Fresh ideas for Father’s Day
Burgers
It’s not Father’s Day without burgers so make sure you’ve got at least one on your menu. Provide options of the classic toppings such as cheese and bacon, but also let customers upgrade to more premium additions like stilton, a scoop of beef chilli or spicy pickles.
Cake
For those dads with a sweet tooth, consider a cake gift. When customers book a Father’s Day meal, ask if they’d like the option of paying a little extra for a takeaway cake with a Father’s Day message. And give the opportunity for personalisation – add dad’s name in advance for a premium.
Lunch specials
As well as a Sunday roast, consider interesting sandwich options as an alternative. Steak with spicy caramelised onions, a triple-decker club with chicken, bacon, mustard mayo, lettuce and tomato or pulled pork and slaw will all score well with dads. Substitute shredded jackfruit for pulled pork for an easy veggie option.
Free pud
For every dad ordering a starter and main, serve a complimentary pudding. Keep it simple for you, but special for them – pick your own brownie flavour with a choice of ice cream and sauce.
Bar snacks
A small specials menu of dishes such as nachos, loaded flatbreads and interesting dips and tortilla chips is a great way to increase customer spend at the bar. Create a special deal for the day – get a percentage off a bar snack when ordering two drinks. Ensure you’re also well stocked with nuts and classic crisps such as Walkers Cheese & Onion.
Cheers Dad
Given the continued cost of living crisis, there will be customers looking for value alternatives and they’ll take dad out for a drink and snack, rather than a full meal. Try these ideas…
Recommend Brixton Brewery Reliance Pale Ale to go with Salted Nobby’s Nuts. This fresh-tasting, easy-drinking ale goes down well with a side of salty nuts.
Offer John Smith’s and KP Honey Roast peanuts as a perfect partnership. The sweetness and subtle saltiness of the nuts complements the ale.
Pair Strongbow with Tyrrells Sweet Chilli and Red Pepper Crisps. Cider cuts through spicy and savoury flavours for a delicious contrast.
