In no small part due to the array of food programs now showing on TV, the  greater accessibility to different international ingredients and recipes, people are becoming ever more adventurous with their cuisine.

Whilst traditional breakfast options may have consisted of porridge, toast with jam, boiled eggs or perhaps an English fry-up, many people in the UK are now turning to continental-inspired breakfasts for an invigorating start to the day. Following this trend, hotels, restaurants and caterers are investing in crepe machines and waffle irons to ensure that they continue to meet the expectations of their customers.

Although crepes are often thought of as akin to pancakes, their texture and creation is entirely different and rather more complex. Specifically designed crepe machines simplify the process of creating an appetising international breakfast, saving considerable time and energy versus using a pan.

You simply mix the appropriate batter and ladle it into the machine and the crepe is perfectly formed in only a matter of minutes. Crepes can be covered with cheese, spinach and ham pieces for a savoury style or smothered in chocolate and berries for a sweet offering.

Waffles are also enjoying growth in popularity, with waffle irons flying off the shelves as they make creating this delicious food so simple. Waffles are generally a sweet breakfast option, although some American diners enjoy them drenched in maple syrup and topped with bacon pieces.

As with crepe machines, waffle irons appliances come in a range of sizes with different throughput capabilities, allowing you to choose the machine most appropriate to your business.

Posted by Matt on the 10th June 2010