2021 is now officially over. If you want to boost your pizzeria menu items mid-year, this blog is for you.
In our annual infographic, Fully Loaded: The State of Pizza of Nation 2021, We examined the most critical trends in the pizza industry and what customers expect when restaurants reopen to a new normal.
Customers have always wanted more options and different menus, and 2021 will be no exception. You are responsible for creating innovative menus for pizzerias to please customers and grow your business. These hot trends will help you appeal to customers and differentiate your products.
Plant-based proteinsNearly 60% of Americans consider themselves “flexitarian” (or semi-vegetarian), and there is a lot of demand for vegetarian pizzas or pies made with meat-free meat.
Heritage cooking
Food authenticity is still hot. Pizza recipes that are authentically Italian, such as 2, have reenergized the industry. However, traditionalist pizza chefs are also speaking up.
Margherita, Neapolitan, and New York-style pizzas are very popular. However, they also have a rich history that will satisfy customers’ cravings.
At-home restaurant experiences
At-home dining was necessary due to the global pandemic. It’s a habit that customers have developed an ingrained preference for, and there are growing trends to support it. 2
Customers want to feel like they are at a restaurant but from the comfort of their homes. Technomic polls 63% of pizza-lovers pledge loyalty to takeout 3. Consider take-and-bake pizza as one of your pizzeria menu options.
Comfort food
Comfort food, particularly artisan bread, will always be in line with fashion. Foccacia, rustic and hearty, has been a popular choice for customers. As a satisfying appetizer, consider offering thick focaccia slices with dipping oil — it will be a popular (and profitable!) pizzeria menu item.
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- Focaccia Dough Balls can make incredible table bread, gourmet pizzas, or other non-pizza items such as garlic chicken and white wine sauces.
In the remaining months of 2021, stand out from the rest! Plant-based protein, authentic pies, and customer experiences are all possible. Comfort foods can also be added to pizzeria menus. Take inspiration from even more trends in pizza in our infographic Fully loaded: The State of Pizza in the Nation in 2021. To download this invaluable resource, click the button below.
