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» MOTHER’S DAY Mother’s Day 27 March
MUM’S the word
Customers wanting to show love for the special women in their lives on Mother’s Day make it a lucrative occasion for operators, whatever your offer
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lowers and cards are a popular way to show our mums and special ones they mean the world to us, but an extra-thoughtful gesture of a meal out says even more and that’s where operators come in. Whatever you decide to do for Mother’s Day, you’ll reap the benefits from the occasion’s profit potential.
A GREAT START
Breakfast and brunch is a popular dine-out option for Mother’s Day. A full English is a must but fluffy American pancakes are perfect from breakfast through to lunch. And they’re a blank canvas for you to throw any number of tasty toppings on. Make up a batter by tipping 300g self-raising flour, 1 tsp
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baking powder, 1 tbsp caster sugar and a pinch of salt into a bowl, crack in 2 eggs and whisk until smooth. Add 1 tbsp maple syrup and 300ml milk while whisking. Cook, in batches, until bubbles form on top and then flip to cook the other side. Serve immediately or keep warm in a low oven while you make more.
THE MAIN EVENT
A line-up of stellar dishes that are easy to prep in advance but will definitely wow keep it simple for operators and impressive for customers. Sharing platters can double up as starters and mains and a tray-baked salmon or gourmet chicken salad tick the box for simple but exciting mains. A delicate dessert, such as a pavlova,
LEMON SALMON & ASPARAGUS Super-simple and super-tasty, just lay a handful of asparagus spears on a piece of foil, top with a salmon fillet, 1 tbsp butter and 2 lemon slices and loosely wrap. Grill on high until the salmon is cooked through and asparagus is tender, about 10 minutes. Season and serve with baby potatoes.
