With the outset of 2023, guests are willing to explore a full meal experience in restaurants. We ask Sandeep Kalra, Director Of Culinary, Pullman and Novotel New Delhi Aerocity, to tell us all about what’s trending in F&B.
What’s hot on the fine dining menu?
With the commencement of 2023, we have seen guests opting for an all-immersive dining experience where a healthy and plant-based menu remains a much preferred choice. The guests are keen on exploring Asian cuisine for its super nourishing and fulfilling meal experience. Additionally, we have witnessed a rising trend among guests to opt for pan-Asian dishes made up of fresh vegetables and seafood for its traditional cooking methodologies. Lastly, farm to fork concept will maintain its relevance, and to promote the same, we, at Pullman New Delhi Aerocity, have Farmer’s Basket where the guests can pick from a wide range of fresh and organic ingredients, select the cooking and cuisine style, and get the sumptuous dishes as per their preferences of taste and spices.
What’s brewing in beverages?
This year, the beverage segment is going to bring in a splash of flavours. Fermented beverages and skinny cocktails have gained immense popularity due to the amount of health benefits it offers. Asian spirits like Baijiu, Lambanog and Laksoy are forecasted to be in trend this year. When it comes to flavours of 2023, tropical and tangy flavours will continue their dominance in the alco-bev space.
Tech influence on fine dining
Post pandemic, the dining and hospitality segments are relying heavily on new technology to enhance the fine dining experience of the guests. The Touchscreen and POS handheld systems have shown great results by reducing the serving and engagement time of the guests, offering a flexible experience. The Restaurant Reservation Software and Self Ordering Tablets have offered great independence for the guests to choose the menu.
This technological aid is bringing many changes in the dining experience and is going to help the restaurants operate and adapt to new challenges along with providing guests with a new wholesome and comforting experience.
