The go toTakeaway

The go to Takeaway

Pandemic lockdowns prompted many in hospitality to turn to deliveries, takeaway and meal kits in order to keep functioning. Data from CGA’s Hospitality at Home Tracker reveals ‘the combined value of delivery and takeaway in February 2021 was 317% more than in the same month in 2020.’

Of the many cuisines available for delivery and take out, pizza was, and remains, the undisputed star – YouGov research showed ‘around one in eight (12%) people overall would choose pizza as their go to takeaway’, much of this figure being from the younger generation (23% of 18–24-year-olds).

As we emerge from Covid’s grip, fast food venues are once again gaining popularity, loved for convenient, good quality, quickly served food. Fast food outlets offer a great platform for operators to serve up speedy menu choices to discerning consumers; Bidfood’s latest Food &

Drink Report* shines a light on consumers’ desires stating

‘the pandemic has fostered a growing group of chefs, bakers and foodies with high expectations. This means consumers expect even more from operators.’ With ‘6 out of 10 consumers claiming that when eating out, the quality of food will be more important to them than it was before the pandemic.’

Quality is key for today’s savvy consumers; Pan’Artisan, experts in dough, provides an extensive variety of premium dough-based products to ensure repeat custom across a range of foodservice sectors. The Company is renowned for its premium products, such as the popular addition of new Italian Wood Fired pizza bases to the portfolio.

Pan’Artisan has re-engineered its Italian Wood Fired pizza bases, resulting in a product with the authentic characteristics of a higher crust and the delicious flavour of a true Napoli pizza.

Versatile enough for any meal occasion, the Italian Wood Fired pizza bases offer operators a gourmet menu item, with regional provenance that embodies current trends and the authenticity which Pan’Artisan has become known for.

Chris Dickinson, Pan’Artisan’s Development Director; “We wanted to ensure that our Italian Wood Fired bases were as genuine as they could be. It’s for this reason we have them manufactured for us in Italy, guaranteeing provenance and authenticity. The bases are naturally proved for 24 hours in a purpose designed room to control heat and humidity. This process imparts a fine and light texture, providing a more easily digestible base with a stronger flavour and aroma.

“To ensure a rustic, artisanal base, the dough is hand stretched and, to offer the ultimate in convenience, they are topped with a premium tomato sauce and are available in two sizes; 23cm in cases of 10, and 29cm in cases of 12.”

The Italian Wood Fired bases are part-baked on refractory stone (to withstand the high temperatures that are needed for the best pizza) in a wood fired oven and delivered frozen. When required, they simply need defrosting at room temperature for 10 minutes. As the base is already sauced, they just need a sprinkle of grated cheese, then topping. Italian Wood Fired bases are suitable for all oven types, cooking times will vary depending on oven and toppings used. *Bidfood ‘Food & Drink Trends 2021’ For more information on the Pan’Artisan range of products call 01730 811490 or visit www.panartisan.com