Seasonal Fall Menu Hacks

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Seasonal Fall Menu Hacks

It’s hard to think about fall favorites when the summer is still going strong, but now is the time to start menu planning for upcoming autumn celebrations. And if you are planning on simply dusting off the old menu from last year, think again.

Navigating today’s market may feel more challenging than in most years, so this season calls for creativity and flexibility. Between supply chain blockages and ever-evolving culinary trends, your fall menu deserves a refresh — and we’re here to show you how.

As we head into the cooler months, let’s switch gears and start thinking seasonal with foods and flavors. We have touched on seasonality before, but in a year presenting caterers with countless challenges, it is more vital than ever to lean into seasonal fall ingredients as a way to save money, mitigate setbacks, and satisfy clients’ tastebuds.

Here are a few tips to keep in mind when you head to the menu drawing board.

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Seasonality Can Mean More Money in Your Pocket

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Seasonality Can Mean More Money in Your Pocket

Seasonal menus seem to come naturally as the year cycles through seasons, but for caterers, it’s more than just a change for comfort and taste — it’s a budget-friendly shift that can help to maintain your profit margins all year round.

As we head into cooler months and the season of holiday celebrations, many catering companies are still in recovery mode from the impact the pandemic has had on the industry. With that in mind, increasing one’s bottom line is more important than ever before.

Adjusting your menus to align with the seasons is an essential strategy for the year ahead for two key reasons:

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Seasonal Food Trends for Winter Events

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Seasonal Food Trends for Winter Events

The holidays are just around the corner and with it comes new demands for seasonal cuisine. Winter is a time for rich flavors and cozy textures. If you’ve ever had a thick stew that is equivalent to being wrapped up in a woolen sweater, you know the power of comfort food in the winter. Cold temperatures means that your meals have to stoke the proverbial hearth for people and make them feel good from the inside out.

Here are a few seasonal food trends that will have your menu in shape for the winter months ahead.

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Food Purchasing Trends for September

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Food Purchasing Trends for September

Fall is just around the corner and, with it, comes new food trends in the industry. In years past, caterers have gotten very comfortable with typical autumn fare, like sweet potatoes, beets, and other root vegetables.

However, this year, it’s looking like we’re in for an exciting season of not-so-common ingredients — so, get your creative juices flowing and start planning your fall menus with these considerations in mind.

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