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
Mango Cake „Tropic Twist“
A delightful Mango Cake meets a fragrant mango and passion fruit salad, beautifully complemented by delicate basil pesto and crunchy pistachios.
- Mango Cake (39000118)
- 1 ripe mango, cut into 5 mm cubes
- passion fruit seeds
- optional: 1 tsp passion fruit syrup or sugar to taste
- a handful of fresh basil leaves
- 1–2 tbsp blanched almonds (whole)
- 1 tsp sugar or honey
- zest of half an organic lime
- 2–3 tbsp cold-pressed grapeseed oil
- 1 tsp pistachios, finely chopped 1 fresh basil leaf
Step 1
Mango and passion fruit salad: Mix the diced mango and passion fruit seeds together in a bowl. Adjust to the desired sweetness by adding passion fruit syrup or sugar. Set aside to marinate for a while. Spoon the fruit into the middle or the side of the plate.
Step 2
Mango and passion fruit salad: Mix the diced mango and passion fruit seeds together in a bowl. Adjust to the desired sweetness by adding passion fruit syrup or sugar. Set aside to marinate for a while. Spoon the fruit into the middle or the side of the plate.
Step 3
To make the basil pesto, put the basil, almonds, sugar/honey, lime zest and grapeseed oil into a blender and blend until smooth. Spoon drops of pesto onto the plate – as well as over the cake, if you wish.
Step 4
Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and add a touch of green with a fresh basil leaf.
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