Memorial Catering 2025: Global Cuisines, Personalization, Sustainability
By 2025, a significant shift in memorial service catering is expected across the US and Europe. Approximately 63% of families will prefer custom catering that reflects cultural traditions and personal tastes.
This trend sees families incorporating global cuisines into memorial menus to honour their loved ones' cultural heritage and tell their stories. For instance, autumn memorial gatherings often feature pumpkin soup, roasted root vegetables, and apple desserts, while spring gatherings lean towards lighter fare like peas, asparagus, and citrus fruits.
In India and Asia, traditional memorial ceremonies increasingly embrace Nepalese dishes such as Dal Bhat, Momos, Thukpas, and Selroti, along with traditional Indian and Bhutanese cuisines. These dishes often accompany cultural rituals like the fire blessing and mask dances in Bhutan, and Aarti ceremonies in India. Even Laotian cuisine is served during Buddhist rituals like the 'Tak Bat' procession in Laos.
Personalization is key in memorial catering, with families requesting menus that reflect the deceased's favourite dishes or family traditions. Plant-based menus are also gaining popularity for health, inclusivity, and environmental reasons. Additionally, using seasonal and local ingredients is a prominent trend in 2025.
In 2025, memorial catering is set to be more diverse, personal, and sustainable. Families are embracing global cuisines, personal favourites, and local, seasonal ingredients to create meaningful and comforting feasts that honour their loved ones and bring people together.
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