HAND-FINISHED CONVENIENCE
PRODUCTS
The best choice for caterers
The challenges faced by the food industry are changing rapidly. Shortages of skilled staff, rising costs and high customer expectations are all par for the course in the day-to-day running of many catering businesses. Customers are also calling for authenticity and artisanal products, and expect to be served an ‘experience’.
The solution? Hand-finished convenience products!
These products combine the best of both worlds: the reliable quality of factory-baked products that look hand-made while also ensuring maximum efficiency for your operations.
What the market says
The latest research shows just how much expectations have changed:
- 78% of caterers use convenience products to counteract staffing bottlenecks¹
- 65% of customers expect products to look hand-made¹
- 72% of customers trust products with a hand-made look²
- 67% of customers are prepared to pay more for these products²
This goes to show that hand-finished convenience products are in tune with the needs of today’s market!
Big on convenience, big on character
Customers want to enjoy hand-made products, while businesses need processes to be simple. Our products address both of these needs:
- a hand-made look, reliably good quality
- simple to defrost and serve – perfect for when time is of the essence
- cost-efficient and easy to plan
- a wide product range – for buffets, desserts or to take away
- easy to decorate with your signature touch
Served with your signature touch
A couple of fresh berries, the perfect topping and a creative twist – and hey presto, you’ve turned a simple piece of cake into a signature dessert! Our products can be creatively decorated and beautifully presented in no time at all.
To help get you started straight away, we’ve put together a collection of ideas and recipes, ranging from simple decorations to the ultimate dessert experience. Why not take a look?
Need inspiration? Then check out these ideas
A trilogy of Strawberry Slice, Banana and Redcurrant Slice and raspberry sorbet
If there’s a definition of paradise, then this would be it! This divine trilogy of Strawberry Slice, Banana and Redcurrant Slice and raspberry sorbet is surrounded by a heavenly combination of flowers and fruit. What’s more, everything on the plate is edible!
- 2 Erlenbacher Strawberry Slices (vegan) (39000774)
- 2 Erlenbacher Banana and Redcurrant Slices (vegan) (39000718)
- 120 ml white chocolate mousse
- 4 scoops raspberry sorbet (vegan)
- 4 strawberries
- 1 tsp powdered matcha
- 12 raspberries
- 4 tbsp plain flour
- 24 blueberries
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 8 blackberries
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 clusters of redcurrants
- 1 sachet (approx. 7 g) vanilla sugar
- 4 large edible flowers (yellow)
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 orchid flowers
- 4 tbsp milk
Step 1
To make the microwave sponge, mix the flour, baking powder, matcha, sugar and vanilla sugar together. Add the milk, oil and egg. Stir well until the batter is smooth. Transfer the batter into a suitable container (e.g. jug) and cook for approx. 30 seconds in the microwave on 1000 Watts.
Step 2
Tear the microwave sponge cake into pieces and arrange them in a ‘wave’ shape on the plate.
Step 3
Decorate the wave with assorted berries and flowers.
Step 4
Pipe dots of white chocolate mousse and mango purée between the berries and the flowers.
Step 5
Position the two squares of cake on the left-hand side of the plate and place a scoop of vegan raspberry sorbet next to them.
Ready to take convenience to the next level?
When you serve hand-finished convenience products from Erlenbacher, you’re serving more than just cakes and pastries. You’re serving unforgettable moments of indulgence.
Authentic flavour and individual character for your customers.
Simple processes, easy planning and flexibility for you.
Discover how straightforward premium products can be – and how each slice becomes a lasting memory.
¹ IFH Cologne, Convenience Report Catering Industry 2024
² Kantar Global Food & Drink Trends 2023