Discover Diversified Dining this Spring with Lion
5th March 2025
As eating habits shift, traditional mealtimes are becoming a thing of the past. Today’s consumers crave the flexibility to indulge in their favourite flavours whenever they like.
Say hello to the age of adaptable dining – where daring flavour fusions and inventive approaches are transforming the way we experience food. In our latest insight paper, Diversified Dining, we explore how food businesses can tap into this rising movement by introducing creative pairings and all-day dining options – and how Lion products can play a key role.
Jennifer Handley, Brand Manager at Lion Sauces, comments:
“AAK Foodservice’s new Diversified Dining Foodservice Digest highlights how changing dining habits are opening up exciting opportunities for operators. Consumers are seeking bold, unexpected flavour pairings, making now the perfect time to experiment with fusion cuisine and all-day dining.
“With Lion sauces, operators can elevate their menus with unique, globally inspired flavours – whether it’s adding a spicy kick to classics, balancing sweet and savoury elements, or creating standout signature dishes. We can’t wait to see how businesses embrace these insights and get creative with their menus.”
Here are some of the Digest’s key themes …
Freedom of choice
With the shift toward anytime dining, consumers now expect the freedom to enjoy their favourite foods on their own schedule. Breakfast is no longer just a morning affair – by embracing all-day offerings, operators can adapt to evolving lifestyles and craft menus that satisfy every craving.
Menu idea: Why not try brunch favourite shakshuka eggs with minced lamb and Lion’s Habenero Hot Sauce?
A modern take on nostalgia
Today's diners crave fresh and exciting experiences, and the most successful menus strike a balance between nostalgia and modern creativity. While classic flavours remain a strong attraction, people are seeking innovative twists on their favourite dishes. Reinvent comfort food with a bold, contemporary touch.
Menu idea: Give retro favourite bubble and squeak a modern makeover with kimchi and sweet potato, topped with hot hollandaise made with Lion’s Very Hot Chilli Sauce.
Fusion excellence: Where flavours collide
Today’s diners are more open to adventure, seeking unexpected flavour pairings that blend sweet, savoury, and global influences. Fusion cuisine is redefining menus, while the popularity of small plates and mini portions allows guests to explore multiple flavours in one sitting. By embracing flexible dining and bold combinations, operators can satisfy the demand for variety and excitement.
Menu idea: Serve a sharing plateof mini sugared donuts drizzled with Lion Honeyracha hot honey.
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