Being ahead of the game when it comes to food is always a great thing, if you can offer something that only a few places offer then you’re going to attract attention. Food trends are a really important thing, people like to eat what is trendy and what they think they should be eating. Here are a few of the top trends predicted for the rest of 2018.
Plant Based replacing the Meats
Plant based protein is becoming increasingly popular, with a whole host of people on social media taking part in ‘veganary’ which is where they eat a vegan diet for January. Restaurants need to keep up with the growing demand for vegan options on their menus. 2018 is set to be the year where people start to phase meat out of their diets with a lot more no meat days.
The Tee-Total Cocktail
Health and Fitness won’t be left in 2017, it seems that in 2018 people will be even more health conscious with millennials leading this movement. Alcohol free cocktails are becoming increasingly popular for the people who don’t want to feel they are missing out. These are a must for any menu and for brownie points replace sugar with natural sugars like coconut sugar. The health-conscious foodie will be all over this.
West African Cuisine
People are much more adventurous now, especially with spices and flavours. The flavours from West Africa are becoming increasing popular, baobab is now a very current, must have item for a lot people.
Presentation to make Instagram proud
Photos of your food is going nowhere in 2018, if anything it is becoming more popular. However, people are much more picky about what they post so presentation is key. This is a great source of marketing as well so don’t knock it until you try it.
2018 looks like it pinned to be the year of health. People are much more aware of what they are eating now so as chefs you need to follow these trends. If we were you we’d start practising how to cook Tofu.
