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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.
A commercial convection oven uses a stable and uniform temperature through the cooking cabinet regardless of the food’s positioning inside. Using fans, heat is distributed evenly through the oven; this reduces pre-heating time and cuts down cooking times. Unlike with commercial oven ranges the mass majority of convection ovens do not include gas or electric hobs on top.
When planning to design and install a new commercial kitchen setup, there is the growing issue of tackling space restrictions. The limitations of available space will affect how you plan to create a working and efficient catering space. Both chefs and kitchen staff will appreciate a commercial kitchen designed to consider ergonomics and so it is essential to factor in not only space for all equipment but also space for the team to move without being over cumbered. Here are five steps to take into consideration when designing a commercial kitchen.
In the UK, the coffee shop industry saw a market rise of 37%, from £2.4 billion in 2011 to £3.4 billion in 2016. After 18 years of considerable continued growth, the coffee shop market is one of the most successful in the UK economy and is set to outnumber pubs by 2030 as coffee shops become the new local. However, a lot of this growth is related to the increase in branded cafe chains such as Starbucks or Costa Coffee. While independent chains saw some growth competing with the large corporations is becoming more of a challenge, it could be argued that the café and coffee shop industry is reaching a saturation point and trying to stand out from the crowd.
Knowing which glass to serve which drink in can get confusing. Which glass do you serve gin in? Can you put wine in tumblers? Which wine glass is used for red and which is used for white? Serving drinks in the correct glasses can be a complicated and expensive business however can really improve the experience for your customers. We’ve put together a guide on the main groups of glassware and what to use them for to help in choosing specific styles for the correct beverages in hope to make this process easier..
As any restaurant business owner will know, starting up a restaurant is no easy task, and a plethora of things need to be taken into consideration. You think about the menu, the food, who to hire, what drinks to serve. However, the one factor that will influence the success of your business tends to be overlooked — the design of your restaurant.
