DNA-optimised dishes, boozy puddings and 3D printing are on the menu for Christmas Day 2029, according to a new festive trends report commissioned by foodservice provider Bidfood.

In partnership with food futurologist, Dr Morgaine Gaye, Bidfood shared its predictions for Christmas Day dining 10 years from now as it reveals its 2019 festive range.

Microchips on menus out of home

With OpenTable research showing that more people are opting to eat out-of-home on Christmas Day, microchips and skin-embedded sensor devices could enable operators to take into consideration genetic health and microbiome unique to their customers’ nutritional needs.

A virtual party Bidfood’s report predicts far flung family members and celebrity guests could be conjured up using hologram technology; while LED wallpaper displays could allow consumers to change the theme of a room. Celebration dishes could bring a sense of theatre with textured cutlery and edible glasses, and intricate dessert designs […]

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