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Frozen food can often get a bad rap. For many families, a busy schedule means the convenience of frozen food can be a life-saver. However, there are some common misconceptions about frozen food that make us feel guilty somehow for not having the time to buy, prepare and cook fresh food every evening. Here we examine some of those frozen food myths and debunk them for you.

No fully functioning commercial kitchen should be without a few vital pieces of equipment, especially if they’re aiming for success. Whilst refrigeration, warewashing, storage, stainless steel prep counters, extraction and ventilation etc. are all major factors, let’s put them aside for now and concentrate on the nitty gritty, core area of the commercial kitchen – the larger cooking equipment that’s going to produce a full and varied menu range with outstanding professional results.

Just as investing in the right commercial fryer is a tough yet vital task to any food service business, choosing the best fryer oil can also be tricky. There are so many factors to consider and once they’ve been addressed, it’s essential to understand how to look after it. Getting it right will not only reduce outlay on this potentially pricey ongoing cost but will also guarantee fried foods that will keep customers coming back for more.

Here we break down the important areas of choosing and managing oil in an easy to digest guide.

If fresh fish is a major part of your business then investing in the perfect refrigerated fish keeper is vital to achieving the best results and ultimate success. Manufactured from high grade stainless steel there are units designed to meet all requirements. Finding the perfect equipment for your business is easy when you understand all the options. This guide is created to explain each area and help you to make your first choice the right one.

Commercial bottle coolers are an essential for any pub and bar from local boozers to high end cocktail joints. Designed to keep bottled drinks at the perfect temperature whilst optimising display with glass doors, or boosting efficiency with solid doors; a comprehensive range of back bar fridges are available to meet every demand and suit all budgets.

Having collaborated with our team of in-house refrigeration engineers and experienced sales team, we have compiled this guide which aims to offer assistance throughout the whole buying process.

From choosing the unit that meets your requirements and uncovering which features may be important to you, to top tips for energy efficiency and increased equipment life span, we are with you every step of the way.

Whether setting up from scratch or replacing old units, graded catering equipment can be a great way to decrease costs in a commercial business, without jeopardising overall performance and quality. The problem is that few people are actually aware of the benefits or that such offers even exist.

Here we uncover the truth about buying graded catering equipment, answering questions and filling in the details such as What is graded catering equipment and why you should consider investing?