DAD Do it for

This 18 June is all about dad. Capitalise on Father’s Day with an exclusive edition menu, gift upgrades and great drinks offers

Cake

For those dads with a sweet tooth, consider a cake gift. When customers book a Father’s Day meal, ask if they’d like the option of paying a little extra for a takeaway cake with a Father’s Day message. And give the opportunity for personalisation – add dad’s name in advance for a premium.

Lunch specials

As well as a Sunday roast, consider interesting sandwich options as an alternative. Steak with spicy caramelised onions (see recipe), a triple-decker club with chicken, bacon, mustard mayo, lettuce and tomato or pulled pork and slaw will all score well with dads. Substitute shredded jackfruit for pulled pork for an easy veggie option.

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Serves 1

Big Daddy Sandwich

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

• 150g shallots or onion, sliced

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 330ml dark ale

• 3 tbsp FRANK’S RedHot® Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce

• 10g fresh rosemary, finely chopped

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp ground black pepper

• 350g sirloin steak

• 4 thick slices tiger bread

• 15g lettuce leaves

• 60g provolone cheese

Method

1. Place a frying pan over a lowmedium heat. Heat the butter and add the shallots or onion, stirring constantly until soft and golden.

2. Add the sugar, stir for 2 mins.

3. Next, increase the heat, stir in the beer and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden and the beer has evaporated.

4. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 tbsp hot sauce, then set aside.

5. Next, make the marinade by mixing the remaining hot sauce, rosemary, olive oil and black pepper in a small bowl.

6. Rub the marinade all over the steaks. Lay the steaks on the grill and cook for 2-3 mins each side for medium-rare or 4–5 mins for medium-well done. Once cooked, remove from the grill and rest for 4 mins before slicing thinly.

7. Top the bread with lettuce, steak, cheese and the caramelised onions.

Free pud

For every dad ordering a starter and main, serve a complimentary pudding. Keep it simple for you, but special for them – pick your own brownie flavour with a choice of ice cream and sauce.