Buying Guide – catering on a budget…

Is there catering equipment out there for those on a budget? Well many caterers have recently asked us just that, and we’re pleased that yes there is!

There are plenty of great options for caterers who are finding their finances at a bit of a stretch and who are looking for reliable equipment that is also cost-effective. For smaller outlets, we recommend our Lynx 400 range of counter-top catering equipment as the perfect solution during these tough financial times.

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Everything to play for in the pub trade tournament

Will the World Cup bring your business more turnover? If you’re in the pub or restaurant trade then the answer is likely to be yes!

With the World Cup only days away, most of the country (including myself) is warming up with songs, flags, bunting and the usual football clichés (I apologise for the inevitable ones below) as we pin our hopes on 21 men, one giant robot and one Emile Ivanhoe Heskey. (more…)

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Battle of the Boil

When it comes to combis, is an in-built steam generator better than a steam injection system?

In a word – yes! In-built steam generators produce steam more efficiently than a steam injection system and so use less water. They also deliver a number of key performance advantages.

The most important of these is that fresh steam is always available and its presence in the cooking cabinet can be accurately measured and therefore controlled. This is essential to ensure perfect, consistent cooking results.

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New and improved Opus 700 gas oven ranges

We have recently re-designed our two Opus 700 gas oven ranges, the four burner OG7001 and six burner OG7002. The new models feature more powerful hob burners, stronger construction and easier to clean stainless steel radiused hob fronts.

The new hob burners deliver a higher power rating of 6.1 kW for natural gas and 5.7 kW for propane. This performance places them at the top of their class in terms of burner power, and enables them to deliver true high speed cooking. They can, nevertheless, be accurately controlled to ensure excellent results even at low temperatures. (more…)

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