2017 will see the evolution of wellness cuisine – Lorenzo Severini, Head Chef, Le Cirque Signature, The Leela Mumbai

Health food has started to become a rage. Hence, 2017 will see the evolution of wellness cuisine. Chefs will focus on the concept of cooking and using ingredients in a way to retain its nutritional value and put the spotlight on the core value of the produce. They will start focusing on the healing effect food has, along with plating and taste and will experiment more with superfoods and ingredients like quinoa and buckwheat. Local produce will become increasingly popular. Ideally, to distinguish a trend from a fad, continuously make notes of your clients’ evolving taste preferences and eating patterns. Conducting special food tasting for a small number of guests and getting their feedback is also a good way to understand how you want to incorporate the trend in your menu. The best way to build a business around a trend is to produce limited number of portions and build on the curiosity amongst people similar to what Chef Dominique Ansel did in New York with the cronut.