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International Waffle Day
International Waffle Day — 25th March. International Waffle Day lands on 25th March — a great excuse to bring waffles into focus and give customers something a little different. Originally celebrated in Sweden as “Våffeldagen”, the day marks the arrival of spring and has grown into a wider celebration of waffles in all their forms, […]
Best Value Graded Prep Counters in the UK
Best Value Graded Prep Counters in the UK (2026 Buyer’s Guide) If you are looking for the best value graded prep counters in the UK, 2026 is a strong time to buy. Rising equipment costs have pushed more kitchens towards graded options, where you can secure reliable, fully tested units at a significantly lower price […]
Why This ACE Hot Cupboard with Heated Gantry Is One of Our Top Sellers
Why This ACE Hot Cupboard with Heated Gantry Is One of Our Top Sellers. This is one of our top sellers — and it has been for a while. The ACE hot cupboard with 2-tier heated gantry is a simple, practical solution for keeping food hot, organised and ready to serve. It is the kind […]
Sterling Pro Upright Fridges and Freezers
Sterling Pro Upright Fridges and Freezers: What the Key Features Actually Mean. We have recently added a selection of Sterling Pro upright fridges and freezers to our site, including both single and double door models. You will see features like ventilated cooling, automatic defrost, R290 refrigerant and gastronorm compatibility listed across most commercial refrigeration. They […]
Why So Many Food Businesses Choose Blizzard
Why So Many Food Businesses Choose Blizzard. If you need dependable commercial equipment without overthinking it, Blizzard is often the first place to look. Whether it is a water boiler for a busy service or a three-door bottle cooler behind the bar, Blizzard has built its reputation on doing the basics well. The equipment fits, […]
Bratt Pan or Tilting Pan?
Bratt Pan or Tilting Pan? Same Equipment, Different Names. If you’ve ever searched for a tilting pan and ended up looking at bratt pans, you’ll know how confusing commercial kitchen terminology can be. Chefs, suppliers and manufacturers often use different names for the same equipment. It’s not about knowing more — it’s simply a case […]
How Cold Should a Commercial Fridge Be?
How Cold Should a Commercial Fridge Be? What Goes on Each Shelf — Plus Freezer Storage Tips. In a busy commercial kitchen, refrigeration does more than keep food cold. It supports food safety, helps control stock and keeps service running smoothly. If temperatures rise or food is stored incorrectly, the risk of spoilage, cross-contamination and […]
Graded Upright Fridges & Freezers
Graded Upright Fridges & Freezers — Bargain Commercial Refrigeration Priced to Sell. If you need an upright fridge or freezer and do not want to pay extra for glass doors or unnecessary extras, these graded cabinets are well worth a look. We currently have a batch of practical upright refrigeration in stock — dependable workhorse […]
The Rise of Britain’s Artisan Bakeries
The Rise of Britain’s Artisan Bakeries — From £1 Croissants to £25 Cookies. Outside many independent bakeries across the UK, queues now form before the doors open. Customers wait for trays of croissants, pain au chocolat, cardamom buns and sourdough loaves to come out fresh from the oven. What once felt unusual now feels normal. […]
Go Green This St Patrick’s Day
Go Green This St Patrick’s Day with the Lincat Invoq Combi Oven Range. St Patrick’s Day is famous for its green colour, but in professional kitchens “going green” can mean something far more practical. With energy costs continuing to rise across the hospitality sector, many operators are looking for equipment that delivers strong performance while […]
Gastro Pans Explained
Gastronorm Pans Explained : Sizes, Depths and Choosing the Right GN Containers. The Gen on GN: Understanding Gastronorm pans used in commercial kitchens. Walk into almost any commercial kitchen and you’ll see gastro pans everywhere. They sit in prep counters, combi ovens, refrigeration units, bain maries and buffet displays. The reason is simple: gastronorm containers […]
Mothering Sunday Is Almost Here
Mothering Sunday Is Almost Here. As Mother’s Day approaches, we’d like to take a moment to wish all our customers a successful and enjoyable Mothering Sunday. For many restaurants, cafés and bistros, it’s one of the busiest days in the hospitality calendar. Many families choose to go out for a meal together. Because of that, […]
Choosing the Perfect Display Case
Choosing the Perfect Display Case for Your Business. The right display cabinet helps you present food clearly and attractively. It also keeps products in the correct conditions for service. Cafés, bakeries, delis and takeaways all rely on display units to encourage impulse purchases and showcase fresh food. At Anglia Catering Equipment, we stock a wide […]
Graded Glass Door Refrigeration
Graded Glass Door Refrigeration: Fridges, Freezers & Bottle Coolers Now Available In hospitality, visibility sells. Customers buy more when they can see what’s available. That’s why commercial glass-door refrigeration appears everywhere — behind bars, in cafés, beside service counters and in convenience retail. Anglia Catering Equipment currently has a strong selection of graded glass-door refrigeration […]
Is Breakfast Becoming the New Main Event?
Is Breakfast Becoming the New Main Event in Hospitality? Breakfast used to be a quiet lead-in to the day. Now, for many hospitality businesses, it is becoming the main event. Recent foodservice research suggests that breakfast is no longer an afterthought. Breakfast is now the fastest-growing out-of-home dining occasion in the UK, increasing by around […]
Tips for Making the Most of a Small Commercial Kitchen
Tips for Making the Most of a Small Commercial Kitchen: Smart Equipment Choices. In many cafés and smaller restaurants, kitchen space is always the limiting factor. Choosing the right small commercial kitchen equipment can make a huge difference to how efficiently a compact kitchen operates. The key is selecting appliances that earn their keep, fit […]
Draught Beer Without the Cellar
Draught Beer Without the Cellar: Keg Coolers for Cafés, Small Bars & Mobile Setups. Not every venue has the space or the need for a full cellar beer system. For cafés, small bars, mobile setups and event venues, serving draught beer can sometimes feel out of reach. Traditional installations require pipework, cooling systems and dedicated […]
Counter Offers: Doors, Drawers or Both?
Counter Offers: Doors, Drawers or Both? Graded Refrigerated Counters. Prep counters are one of the most practical pieces of refrigeration in a commercial kitchen. They combine chilled storage underneath with a solid prep surface above, all within the same footprint. Some kitchens prefer doors for bulk ingredients, others rely on drawers for organised service, and […]
How Display Freezers Turn Browsing into Buying
How Display Freezers Turn Browsing into Buying. Many retail purchases are not planned in advance. Customers may enter a shop for one specific item, but products that are clearly visible while browsing often end up in the basket as well. Frozen products are particularly suited to this type of buying behaviour. Desserts, snacks, frozen meals […]
Why Every Commercial Kitchen Still Needs a Microwave
Why Every Commercial Kitchen Still Needs a Microwave. Microwaves once carried an unfair reputation in professional kitchens. Some chefs viewed them as a shortcut rather than a serious piece of equipment. Today, most busy kitchens rely on them every day. A good commercial microwave helps with reheating, defrosting and finishing dishes quickly during service, keeping […]
Still Our Number 1 Best-Selling Gas Griddle
Still Our Number 1 Best-Selling Gas Griddle. Infernus 750mm 3 Burner LPG Gas Griddle – 12mm Plate. The Infernus 750mm 3 Burner LPG Gas Griddle continues to be our best-selling model. At 750mm wide, it suits many commercial kitchens because it offers solid cooking capacity without dominating the line. It adds a third burner and […]
Small Space. Smart Spend. This Week’s Graded
Small Space. Smart Spend. This Week’s Graded Equipment. Compact equipment gets bought for practical reasons. A unit fails. You run out of cold space. You want something on the counter that helps sell more on the day. Below is a small selection of graded units available this week. All are professionally tested and supplied with […]
British Pie Week 2026
British Pie Week 2026 : Let’s Talk Pastry. British Pie Week runs from 2–8 March 2026. It’s a good excuse to talk about pies properly. Most of the attention goes to the filling. The pastry still has to be right. Shortcrust The dependable choice. Firm enough to carry rich fillings like steak and ale or […]Brands