Whether it’s out-dated, only partly functioning or just not your first choice, many chefs have an image of what their ideal kitchen would look like and it’s probably not the one they are currently standing in. If you’re a chef with a budget for some new equipment, where do you begin? You’ll want to get the most out of your existing space, make it cost-effective yet efficient and be able to complete your job successfully.
Commercial refrigerators have significantly improved over the past few decades, becoming more functional and efficient. Modern fridges take up less space, store more products, use less energy, and preserve food for longer periods. These advancements increase profits for commercial kitchen owners and allow for the preparation of delicate and expensive cuisines requiring long-term preservation.
The ageing technique is the art of prepping meat, mostly done in commercial kitchens or by butchers, by allowing microbes and enzymes in the meat to break down the connective tissues to make it tender and more flavourful. It has been used for commercial purposes for a long time in the UK.
The process of ageing meat takes anything from a few weeks to a few months depending on the type of meat and the method of ageing employed. Once the animal is slaughtered and the meat cleaned, the meat is stored in near-freezing temperatures and monitored.
Here we discuss the two major ways of ageing meat.
Operating a commercial food establishment comes with significant costs. Beyond purchasing the right equipment, you must ensure it doesn’t deplete your funds through operating expenses. Commercial equipment whether display refrigeration or storage refrigeration works hard year-round, especially during summer. Subjected to constant use, they must work harder than domestic fridges.
Given the pressure on refrigeration units and the money spent on energy, it’s crucial to prevent excessive energy consumption. Manufacturers help by improving refrigeration components, materials, control systems, lighting, and insulation. However, users must also do their part to achieve maximum efficiency.