As the demand for premium pot products continues to rise, chefs such as Aaron Ziegler have begun throwing cannabis-infused dinner parties for well-to-do smokers. Instead of brownies and cookies, Ziegler serves up gourmet edibles with restaurant-quality flair.
Ziegler's cannabis-infused dinner parties are six-course meals that take place every Friday and Saturday night in Los Angeles. All of the dishes are made with locally sourced ingredients, many of which are grown in the chef's own garden. However, unlike other gourmet restaurant experiences, each of the dishes served by Ziegler are carefully dosed with cannabis to create gourmet edibles. One such dish is the black cod with squid ink salsa verde, which is coated in cannabis-infused oil.
The high-end dining experience demonstrates how the edibles market is expanding beyond simple baked goods to include gourmet dishes.
Cannabis-Infused Dinner Parties
Aaron Zeigler Serves Up Six-Course Meals Infused with Pot
Trend Themes
1. Cannabis-infused Gourmet Cuisine - There is a growing trend of incorporating cannabis into high-end dining experiences, creating opportunities for chefs to experiment with new flavor profiles and techniques.
2. Locally-sourced Ingredients - There is a trend towards sourcing ingredients locally and sustainably, providing opportunities for chefs to create unique and environmentally-conscious dishes infused with cannabis.
3. Expanding Edibles Market - There is a trend of the edibles market expanding beyond baked goods to include gourmet dishes, presenting opportunities for chefs to create new and innovative cannabis-infused dishes.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry has the potential to incorporate cannabis into their menus and product offerings, creating new and unique experiences for consumers.
2. Cannabis and Hemp - The cannabis and hemp industry can work with chefs to create innovative dishes and products infused with cannabis, expanding the edibles market and driving new revenue streams.
3. Hospitality and Tourism - The hospitality and tourism industry can create new experiences for consumers by offering cannabis-infused dining experiences, attracting a new segment of customers looking for unique and high-end experiences.