The Dynamic MX91 is a classic model which has been a favourite in many famous kitchens since it was first manufactured in 1991. This blender is an ideal choice for creating very large quantities of mayonnaise, sauces, curries and soups. This lightweight unit weighs just 3.5kg and comes with a shaft made from aluminium which [...]

Tragus is a restaurant group that owns many of the popular mid-market restaurants, such as Café Rouge, Bella Italia and Strada. And for those who have chefs jobs in these eateries, there is good news, thanks to a recent deal between Tragus and O2, which has been reported in the catering industry press. What’s the [...]

The Panasonic NEC1275 Combination Oven is a versatile piece of cooking equipment ideal for coffee shop, café or snack bar outlets.From this one cooking appliance you can serve golden toasted sandwiches, hot Paninis and filled baguettes as well as crispy pizzas and delicious jacket potatoes. Throw out the Panini Machine, Sandwich Toaster and Pizza Oven [...]

Concerns have been raised in many quarters about the growing worries we have about obesity in the young generation. This has led to celebrity chefs, such as Jamie Oliver, promoting national campaigns to try to help to improve the food that our school children are eating. One recent report sparked alarm when it concluded that [...]

The Bunn 392 filter coffee machine is a ‘pour and serve’ style filter coffee machine for professional caterers. It’s designed for small-volume coffee brewing and uses glass jugs of 1.8 litre volumes. Its space-saving design makes it very handy for smaller workspaces and its pour-over brewer doesn’t require plumbing, making it completely portable and highly [...]

Welsh Government wants to raise food hygiene standards Of course, when any consumer makes the choice to eat food in a catering establishment, their decision will be affected by the level of hygiene in the outlet. However, the Welsh government is seeking to put forward a new draft Bill, which will address concerns of consumers [...]

The Robot Coupe R301 is a multi-functional piece of catering equipment, which works as both a vegetable prep machine and a food processor. The vegetable preparation function allows you to perform various types of fine and coarse chopping, grinding, kneading and stuffing, using the stainless steel discs provided. There are also discs for grating, slicing [...]

Would you like to hear some good news about employment potential in the catering industry? It seems that despite the cut-backs, job losses and generally miserable news relating to the job market and the economy, there are still some heartening news stories around to buoy up the catering industry. Here are three examples: First, Travelodge, [...]

The Blue Seal E31D4 is an exciting new addition to the world of convection ovens. This convection oven can accommodate up to 4 sheet pans of half size. It’s an incredibly durable and versatile convection oven which can perform a multitude of functions, including warming, roasting, baking and grilling. This oven retains all of the [...]

Although we all like to eat, drink and make merry this time of year, it is worth paying attention to a recent reminder from the Food Standards Agency. They have warned that it is necessary to cook chicken livers with particular care when creating chicken liver pate, failing which there is a risk of disease. [...]