Try this Coronation Chicken Quiche in a picnic box spread.

Sweet treats

We know how to make a good pud in the UK and this is the occasion for impressing customers. How about a traditional trifle or stunning summer pudding with seasonal berries? If you’re a cafe, Victoria sponge is a must. Upgrade by making individual sponges decorated in red, white and blue icing.

Tempt customers to a slice of this stunning Union Jack cake.

A royal cheers

Bring out your best G&T menu with a range of upgrades to premium gins and tonic options. Jugs of Pimm’s are essential, as well as a good British beer, cider and craft ale menu. Bulmers cider, Old Speckled Hen and Carling are all strong picks. You could also help customers get in the spirit by putting on pitchers of beer for a discounted price.

This Gin Spritz is simple to make and sure to go down very well with gin and fizz lovers.

The decorations

A right royal celebration calls for Union Jacks and red, white and blue bunting and balloons. Dress up your venue with extra special decorations and encourage customers to take selfies – it’s a fun way for them to remember the day and it’s good publicity for you if customers share the pictures online.

Party time

Why not throw a party for the King on the Sunday or bank holiday Monday? Depending on your customer base, you could host a family-friendly event in the daytime with outdoor games and a BBQ (weather dependent!) or go all-out with a themed party in the evening.