How to Incorporate Seasonal Ingredients Into Your Restaurant Menu
September 28, 2016
On average, restaurants that offer seasonal menus see a 26 percent uptick in orders compared to restaurants that don’t.
While you don’t need to give your entire menu an overhaul, adding a handful of seasonal menu items can help your restaurant attract new customers, increase revenue, and build buzz on social media and other channels.
Spring

Seasonal ingredients
- blueberry
- artichoke
- asparagus
- peaches
- rhubarb
- snap peas
Suggested menu items
- blueberry muffin or scones
- spinach and artichoke dip
- roasted asparagus
- rhubarb pie
Summer

Seasonal ingredients
- watermelon
- basil
- bell peppers
- corn
- eggplant
- tomatoes
Suggested menu items
- watermelon feta salad
- basil pesto
- grilled corn on the cob
- tomato salad
Fall

Seasonal ingredients
- sweet potatoes
- apples
- brussel sprouts
- cranberry
- pumpkin
- squash
Suggested menu items
- sweet potato fries
- apple cider
- pumpkin bread
- butternut squash soup
Winter

Seasonal ingredients
- cauliflower
- broccoli
- cabbage
- grapefruit
- kale
- pears
Suggested menu items
- roasted garlic cauliflower
- cream of broccoli soup
- kale chips
- pear tarts