Arrabiatta Sandwich by Delifrance

Sides are not there just to make the sandwich look pretty, they can increase the average sales value of an order if offered as an added extra. Sam Harrison recommends choosing your sides wisely “I always try to think what will complement the sandwich & add to the experience. For example, pickled cucumber on the side of our three cheese toastie or gherkins and salted crisps alongside the pastrami & cheese give that added bit of crunch and flavour that you crave to round off your lunch,” he says.

RESEARCH CONDUCTED BY DÉLIFRANCE REVEALED THAT A CHOICE OF SANDWICH FILLINGS WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT CRITERIA WHEN SELECTING WHERE TO BUY A SANDWICH, CLOSELY FOLLOWED BY THE TYPE OF BREAD USED AND HOW FRESH IT WAS (57% AND 56% RESPECTIVELY). THE TWO MOST POPULAR SANDWICH FILLINGS WERE CHEESE (28%) AND BACON (28%).

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As the summer months start rolling in, sandwiches will come into their own, packing picnic hampers full of handheld delights or playing a starring role in street parties, tea parties and events, so give the humble sandwich a bit of extra love this year and see where it takes you!