With the 2024 Olympic games well underway, you may be considering a mouth-watering lunch buffet to accompany watching the final games.
Here at Bon Appetit Colchester, we can accommodate all different types of sandwiches and lunch buffet ideas so If you’re looking for the best sandwich shop Colchester has to offer, you’ve come to the right place.
The inspiration behind our Olympic lunch buffet
Because all of our sandwiches are made to order and you can create your own salads too, your sandwich buffet selection could be Olympic-themed, customised to your heart’s content and celebrating the diversity of the countries playing. We think the Olympic games are a great opportunity to try out different food combos from around the world. With other countries in mind, you can get creative with the flavour combinations.
In this blog, you will find some of our favourite ideas for the sandwiches dreams are made of. We hope you enjoy reading about some of the nationwide-inspired sandwiches we could craft for you!
United States: California delight
For this one, we suggest opting for wholemeal bread that holds the weight of the delicious creamy avocado and crispy cucumbers that the state is known for. We recommend finishing with some cheddar cheese and a touch of light mayo for the perfect Californian-inspired sandwich.
Italy: Caprese twist
If you’re rooting for Italy, try out a sandwich inspired by the Caprese salad, using ingredients like mozzarella, fresh tomatoes or sundried tomatoes, pesto and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. This could make the ideal sandwich for your lunch buffet.
Japan: Tokyo tuna
If you would like a Japanese-themed sandwich we recommend this sandwich, with the tuna option hinting at the world of sushi. We would recommend that this sandwich includes tuna, cucumber, avocado and cream cheese.
France: French Brie and apple
For our French brie and apple sandwich idea, you could finish this with some peppery rocket and a touch of mustard for a sweet but tangy option.
Mexico : Mexican fiesta
Have a real Mexican fiesta with a vibrant and spicy sandwich featuring sweetcorn, avocado, tomatoes, cheddar cheese and red onions. You could also add sriracha sauce for a complimentary kick.
Greece: Mediterranean feta
This sandwich celebrates Greek food with offerings of feta, cucumber, red onion, tomato, iceberg lettuce, and hummus. It would be the ultimate refreshing sandwich with Mediterranean influences.
India: Spicy Mango chutney
By combining cream cheese with cucumber rocket and the sweet heat of mango chutney you could create a fusion of cool and spicy for this sandwich, or turn it into a baguette for a heartier option.
Norway: Nordic Salmon
Why not try a Scandinavian-inspired sandwich, including ingredients like rich smoked salmon or juicy prawns with cream cheese?
Great Britain: Ploughman pickle
Keep things British with a traditional ploughman’s pickle sandwich. We recommended adding our homemade coleslaw and iceberg lettuce to your cheddar cheese and Branston pickle for a bit of crunch.
Medal-worthy sides
We can’t forget to mention our medal-worthy sides for your lunch buffet.
Check out our delectable chicken wings, sausage rolls, quiches, scotch eggs, and more to complement your sandwiches and create the ultimate lunch buffet, you can find these under our catering options.
Drinks and refreshments
We also offer a range of hot and cold drinks so everything has been considered for your Olympic lunch buffet with your favourite Colchester sandwich shop.
Join us for the celebration
We hope you appreciated reading about our sandwich suggestions for the Olympics and that you will join us for the celebration. You can either collect your lunch buffet from us at our Colchester sandwich shop or deliveries are available too, for ultimate ease.
If you have any questions or would like to book your lunch buffet today, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to help!