Waffles are one of those foods that do well in a multitude of settings. They are sold worldwide as a breakfast item, street food and sweet treat. People can enjoy them sweet with chocolate and fruit, or savoury with chicken and bacon. However you enjoy your waffles, the way you serve them is indisputably important. Presentation and portioning are key things to consider when creating a memorable menu that is both delicious and convenient to put together. This is where the Sephra rotary waffle maker stands out. With six interchangeable plates, you can create a vast array of delicious and unique waffles using only a single machine.
The Waffle Plates
The Sephra rotary waffle maker comes with six different plate options: the original Belgian, doughnut, filled, bubble, skinny and wafflet. You can remove the waffle plates easily after you unscrew and cool them. This lets you change your waffle style safely and fast. Different waffle styles may require different cooking temperatures and baking times, but you can easily adjust this with the simple temperature and time gauges. The timer will also go off once your waffle has completed its cooking time.
Why Choose Different Styles?
Using different waffle plates with your waffle maker gives your business more menu flexibility while still only using a single machine. Instead of offering one standard waffle style , you can create several menu options. Different waffle styles allow you to create varied portion sizes and offer products for different customer needs and occasions. A Belgian waffle may work well as a sit-in dessert, while a wafflet or waffle stick may suit takeaway service better. Bubble waffles are ideal for ice cream-based desserts, while filled waffles can create a more indulgent, premium option.
Interchangeable styles also allow you to keep your menu changing, so things never get boring. Something as simple as a different size or shape of waffle can keep customers engaged and returning, all whilst using the same waffle maker.
Belgian Waffle Plate
The Belgian waffle is a classic option. It is a thick, fluffy waffle with deep pockets, making it perfect for holding fillings, sauces and toppings. Being a large waffle, it is better eaten in a sit-down environment with cutlery, unless separated into quarters. This is a style that feels familiar, but still has lots of potential for fun topping ideas.
Doughnut Waffle Plate
With this waffle plate, you can create waffles in the exact shape of a mini doughnut. The unique shape makes it a great contender for a never-seen-before menu option. You can glaze, dip in icing, or sugar these like regular doughnuts. This makes them a great menu item, as they replicate a typical donut but with less calories than their fried counterpart.
Filled Waffle Plate
Adding a flavourful surprise to your waffle doesn’t get much easier than the Sephra filled waffle. This plate creates shallower pockets than the Belgian plate, making more room inside the waffle for a filling of your choice. This style can feel more premium than a regular waffle, as the filling becomes part of the waffle itself. They also photograph well when the waffle is cut apart and the filling drips out.
Bubble Waffle Plate
The bubble waffle plate replicates the popular Hong Kong-style waffle with its recognisable bubble texture. This is a waffle style that has gone viral repeatedly and works well for dessert parlours, markets and ice cream shops. When you pair ice cream with a bubble waffle pocket, you can place the ice cream inside and use the waffle as a cone. They look as good as they taste and are highly Instagrammable.
Skinny Waffle Plate
If you need a lighter menu item for children or for a lower-calorie menu, the skinny waffle is your best bet. These waffles are significantly thinner than their Belgian counterpart, but you can still dress them up with sauces and toppings. This makes them feel much less heavy in the stomach, which is ideal for customers who want a sweet treat but do not want to commit to a large, hearty Belgian waffle.
Wafflet Waffle Plate
For customers who still want the Belgian waffle experience, but with more control over their portion size, the wafflet is the ideal option. It features the same deep pockets as a full-size Belgian waffle, but gives more possibility for customisability. Each wafflet can have different toppings or sauces, creating lots of potential for waffle combinations and sharing-style desserts.
Customisability and Profitability
Due to their balanced, sweet flavour profile, waffles are the ideal base for a number of sweet and savoury topping combinations. This creates strong potential for upselling. You can add toppings and sauces at an extra cost, making waffles a highly profitable dessert option. From chocolate sauce and fruit to whipped cream, ice cream, sprinkles and savoury toppings, one waffle base can quickly become several menu items.
Portioning
CFW sells waffle mix bags ranging from 375g to 12.5kg. A 12kg case of waffle mix, sold as four 3kg bags, costs £41.99. With 1kg of waffle mix mixed with water, you can make:
11 Belgian waffles, costing 31p per waffle
180 mini doughnuts, costing 12p per 6 doughnuts
11 bubble waffles, costing 61p per waffle
64 wafflets, costing 2p per 4 wafflets
23 skinny waffles, costing 15p per waffle
14 filled waffles, costing 25p per waffle
At an established dessert kiosk, a fresh warm waffle with toppings and sauces included may cost from £7 to £12. That’s a lot of potential for profit.
Where to Buy Sephra Waffle Makers and Plates
Sephra’s entire waffle range, including mix, plates, waffle makers and serving equipment, can be found on CFW.co.uk. Whether you want to create a rotational menu of sweet treats, a new breakfast special or simply add something new to your counter, CFW is the best place to start.