Autumn has officially started, soon the leaves will turn glorious shades of golden red and we will become reunited with our woolly jumpers. At Pilgrim Foodservice, Autumn is all about the food, and we are already talking about our cosy Autumn favourites.
Here is our pick of cosy-to-go, Autumn flavours for customers to enjoy on the go.
1. Wolfy’s Porridge Pots
Portable pots of creamy porridge oats with a little pot of handmade jam inside, Wolfy’s are Great Taste award winners. Warming, comforting and scrumptious, these are Porridge pots for food lovers. Just add hot water. Not only for breakfast, they are fabulous as a healthy snack anytime.
Four varieties available: Spiced Porridge with Pear & Ginger Jam (6x102g) | Creamy Porridge with Berry Jam (6x100g) |Nutty Porridge with Honey (6x90g) | Organic Porridge Plain & Simple (no jam) (6x60g)
2. We Love Cake Apple & Elderflower Slices
Apple crumble is synonymous with Autumn. We Love Cake have layered crumble slices with an apple filling flavoured with elderflower to create a cake that is gluten, wheat and dairy-free. Each slice is individually wrapped making them Ideal for grab & go or for consumers with allergies worried about cross-contamination.
3. The Bake Shed Ginger, Lime & Parsnip Slice
The Bake Shed describe this unusual cake as “a zingy and warm slice with lime zest, ginger and grated parsnip, topped with a creamy frosting and a dusting of ginger”. Not only delicious but vegan and gluten-free too! The neat rectangles are easy to eat on the go, especially good alongside a gingerbread latte, simply pop in a paper bag or wrap in greaseproof paper for your customers.
4. Love Soup Carrot & Butternut Squash Soup
Sometimes just a sandwich isn’t enough, what customers really crave as the weather turns cooler, is a take-away cup of warming golden soup. Made in England using fresh ingredients & top quality stocks, Love Soup create soups with a home-made taste.
Vibrant orange in colour, this flavour shouts Autumn! Suitable for Vegans, it contains blended sweet carrot, butternut, coconut, garlic and smoked paprika. Serve in a cup for a take-out option.
If you want to turn up the Autumnal theme, garnish with a sprinkle of healthy pumpkin seeds
5. Belvoir Fruit Farms Sparkling Pink Lady® Apple Juice
Belvoir Fruit Farms embrace the seasons, using the best fruit to produce refreshing and totally natural drinks. Gently sparkling, this drink is made by blending both clear and cloudy apple juices. The aroma of freshly pressed apples will transport you to an autumnal orchard.
6. Love Smoothies Matcha the Day Smoothies
Customers looking for an immunity boost to help ward off seasonal sniffles, will adore this on-trend smoothie. A healthy mix of matcha, peach, pineapple, spinach and banana, 1 of your 5 a day and a source of Vitamin C and fibre. Supplied in handy frozen pouches, simply blend with 200ml of liquid (apple juice, almond milk, orange juice, water and honey etc.) for the perfect matcha smoothie in seconds.
Love Smoothies branded bioplastic cups, lids and straws are compostable, friendly to the environment and perfect for grab & go.
7. SAVOURY PASTRY SLICES & TURNOVERS
So simple to pop in a bag to go and so tempting for customers who see them (or smell them) golden and crispy in a warming cabinet.
For meat eaters, our favourite is Chefs’ Selections rich and satisfying steak slice.
For lovers of Thai flavours, the Vegan Red Thai Slice is divine.
Davistow Cheddar and a thick slice of bacon, all wrapped in pastry – Proper Cornish have created a heavenly turnover.