Warmer weather has everybody celebrating, so why not add to the fun with some events focused on June’s best food holidays? This month incorporates everything from sweet to savoury, global inspiration, and beverages for holidays that will attract visitors and boost your bottom line.
Here’s a look at some of the food holidays to celebrate in your restaurant in June:
June 4: National Cheese Day
Surely, you’ve got cheese on your menu already, but this is where you make it the star of the show! From soufflés to charcuterie to mac and cheese, the sky’s the limit when you’re focusing on cheese. Here’s an opportunity to highlight local businesses by showcasing dairy farmers and producers, creating pairings with neighbouring wineries or breweries, or creating artisanal sandwiches with a nearby bakery.
Use this holiday to partner up to highlight the best your community has to offer, while you let the cheese shine!
June 7: National Ice Cream Day
I scream, you scream… Everyone loves ice cream, so this holiday is sure to be a winner! Draw in families with a sundae bar, go old school with traditional milkshakes or floats, make ice cream sandwiches, or elevate your dessert menu with an affogato with a twist.
Want to attract a crowd? Create an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink sundae, mix and match flavours on a board of flights, or create an ice cream cake that everyone can share!
June 12: International Falafel Day
This one is certainly more niche, but it allows you to offer some global flavours, along with a vegetarian option for your guests. This versatile item can be used to make burgers, added to bowls or salads, served in a pita, or it can be easily incorporated into a platter with Middle Eastern options like olives, pickled veggies, feta cheese, hummus, and more.
June 19: National Martini Day
Offer something unique on National Martini Day by mixing top trends like global flavours, tropical fruit, or comfort food to create something unique your guests will love. You could also dress up this holiday with a mini bar, get groups gathering for a themed Happy Hour, or offer mini tasting samplers for something new and different.
You could also offer martini specials, partner with a local vodka producer, and include a special variety of mocktail martinis, so there’s something for everyone.
June 22: National Chocolate Eclair Day
Chocolate eclairs are a fan favourite! You can create a signature variety, offer combos with a coffee or other beverage, or make mini platters for everyone to share. You could host an éclair decorating contest for families or just use the éclair flavour as inspiration for cakes, squares, or cookies. Get guests craving your desserts by celebrating this sweet holiday.
Food holidays offer a fun way to engage with your guests, give you something to promote, and a provide way to stand out from the crowd, and June offers a wide variety of choices for holidays you can celebrate at your restaurant.
