Booker is locking 650 prices until mid-June to support caterers, chefs and operators through key spring occasions, The Grocer can reveal.
Rolling out across a range of products and ingredients, the prices will be locked until 16 June 2026 to cover occasions such as the Easter bank holiday, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.
Alongside this, Booker has launched its 2026 Spring Catering Guide. Available online and across branches, it includes menu ideas for world food dishes, celebratory centrepieces, sweet treats, exclusive lines and service offers.
For Mother’s Day, the wholesaler’s guide suggests tapping into breakfast occasions with dishes such as the Loco Moco – a Hawaiian meal that can be made with Blackgate Premium Sausage Patties, served with rice and gravy, and topped with a fried or poached egg. For Father’s Day, the guide recommends the new Blackgate Salt Moss Dry-Aged Tomapork as a centrepiece.
According to Booker, fish remains a “reliable revenue driver”, with operators increasingly reporting strong demand for fish options on the main menu. The guide recommends the wholesaler’s Blue Horizon Pollock Fillet as a “sustainable and cost-effective alternative to cod” for the Easter bank holiday.
The guide also features a dedicated low & no-alcohol drinks section with mocktails such as the Apple Ginger – a blend of apple juice and Schweppes ginger ale – that can also be elevated to a premium gin serve.
Desserts include Chef’s Larder Churros with Cinnamon Sugar, Chef’s Menu Jam Doughnuts, a Pistachio Panna Cotta, and a Baileys Crème Brûlée.
“Spring is one of the most exciting periods in the hospitality calendar, and with so many key occasions landing close together, preparation is everything,” said Booker catering propositions director Leigh Baker. “We want our customers to feel confident that Booker is right behind them, helping them stay competitive, profitable and ready.
“We work hard to stay ahead of the latest food and drink trends, translating them into practical, accessible ranges that help operators respond to shifting consumer behaviours, with informed product choices that bring fresh and exciting options to menus.”
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