Trends we spotted | Week 08
At horecatrends.com we spot many national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write about, the other trends we use in our weekly column ‘Trends we spotted this week’. With this week links to articles about:
- Fletcher Hotels head office staff are preparing for the annual spectacle: the ‘Fletcher Hotel Take Over’ on Sunday 23 March 2025.
- Stayokay has reopened its renovated and sustainable hostel on Kloveniersburgwal in Amsterdam, Stayokay Amsterdam Stadsdoelen.
- The CuliQuiz was launched during the Horecava. Second grand final takes place on 31 March in the H2O E-Sports Arena. Fun to participate in with a restaurant or bar team.
- PowerSoul Café, a popular Nevada-based restaurant chain known for its healthy and delicious menu, has become the first restaurant chain in the world to be independently certified down to 5 parts per million (ppm) of gluten, setting a new gold standard for gluten-free dining.
- Taco Bell® and Milk Bar® launch new Milk Bar Birthday Cake Churros in the US, another crossover.
- Marriott Bonvoy and Manchester United invite the club’s most passionate fans for a once-in-a-lifetime stay in The Captain’s Suite Inspired by Legend Gary Neville.
- Enjoying a Fensterccino at the Fenster Café on the Fleischmarkt in Vienna, Austria. Their coffee is served in a cone waffle cone which is coated in chocolate.
- At The Flower Bowl Entertainment Center in Preston (UK) you can enjoy Crazy Golf, Bowling, a virtual reality ride, shuffleboard, watch a movie at their cinema or play Crazy Pool at their Cue Gardens.
Enjoy reading!
The Hotel Take Over 2025 by Fletcher Hotels
Fletcher Hotels head office staff are preparing for the annual spectacle: the ‘Fletcher Hotel Take Over’! On Sunday March 23rd 2025, they will swap their desk chairs for the hotel floor and take the reins for one day at Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Wings-Rotterdam. This iconic event, where hotel employees are replaced, will provide a day full of unexpected twists, surprises and a unique experience for guests. An experience you won’t find anywhere else! What started as a surprise event in 2017 to show appreciation to hotel employees has grown into an annual tradition that both employees and guests look forward to every year. To make this day unforgettable, Fletcher Hotels has put together an exclusive package. The Hotel Take Over Package welcomes guests with a festive reception, a delicious dinner, live music and the opportunity to have a drink in the Sportsbar and watch the exciting football match of the Dutch national team. Of course, a comfortable overnight stay and a full breakfast cannot be excluded. This unique package is only available for guests arriving on Sunday March 23rd 2025 and can be booked via the link in the title.
Stayokay reopens renovated location in heart of Amsterdam
Stayokay has reopened its renovated hostel on the Kloveniersburgwal in Amsterdam. Stayokay Amsterdam Stadsdoelen, a historic building from 1730, has been completely renovated with a strong focus on sustainability. Stayokay, formerly NJHC: ‘Nederlandse Jeugdherberg Centrale’, has been based in the property since 1939. The hostel now runs entirely without the use of natural gas and offers guests a unique combination of historical charm and modern facilities in the bustling city centre.
The renovation of Stayokay Amsterdam Stadsdoelen was carried out with respect for the property’s monumental status. Thanks to smart and innovative solutions, such as insulation on the inside of the walls, HR++ glass and Fineo monument glass, 64 solar panels on the roof, heat pumps and underfloor heating, the property has been modernised without compromising its historical value.
Culiquiz | Second grand final takes place on March 31 at H2O E-Sports Arena
CuliQuiz was launched during the Horecava. Their app is now available to download, and they invite you to join them in taking your culinary knowledge and craftsmanship to the next level.
CuliQuiz was born out of a passion for culinary knowledge and a desire to enhance craftsmanship in the hospitality industry. What started as a small quiz during covid and grew into an innovative platform that combines education and gamification to inspire and challenge (young) professionals in the hospitality industry. The second big CuliQuiz Finale will take place on March 31st at the H20 E-sports Arena, Purmerend. A spectacular event where the best culinary teams will compete against each other. More details in the link in the title.
PowerSoul Café redefines gluten-free dining | First restaurant chain certified at 5 ppm
PowerSoul Café, a popular Nevada-based restaurant chain known for its healthy and delicious menu, has achieved a groundbreaking feat in the food industry. It has become the first restaurant chain in the world to be independently certified down to 5 parts per million (ppm) of gluten, setting a new gold standard for gluten-free dining.
Even the tiniest trace amounts of gluten in food can trigger severe health reactions for individuals with celiac disease. That’s why, in 2013, the US FDA stipulated that gluten-free food labeled on market shelves or served in cafés and restaurants, must adhere to a maximum threshold of 20 ppm of gluten. Food manufacturers and food service owners wanting to claim they are gluten-free have essentially three levels of compliance to choose from, each implying a varying level of trust for gluten-sensitive consumers. Any establishment can purchase a basic test kit and self-declare on their menu board or product labels, that their food items meet the gluten-free 20 ppm legal requirement.
More serious food producers can opt for the second option: employing an independent third party to audit and verify their products at 10–20 ppm. PowerSoul Café has gone one step further, now certified at 5 ppm—making it a world leader in gluten-free dining.
Taco Bell® and Milk Bar® launch new Milk Bar Birthday Cake Churros in the US
Back in 2019 we wrote about crossovers, like the Cheeseburger Dumplings by Mimi Chengs and Emily in New York. They were delicious! Since then we spotted more examples, a new one is the Milk Bar Birthday Cake Churros, a sweet twist on the beloved Mexican classic. A collab between Taco Bell and the New York based Milk Bar. Available now for a limited time, this little treat is a party in every bite, featuring birthday cake frosting inside two warm and crispy, classic churros made in collaboration with Milk Bar, all topped with festive confetti sprinkles. More details in their press release, linked in the title.
A reminder for other restaurants to create crossovers!
Marriott Bonvoy and Manchester United invite the club’s most passionate fans for a once-in-a-lifetime stay in ‘The Captain’s Suite’ inspired by legend Gary Neville
Through their exclusive partnership with Manchester United, Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program, and Marriott Hotels announce the beloved Suite of Dreams will be reimagined for its fifth year as “The Captain’s Suite” and pay tribute to one of the club’s most decorated legends, Gary Neville. Set within the storied Old Trafford stadium, The Captain’s Suite will celebrate Neville’s illustrious career making over 600 appearances with Manchester United, serving as club captain for five years, and winning eight Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues, three FA Cups and two League Cups, as well as the International Cup and FIFA Club World Cup. More details at Marriott Bonvoy Moments or in their press release, linked in the title.
Fensterccino at the Fenster Café in Vienna
A Fensterccino of € 11,= but worth it according to Helene Sula – Travel and Lifestyle Blogger. She drank the coffee from a waffle cone which is coated in chocolate so it’s like you’re getting coffee plus a pastry at the Fenster Café on the Fleischmarkt 9 in Vienna, Austria. Their website is linked in the title.
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Crazy pool | 10 holes of fun at The Flower Bowl Entertainment Center
At The Flower Bowl Entertainment Center in Preston (UK) you can enjoy Crazy Golf, Bowling, a virtual reality ride, shuffleboard, watch a movie at their cinema and play Crazy Pool at their Cue Gardens. This is a unique quick-fire game for the whole family to enjoy. Combining pool with crazy golf, the player who navigates the obstacles to complete each hole in the fewest shots wins! Check out their website in the link in the title or the reel below.
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