These new Red Lobster Holiday Party Platters are being launched by the restaurant brand to offer consumers a way to celebrate this holiday season with some seasonal seafood offerings.
The platters include the Chilled Holiday Seafood Platter and the Shrimp Lover's Holiday Platter, which are both focused on providing ample food for small groups. The Chilled Holiday Seafood Platter includes Chilled Split Maine Lobster, Jumbo Cocktail Shrimp and Jumbo Lump Crab Meat that has been tossed in a lemon vinaigrette and served with lemons and cocktail sauce. The Shrimp Lover's Holiday Platter includes the Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp, Walt's Favorite Shrimp and Crispy Shrimp that all comes served with Pina colada sauce, spicy dragon sauce and cocktail sauce.
The Red Lobster Holiday Party Platters are being launched nationwide for the 2020 holiday season, but only for a limited time.
Seasonal Seafood Platters
These New Red Lobster Holiday Party Platters Come in Two Varieties
Trend Themes
1. Seasonal Seafood Offerings - The launch of Red Lobster's Holiday Party Platters showcases the trend of offering curated, seasonal seafood options for holiday celebrations.
2. Group-sized Platters - The Chilled Holiday Seafood Platter and Shrimp Lover's Holiday Platter cater to the trend of providing ample food options for small groups during the holiday season.
3. Limited-time Holiday Specials - The Red Lobster Holiday Party Platters being available for a limited time taps into the trend of creating a sense of urgency and exclusivity for seasonal offerings.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant and Hospitality - The launch of festive seafood platters presents an opportunity for restaurants and hospitality businesses to create innovative holiday menus and capture customers seeking unique dining experiences.
2. Catering and Event Planning - The availability of group-sized party platters offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for catering and event planning companies to provide convenient and customizable seafood options for holiday parties and gatherings.
3. Retail and Food Delivery - Retailers and food delivery services can capitalize on the seasonal seafood trend by offering pre-packaged holiday platters for consumers to enjoy in the comfort of their own homes.