Despite all the unforeseen events, the future does not just come. But our thoughts and actions are based on our values and actions. No one should be passive observers of trends and processes, but quite the opposite. The last few years can be described as years of turning points or challenges in the food and hospitality sector and these factors will define 2023.
KTCHN Rebel says this is what we can expect
In terms of the main industry and culinary trends that will emerge in the coming year, the new year will bring progress, challenges and changes in all sectors.In 2023, hospitality and tourism operators have already seen the light at the end of the pandemic-driven tunnel. The economic crisis and inflation, however, have overshadowed what seemed to be positive changes. The challenges of ever increasing costs and labour shortages remain. But the good news is that consumers and guests are still using the services of restaurants in times hit by inflation. While it is true that far fewer people are eating out than in recent years, gastronomic forecasts suggest that it is not simply the food that customers are looking for, but the experience of eating out.
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People are looking for culture and community
In fact, street food, fast food restaurants, have been on the rise recently. Despite the boom in these eating habits, the restaurants and eating out One important factor is the social experience, which people see as a unique programme. Celebration, the discovery of gastronomy, is a strong demand in the market. This is largely due to the trends that have made culinary delights, food and the science of cooking popular. Social media has given a boost to the industry, with a stronger attachment to localism and tradition, and with it a desire to discover fusion cuisine. People have a desire to learn about other nations' cuisines and ways of cooking, and to try foods that will enhance their knowledge.
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Menus and menus should be simplified
Inflation is the raw material prices resulted in a rise in. There is no doubt that this trend will continue in 2023, to which catering establishments will have to adapt in order to operate profitably. There is a need to modernise and simplify menus and present dishes that may be cheaper or from new raw materials are made. At the same time, it is essential to preserve the guest experience. Looking at international trends, breakfast dishes may be the most appropriate and sought-after. It may be advantageous to include breakfast menus and dishes in the overall menu assortment.
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Supply is becoming homogenised
For guests and restaurants are coming closer together at the level of needs. It is the simple, cheaper yet sophisticated palette that can meet the needs of both sides in this economic climate, the era of pancakes, sandwiches and snacks. Fried chicken, healthy salads and the Italian virtus - pasta - are what can solve everyday problems.
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Automation, technology, sustainability
The emerging trend of removing the human labour insecurity factor from the using modern technologies. Higher quality cooking and warming equipment saves businesses time and energy. Process automation is in the economic interest. Caterers, retailers, manufacturers and service providers need to ensure that they do not lose touch with each other. It all depends on producers, retailers and service providers using solutions that allow them to operate economically. There must be a move towards regional agricultural structures, shorter and more transparent supply chains and a focus on domestic markets.
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Trend tracking
The different dietary needs, which depend on the sensitivities that affect humanity and the dietary habits consciously chosen, will also influence trends in 2023. In many cases, traditional foods have become obsolete. They need to be interpreted in vegan and vegan form, and attention paid to the ingredients used. There are still a small number of restaurants that pay sufficient attention to these eating habits when designing their menus.
The world of smart restaurant concepts and innovative producers is next. These concepts should inspire future-oriented catering. High quality standards will continue to be the key to the future, with versatile products and dishes.
