Premade Patties

A lot of chefs are telling us that they used to make their own patties, but they’re too busy to invest the time and resources to put together a quality burger. It’s important that if you’re saving a bit on staffing for prep, you invest in a quality burger patty that will keep the customers happy, after all, it is literally the centrepiece of your burgers. Cut the costs on labour, but make sure you’re still investing in a quality product that will cook consistently.

Reduce Waste

In the modern kitchen, waste stands out as a significant challenge that you have direct control over. Poor inventory management, chaotic menu design, and oversized portions are costly mistakes that can easily be avoided.

Crafting burgers with ingredients found in other parts of the menu can assist in swiftly turning over fresh inventory and making the most of produce. Patties can be prepared in advance and frozen, allowing for bulk meat orders and reducing the likelihood of waste. Additionally, resizing meals to better fit the trend toward smaller dishes can help minimise food wastage.

 Flavours Bring Your Burger Ingredients Together

Each additional ingredient in a burger not only adds to the cost but also requires additional labour for preparation. While there's certainly a place for a fully loaded burger, trimming down your ingredients and focusing on flavour might lead to greater profitability while still delivering a delicious meal.

 What does your customer want?

Burgers are currently experiencing diverse demands from various customer groups. On one hand, there's the health-conscious crowd seeking leaner burger options without compromising on their favourite flavours. Then there are those looking to indulge, craving cheese-loaded, multi-patty burgers served with chips and beer. Yet another group is drawn to the comforting simplicity of classic burger fare.

Burgers have the potential to cater to all these preferences, but whether your kitchen caters to each depends on your diners' tastes. If you're unsure, the best approach is to ask them directly! Once you have clarity on their preferences, ensure your menu offers exactly what they're seeking.