Making the most of Food to Go

Take a look at our top tips below

Do you want to learn how to make the most of the Food to Go offer in your business? We've got you covered.

When considering Food to Go options for your shop, it's important to offer a variety of choices that cater to people's different tastes and dietary preferences. Below we have listed some popular and diverse options that you can consider stocking in your shop, along with some key suppliers that we can use to help.

1. Sandwiches and Wraps: Offer a selection of classic sandwiches, such as chicken, ham, bacon, as well as vegetarian and vegan options. Wraps with various fillings like grilled vegetables or falafel are also great choices. Procuria work closely with Fresh Food for Now, Ginsters and Eden Farm to allow you to stock a range all customers will enjoy.
2. Salads and Salad Bowls: Provide a range of fresh salads with different ingredients, such as mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, grilled chicken, shrimp, tofu, pasta and a variety of dressings. Pre-made salad bowls with different themes (e.g., Greek salad, Caesar salad) can be appealing too.
3. Snack Packs: Create snack packs with a combination of items like cheese cubes, crackers, hummus, fresh fruit slices, and nuts. These snack packs are ideal for customers looking for a quick and balanced snack on the go. We work with Nature's Table to give you a wide variety of healthy snacks that can be delivered direct to store.
4. Slush: Both traditional and carbonated slush products are always a winner for retailers, especially during the summer months. It is essential to stock a variety of different flavours to suit everyone's tastes. Luckily, we offer all the biggest brands such as Tango Ice Blast, Fanta Frozen, Calippo Burst, Reese's Frozen and Hershey's Frozen on deals that pose an unmissable opportunity for your business.
5. Ready Meals: Provide pre-packaged, microwavable meals that can be easily heated and consumed. Include a range of popular options like pasta dishes, stir-fries and curries. Eden Farm are a fantastic option for getting greats offers on these products. Look out for our monthly promotions to get the best deal possible!
6. Coffee: Coffee is one of the most successful Food to Go options that all customers love. We offer numerous machines that make all the drinks people love such as cappucino, americano, flat white and hot chocolate. Our machine portfolio contains suppliers that will tailor to your store. These include Lavazza, Pret, My Coffee Station and more.
7. Freshly Baked Goods: Consider offering freshly baked goods like pastries, muffins, croissants, and cookies. These items can be appealing for breakfast or as a sweet treat throughout the day. Our partners at Country Choice offer a first class selection of bake to go products.
8. Bottled Drinks: Lastly, don't forget to include a selection of bottled drinks, such as water, juices, iced teas, sodas, and sports drinks. People are always looking for a drink to go when they are passing by.

Please remember to regularly keep on top of market trends and adapt your Food to Go section accordingly, this will give you the best chance at increasing your turnover.

If you wish to take the first steps at expanding your offering today, then please speak to a member of the Procuria team. You can reach us by calling 0345 300 9027, or emailing admin@procuria.net.