Here we are in 2025 and several studies give a taste of this year's major trends, particularly in restaurants. We already know which day will probably have the most restaurant reservations this year!
Social networks, research data, the latest culinary ideas from chefs are all sources for unearthing the new food trends that will seduce consumers in 2025. TheFork, European leader in online restaurant reservations and NellyRodi, international innovation and creativity agency, recently presented their study on 2025 food trends in the catering and gastronomy sector. And this report is a mine of information!
Some of the findings of this study by TheFork provides fairly precise data on the behavior of the French. For example, we know which day will most certainly have the most restaurant reservations in 2025.
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Some major food trends in 2025
Among the new trends observed, there is one that clearly stands out: the restaurant is becoming a space for expression, not just a place where people come to eat. “The restaurant becomes much more than a place to eat: it is the space where we affirm our identity, frees one's desires and where one redesigns your relationships with others. Each outing, each meal becomes a moment to explore who we are, reconnect with others and savor authentic pleasures, without restraint. Restos kids et pets friendly, club dinners… table experiences adapt to everyone's desires!” can we read in TheFork's report.
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It's also about being an epicurean in a shorter time. “In a fast-paced world, pleasure (of the taste buds) is king! We want to savor the moment while exploring new culinary experiences. Gastronomy adapts to this pace of life via flexible and accessible formats: fewer tasting menus of one hour, tacos revisited in version gourmet, counter boom and reinvented street food” specify the authors of the TheFork report.
This popular day of the year for dining out
It's a day that is already fast approaching, since this celebration takes place in a month and a half. Can you guess? This is the famous lovers' day, the one where love is celebrated all over the world! And it is true that on Valentine's Day, many couples go to dinner at a restaurant for a magical tête-à-tête as a duo… For many establishments, this is also the best turnover of the year.
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According to the report of The Fork, “it was the record day for restaurant reservations in 2024, aith on average twice as many reservations as a classic day, symbol that love is celebrated at the table!“ So get organized now if you want to celebrate Valentine's Day at the table, to be sure to find seats on the big day at the restaurant of your dreams!
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