Equipment

The features of this unit, being launched at Internorga, include low energy consumption and functional design. The Convotherm 4 product introduces a new factor: aesthetic design. “When designing professional commercial kitchens, this involves adding a new qualitative dimension under the motto ‘Form follows function’,” explained Dr. Martin Behle, general manager of the Convotherm and Merrychef brands.

As ceramic glass is not porous like the cast iron more commonly used for contact grills, it will not absorb or transfer flavours. The glass also eliminates the smoke and smells associated with cast iron grills, making for a much more pleasant ambience. Heating up time is minimal – just two to five minutes – because as soon as the elements are hot, heat transference through the glass is instant. This also results in much faster cooking times so customers don’t have to queue. The fast heat up and cooking times also reduce energy costs significantly.

Following the launch of the Chef on the Move collection earlier this year, the international brand has invested further in the range by introducing a new black colourway for two jackets - the Mover and Starter - from its menswear range, and also, a black version of its female Impulse jacket. Bragard has also introduced a short sleeved version of the Winner jacket.

Cream Supplies, stocking the full range of Heidolph rotary evaporators, the leading global brand, says that it is “committed to bringing this new and exciting kit to modern kitchens and has models ranging from the most basic, low volume machines to the most sophisticated.” The company adds: “A wide range of accessories and complementary equipment, including the necessary chiller units, are also available.

The Saf-T-Knife Station protects knives from contamination and damage, as well as reducing the risk of accidents and staff injury. Designed to accommodate a variety of knife blade lengths and widths, the Saf-T-Knife station is manufactured by San Jamar and distributed in the UK by FEM. Measuring 381 mm (w) x 381 mm (d) x 108 mm (h), the station includes space to hold up to eight knives and a knife sharpener.

The VarioSmoker is simple to use: all chefs have to do is fill its pan with wood chips or pellets, pop it in the Rational combi steamer and plug in the cable.   “The new accessory allows chefs to save time by cooking and smoking the food simultaneously,” said Lee Norton, managing director of Rational UK.  “Because there’s no need to buy a separate smoker oven, it saves space and investment costs, too.”

The Contour range of folding tables feature a wipe-clean laminated top and are constructed of aluminium with corner protectors to make them robust while the matching stacking benches are an economical method of seating and come in a choice of heights to suit all ages of children.

The centrifugal model features a polished motor housing, topped with a stainless steel bowl and juicer basket, looking typically Italian on the countertop. Extra large rubber feet ensure that the unit – which measures 240 x 380 x 490mm - is stable on any surface. The 75mm feed chute on top can handle all kinds of fresh fruit and vegetables, and is wide enough to take a whole apple, with no chopping or peeling required.