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Shareable Bite-Sized Meals

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Slug and Lettuce Launched Expanded Its Small Plates Menu for Sharing

— May 13, 2017 — Lifestyle
Slug and Lettuce recently expanded its small plates menu with an emphasis on offering a greater range of light, bite-sized dishes that can be shared with others.

The newest items on the menu include cured meat antipasti, jalapano slices and a paprika sour cream, as well as a 'Sweet & Petite' dessert menu of the same theme. As a whole, the new menu options are meant to be easily split amongst a group of diners, with five plates costing just £18.

Knowing that many consumers are seeking out lighter options in general, Slug and Lettuce also introduced a few new drinks, including a Skinny Prosecco with reduced sugar, the Baileys Iced Latte and even a Tapas Tails option that offers a tasting flight of three cocktails.
Trend Themes
1. Sharing Economy Dining - The trend of shareable bite-sized meals presents an opportunity for dining establishments to tap into the sharing economy by offering smaller portions that can be easily split amongst a group of diners.
2. Wellness-focused Menu - The emphasis on lighter options and reduced sugar drinks in Slug and Lettuce's expanded menu highlights the opportunity for restaurants to cater to health-conscious consumers by offering wellness-focused menu items.
3. Gourmet Tapas Trend - The introduction of tapas-inspired small plates with unique flavors and combinations presents an opportunity for restaurants to embrace the gourmet tapas trend and offer more adventurous dining experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant Industry - The shareable bite-sized meals trend provides an opportunity for the restaurant industry to adjust their menu offerings and tap into the growing popularity of sharing economy dining.
2. Culinary Events and Catering - The gourmet tapas trend opens up opportunities for culinary events and catering companies to create unique tasting experiences with a focus on bite-sized gourmet dishes.
3. Beverage Industry - The introduction of reduced sugar drinks and innovative drink options like Tapas Tails creates opportunities for the beverage industry to cater to health-conscious consumers and tap into the growing demand for unique drink experiences.
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