The 80s dinner party is officially back on the guest list, and a new generation of food lovers are driving the revival! 🦐🍹🍽️
Our new research reveals a clear consumer appetite for nostalgia: nearly half of UK adults (48%) believe 1980s dishes are making a comeback. Leading the charge? The iconic prawn cocktail, voted the dish people most want to see back on their tables.
The challenge for this new generation (49% of 25-34 year olds are hosting more often than five years ago) is balancing the desire for theatre and occasion with modern pressures. As 70% of young hosts feel social media has raised expectations.
That’s why we’ve launched our guide - ‘The Dinner Party Decade: The definitive 1980s dinner party resurgence’.
This guide is about helping hosts strike that balance. It blends the fun and flair of the 80s with practical, genuinely useful advice, smart shortcuts, and insights from seasoned hosts Hilary and Michael Whitehall.
Check out the full guide to see how we’re fully embracing this exciting trend by clicking the link in our bio.
What 1980s dish would you like to see make a comeback? Let us know in the comments!
#Waitrose #ConsumerTrends #FoodTrends #80sRevival #TheHomeOfFoodLovers
Calling food lovers🍄
We’ve just launched @fablefoodco Pulled Shiitake Mushrooms through our BrandsNew Programme🌟
Ready in 5 mins, simply cook in the oven, pan or microwave, then add your sauce & spice. Perfect for tacos, burgers & more! Why don’t you try Fable slow cooked Korean Style Pulled Shiitake, like we did at our recent Food Lovers World Tour Press Show?😋
Emily Quinn, Vegetarian food buyer, says “We know our food lovers are looking towards that ‘dine-in mission,’ and this launch allows home cooks to truly elevate their plant-based cooking. It’s a celebration of the shiitake mushroom’s natural texture and deep umami profile, creating a succulent, nutrient-dense protein that doesn't compromise on flavour.”
📷 @philippanting
#Waitrose #TheHomeOfFoodLovers #Fable #BrandsNew
New protein bites ⭐
Through our BrandsNew programme, we’ve just launched @tibatempeh new range of 100% natural, tempeh protein bites 👀
Meet your new favourite on-the-go snack, packed-lunch hero and post-workout protein boost! They’re slow-cooked, lightly seasoned & seriously delicious.
The new range includes:
⭐Tiba Tempeh Southern Style Protein Bites
⭐Tiba Tempeh Roasted Protein Bites
Pick up your pack instore & online 🛒
#Waitrose #TheHomeOfFoodLovers #TibaTempeh #BrandsNew
The NEW & exclusive Gymkhana Tandoor range has launched 🔥
@gymkhanafinefoods new pre-marinated range brings India’s ancient traditions of cooking over fire to British barbecues this summer 😋
The new Tandoor Experience range brings the depth, precision and flavour of Gymkhana’s two Michelin-starred Mayfair kitchen to the grill at home, with each product pre-marinated using the same principles as the restaurant kitchen: bold flavours, balance, depth and precision.
The delicious range includes:
🌟Tandoori Spatchcock Chicken - Spatchcocked British chicken marinated in Gymkhana’s famous smoky, bold tandoori marinade. Made with rich, warming spices, Kashmiri chilli, ginger, and yoghurt. Served with tangy green chutney.
🌟Chicken Tikka Thighs - British chicken thighs marinated in Gymkhana’s famous smoky, bold tandoori marinade. Made with rich and warming spices, Kashmiri chilli, ginger, and yoghurt. Served with tangy green chutney.
🌟Green Tikka Salmon - Scottish salmon fillets marinated in a herby green marinade, vibrant with bold green chilli, warming spices, fresh coriander, and mint. Served with fresh, tangy green chutney.
🌟Green Tikka Chicken Breasts - British chicken breasts marinated in a green tikka marinade, with fragrant coriander, mint, spinach, and yoghurt. Served with tangy green chutney.
Perfect for the barbecue or a tasty weeknight meal 🔥
#Waitrose #TheHomeOfFoodLovers #Gymkhana #GymkhanaTandoorRange #BrandsNew
Food lovers, you heard that right! 🥩✨
From the 6th-19th May, we are offering a massive 50% OFF our delicious Aberdeen Angus Sirloin Steak at our meat counters
Whether you’re planning a weekend treat or a mid-week masterpiece, now is the time to stock up. Not only is it incredibly flavourful, but we set the standard in beef farming. ALL our beef is from BRITISH FARMS, using sustainable farming practices.
Hurry down to your local counter - deals this juicy won’t last long! 🏃💨
#Waitrose #TheHomeOfFoodLovers #MeatCounters #AberdeenAngusSirloinSteak
We're very excited to be the first to market with the brand new, Queen Côtes de Provence Rosé. For The Good Days.
This is more than a rosé, it’s a feeling of place, of people, of passion in every drop.
Made to be shared, made to be remembered.
Now available exclusively at Waitrose for £18.50
Will you be picking up a bottle?
@officialqueenmusic@rogertaylorofficial@queenwinesofficial
Cottage cheese lovers rejoice!🙌
Through our BrandsNew Programme, we’ve just launched @allthingsdairy__ Mixed Berries🍓
This cottage cheese is handmade with no nasties at their family farm, using locally sourced milk from grass fed cows 🐄
It's rich, creamy, delicious & versatile. Mixed with Fearne & Rosie berry compote which is crafted with 70% fruit & no added concentrate🫐
Pick up your pot instore or online 🛒
#Waitrose #TheHomeOfFoodLovers #AllThingsCottageCheese #MixedBerries
Fin-tastic new smoked fish at Waitrose!🚨
Today we’ve launched our NEW range of delicious smoked fish, offering food lovers tasty and responsibly sourced alternatives to mackerel - including a supermarket first, Hot Smoked Sweetcure Seabass ⭐
The new range includes:
🐟Waitrose Hot Smoked Sweetcure Seabass, supermarket first, ASC certified
🐟Waitrose Scottish Hot Smoked Herring, MSC certified
🐟Waitrose Scottish Hot Smoked Peppered Herring, MSC certified
🐟Waitrose Hot Smoked Trout with Dill & Lemon, RSPCA assured
🐟Waitrose Frozen Sardine Fillets, MSC certified
Dr Joanne Lunn, Head of Health & Nutrition says: “Whether it's sardines or herring from our new smoked fish range, we are bringing the same high quality and great taste our food loving customers look for. These products offer a powerful nutritional profile and health benefits that mirror closely those of mackerel. They are natural sources of omega-3 which helps to maintain normal functioning of the heart, brain and vision, making it effortless to incorporate functional, nutrient-dense foods into your daily routine.”
What’s more, they’re on 25% introductory offer too! 🛒
Look out for our frozen sardines launching in May 👀
#Waitrose #TheHomeOfFoodLovers #SmokedFish
Pack your bags! We’re going to the Food Lovers World Tour PR event! 🌍🍴
Have you spotted anything that takes your fancy? 👀 Let us know what you’re most excited about in the comments below ⬇️
Food lovers scroll no further✋
@ottolenghi is bringing the deli home with his NEW & EXCLUSIVE range of dressings & fresh deli staples, each rooted in bold, layered flavours🌟
The new range includes:
🍊Orange Marmalade Dressing (with aleppo chilli)
🍯Honey Mustard Dressing (with preserved lemon)
🥕Pickled Carrot & Kohlrabi Slaw
🫒Pomegranate Harissa Olives
🧅Hibiscus Pickled Onions
The Ottolenghi Pantry has always been about having the right things to hand. Ingredients that do a lot, with very little. Things you reach for without thinking, because they make everything taste better.
Which one are you trying first?👀
#Waitrose #TheHomeOfFoodLovers #Ottolenghi #OttolenghiDeli
Get ready for the ultimate flavour showdown, as we take you back to the 80s! 👠🥃🦐
We have joined forces with Disney+ to celebrate the second season of “Rivals” with a new range celebrating ultimate 80s flavours - including Rhubarb & Custard, Bloody Mary Prawn Cocktail, Peach Melba and Steak Diane.
Nathan Ansell, Chief Customer Officer at Waitrose, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to join forces with Disney+ on the launch of ‘Rivals’ season two, working closely with Disney Advertising and production to connect directly with food lovers in one of their first brand integration moments for a scripted UK Hulu Original. This natural integration transports viewers into the 80s world of Rutshire, with an authentic Waitrose store and branding featuring in a key scene. To take it one step further, we are extending this experience for our customers by launching our ‘Noshtalgia’ product range, bringing back the 80s power lunch, in store from April 27th.”
The drama is in the delicious choice! Which rival will you choose?
🥪 The Sandwich Showdown: Scotch Egg Sandwich vs. Thousand Island Prawn Sandwich
🥔 The Crisp Clash: Steak Diane Crisps vs. Bloody Mary Prawn Cocktail Crisps
🍦 The Pudding Face-Off: Rhubarb & Custard Ice Cream vs. Peach Melba Ice Cream
🥂 The Summer Spritz Rivalry: Peach Melba Spritz vs. Spicy Pineapple Daiquiri
The ‘80s Rivals’ range hits Waitrose stores and online nationwide starting April 27th. And don’t forget to tune in for the new season of Rivals, debuting on May 15th on Disney+.
Let the debate begin! 👇
#Waitrose #DisneyPlus #FoodLovers #NewProductLaunch #TheHomeOfFoodLovers
Spelt-acular new launch🍝
Say hello to @northernpastaco - the latest launch in our BrandsNew programme! 🌟
Northern Pasta Co. champions the best of British farming by sourcing regeneratively grown spelt. This heritage grain is celebrated not just for its exceptional flavour & texture, but for its role in restoring nature. Their mission is simple: to craft unbeatably delicious pasta without compromise to soil health, planet or people.
Now on the shelf:
🍝Northern Pasta Co Rigatoni Pasta
🍝Northern Pasta Co Radiatori Pasta
🍝Northern Pasta Co Fusilli Pasta
Dinner is served. Which shape are you reaching for first? 👇
#Waitrose #TheHomeOfFoodLovers #NorthernPastaCompany #BrandsNew
