A recent smoothie session at Cromwell gave our team the chance to get creative with ingredients, experiment with different combinations and resulted in 4 delicious smoothie recipes your catering customers should serve.
The 4 Smoothie Offerings:
With plenty of fruit, a range of ideas and lots of different taste buds to tickle, we decided to create 4 delicious smoothies from our surplus fruit! We also ranked them, rating the popularity amongst staff. Here are a few ideas that your catering customers should serve if they are not already.
1st Place – Matcha, Coconut & Pineapple – The standout favourite from our team, a new take on a non-alcoholic pina-colada – but with the trending Matcha as an added ingredient! The smoothie was a huge hit, and so simple to make, just 3 ingredients… Matcha, Coconut Milk and Pineapple. Simple, easy, and so delicious!
2nd Place – Strawberry & Banana – A classic, one that almost everyone enjoys, light and refreshing. Step aside Banana Bread; this smoothie included banana (ripe work great too), strawberries and a splash of orange juice
3rd Place – Very Berry – Berries are a huge hit in our office, they are always the first item to be eaten from our fruit bowl, so of course we had to make a mixed berries smoothie! This contains Raspberries, Blueberries, Strawberries and just a dash of OJ! We are certain your catering customer will be serving this time and time again.
4th Place – Tropical Twist – With the UK going through yet another heatwave, we thought of bringing the flavours of the Caribbean to Cromwell – with Pineapple, Mango, Papaya and Oranges. It is a super refreshing smoothie that any citrus lover would enjoy!
The proof is in the Smoothie
This team-building activity was the perfect opportunity to demonstrate the effectiveness and resourcefulness of using Glovelee® compostable catering gloves to prepare and handle food. The gloves prvoided a secondary barrier against potential pathogens and cross-contamination, they were also disposed of in the wood waste caddy too.
The result was an enjoyable team session, plenty of smoothies and a useful reminder that even relatively simple food preparation benefits from having the right equipment close at hand.
Recipes to share with catering customers
Pass these tried-and-tested smoothie recipes as inspiration for smoothie options to your catering customers. They can provide the perfect seasonal boost in revenue during the hot summer season. Cromwell’s Glovelee® compostable gloves can also support them by offering an alternative to conventional disposable gloves, helping catering customers reduce reliance on gloves with limited recycling options. The compostable catering gloves can be collected with food waste for industrial composting, helping to keep suitable materials away from landfill or energy from waste. It is a simple example of how thoughtful choices throughout food preparation can support a more resourceful approach, from what goes into the blender to what happens afterwards.
Interested in trying Glovelee®?
Discover our award winning range of Glovelee® compostable gloves and find the right size for your foodservice or catering customers. Contact the Cromwell team to discuss your requirements or request a sample.