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Commercial pizza ovens are specialised ovens that are designed specifically for the purpose of cooking pizzas. The adapted design differs to a traditional oven size and shape and perfectly suits the classic pizza format whether that's thin and crispy or full and deep crusted. They are a must-have in restaurants, pizzerias and takeaways to quickly and efficiently cook pizzas to perfection.

Here we discuss areas to consider when buying a commercial pizza oven to make sure that you make the best decision for your business.

While health has been a major contributing element to diners meal choices recently nothing beats having a deep-fried item on our plate! Unlike other dishes, these fried portions of deliciousness can take any form from chips, chicken or fish to onion rings, mushrooms and even vegetables.

If you own a commercial business and your target group loves fried food, then you'll know that choosing a quality commercial fryer is essential and with the rising energy costs many businesses are now giving greater consideration to particular areas such as power and it's impact on energy efficiency and the overall efficiency of the equipment as a whole.

Pizza is one of the most popular foods trending in the world nowadays. Everybody craves for a bite of pizza regardless of their age.

Whether preparing dough bases, making sauces, organising toppings or dressing pizzas, creating an ordered and well-maintained pizza prep area is vital to maximising output and overall quality. Pizza prep counters, sometimes refered to as pizza fridges, and refrigerated topping units are a vital way to achieve the desired results.

Gastronorm pans and trays are a common feature of any professional catering and food service operation. Here we answer some simple regularly asked questions and simplify the seemingly endless configurations to help businesses to ascertain how these simple pieces of equipment can be tailored to their individual needs.

Commercial warewashers are a crucial element of any hospitality business whether that’s to guarantee a continuous flow of clean glasses or to ensure that the kitchen and restaurant continues to function smoothly with a good supply of hygienically cleaned cooking utensils and dinnerware.

Commercial dishwashers and glass washers are workhorses of the kitchen and require care and attention in a number of areas to guarantee that they give their best performance in high demand conditions whilst remaining within legal guidelines.

Common areas of confusion and misunderstanding for customers tend to involve break tanks, drain pumps and water softeners and whether these are necessary for their business. Here we clear up the confusion and explain what each is, it’s purpose and how customers can determine whether it is a feature that they need.

The coronavirus pandemic has sent shockwaves through Britain's economy - with hundreds of thousands of businesses brought to the brink of closure as a result of the uncertainty of the last six months.

But those shockwaves could pale in comparison to the impact of Brexit, the UK's upcoming exit from the European Union.

What this might mean for the refrigeration industry is still hard to say although we do know that there will be a few changes to contend with. Rest assured though, the industry has been busy preparing and putting measures in place to ensure that customers will feel minimum impact.

Let's take a look, beginning with European regulations of equipment.

Over the years the slush market has grown in popularity becoming a cold treat enjoyed by any generation, all year round. Continuing to go from strength to strength, the commercial slush machine is now a solid feature for many shops, supermarkets, cafes, concession stands, kiosks and snack bars.

In order to realise how your business could harness the full potential of a slushie maker it’s vital to understand how a slush or granita machine works and what you should be looking for when it comes to choosing the right one for your establishment.

This buying guide aims to explain all things slush from what it actually is and how equipment works, to the components of the machine and different features plus a few top tips and handy hints along the way.