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Dessert Packaging for Waffles, Ice Cream, Popcorn and More

A range of Sephra's packaging products

In 2024, the frozen dessert market in the UK was valued at USD 5.68 billion. That’s not just a lot of desserts sold. It’s also a lot of packaging sold. Getting the packaging right for your dessert business is a key way to bring in new customers and keep old ones returning. What is the point of a delicious ice cream sundae if it were served in your hands?

CFW offers a range of dessert packaging, from ice cream tubs and milkshake cups to waffle cones. These high-quality packaging options help make serving easier and eating more enjoyable.

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Just Add Water! Sephra’s Bakery Mixes

All of Sephra's Bakery Mixes

For such straightforward desserts, crêpes, waffles and doughnuts can be notoriously difficult to get right. Batter can often be too lumpy, making you want to whisk it more. This can develop the gluten and turn the finished product chewy. You may also end up with dense waffles if you don’t properly prepare the ingredients. For example, separating and whipping the egg whites. The smallest imbalance of measurements can leave you with a crêpe that is too hard and crispy, or so soggy and eggy it may as well be an omelette! Sephra’s bakery mixes, available through CFW, help eliminate these issues through their ease of preparation. With a simple just-add-water formula, you can de-stress your baking experience. Soon, you”ll be make high-quality crêpes, waffles, pancakes and doughnuts every single time.

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Waffle on a Stick – a Portable Treat

There is an undeniable allure about food on a stick. Whether it is skewered kebabs, cake pops, ice lollies or American corn dogs, something about being able to eat your food mess-free, on the go, is sure to attract customers. The idea of putting waffles on a stick originated in America in the 1920s, at a time when the street food craze was on the rise. Nowadays, waffles on a stick can be enjoyed on the go or in a dessert establishment, all with the help of the Sephra Plus Long Waffle Maker. This is available on CFW, alongside all other products for your waffle-making needs.

For businesses looking to add something different to their menu, waffles on a stick are a simple but effective option. They are familiar enough to appeal to a wide customer base, while still feeling exciting enough to attract attention.

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The Unique Potential of Waffle Balls

people have made waffles using the same technique for centuries. Typically made with flour, eggs, milk and butter, they begin as a batter poured into a waffle iron and heated until golden. The first known waffle recipe dates back to the late 14th century, but modernisation has since turned the waffle into an iconic treat enjoyed across the world. Waffle makers became a household staple in the 1900s, allowing more people to enjoy fresh waffles at home. With that popularity came innovation, and with innovation came the Sephra Plus Rotational Waffle Ball Baker. This machine offers a playful twist on the traditional square or circular waffle. Instead of producing one large waffle, it creates bite-sized waffle balls. For dessert parlours, cafés, caterers and fun food businesses, this format offers a distinctive menu staple with almost endless possibilities.

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The Croffle: A Delicious Fusion of Croissant and Waffle

Food trends are constantly evolving, and the culinary world is always finding new and exciting ways to surprise our taste buds. One such trend that has gained popularity in recent years is the Croffle. This delightful creation combines the flakiness of a croissant with the crispiness of a waffle, resulting in a unique and mouthwatering treat.

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10 Waffles you should be cooking in your Waffle Maker

10 Waffles you should be cooking in your Waffle Maker
10 Waffles you should be cooking in your Waffle Maker
Waffles are available in all styles, shapes and sizes such as Belgian, Bubble, Long Waffle on a Stick, Square, Heart, Churros etc, are perhaps one of the most under-rated consumer treats in the UK. The general consensus is that it is more of an American offering that we try every now and then from a breakfast menu or a product that we buy as a ready-made item in the supermarket. Making your own Waffles though is pretty easy and there are a lot of different sweet and savoury options to choose from. Continue reading 10 Waffles you should be cooking in your Waffle Maker

27 Ingenious Things You Can Make in a Waffle Maker (Besides Waffles)

27 Ingenious Things You Can Make in a Waffle Maker (Besides Waffles)
27 Ingenious Things You Can Make in a Waffle Maker (Besides Waffles)

Unlike Carly Rae Jepsen, a waffle maker is no one-hit wonder. Thanks to its distinctive honeycombed surface, the breakfast gadget is like a panini press, mini grill, and toaster oven all in one—and that means it can cook much more than waffles. Continue reading 27 Ingenious Things You Can Make in a Waffle Maker (Besides Waffles)

Now in Stock – Sephra Auto Rota Waffle Maker

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The rotational waffle baking system is a tried and tested method of baking great waffles – every time. With it’s automatic timer & thermostat with audible alarm which tells you when your waffle is baked, it is easy to use and requires no training. Suitable for breakfast buffet use with customers using as a self serve option. Simply provide cups of mix for customers to pour in to the baker, close, flip and the baker will beep when the waffle is ready.

The 180 degree left/right turning of the baking plates allows for optimal distribution of the dough. The Sephra Rota Waffle Maker features easy to use coated plates, so the waffles won’t stick to the surface and can be easily removed once baked.

Suitable for use in restaurants, cafes, buffets and hotel breakfast service etc.

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Waffles on the Rise

WAFFLES ARE ON THE RISE

Those who have travelled to the United States will be familiar with the popularity of fresh, warm waffles. Not only is it extremely popular for Americans to make home made waffles and stack them with bacon and maple syrup for breakfast or find them drizzling them with melted chocolate, nuts and ice cream for dessert, but you also find waffles on the menus at leading hotels, restaurants, cafes and markets all across America.

Over the last year the popularity of waffles has been rising worldwide, specifically within the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The word waffle being seen on dessert menus throughout the UK was the beginning of the phenomenon and now slowly but surely we have begun to see them creep onto the breakfast menus too.

Self-service waffle makers on buffet breakfast tables within hotels throughout the United States have proven to be extremely successful, and with good reason. Firstly making your own waffles is not only great fun for guests, they also provide an excellent alternative to cereals or a full, cooked breakfast. A light, hot waffle served with a variety of toppings is a great way to start any day.

Waffles offer a fantastic profit margin for any catering business, as well as providing their customers with delicious low cost desserts. Sephra just add water waffle mix comes in convenient 3Kg bags and can be easily prepared to order – therefor wastage is almost non-existent.