In a time when nothing feels normal, one thing remains football. While restaurants and bars won’t be packed this year with fans taking in the big game, there’s still an opportunity to offer your guests a great game day experience, whether on-premise or from the comfort of home. Build-your-own options, party packs, or meal kits are just the start when catering to at-home gatherings.
Spectators have an inherent craving for appetizers on game day. There’s just something about snackable, bite-sized finger foods that make the event complete. Although typically meant for sharing, consider smaller portions individually plated or packaged for a covid-friendly alternative.
We first suggest crowd-favorite flavors like cheddar cheese and bourbon in this Food Truck Poutine. Break down the serving size into individual vessels for guests to enjoy, or pack up the ingredients separately to offer a build-your-own poutine bar for consumers to set up at home.
Take one step further on the flavor spectrum and menu a twist on a popular app with Latin-Style Citrus Chili Wings featuring our Custom Culinary® Gold Label Latin-Style Citrus Chili Sauce. Hosts can easily order a quantity that works for their gathering and should travel well. To preserve the quality of the food, this is another opportunity to package proteins, buns, and toppings separately and have consumers assemble them at home.
If you’re a non-commercial operator, don’t miss out on the chance for fun and nostalgic-themed offerings leading up to the big game. Have snacks that include classic items typically eaten at a stadium, like a pretzel bites with a signature cheese dip. Or bring in standards like the chicken wing. Keep it traditional with Buffalo sauce or branch out with other options like Korean-Style Sweet Heat.
Expecting a lot of to-go orders? Be sure to keep this in mind as you create off-premise offerings and your staff schedule:
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Accuracy is number one. Assign one person as an order checker to ensure every order is correct and includes the appropriate condiments and accompaniments.
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Let your customers know about your curbside pick-up program (if you have one) to limit the number of guests inside.
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Please ensure to-go bags hold all items within to withstand movement during transportation.
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And last, think through the proper packaging to uphold food integrity. Cardboard is biodegradable, cost-effective, easy to customize, and sturdy. Condensation formation is minimal, crucial for items you want to maintain crisp.
See our Inspired Carryout and Delivery Guide for more ideas on what works well for delivery, carryout, and feeding a crowd. It’s been created to help you simplify and strengthen operations with safe and simple meal solutions that travel well and include meal kits and appetizer ideas.
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