30 Chefs Share Their Food & Beverage Trend Predictions For 2024

“I think plant-based proteins will continue to grow with plant-based meat alternatives like jackfruit, seitan, and tempeh as consumers seek more sustainable and healthier options. Also, the increasing use of adaptogens like ashwagandha, reishi, and turmeric in dishes and drinks for their stress-reducing and health-promoting properties. And the use of a greater variety of flours such as chickpea, almond, and cassava for gluten-free and nutrient-rich alternatives in baking and cooking. And along the same vein with beverages, I think there will be an expansion of fermented drinks like kombucha, kefir, and kvass on restaurant menus as healthier alternatives to traditional sodas.” - Chef Richard Sandoval, owner & founder, Richard Sandoval Hospitality