National Seafood Month
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-31
Celebrate all things fish and seafood by shaking up your menu for National Seafood Week this October. Our Rockport fish range delivers you the freshest catch of the day, take a look out our brochure here for details on our delicious cod, haddock, hake, salmon and more! We’ve got a great selection of recipes which will ensure your menu goes down swimmingly with your customers!

National Vegetarian Week
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-07
Celebrated globally on October 1st each year, it’s the perfect time to embrace the veggie movement by crafting your own veg-tastic menu! There’s no denying that consumers are increasingly mindful of their meat consumption, and our Meat Free Space range can help you offer delicious vegetarian, vegan, and plant-based options. Explore our collection of over 150 veg-friendly recipes and get inspired to create mouth-watering dishes that cater to the growing demand for meat-free meals.

Taco Day
2024-10-04
Taco day is a fiesta for the taste buds, a celebration of savory delights wrapped in warm tortillas. From the zesty kick of seasoned meats to the cool crunch of fresh veggies, each bite is a symphony of flavors. We have a whole range of ideas to help you vary up your menus! Why not try this delicious Caribbean-inspired roasted cauliflower taco – a creative twist on a consumer favourite!

National Curry Week
2024-10-07 - 2024-10-11
National Curry Week is the perfect opportunity for not only restaurants but any type of establishment to create an Indian-inspired menu to tempt in all of that passing trade! Think Indian classics, contemporary creations and don’t forget to offer up vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free alternatives too. You can introduce the aromatic taste of Sri-Lanka with this Spicy tamarind pork curry, or add some spicy Indian flavours with a Tilda Asian Sweet Potato Curry!

World Porridge Day
2024-10-10
World Porridge Day is still going strong in promoting the health benefits to those choosing to enjoy this breakfast option. A menu staple, porridge is a perfect option for every type of business from commercial outlets to schools, hospitals and care homes. A crowd pleaser, make sure your menu offers a selection of toppings and syrups, like this Quaker Oats gluten free apple and cinnamon porridge.

National Baking Week
2024-10-14 - 2024-10-20
National Baking Week is here to get Britain baking! Need some inspiration? Give our Lurpak chocolate cake recipe a go and don’t forget gluten free options such as these beautiful Blondies! All the ingredients and utensils you need are over on our online shop, get mixing!
Our online shop is also the perfect destination to fill up on our range of favourite products and store cupboard essentials to create your very own baking masterpieces, no matter what type of business you are.

Halloween
2024-10-31
With the nights beginning to draw in, it’s official – autumn has arrived and with it comes a number of catering opportunities like Halloween. Warm up your customers with selection of hearty meals and hot drinks to keep them content when the temperatures drops, try our Tate & Lyle Halloween salted caramel pumpkin cupcakes for spookily delicious addition to your menu or even our tasty Scarily simple Halloween cheesy chickadillas from our Everyday Favourites range.

World Vegan Month
2024-11-01 - 2024-11-30
Going vegan isn’t just a trend, it’s become a lifestyle and if you haven’t added a vegan section to your menu – it’s time to make some changes. Add our fantastic range of vegan and plant-based foods to your menu today so you can appeal to the growing vegan market too. Download our Meat Free Space brochure and get ready to be ahead of the game for Veganuary 2025. Our bank of delicious recipes has a broad vegan selection for you to be inspired by in the kitchen and cook up some tasty vegan treats.

Bonfire Night
2024-11-05
Remember, remember the 5th of November? Bonfire Night is the ultimate opportunity to spice up your kitchen with cozy, flavour-packed winter recipes. How about adding crowd-pleasers like African Piri Piri Fries? It’s the perfect warm treat for customers enjoying the fireworks and chilly outdoor festivities. Don’t forget to offer a line-up of hot drinks, like our Black + White minty hot chocolate, to keep everyone toasty. Check out our selection of takeaway menus and guides for the perfect takeaway solution to light up your business this Bonfire Night!

St Andrews day
2024-11-30
Get ready to celebrate Scotland’s patron saint with a bang through Scottish culture, music, and most importantly… scrumptious food! Dive into our selection of Scottish recipes to jazz up your menu this St. Andrew’s Day and join the fun. Did you know we have an amazing range of Scottish wholesale food and drink? Check out our Bidfood Scotland webpage for all the tasty details. Let’s make this St. Andrew’s Day unforgettable!

Christmas Day
2024-12-25
This Christmas is all about enjoying the company around you as well as the delicious food. We know you will be making the most of this festive season and we’ve got everything you need to lay on a super spread for your customers! Our ‘Welcome to Christmas’ campaign is packed full of everything you need to make this Christmas a cracker. We’ve got plenty of delicious recipes for you to unwrap along with over 600 products to choose from covering everything from three course dinners to on-the-go options. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

Boxing Day
2024-12-26
Boxing Day is a great time to try new flavours and indulge in your own Boxing Day menu. Take a look at our range on our website where you’ll find our great brands such as Everyday Favourites, offering essential items for any starter, Farmstead for a delicious main meat option and decadent desserts from Premium Selection. Don’t forget to also include a selection of warming hot chocolates, like our Callebaut Indulgent Hot Chocolate!

New Year’s Eve
2024-12-31
See out 2024 by creating a New Year’s Eve to remember! Ensure you keep the drinks flowing and the menus fresh – ready for your customers to ring in the New Year. Take a look at our ‘Top picks’ covering everything from canapes to desserts. Happy New Year!

Veganuary
2025-01-01 - 2025-01-31
Did you know that 61% of adults can name at least one meat alternative they’re interested in trying*? This Veganuary, why not add some of our simple, yet tasty Meat Free Buffet options to your offerings and give your customers something new to enjoy? Don’t forget to also check out our Meat Free Space range which provides a diverse selection of vegetarian, vegan, and plant-based products that make it easy to craft delicious menu items. Need some inspiration for Vegan ice cream flavours? Take a look at our blog on all the flavours you need to scoop up!
*3 CGA Proprietary data, 2,003 UK consumer

Dry January
2025-01-01 - 2025-01-31
Kick off 2025 with a fresh, alcohol-free twist! Keep the fun flowing with our Unity premium soft drinks, perfect for satisfying every sip! Add something new and exciting to your menus like our zesty Fruity Ginger Lemonade Slushie, a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’ll keep your customers coming back for more!

National Strawberry Ice Cream Day
2025-01-15
Get set for National Strawberry Ice Cream Day and dive into our ultimate Ice Cream Guide! From mini tubs to crunchy cones and endless toppings, we’ve got all you need to make this celebration extra fun. Oh, and here’s a scoop, our NEW Yarde Farm Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream is here and it’s the perfect treat for the occasion. Become a customer to add this to your basket today!

Ice cream for Breakfast Day
2025-02-01
Why wait for dessert? Make your breakfast menu a little sweeter with a scoop of ice cream! Why not take inspiration and ideas from the best in the game? Yarde Farm have been crafting award winning luxury ice cream for over 30 years. Why not sweeten up your menu even more by taking some ideas from our Yarde Farm’s recipe book!

British Yorkshire Pudding Day
2025-02-02
Celebrate British Yorkshire Pudding Day with the golden, fluffy classic that never goes out of style! Perfect on its own or as the star of a hearty roast, Yorkshire pudding is a must-have on any British menu today. Take a look at our British range from our World Foods campaign and see all the tasty menu options you could feature Yorkshire puddings in!

Valentines Day
2025-02-14
Set the mood this Valentine’s Day with irresistible flavours that are sure to spark romance! Why not set the scene with some of our delicious canapes from our Buffet guide, followed by a heart-warming main from our mouth-watering meat and poultry selection. Did you know that Chocolicious is one of our drink trends for 2025? So why not integrate this into our Valentine’s dessert offering and sweeten your menu with our Hot Chocolate with Chai Latte Floater – delicious!

St. David’s Day
2025-03-01
St David is the patron saint of Wales and he is celebrated on the 1st of March. Join in with the festivities and add some Welsh-inspired favourites to your menu. Why not give our Welsh Rarebit recipe a go? A traditional, warming yet scrumptious dish that your customers will love!

St. Patricks Day
2025-03-17
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in style by adding an Irish flare to your menu. Take a look at our recipes for inspiration like Lakeland Dairies Savoury Scones with Smoked Salmon & Dill and finishing the celebration with Tate & Lyle’s White Chocolate and Irish Cream Cake. It also wouldn’t be St Patrick’s Day without a few glasses of Guinness, available in our online shop.

International Waffle Day
2025-03-25
Get ready to celebrate International Waffle Day with golden, fluffy waffles! We have a range of toppings available in our Ice Cream Guide, from rich chocolate sauces to crunchy nuts, there’s something for every taste bud! Looking for a twist? Give our Caramelised Banana and Banoffee Crunch Croffle a go!
