07/12/2022

Planning ahead is the first step in getting prepared for the holiday season. You must be ready for more customers than usual, ordering and staffing your venue so that you can always deliver quality meals in a timely manner.  

You can reduce some of the stress associated with the holiday rush by preparing parts of your meals ahead of time. Many of your Christmas favourites may be prepared ahead of time or simplified with our pre-made products, significantly reducing stress on the busiest days of the year 

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Not sure where to start? Our menu experts recommend that you build on what you already have for the Christmas and summer holiday menus.  

Entrée

Enhance your current menu with seasonal and high-end ingredients. Shore Mariner's New Zealand oysters can be heated and served immediately, while a more convenient option is Japanese style panko-crumbed squid rings with Masterfoods’ Tartare sauce.   

Another appetizer that is quick and easy to prep and stands out because its simple flavours marry so well together is the prawn cocktail. Combine it with our seafood cocktail sauce from Masterfoods. 

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Mains

A roasted turkey buffet can be the perfect option for your Christmas lunch or dinner. The Steggles Turkey Buffet is conveniently prepared so that it is ready for you to oven bake and deliver tender and flavoursome turkey. These turkey breasts are much easier to cook than a whole turkey because they have been marinated so that they will self-baste and produce the ideal bird every time. They weigh approximately 6 kg, which makes them a fantastic alternative to chicken or for feeding a large group over the holidays. 

 

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Desserts  

We have a recommended food list that customers can pre-order and pick up on Christmas Eve or get delivered. Options include a portion-controlled plum pudding, which is a simple solution for a Christmas dessert, with a convenient 2 year ambient shelf life. 

Priestley's Raspberry Individual Cheesecake is another dessert that is favoured by the crowd. A reliable dessert that requires minimal labour and offers great value at a time when every penny counts. You could also opt for a classic Sticky Date Pudding, which is a consistent portion-controlled heat-and-serve dessert, giving you more time to concentrate on preparing your main course.  

 

Drinks  

If you prefer to mix your own drinks, buy bottled juices and nectars from us to make things easier. A customer favourite is  mango nectar from the Golden Circle, which has a strong mango flavour and a thick, rich consistency that produces the greatest Mango Daiquiri or smoothie.  

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It’s best to plan ahead as we won’t be delivering everyday over the Christmas holidays, so be sure to schedule your deliveries ahead of time. 

By hitting the right balance in the menu for the function’s needs, you can pull off menu planning successfully and reduce costs and maximise your profitability by using a reliable wholesale food distributor and the solutions mentioned. Now that’s sure to put a spring in your step this party season!  

With over 6000 products available for chefs to choose from, Moco Food Services stocks quality ingredients to cater to your holiday menu needs. Learn more about Moco’s online ordering platform designed for food businesses - here.