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The takeaway sector makes a vital contribution to the UK economy, accounting for over a 12% slice of the food service industry, including restaurants, cafes, pubs, bars etc. Despite rising costs and reduced consumer spending, the takeaway revenue is expected to rise in 2023, fueling confidence about the long-term outlook for hospitality. Food packaging is […]
Beef up your Burger
The burger remains an exceptionally popular choice among Brits when eating out and is a great source of revenue for caterers. Tasty, satisfying, and quick to produce; they’re not the humble burger of old, now elevated to a food that is found on most menus including some of the best restaurants. Burgers themselves are comparatively […]
What is Ventless Cooking Equipment?
The size of the exhaust hood or canopy is one of the biggest limitations in a commercial catering kitchen. Choosing a ventless appliance allows you to operate with a smaller hood or no hood at all. Ventless technology is fully self-contained – using built in catalyst technology, makes it possible to operate powerful frying and […]
Should I buy New or Second-Hand Catering Equipment?
Buying new commercial catering equipment can be a big investment, prices range from a few hundred to thousands of pounds. The obvious advantage of buying new equipment is that you are getting the latest tech and have access to a manufacturer’s guarantee – you are covered if the equipment develops a fault or becomes damaged. […]
Higher Loading Capacity Dishwashers
The key to choosing the right ware-washer for your business is determining the machine’s capacity and size that will best fit your business. A dishwasher that doesn’t deliver enough clean dishes fast enough is the wrong choice. Equally, a dishwasher that is too big takes up too much valuable space and is costly to run. […]
The Reel Deal
Fish fridges or fish storage cabinets are a huge asset for catering establishments that feature a lot of fish and seafood on their menus. When storing fish, the correct temperature is crucial to preserve the quality and freshness of the fish, retaining texture and keeping in all the nutritious value. Any increase in the temperature […]
British Tomato Fortnight
Did you know that the British people eat about 500,000 tons of fresh tomatoes every year. That’s 60z or 160g per person or more than 100 per year, and we’re 30% more likely to add tomatoes to our lunches now than a year ago. However, only a fifth of the tomatoes the British eat are […]
Now that takes the Biscuit!
National Biscuit Day is Monday, 29th May 2023. A chance to celebrate the humble biscuit. Biscuits are not a modern invention; they have been an essential source of nutrition to many different people and civilisations throughout history. They were a staple on long sailing voyages for the Ancient Egyptians, and kept many Roman soldiers energised […]
Sunday 28th May 2023 – Celebration Day
Celebration Day is a new National Day of Remembrance. Created by the public, for the public, a day to encourage the nation to remember friends, loved ones, or those who have helped to shape our lives and are no longer with us. The idea for the day was developed by an eclectic group of friends […]
A-Maize-ing!
Imagine walking into a cinema without being greeted by the smell of freshly salted, buttered popcorn. The tempting smell of cooking popcorn is a very effective advert, more so than any drawn sign. Perfect for audiences, just eat it with your hands and it won’t distract you from watching. Popcorn is cheap to produce on […]
BUZZ OFF!
Don’t let flying insects ruin your business. It’s not just us who love the warmer weather. Cold weather inhibits a fly’s ability to reproduce, but the spring and summer months act as a multiplier for flying insect populations. Keep your commercial environment free of flies by making sure that your business is hygienic and clean. […]
Butties, Sammy’s, Sarnies’, Hoagies, Paninis, Pieces, Subs, Toasties, Banjos, Barms etc
Whatever you call them – it’s time to celebrate the not so humble sandwich during British Sandwich and Food To Go week, 21st to 27th May 2023. The definition of a sandwich is ‘an item of food consisting of two pieces of bread with a filling between them, eaten as a light meal’. It’s a […]
You dough-nut want to miss this!
National Doughnut week runs from this Saturday 20th May – 28 May 2023. This is the week that bakeries, coffee shops, cafes, delis, bistros, restaurants, pubs etc. are taking part in making and selling oodles of delicious doughnuts. All funds raised goes directly to The Children’s Trust – the UK’s leading charity for children with […]
Get in Sync with Sinks!
Sinks are vital to the commercial kitchen, either for food prep, dishwashing, or hand washing. Here are a few types of sinks to consider: Compartment Sinks : Convenient for commercial kitchens because they offer plenty of room, and are easy to clean. Usually made from hygienic stainless steel with one, two or three compartments (bowls), […]
Electric New Range from Blue Seal
Brand new to our site is the latest range of solid element sealed hob cooktops from Blue Seal Evolution Series. Ideal for any busy commercial catering establishment either for use as a main or secondary cooking station. Quality is as you would expect from Blue Seal. Overall construction is a welded hob with one-piece formed […]
The Gen on GN’s
Often catering equipment is labelled with a ‘GN’ number. GN is shorthand for Gastronorm. Originally this system started as a method of maximising oven & fridge capacity by using containers that were compatible in size with the oven cavity, so that no corners were left unused. For manufacturers of catering equipment, it gives a uniform […]
In Praise of the Braiser – Volume Cooking made easier
If you are a commercial kitchen in a canteen, hospital, university, school, or large banqueting operation you are producing hundreds or even thousands of meals per day, making the Bratt Pan a key piece of equipment for you. A Bratt Pan is a large, tilting pan with a stainless steel or cast-iron flat griddle plate […]
World Cocktail Day – Saturday 13th May 2023
World Cocktail Day is a global celebration of cocktails. It also marks the publication of the first cocktail recipe in 1806 on May 13th. The top three most popular cocktails in the UK in 2022 were Piña Coladas, Mojitos and Martinis. 2023 trends are leaning towards the use of unique syrups and bitters, and vegetable juices, […]
Slice, Dice, Grate, Chop & Mix
Commercial Food Processors are an extremely versatile piece of equipment in the busy catering kitchen. They can perform a plethora of jobs from shredding, grating, grinding, slicing, pulping & whipping. Different types of food processors are suited to different sets of tasks and levels of demand, depending on what you’ll be using it for and […]
What is WRAS?
WRAS stands for Water Regulations Approval Scheme and is an independent UK certification body for plumbing products and materials, helping business and consumers choose compliant products that keep water safe. This symbol means that the product you are choosing has undergone rigorous tests in accredited laboratories and is compliant with water fittings regulations. It is […]
RACK ‘EM UP
There is never enough space in a kitchen for storage, unlike meat or fresh produce stored in refrigeration cabinets, dry goods need to be stored where they are out of the way and yet near at hand when needed. The right shelving or racking is key in the commercial kitchen. The most common for dry […]
Fry-day Catch of the Day
Whether you own a restaurant, pub, café or mobile catering unit you will find a countertop fryer a must have. The powerful Lincat DF66 allows you to fry perfectly crispy and fluffy chips every time. This electric, twin tank tabletop fryer has two independently operated fryer tanks for greater versatility and can deliver up to […]
How important is the Design of a Commercial Kitchen?
Before you source the right grills, fryers, refrigeration etc. you need to consider several very important criteria that will impact the design & layout of your kitchen. Namely, how best can you optimise the space available to create the ‘flow’ from storage, to preparation, to cooking, to the pass and into the dining room. You […]Brands