The festive season is the busiest and most rewarding time of year for caterers. From intimate holiday gatherings to grand corporate celebrations, every event calls for food that delights the senses and captures the spirit of Christmas. This year, it’s time to give the humble cracker the spotlight it deserves.
Keep reading to get into the festive spirit with catering supplies.
Festive crackers
The start of the Christmas season is quickly approaching and it pays to be ahead of the curve. We have a wide range of exciting new crackers that are sure to be the showstoppers of the season.
One of our favourite crackers, the new 12” Premium Navy & White Stag Cracker (25771) brings timeless elegance whilst featuring the traditional stag. A great option for pre-Christmas company events.
For our care sector and education customers a 10” or a 11” cracker is a cost-effective option to bring some Christmas joy to any table. Gold and silver are traditional colours, why not choose one of our mixed cracker packs.
We also have our Trussell Trust charity crackers, where Tom Smith support a donation of £2.20 for every case sold of kraft crackers from the Bidfood range. Providing you with a variety of colours, sizes, and fun contents.
The 14″ Trussell Kraft Stag Cracker (40540) is our deluxe option in this range, perfect for a Christmas Day dinner.
Top tip: one of the best ways you can save money is to bulk buy your Christmas crackers in advance. Not only does this allow you to take advantage of discounts, but it also ensures you’re prepared for the festive season without last-minute stress.*
Christmas on the go
We all love a festive cup, a little sign that Christmas is just around the corner. Drinking your morning coffee or an afternoon tea from a Christmas hot cup, creates a festive atmosphere, transforming your everyday rituals into something special.
Yule be pleased to know our Christmas cups have had a change up since last year. Introducing Vegware’s ‘Northern Lights’ festive cups (07240). The festive design is inspired by the magic of the winter sky. These cups are perfect for serving classic winter hot drinks such as hot chocolate or mulled wine. Available in 8oz, 12oz, and 16oz, all in different colours.
Top tip: these Christmas cups are not just great for your festive drinks but they can also be used for serving soup too!
Great at keeping drinks warmer for longer with their thermal properties, constructed with sustainably sourced double-wall board with a plant-based PLA lining, meaning you can rely on no spills. Pair them with a moulded fibre lid (11656) perfect for on the go, made from reclaimed sugarcane fibre and pressed into a durable, hot-cup lid.
As you would have guessed, consumers are more likely to purchase festive drinks in December than any other month of the year, due to the emotional response they create! So, why not serve up your drinks menu in a Christmas themed cup to double the experience!**
Christmas set up
We believe the finer details make all the difference when creating the perfect Christmas dining experience, and that starts with the basics. Why not add a festive table cloth to create luxury and comfort to your setting.
Our red (19341) and green (19802) table covers are the perfect solution as they are made from a linen like material, with the added bonus of being industrially compostable. Next, to add to your Christmas table must-haves is a snowflake napkin, available in silver (14045) and gold (14046) to compliment any set up. New for this year is the Christmas Holly & Berry White Napkin 2Ply 40cm (26123) complementing our red and green crackers.
Finally, to finish everything off, a little ambience taking your table set up a level. Our tapered candles (30182) are sure to put your customers in the Christmas vibes, but if you’re looking for something more intimate we also have our tea lights (15151) for just a touch of light.
Christmas clean up
Getting ready for the next day starts at the end of the day, and that means leaving everything clean and up to hygiene standards. Maintaining excellent safety and hygiene is essential for any establishment.
To support you, we’ve launched our new hygiene guide, showcasing a comprehensive range of solutions for every area of your operation. You’ll also find a biological cleaning alternative from our partner, Biovate Hygenics, giving you even more choice in how you keep your space spotless.
Not only can we help you in hygiene for your business but we can also support with solutions disposables and equipment all year round!
Well there you have it! All the festive catering supplies you’ll need for your business during the Christmas period.
Want to see our wider Christmas range, head over to see our selection of catering supplies for your business around Christmas.
Read about our full catering supplies offering here.
