Monthly Archives: November 2015

Blast chilling is a vital operation for food businesses all year round to guarantee optimum food safety without any compromise on quality however at Christmas this practice is all the more important. With a steady flow of Christmas patrons and celebrations comprised of larger than average parties, the kitchen can become inundated with orders. There is at least one story every year where some form of festive food poisoning has occurred in a restaurant or pub either through rushed cooking, insufficient storage or dishes being left to sit at room temperature for long periods of time. Blast chilling can protect your business and reputation throughout the festive season and guarantee that your kitchen always serves perfection.

Often Christmas dinner is a fraught time; once the perfect ingredients have been decided on and put together with the ideal ratio of meat to stuffing and vegetables to potatoes you then have to set about getting the timing right so that all elements reach a cooking crescendo of perfection all at once. You’ve put in so much time, effort and energy that if the end result is anything less than exquisite you feel a little pang of disappointment.

Make sure that your food isn’t ruined by the selection of wine at the dinner table! Consider pairings that will complement and enhance the overall dining experience, marrying food and drink together with maximum impact.

Some of the most critical equipment in a professional kitchen is the refrigeration. Ingredients must be stored in optimum conditions in order to retain exceptional quality. Commercial units are designed specifically for this purpose and offer consistent and precise temperatures in which to preserve foods.

Review all refrigerated storage that exists in your kitchen and assess its capabilities of meeting increased demand. If you find your business lacking, take a look at these suggestions to make sure you are able to fulfil all your Christmas needs.

Foster has long been acclaimed as one of the brand leaders in the commercial refrigeration industry and with continuous innovation and dedication to evolve and progress it isn’t difficult to see why. One of their latest adaptations promises to reduce energy consumption, maximise energy savings by up to 55% and minimise environmental impact. The new option of fully frameless doors as an addition to the range of multideck display chillers completes the professional appearance granted by all Foster equipment and has huge performance impact by guaranteeing that the perfect temperature is easier to reach and maintain.

Of course, you can’t take our word for it! Here’s what Foster has to say.