Tendances culinaires de 2018
That's it, the bells have rung, the calendars of 2017 have become firewood and you have written your New Year's resolutions. It's time to get ready for 2018 and take a look at the trends that should prevail. As an organizer and creator of events, it's important to keep up-to-date with fashion trends, so here are some popular culinary ideas that will guide you to be original and successful.
The appearance of the product
In the event field, it is essential to focus on the presentation of the dishes served. Get creative! Set your star culinary product apart, putting it at the center of a show that's out of the ordinary. The visual of the food is as important as the dish itself. It is therefore important to have the attention to detail to properly present the food offered. To achieve this, you can use original dishes to serve your dish, use distinctive color ingredients that catch the eye, or set the table up in an attractive way. Do not forget your target audience and make sure that your food offer is related to your theme or at least its presentation. To meet the ecological standards of today, it is advisable to be careful to use a service of reusable dishes and utensils, so no small disposable verrine ... Enhance the appearance of your meals, in there adding small details: add berries or nuts to your sweet dishes and fresh spices to your savory dishes. Go to Pinterest or Instagram for more ideas, these sites being filled with original food ideas. Keep in mind that the famous pots Masson and the little desserts served in verrines are always very trendy. If not, make sure to hire a catering service that pays particular attention to the appearance of its product.
The homemade / craft
The homemade is a culinary trend that will continue in 2018. Note that this style is more advisable to impress members of a small group of a more intimate evening and more personal atmosphere. Cooking blogs encourage Do It Yourself (12>> DIY ). By following this method, you will be innovative, because this gives you the opportunity to create dishes in the image of the company or in connection with the theme of the evening. You will be able to make the mouth water of your guests with delicious meals concocted by you! In addition, the DIY saves a lot of money. Your home-made dishes will make you noticed, because today, the organizers take less time to make the meals themselves. Your company will be very original. It would be interesting for some members of your company to take a little cooking class to perfect your culinary skills. Many cooking schools offer classes tailored to your needs. You can contact the ITHQ to learn more about mastering cocktail parties or tapas. ( http://www.ithq.qc.ca/hotel/ateliers-culinaires/nos-ateliers-culinaires/ ).http://www.ithq.qc.ca/hotel/ateliers-culinaires/nos-ateliers-culinaires/
The Veganism
For several years now, many citizens' eyes on the consumption of animal meat have changed. The vegan diet which excludes any animal product from the diet (neither milk nor eggs) is gaining popularity. This concept consists of eating vegetable proteins such as legumes to replace those of animal origin. This movement has almost become an art that tries to recreate the appearance and taste of meat to plant foods, which many consider more ethical. Veganism is a culinary movement that is an integral part of a very specific way of life, refusing animal appropriation in all spheres of society. In event, present dishes vegan to your guests can represent a certain position. In addition, if you choose this type of food, it will be essential to choose reusable dishes to serve your food. You can also consider serving your food in edible dishes, such as apples or pie dough. You can find several ideas about it on Pinterest . Therefore, it is important to know the target audience of the evening before embarking on such a choice. You can always offer choices of dishes with or without meat. This will create a sense of inclusion and understanding for all participants of your evening. Several caterers in the Montreal area offer dishes consisting only of plant foods like Crudessence . ( http://crudessence.com/ )
The crudivorism
In the same vein, raw foods are gaining popularity. This type of diet consists of eating only uncooked products. Raw fish, such as sushi, tartar, and some Poké Bowl become more and more trendy. In event, the Poké Bol are interesting because they often have a very aesthetic appearance and they are always filled with foods of various colors and crisp textures. They will attract the attention of your guests! The company The Lunch Box offers a variety of choices for your crudity lovers! ( https://lelunchbox.ca/ )
Food Comfort / Street Food
Faced with the freezing cold that Quebec faces in winter, several foodies turn to comfort foods. These are particularly present in the street truck industry. Renting a truck-restaurant is very advisable for the evenings outside, because it creates a festive and trendy atmosphere. The site of the Association of Restorers of Streets of Quebec allows you to choose a traveling restaurant for your event. ( http://cuisinederue.org/accueil ) In addition, dishes revisited such as ramens, macaroni and shepherd's pie are currently raging. For beverages, Davids Tea can be part of your evening. As a result, this company offers sponsorships for certain types of community events. These teas can be a good alternative to the usual coffee. ( https://www.davidstea.com/ca_fr/commandites/ )
The cuisine of the world
For several decades, exotic dishes have been gaining popularity. Meals such as sushi, Indian-flavored dishes and pizza have become ubiquitous. However, in 2018, to stand out, one should aim for more authentic dishes from these countries. If you want to offer a meal in the world, it would be advisable to do some research to find out what the inhabitants of the region in question eat in their daily lives. An original idea in connection with international cuisine would be to organize a thematic evening. In addition, Mediterranean cuisine continues to grow in popularity! So, go ahead! It's time to open olive oil, and use fresh spices from your garden! You can also use tomato, citrus fruits and olives. For more information, each issue of the journal Cuisine du monde , from 7 days take you to explore the tasty cuisine of a different country!
After reading this article, you are fine connoisseurs of gastronomy in vogue. You are ready to create an innovative and trendy event. When choosing your menu, keep in mind your target audience, this will guide you in your choices. Good tasting!
Written by: Géraldine Saucier