Celebrate Easter with delicious traditions and new menu ideas!
With Easter and the freshness of spring in the air, it’s the perfect time to embrace seasonal food traditions. This year, Easter falls between 18th-21st April – an ideal opportunity to offer festive treats and special menus.
Here are some popular Easter food traditions to inspire your offerings:
Chocolate eggs – A symbol of new life and spring
Delight your customers with classic and exciting chocolate treats. This year, why not feature: Cadbury Mini Egg Carton or try Cadbury Mini Egg a true favourite every year and great for Easter egg hunts.
Hot cross buns – A taste of tradition
The cross on top of these buns symbolizes the crucifixion, making them an Easter staple.
Our La Boulangerie Hot Cross Buns are soft, lightly spiced, and packed with sultanas and raisins. Conveniently packed in 12 sets of 4, they’re easy to thaw as needed, reducing waste.
Want to make your own? Use Brakes Seedless Raisins, Brakes Sultanas and Ground Cassia Cinnamon for a homemade touch.
Tip: Serve hot cross buns as part of a breakfast or mid-morning deal with a hot beverage for a tempting seasonal offer.
Simnel cake – A sweet Easter centrepiece
Traditionally topped with 11 marzipan balls to represent the apostles (excluding Judas), Simnel cake is a fruit-filled, spiced treat similar to Christmas cake.
Make yours stand out by finishing it with Dr Oetker Ready to Roll Marzipan—a perfect centerpiece for afternoon tea or dessert displays.
Roast lamb – A symbol of purity and goodness
Lamb has been an Easter tradition for centuries, symbolizing purity and echoing the Jewish Passover meal.
Create a stunning carvery with a British Red Tractor Lamb Leg or, for convenience and less waste, try Haloodies Halal Boneless Lamb Leg.
For a comforting twist, offer Lamb Boulangère—slow-roasted British Red Tractor Boneless Lamb Shoulder layered with potatoes, garlic, and stock.
Try these Easter recipes:
Easter bread – A symbol of peace and good luck
Bread plays a central role in Easter celebrations, marking the end of the Lenten fast.
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