Every chef is searching for that next twist, something that takes the familiar and flips it into something memorable. Something that drives sales and brings customers back each time. That’s the whole game of menu innovation: surprise, elevate, repeat.
And if you’ve overlooked honey as a tool for this, you’re missing one of the easiest ways to transform flavour, depth, and story in your food.
Not basic table honey. We’re talking specialty varieties; raw, infused, and single-origin honeys that open up creative lanes in the kitchen.
So how do you innovate with honey? Start with the variety.
Each of our honey varieties offer a specific angle — sharpness, spice, florality, or richness. Here’s how you build with that.
1. British Honey with Blackcurrant
For desserts that surprise and sauces that punch.
This isn’t just “fruity honey.” It’s a rich, tart layer of blackcurrant built into golden honey, perfect for chefs who want to balance sweet and acidic on one plate.
Menu ideas:
● Spoon over baked cheesecake or panna cotta
● Swirl into crème anglaise for berry notes
● Use in glaze reductions for pork or duck
2. British Wildflower Honey
For cheese pairings, grazing boards, and flavour complexity.
Wildflower honey brings depth into everything. With a floral, almost herb-like profile that plays well with dairy and dough. It’s not overpowering, just confident.
Menu ideas:
● Pair with cheese (this is your board hero)
● Drizzle on fig and goat cheese tartlets
● Swirl into honey butter for pastry services
3. Organic Lavender Honey
For soft, floral, memorable dishes.
This one’s for chefs who like to surprise. Lavender in honey form is a delicacy. Not perfumey, like some people think, just elegant.
Menu ideas:
● Mix into pastry cream for choux buns or Mille-feuille
● Use in herbal tea service
4. British Honey with Cinnamon
For coffee shops, cocktails, and comfort menus.
Cinnamon honey is familiar but elevated. No need for extra spice blends when you have this honey. It brings the comfort of cinnamon with the complexity of honey’s sweetness.
Menu ideas:
● Pair with flat whites, espresso, or chai
● Spread on sourdough with butter for a winter brunch menu
● Mix into whipped ricotta for French toast or pancakes
5. Organic Honey with Matcha
For cafés that want their lattes to stand out.
With matcha-infused honey, the earthiness of matcha meets the softness of honey without the bitterness. It’s designed for baristas and pastry chefs who want clean, modern flavour with that wellness appeal.
Menu ideas:
● Stir into matcha lattes (obviously)
● Blend into vegan cake batters for subtle green notes
● Drizzle over white chocolate desserts
6. British Honey with Lemon
For fresh, bright, sharp-sweet moments.
This is your go-to for dressings, drizzles, and anything that needs a hit of acidity alongside sweetness. Works great in summer menus.
Menu ideas:
● Lemon-honey vinaigrette for grain bowls or rocket salads
● As a finishing drizzle on ricotta toast
● With fish or grilled halloumi
Why this matters for your kitchen
You don’t need to launch a whole new menu to innovate. Just upgrade the ingredients you already use.
A vinaigrette becomes signature with the right honey. A toast topping becomes unforgettable. Even your bar menu gets a glow-up when you swap that plain, boring syrup for blackcurrant honey or a matcha-infused honey.
And because our honey comes in:
● 3kg bulk tubs for prep, and
● 30g mini jars for breakfast trays or high-end plating,
you’re not just experimenting, you’re scaling with ease.
And where do you get these?
That’s where our full range of premium honey is now available for chefs, cafés, hotels and restaurants that want to give more with their menu.
Sustainably sourced. Soil Association certified. Trusted by kitchens that care.
Want to make your menu feel new again?
Order now from Woods Foodservice and start turning “just honey” into one of your most versatile, creative ingredients.
References
Tastewise (2024). Menu Innovation: How It Can Drive Restaurant Success? Retrieved from https://tastewise.io/blog/menu-innovation
Grubtech (2025). 10 Innovative Menu Ideas to Ramp Up Your Restaurant Experience. Retrieved from https://blog.grubtech.com/post/10-innovative-menu-ideas-to-ramp-up-your-restaurant-experience
Blue Pacific Flavors (2024). Natural Honey Flavor | Trends & Innovation. Retrieved from https://www.bluepacificflavors.com/natural-honey-flavor-trends-innovation/