{"id":179,"date":"2019-10-24T10:21:13","date_gmt":"2019-10-24T04:51:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gourmetsage.com\/blog\/?p=179"},"modified":"2019-10-24T13:41:28","modified_gmt":"2019-10-24T08:11:28","slug":"a-guide-to-help-your-restaurant-embrace-the-holiday-spirit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.gourmetsage.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-help-your-restaurant-embrace-the-holiday-spirit\/","title":{"rendered":"A guide to help your restaurant embrace the holiday spirit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Photo Courtsey: Jed Villejo, unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s an undeniable fact that\nfestivals are a huge part of the Indian culture. Whether it\u2019s the jolly\natmosphere of Christmas, the traditional celebration of Onam, or the bright Diwali\nlights that illuminate homes, each and every individual in the country partakes\nin at least one of the festivities that come in quick succession throughout the\nyear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Festivals are the perfect\nopportunity to unite and celebrate the love shared between friends and family.\nIt\u2019s the time to let bygones be bygones, and start fresh, it\u2019s the time to\nsplurge a little, and most importantly, it\u2019s the time for food to fill tables.\nIt\u2019s therefore not surprisingly a great time for restaurants to spruce up their\nmarketing by adding a flair of the holiday cheer to their strategies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s no secret that the festive\nperiod is hugely profitable for any business, and restaurants are no exception\nas consumers begin spending a large part of their budget on food and beverage.\nThe most common way that most restaurants attempt to attract customers is by\nserving a special menu of festive food. But if every restaurant employs this\ntechnique, how does one stand apart from its contemporaries? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo Courtsey – Gor Davtyan, unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s your short guide to making\nthe most for your restaurant while also keeping the holiday spirit alive: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Don\u2019t shirk on planning your strategy : <\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cPlanning\u201d doesn\u2019t necessarily\nfit in with the festive period, because you tend to throw caution to the wind\nand bank on the fact that people will turn up regardless. But an effective plan\nwill help your restaurant make efficient use of your budget, and ensure that\nyour festive strategy is creative but still representative of your restaurant\u2019s\nimage. Moreover, the planning process becomes an exercise of teamwork if you\nbring all hands-on deck, letting your employees pitch their own ideas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    While the plan can be varied and\nunique depending on individual establishments, some aspects that can be covered\ninclude;<\/p>\n\n\n\n