As the UK’s largest independent supplier of catering equipment and catering supplies to the restaurant and hospitality trade, our expert product consultants have years of experience specifying and installing equipment to a wide range of business types. We have compiled this range of buyers guides to help our customers make informed decisions about which products best suit their requirements. From new products and the latest trends, through to specialist knowledge that helps to simplify technical jargon, we are confident that you will find a buyers guide that is relevant to your catering outlet.
Blast Chillers are becoming increasingly more popular amongst restaurants and bars as a means of improving food safety and longevity helping meet standards and increase profits. We have outlined the most frequently asked questions about the benefits of blast chilling and the types of blast chillers below.
Having the right chefs knife for the task at hand can make food preparation easier. But with so many different types of chefs knife available on the UK market, choosing the right kind of knife can be a challenge. To help you with your buyers’ journey, we’ve put a simple guide together to help you find the right type of knife.
With average expenditure ranging from £600 to over £4000, buying a new commercial coffee machine is typically the most expensive piece individual item of catering equipment an independent coffee shop or café may purchase.
One of the most popular pieces of refrigeration equipment in restaurants and bars, the commercial ice machine provides your business with a reliable and consistent supply of ice. With a variety of ice maker types and brands, choosing the right machine for your business can be a tricky process.
As any seasoned barista will know, that even with years of skill and experience you have in the trade, you can easily be let down by outdated, poor performing or unsuited pieces of equipment. This is particularly accurate when it comes to coffee and espresso machines, in a full industry you need every edge for your café to stand out and keep your customers coming back for more, that’s why it’s essential to select the right espresso machine to get the results you want. The equipment you choose must also be budgeted for and be able to provide a cost-effective commercial solution and a return on investment, here are some things you need to consider before you buy.
Utilising the wrong type of refrigeration in the commercial kitchen can have a detrimental effect on both health and safety and practicality. Particularly domestic fridges which appear attractive based on the price tag, but do not perform to the standards required for commercial food service.
However, choosing the right type of commercial fridge to suit your requirements can be tricky, with such a variety of configurations and technical jargon to navigate.
A commercial griddle is typically comprised of a plate of rectangular metal heated by burners or elements underneath the plate, the shape of the griddle suited for the shallow frying of food types like eggs, bacon, pancakes and steak which require a large flat surface to cook evenly. This makes the commercial griddle and ideal for breakfast and lunchtime service.
With such a wide range of configurations available, you will need to consider what type of commercial griddle is best suited to your business. This guide provides an overview of all the power configurations, plate types and capacities available, helping you to make an informed decision.
