Festive Flavours Unleashed

Bringing you a stress-free silly season

As the end of the year approaches and we enter the silly season, Barker’s Professional has your back to make sure your Christmas menus are fresh and exciting. So, whether you're planning a special event, catering menu, looking for something exciting to freshen up your restaurant menu, or something seasonal for the cabinet - we’ve got the ultimate inspiration for you.

Read on below to browse our takes on the traditional pavlova, ideas for sweet treats using Fruit Mince, and some great apricot recipes for vegetarian and meat-lovers alike.

A Barker's twist on the traditional Pav

THE ULTIMATE MINI PAVLOVAS - These bite size kiwi favourites are perfect to serve over the silly season alongside a healthy drizzle of Lemon & Passionfruit Topping.

CHOCOLATE PAVLOVA - If you're looking for something of a more traditional Pavlova, try this delicious Chocolate Topping twist.

VANILLA, CARDAMOM & BALSAMIC PAVLOVA WITH THREE BERRY - This sophisticated pavlova uses Three Berry Jam paired with lovely elements of vanilla and cardamom.

Classic Christmas Treats

MINI APPLE PIES - If you're looking for a fruit mince pie alternative, these Mini Apple Pies made with Traditional Apple Sauce are the perfect swap.

EASY FRUIT MINCE TARTS - Two ingredients, too easy. Keep it simple this silly season by using our Fruit Mince and pre-rolled sweet short pastry to create the easiest fruit mince tarts.

MINI FRUIT CAKES - It's not Christmas without fruit cake, make sure to have these classic bite sized treats on the menu using our traditional Fruit Mince.

Apricot Specials

APRICOT GARDEN VEGETABLE GLAZE - A simple vegetarian friendly Christmas side. Use our famous Apricot Glaze or Apricot Jam to create this delicious dish.

APRICOT HAM GLAZE- In a pinch and needing a quick Apricot Glaze solution? You can use our Spiced Apricot Traditional Sauce to create a great substitute.