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Football’s big game is coming up. For foodservice that means large parties and more takeout orders. In this post, we’ll walk you through some restaurant party tips for your establishment.
Enhance the atmosphere
Take a look around your dining room. Could any of your dining room supplies use replacing? For game day, you might want to think about things like new pitchers, beer glasses, or plastic baskets. You also might want to think about how you can arrange your tables to accommodate more large parties.
If you really want to encourage dine-in and create a fun atmosphere, add games, contests, and door prizes. Decorate your dining room and add to the excitement of the day. Maybe ask trivia questions during commercials and give away small coupons or free items to the first correct answer.
Whatever you do, make sure you create an environment that makes people want to stay and watch the game.
Add themed menu items
As much as game day is about the game, it’s also about the food. You have to have the right kind of appetizers and snacks to keep your restaurant party going. You’ll need to start with the right kitchen supplies of course, like mixing bowls and a good fryer for ever-popular fried foods.
Get creative with the classics. Try out a new, trending wing flavor like hot honey or spicy Thai. Or elevate the humble dip. We love this kimchi and crab dip idea. And make sure you have the right dipping bowls to create a proper presentation.
Stack your staff for dine-in and take-out
It’s going to be a busy day. Ensure you’re properly staffed – and your staff feels appreciated and a part of the excitement. Think about offering an incentive for working the day or create a themed contest just for the staff.
Staff up and stock up for takeout orders as well. Make sure you have enough disposables, and this may be the time to invest in a heated to-go shelf to streamline your takeout business more permanently. TundraFMP has eco-friendly container options as well as innovative solutions like this to-go beverage pouch. You want your take-out operation to be as seamless as your dine-in.
Football and food just go together. We hope you use these restaurant party tips to prepare for game day! Find everything you need for your commercial kitchen at etundra.com.
