Pret's ‘biggest menu shake-up to date’ to focus on grazing

Pret has said changing eating habits have influenced the biggest menu shake-up in its history, with 20 new recipes geared towards a move away from traditional meal times.

The expanded menu, which will have a focus on flexitarians with new vegan and veggie options, will launch next Tuesday.

The brand said that, with two thirds of its salad pots eaten outside of lunchtime, the newly expanded range was designed to ensure more choice through breakfast, mid-morning, lunch and mid-afternoon. There is also a new range of open sandwiches, including two vegan options.

New ingredients introduced include a variety of new ingredients from smashed avocado, to chilli salt and roasted chestnut mushrooms.

The menu also sees the introduction of Pret’s own gluten-free bread, produced in-house.

Pret’s head of food development, Hannah Dolan, said: “We’re so excited to launch our colourful new spring menu, our biggest change in our history, which is a result of listening to what our customers want. Our team of chefs have taken inspiration from all over the world for this new menu and have worked incredibly hard to perfect each and every ingredient. From flavoursome roasted mushrooms, to our own gluten-free bread, which we honestly believe is one of the best out there right now.

“I’m particularly excited about our new salad pots and open sandwiches. Two-thirds of Pret products are now purchased outside of the lunchtime period, and we think these filling snacks and smaller meals will fit really well with our customers’ busy schedules.”

 

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Pret’s open sandwiches

”After years of trying to find a gluten-free bread, Pret gave up… and instead, made their very own recipe.”

Smashed Avo on Pret’s Gluten-Free Bread, £3.25 (Vegan)

Freshly-smashed avocado, a sprinkle of chilli & red pepper salt and a wedge of lemon to finish.

 

Coconut & Berries on Pret’s Gluten-Free Bread, £3.25 (Vegan)

A thick layer of coconut yoghurt dairy alternative, Pret’s five berry compote, fresh blueberries and a scattering of toasted coconut chips.

 

Chicken Caesar & Smashed Avo on Pret’s Gluten-Free Bread, £3.75

Smashed avocado topped with chargrilled British chicken in a Caesar mayonnaise, shaved Italian cheese and a sprinkle of mustard cress.

 

Veggie Pret only: Humous & Roasted Peppers on Pret’s Gluten-Free Bread, £3.25 (Veggie)

Topped with Pret’s humous, red tapenade and basil leaves. Finished with chargrilled peppers, creamy diced feta cheese and a sprinkling of pine nuts.

 

Colourful new salads

”Pret’s new spring salads have been inspired by as far afield as California all the way back to an English country garden.”

Cali-Style Salmon Salad, £6.50

Pret’s brown rice and red quinoa is mixed with mango, mint and chilli paired with smashed avocado and topped with edamame beans. Finished with golden roast salmon topped with a sprinkle of coconut chips.

 

Asian-Style Veggie Box, £4.50 (Vegan)

Cos lettuce topped with long-stem broccoli, sweet roasted mushrooms, black rice, edamame beans, pickled cabbage & carrot and sesame seeds. Served with a zingy green dressing.

 

Pret’s Greek Salad, £4.99 (Veggie)

Combines tomatoes and red peppers with crumbly, creamy feta cheese, cucumber, black Kalamata olives, pickled onions and fresh dill. Served with a pot of feta and oregano dressing.

 

Ham, Egg & Beets Salad, £5.50 (this salad will launch in shops in May)

This classic English-inspired salad has lightly dressed potatoes, pulled ham, sweet peas, roasted baby beets and a hard-boiled egg. Served with a pot of creamy feta and oregano dressing.

 

Veggie Pret only: Bang Bang Broccoli Salad, £4.50 (Veggie)

We’ve reimagined one of Pret’s favourite new salads to make it suitable for veggies. Crunchy green broccoli and pickled cabbage & carrot taste great with rich, roasted sesame mayonnaise. The salad is finished with Pret’s zingy green dressing.

 

New salad pots

“Three new pots crammed full of flavour.”

Salmon & Smashed Avo Pot, £3.25

Smashed avocado topped with smoked salmon, diced mango, pickled cabbage & carrot and edamame beans. Finished with a sprinkle of mixed sesame seeds and served with a wedge of lime.

 

Roast Mushroom & Smashed Avocado Pot, £2.99 (Vegan)

Smashed avocado topped with sweet roasted mushrooms, diced mango, pickle cabbage & carrot and edamame beans Finished with a sprinkle of mixed sesame seeds and served with a wedge of lime.

 

Chicken & Smashed Beets Pot, £3.25

Smashed beetroot topped with a hard-boiled egg, edamame beans, chargrilled British chicken, feta cheese and a sprinkle of chilli & pepper salt.

 

Veggie Pret only: Egg & Smashed Avo, £2.99

Smashed avocado topped with a hard-boiled egg, feta cheese, edamame soya beans, pickled cabbage & carrot and finished with a sprinkle of chilli & red pepper salt.

 

New breakfast birchers

”A bright start to the morning (or afternoon or evening).”

 

Almond Butter & Berry Bircher, £2.35 (Vegan)

Pret’s gluten-free granola is soaked with coconut yoghurt dairy alternative, shredded apple and almond butter then topped with Pret’s Five Berry Compote, more shredded apple and caramelised pecans.

 

Tropical Bircher, £2.99 (Vegan)

Overnight we soak our gluten-free granola with coconut yoghurt dairy alternative, mango & banana sunshine smoothie, passionfruit juice and shredded apple. In the morning it’s then topped with diced fresh mango and coconut chips.

 

New desserts

”These indulgent sweet treats are new additions to Pret’s menu.”

 

Lemon & Blueberry Cheesecake, £2.35 (Veggie)

Lemon curd with mascarpone cream, coconut seed mix and topped with fresh blueberries.

 

Mocha Pot, £2.35 (Veggie)

Coconut yoghurt dairy alternative mixed with a dark chocolate & hazelnut sauce and a drizzle of Pret espresso.

 

New smoothie

Coco-Berry Bircher Smoothie, £2.75 (Vegan)

Coconut yoghurt dairy alternative, coconut milk and coconut water with raspberry and blueberry.

 

New Pret Bar

Pret’s Nut Bar, £1.60 (Veggie)

Chunky almonds with shaved coconut, pumpkin seeds and sweetened dried cranberries bound together and baked. A layer of dark chocolate coats the base.

 

New sandwiches

Avo & Bacon Breakfast Baguette, £2.19

Slices of avocado and streaky bacon with a sprinkle of chilli & red pepper salt.

 

Humous & Chipotle Wrap, £2.99 (Vegan)

A generous dollop of Pret’s humous with spicy chipotle ketchup and fresh coriander. Topped with sliced red peppers, crunchy carrot & mooli slaw, pickled cabbage & carrot and a handful of baby leaf spinach.

 

Chef’s Special: Chicken & Pea Crush Baguette, £3.85

A refreshing spring inspired baguette combining British chicken breast lightly tossed in Pret’s yoghurt mayo, with crushed peas, slices of cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, fresh basil leaves and mint.

 

Chef’s Special: Bang Bang Veggies Wrap, £3.50 (Veggie)

A vegetarian take on Pret’s delicious Bang Bang Chicken Wrap, A layer of sliced avocado topped with our roasted sesame sauce, crunchy long-stem broccoli and finished with pickled cabbage & carrot and cos lettuce for the crunch.

 

Veggie New Yorker on Rye, £2.99 (Veggie)

Mature Cheddar with tangy mustard mayo, gherkins, pickled cabbage & carrot and finished with peppery rocket, all perfectly sandwiched between Pret’s rye & caraway bread.