Premium trends for
hotel, restaurant, catering.
What your guests discover on holiday, they find again in your mini-bar. Trompe-l'œil chocolate in the hotel lobby, premium fruit desserts on the restaurant menu, banquet bulk packs for 500 guests. Direct from distributor — no four pre-suppliers in between.
Why hotels & gastronomy choose VOVAN
Transgourmet and METRO ship the standard. We bring the differentiation — trends that hotel guests post about and restaurant critics mention.
Premium differentiation
While other hotels place standard chocolate on the pillow, TABBY trompe-l'œil chocolate creates an Instagram moment. Restaurant menu with Maison de Patifruits premium fruit desserts. Differentiation against hotel and gastronomy competition.
Mini-bar & lobby premium
Single-pack packaging for mini-bar assortments. €3.50–€4.90 cashless price accepted. TABBY 11 flavours, MYTCHA, DIP THE TASTE. Photo-worthy, the guest remembers.
Banquet catering bulk packs
Mixed pallets configured on request — for example 6 flavours of premium chocolate in 50-piece boxes for conference catering 200–500 guests. Seasonal promotion kits for weddings and corporate events.
Frozen desserts for parlours
Maison de Patifruits frozen premium desserts and FROOZLY freeze-dried as topping or petit four. End-to-end German cold chain, shelf life long enough for seasonal listings (May–September).
Direct line to F&B managers
Personal account manager for F&B directors, hoteliers and catering operators. One contact for assortment, seasonal campaigns and event listings — no hotline.
HACCP & LMIV complete
All products HACCP-compliant, German LMIV labelling, allergen declaration. Full compliance documentation on request — relevant for hotellerie audits and gastronomy compliance.
Which assortment for which HoReCa setting?
Hotellerie, gastronomy and catering have different needs — we advise specifically.
4–5 star hotellerie
Mini-bar premium: TABBY 4 flavours, MYTCHA tablet, Maison de Patifruits frozen. Lobby: praline set, welcome treats. Breakfast: premium chocolate tablets. Pricing €3.50+ accepted.
Boutique hotel & resort
Storytelling assortments: local trend brands, photo-ready, Instagrammable. TABBY Drumstick as a signature welcome snack, FROOZLY freeze-dried as a bar topping.
Restaurant & gastronomy
Petit-four level: Maison de Patifruits frozen premium desserts (€4.90), MYTCHA as a dessert menu item. Differentiation against standard suppliers.
Ice-cream parlours & patisserie
Maison de Patifruits frozen premium desserts as a counter item. FROOZLY freeze-dried as topping. Seasonal listings May–September, pre-listing preview 8 weeks ahead.
Banquet & event catering
Mixed pallets for weddings (200 guests), conferences (500 guests), corporate events. 6 flavours of premium chocolate in 50-piece boxes. Branded welcome packs possible.
Cafés & coffee bars
Counter assortment: TABBY Drumstick, Los Bubos, DIP THE TASTE. €2.50–€3.50 pricing. TikTok-viral hits for the young café audience (18–35).
Top brands for HoReCa
Premium brands for hotel mini-bar, restaurant menu, banquet catering.
Maison de Patifruits
Premium frozen haute patisserie. Ideal for restaurant menus, ice-cream parlours, patisseries. €4.90 per portion.
TABBY
11 flavours of trompe-l'œil chocolate. Drumstick and hotdog perfect for hotel mini-bars — Instagram-worthy.
MYTCHA
Premium matcha chocolate. Tablet format for hotel lobby, boutique welcome, premium breakfast.
DIP THE TASTE
Crunchy bread sticks with premium dip — perfect as welcome treat or café counter item.
FROOZLY
Freeze-dried snacks as ice-cream parlour topping, bar snack or petit four. Long shelf life up to 18 months.
Los Bubos
Bubble-gum chocolate for café counters and young hotel target groups. TikTok-viral, photo moment.
VOVAN vs. classic HoReCa wholesalers
Where full-range distributors like Transgourmet and METRO hit their limits.
Assortment differentiation
Transgourmet/METRO: Standard chocolate, standard pralines, interchangeable hotel assortments.
VOVAN: 11 own premium brands plus trend imports — differentiation rather than full-range commodity.
Trend speed
Full-range: 6–12 months from trend to listing.
VOVAN: 4–8 weeks — your hotel has the TikTok trend before competitors list.
Premium-pricing DNA
Full-range: Volume-focused, thin margins.
VOVAN: Premium brands with above-average margin. Hotel can realise €3.50+ per mini-bar item instead of €1.50 standard.
Direct F&B contact
Full-range: Sales via branch network, anonymous hotline.
VOVAN: Personal F&B account manager. Direct line for seasonal listings, banquets and specials.
What's really selling in HoReCa 2026
Reading tips for F&B managers, hoteliers and gastronomy operators.
HoReCa trends 2026 ⭐ NEW
6 numbered trends for hotel, restaurant, catering, parlours, canteens. Premium mini-bar, trompe-l'œil, ice-cream season, banquet bulk packs.
Frozen fruit desserts in gastronomy
Cedric Grolet trend: premium fruit desserts on the restaurant menu. Maison de Patifruits as a frozen solution.
TABBY 11 flavours for hotel mini-bar
Trompe-l'œil chocolate as a premium mini-bar item. Instagram moment, €3.50+ pricing easily accepted.
The matcha trend in hotellerie
MYTCHA premium matcha chocolate on the hotel breakfast buffet, in boutique welcome packs and in the premium lobby.
Dubai chocolate as a hotel welcome treat
Pistachio-kadayif chocolate as a signature welcome item. Direct supply without wholesale markup.
Freeze-dried as a parlour topping
FROOZLY freeze-dried as a signature topping for ice-cream parlours, bars and patisseries. Long shelf life, easy storage.
Food trends 2026 for gastronomy
Complete trend overview — particularly relevant for restaurant menus and hotel assortments.
Frequent questions for HoReCa partners
Do you supply individual hotels or only chains?
Both. We supply individual boutique hotels, restaurants and small caterers as well as hotel chains and large banquet operations. Minimum order quantities are flexible and adapt to assortment and need.
Which brands are suitable for hotel mini-bar?
TABBY Drumstick (€3.50 cashless price accepted), MYTCHA premium matcha chocolate (tablet format), DIP THE TASTE choco dips (premium single packs), Maison de Patifruits frozen desserts (for freezer mini-bars). High-margin differentiation versus standard hotel assortments.
How do you differ from Transgourmet or METRO Foodservice?
Transgourmet and METRO are full-range distributors focused on standard groceries and bulk packs. VOVAN is a trend and hype-food specialist with own premium brands (TABBY, MYTCHA, FROOZLY, Maison de Patifruits) and a focus on differentiating specialty items for ambitious hotellerie and gastronomy.
Do you also supply frozen products for ice-cream parlours?
Yes. Maison de Patifruits frozen desserts (premium fruit confiserie) and FROOZLY freeze-dried snacks are ideal for ice-cream parlour listings — as topping, petit four or stand-alone frozen dessert. End-to-end German cold chain.
What bulk packs are available for banquet catering?
Carton, display and pallet quantities per flavour. For banquet catering we configure mixed pallets on request — for example 6 flavours of premium chocolate in 50-piece boxes, ideal for conference catering 200–500 guests.
Are products HACCP-compliant and EU-labelled?
Yes. All products HACCP-certified with German LMIV labelling, allergen declaration and nutritional values. For hotellerie and gastronomy: full compliance documentation on request.
How fast is delivery to hotel or restaurant?
Standard 2–5 working days from German warehouse. For active HoReCa contracts: fixed weekly delivery slots. Seasonal large orders with 8 weeks pre-listing preview.