10 reasons your customers will enjoy takeaway picnics
After spending so much time indoors, people are itching to get out and about. Although restaurants and cafés are opening up their indoor seating, there are many reasons why customers are still choosing to dine outside. If you're looking to increase revenue for your catering business, cashing in on takeaway picnics is the ideal way to meet demand and keep customers happy.
1. Sunny weather
When the sun makes a rare appearance in Britain, your customers will want to make the most of it. Rather than being cooped up inside a stuffy café, people will prefer to spend their time outdoors as much as possible while the sun is shining. People still need to eat, however, and takeaway picnics are the perfect compromise for customers wanting delicious food while enjoying the warm weather. Renting out cool boxes is a great way to increase revenue in this case too.
2. Getting outside
Lockdowns have been difficult for everyone over the past year, so it's no wonder that people are keen to get outside. Offering takeaway picnics allows you to increase revenue that might otherwise be lost to people not wishing to dine indoors. Stocking up on food cartons, cups, napkins and carrier bags gives you an opportunity to cater for those wanting to spend more time in the great outdoors.
3. Meeting more people
With current restrictions on indoor dining, foodies can only meet in groups of 6. By opting to eat outside, however, they can meet up to 30 people. For those with big families and friend groups, being together is more important than dining inside. For that reason, picnics are becoming more popular and more important than ever for people to come together.
4. Less clean up
Organising your own picnic can be a major hassle, especially if there are lots of mouths to feed. If you are having to prepare and cook your food, you'll also have to consider all the washing up and rubbish that needs to be disposed of. Takeaway picnics are the perfect solution as there's much less clean up involved for your customers. For people that are short on time or simply don't want to deal with mess, takeaway picnics are ideal.
5. Quick and easy
For those that need a quick and easy option, takeaway picnics are the best. By eliminating the need to go shopping or prepare anything in advance, takeaway picnics allow customers to simply pick up their picnic and get on with their day. For people who don't enjoy cooking or simply don't have the time, having the option of a pre-packaged picnic is a lifesaver.
6. Last minute plans
With so much uncertainty throughout the pandemic, making and cancelling plans at the last minute has become the new normal. For those looking for a spur of the moment fix, takeaway picnics can fill the gap.
7. No queuing or booking
With seating massively reduced in cafés and restaurants and demand being higher than ever, getting a reservation is a necessity nowadays. When diners can't get a booking, however, takeaway picnics can bridge that gap and provide a dining experience that doesn't need to be booked in advance.
8. Take your time
As a consequence of the demand for indoor dining, restaurants are now imposing strict time schedules. This means that diners are being allocated a small amount of time before they are required to vacate their table. With a takeaway picnic, you give customers the opportunity to enjoy their dining experience without limits. People don't like to feel rushed, but a takeaway picnic means they can take their time and don't have to worry about giving up their table.
9. Diets and allergies
Anyone trying to watch their weight or anyone with strict diets or allergies will appreciate having more control over their meals. Takeaway picnics offer a lot of options to those who need to be picky while allowing customers to be in charge of exactly what they eat and drink.
10. Save money
Dining out can be an expensive affair. If you've got a big family or a lot of friends, costs can really add up. Customers looking to save money will appreciate the option of a takeaway picnic as it will be much cheaper than dining out.
With so many reasons for customers to enjoy a takeaway picnic, it makes sense for your catering business to invest in this new dining experience. Check out our range of top quality catering supplies online and order everything you need for your takeaway picnics today.
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