Although a high percentage of people are cooking more meals at home in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, foodies are craving high-quality restaurant experiences and Carl’s Jr. is teaming up with Nocking Point Wines to deliver burger and wine pairings. To introduce the brand-new Steakhouse Angus THICKBURGER, Carl’s Jr. is inviting fans to get a taste of an at-home steakhouse experience.
The limited-edition Carl’s Jr. x Nocking Point Wines Steakhouse Burger Box shares a collection of bold red wines to complement the steakhouse flavors of the burger’s hand-seasoned 100% all-beef Angus patty and its A1 Thick & Hearty Steak Sauce.
As CKE Vice President of Culinary Innovation and Chef, Owen Klein, describes: "The Carl’s Jr. x Nocking Point Wines Steakhouse Burger Box makes a steakhouse dinner easy for everyone, replicating the fine dining experience of a wine pairing from the comfort of your home."
At-Home Steakhouse Experiences
Carl's Jr. x Nocking Point Wines Shares Burger and Wine Pairing
Trend Themes
1. At-home Steakhouse Experiences - Opportunity for restaurant brands to create at-home dining experiences that provide a high-quality restaurant experience in the comfort of the consumer's home.
2. Food and Alcohol Pairing Subscription Services - Opportunity to create subscription services that deliver food and alcohol pairings to consumers' homes, making gourmet dining accessible to more people.
3. DIY Gourmet Meal Kits - Opportunity for restaurant brands to create and sell gourmet meal kits that allow consumers to prepare high-quality meals at home without the need for extensive cooking skills.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food Chains - Fast food chains can partner with alcohol brands to create food and alcohol pairing experiences delivered to consumers' homes that elevate the fast food experience.
2. Wine and Spirits Industry - Wine and spirits companies can create subscription services that deliver premium alcohol options and food pairings straight to the consumer's door.
3. Meal Kit Delivery Services - Meal kit delivery services can partner with restaurant brands to offer gourmet meal kits that provide consumers with a high-quality dining experience at home.