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Will “Butter Boards” Be The Next Big Thing? Give Them a Try.
You can thank TikTok and some creative genius with one of the latest innovations involving butter. TikTok influencer Justine Doiron’s post quickly went viral when she spread butter across a wooden board, then topped the butter with spices and veggies for a communal place to celebrate bread with friends. Could Justine’s idea be embraced by restaurants as a twist on familiar charcuterie boards? Charcuterie

Brown Butter. This Old Chef’s Trick Is Now on Trend.
The Flavor Experience is an annual gathering of top chain menu developers. This year, the event drew more than 200 restaurant executives who determine what will be on the menu of some household names in the world of restaurant chains. As flavor experts shared insights on what is trending for the coming year, an old favorite was at the top

3 Easy Steps for Planning Your Holiday Menus
We’re headed into the home stretch of menu planning for holiday parties, dinners, and catering. Butterball® Farms has been helping make holiday meals memorable for decades at America’s top fine dining restaurants. Here are some tips for making your holiday menus a success. 1. Brown Butters Are Trend Worthy and Can Be Used in Multiple Applications Fall and winter are

Save Time & Labor With These Flavor Ideas For Your Baked Goods
Trend worthy flavors for the holiday season are made even better with time and labor-saving ideas you can use. Irresistible Flavor Combinations Thinking outside the box helps you stand out from the crowd. Think more layered flavors and mash ups for success such as a banana cake with salted caramel frosting dipped in potato chips, or a vanilla cake topped

New Honey Butter Hive is The Perfect Mix of Honey & Cinnamon
There are some important reasons why Butterball Farms new Honey Butter Hive is creating buzz among chefs and guests. Its unique beehive shape is just one reason. Here are some fun facts that will make you want to order your free sample today. 1. Two of the Most Craved Flavors in One Chefs have known the cravable appeal of honey

Leave a Lasting Impression and Increase Sales with New Honey Butter Hive
There are some important reasons why Butterball Farms new Honey Butter Hive is creating buzz among caters and their customers. Its unique shape is only one reason. Here are some fun facts that will make you want to order your free sample today. 1. Two of the Most Craved Flavors in One Chefs have known the cravable appeal of honey

Increase Sales and Save Time on Labor with New Honey with Cinnamon Sugar Butter Hive
There are some important reasons why Butterball Farms new Honey with Cinnamon Sugar Butter Hive is creating buzz within the restaurant business. Its unique shape that reckons thoughts of the natural wonder of bees at work is only one reason. Here are some fun facts that will make you want to order your free sample today. 1. Two of the

New Honey with Cinnamon Butter Hive is a Bakers Dream
There are some important reasons why Butterball Farms new Honey Butter Hive is creating buzz within the baking business. Its unique shape that reckons thoughts of the natural wonder of bees at work is only one reason. Here are some fun facts that will make you want to order your free sample today. 1. Two of the Most Craved Flavors

New Honey with Cinnamon Sugar Butter Hive Is the Perfect Spread
There are many reasons why Butterball Farms new Honey with Cinnamon Sugar Butter Hive is creating buzz among chefs and guests. Its unique shape and flavor will elevate your guests experience. Here are some fun facts that will make you want to order your free sample today. 1. Two of the Most Craved Flavors in One Chefs have known the

The Restaurateur’s Guide to Pre-Portioned Butter
Restaurant Butter Made Better If there’s good food, there’s butter. Butterball® Farms has served the restaurant industry across the United States for over 60 years, providing premium, high-quality butter to brands that know the little things matter. We specialize in custom flavors and designs that allow our customers to leave lasting impressions on their patrons. If you want to differentiate

5 Catering Menu Ideas to Set You Apart this Summer
Get ready for your best season ever with these fresh menu ideas. Summertime catering events draw a fresh batch of challenges. Tweaking your menu to accommodate the weather with today’s challenges of labor and inflation calls for fresh thinking about your menu. Here are 5 quick menu ideas to set you apart from the rest. 1. Keep It Light Summer

It All Comes Down To Your Tabletop Experience. 3 Ways To Win Over Guests
In today’s environment, the customer experience is the most important table stakes. First a pandemic, then labor shortages and supply chain problems. Yet, the latest business-buster for full-service restaurants is beyond a takeout, simpler menu or run to Costco solution. It’s inflation. Inflated prices from your suppliers challenges your own value proposition. More importantly, everyday inflation experienced by consumers at

‘Ambiance’ is Key Decision Factor for Choosing Dine-In and Special Events.
How the Butter You Serve Plays a Role In Your Success Insights into customer thinking after the pandemic is important as they return to dine-in meals or participate in special events. Recent research conducted by Black Box Intelligence shows that “ambiance” is crucial in determining customers’ experience and creating an atmosphere that will keep customers coming back. Ambiance like lighting

Here’s Why Flavored Butters Are Trending Like Never Before
The smallest details in your dine-in experience helps build your brand loyalty, and profits. The dichotomy between indulgence and healthy has never been as obvious as now. With customers expecting both on the menu one of the surprising finds for a new Technomic report is that real dairy products are up 93% on menu items still trending through the pandemic.

Flavored Butter Seafood Pairings
RESTAURANTS ACCOUNT FOR 70% OF SEAFOOD CONSUMPTION. With retail seafood purchases on the rise and 70% of restaurants accounting for all seafood consumption in the U.S.,* it’s clear that fish and shellfish are growing in popularity among consumers. Whether it’s the perception of healthiness that surrounds seafood or the desire for a less filling option than steak or chicken, fish

Here’s How to Win Your Dine-In Customers Back to Your Restaurants
The smallest details in your dine-in experience help build your brand loyalty and profits. Lessened COVID-19 restrictions is the opportunity that you have been waiting for since March of 2020. There is plenty of pent-up demand for upscale dining experiences, but how do you lure back lapsed customers and turn them into frequent dine-in customers again? Dine-in business is better

These Quick Tips Will Make Special Events the Best
Guest counts for everything from Easter and Mother’s Day dinners to weddings and corporate events will soar this year after two years of pandemic pivots. Are you ready for some fresh ideas to ramp up what could be a record year? Here are five smart tips that will wow guests with your on-trend offerings. Tip 1. Comfort Foods are In

7 Smart Tips for Boosting Your Catering Business In 2022!
Set Your Business Apart From All The Rest with These Smart Tips Industry experts say that in 2021 the catering business cashed in $6.5 billion in sales*. That number was up by 66% over the pandemic year of 2020 but still 60% below the industry’s best year in 2019 of $10.7 billion. These numbers add up to every caterer searching

Your Hot Tips for Cool ‘22 Banquets and Events
Attention to detail always impresses guests at special events. Personalized Details Are More Important Than Ever Before The joy of guests getting dressed up for special banquets, weddings, and events is returning with a vengeance for 2022. Yet, as you prepare your plans for a record year, it’s time for a brush up on what’s trending from a customer’s perspective.

Get on Board with the Top Menu Trends For 2022
Near the top of the list of menu trends for 2022 is a perennial favorite for shared appetizers, the charcuterie board. Here’s what Flavor & The Menu’s Top 10 Trends edition for the new year has to say about the winning menu item. “Charcuterie addresses the snacking trend driven by changing consumer behaviors, offering savory options for anytime eating. It