Most people associate hotel food with runny, slimy eggs, packaged oatmeal, and slimy, slimy bacon. In addition to the in-house restaurant at your hotel, you may find a frozen fish and chips or a typical pasta dish. It’s not common to think of hotel food as Michelin-star quality, even though it does the job and keeps you fueled for the day. As a hotelier, you can change this preconception to make your hotel stand out from the crowd. Here are 5 foods/ways to take your hotel food game to the next level!
Go European
Have you ever traveled abroad? The hotels in Europe are a step ahead of the US in terms of food. Partner with a local baker to offer fresh bread items such as croissants and chocolate-filled croissants. You can also provide nut and fruit loaves and fresh loaves. If it’s a dinner buffet, try a flatbread like naan for variety.
In many European hotels, you can also find cold meats and cheeses at breakfast. If you want to stick with the standard “American” food, then at least use fresh meats such as bacon and sausage, and make them appetizing. Offering a wide variety of breakfast options will help make travelers from abroad feel more at home. Your business will also be remembered as a unique place.
Good Fruit
Most hotels offer a limited selection of fruit that is often under ripe or of a limited variety. After a long day of eating out, many travelers crave healthy food. By providing them with a fruit bar that is made up of fresh whole fruits, you will be doing a great service. Choose a unique or seasonal variety of apple instead of the small, waxy ones. Bananas can also be popular, but they should not be too under ripe. Nobody likes to bite into a green one.
Spice it up by adding more local or unusual fruits. You might have access to a peach orchard in your area. Berries make a wonderful addition. This service may require a bit more effort, but it will help you stand out from your competitors.
Variety of Grains
The majority of travelers don’t consume enough complex and whole grains. Most hotels serve preservative-filled packets of oats to cut costs. Offer a variety of organic grains in bulk (oats and wheat germ). With flavorings.
Granola is another product that hotels should be offering. Choose a European Muesli instead of the usual chocolate-rich trail mixture. It can be consumed as a cereal or added to yogurts.
Use Real Foods
It may seem obvious, but serving real food to your guests will make them remember you and want to return. Eggs are the most common fake food. Eggs that have been dehydrated or reconstituted are disgusting and usually either slimy or very dry. Real eggs are plentiful and cheap, and although the cost difference is minimal, the results are amazing. It’s the same with ingredients. Spend a few extra cents to get good bacon and sausage instead of the frozen products from the big box store. Fresh-ground coffee is always better than pre-ground coffee that has been on the shelves for months.
Local food
Use as many locally sourced ingredients as you can to make your hotel stand out. Not only will you be supporting local businesses, but also the freshest and best products are available. Local shopping is a good way to meet other local businesses and promote your hotel.
