Hotdogs vs. Burgers: Secure Your Winning Lineup for Footy Season
As footy season kicks into high gear, it’s time to draft your game day menu with the precision of a seasoned coach. With fans eagerly cheering for their teams, it's crucial for foodservice providers to offer menu items that are not only delicious but also practical for the high-energy atmosphere. While burgers have long been a staple, hotdogs are emerging as the superior choice for footy season menus. Here's why hotdogs, with their one-handed convenience and customisable toppings, are the perfect addition to your game day offerings.
One-Handed Eating: The Ultimate Convenience
One of the biggest advantages hotdogs have over burgers is their ease of consumption. Footy fans are often on their feet, clapping, and high fiving, making it essential to have food that doesn’t require two hands. Hotdogs fit perfectly into this scenario. Their narrow shape paired with a convenient bun make them easy to hold and eat with one hand, allowing fans to keep their other hand free for their drink, cheer on their team, or to capture the moment on their phones. In contrast, burgers often require both hands to handle and can be quite messy – nobody wants sauce running down their arm while celebrating a goal. Many fans find burgers so cumbersome that they prefer to wait until halftime to eat, leading to long lines and, in some cases, deciding to not order food altogether.
Top-Scoring Toppings: Endless Possibilities
Just like the indispensable utility player who can fill any role on the field, hotdogs are incredibly versatile. With a range of toppings available, from classic mustard and ketchup to gourmet additions like caramelised onions, jalapenos, and even exotic sauces, hotdogs can be tailored to suit any taste. This customisability is perfect for footy season, where variety can attract more customers and keep them coming back to try new combinations. Customise your offerings even further by offering more than just your typical hotdog. From the classic American Hot Dogs to Cheese Kranskys and even Cocktail Franks for those bite-sized fans, Primo Foodservice have a huge range of continentals to suit any creation you can dream up.
If you’re really looking to impress consider offering gourmet loaded hot dogs – not just the simple bun and frank style. Get creative with different cuisines, why not a ‘Mexican’ street food hotdog with grilled corn, cotija cheese and chilli powder, or a ‘French’ hot dog with melted brie, carmelised onion and Dijon mustard?
Hard Ball Get: Cost-Effective and Quick to Prepare
Another significant advantage of hotdogs and continentals is their cost-effectiveness and ease of preparation. Hotdogs are generally less expensive than burgers, allowing for higher profit margins. They also cook quickly and can be prepared in large quantities, making them ideal for busy game days when the demand is high, and the kitchen needs to run smoothly. This quick preparation ensures that fans can get their food without missing a single second of gameplay waiting in line.
Score Big with Hotdogs This Footy Season
When it comes to securing a winning lineup for footy season, hotdogs and continentals are the seasoned veterans that deliver every time. Their convenience, customisability, and cost-effectiveness make them an ideal choice for satisfying hungry fans. Ready to elevate your game day experience? Draft hotdogs into your culinary team and watch them score big with every bite!
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