Christmas menu advice from a Culinary Director

Bidfood UK

Bidfood UK

Premium Supplier 4th August 2026
Bidfood UK

Bidfood UK

Premium Supplier

Christmas menu advice from a Culinary Director

"From a chef’s perspective, the kitchens that win Christmas and have festive success comes down to tighter menus, smarter prep and operational consistency under pressure.

Christmas menus should be designed around offering customers value for money along with fantastic flavour, but a great festive dish is repeatable across 100 covers on a busy service night.

The smartest kitchens also understand that staff welfare is a key part of the strategy. Clear prep systems, realistic rotas, and strong communication reduce burnout and protect service standards. The secret to festive success is in the planning!"

Martin Eshelby
Culinary Director, Bidfood UK

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