Based in a former 17th century hunting lodge, The Speech House Hotel, with its busy function suite and large garden marquee, was struggling to manage with the spiralling energy costs of LPG gas and an outdated kitchen and urgently needed an upgrade.

Energy specialist advisors were called in to survey the kitchen and suggest a way to reduce costs.  A change to more manageable and controllable electric catering equipment, including induction cooking technology was recommended and a visit to Target Catering Equipment's demonstration kitchen to trial cooking with induction and other energy efficient equipment was arranged.

On finalising the contract, Target's team of engineers set about removing all the redundant kitchen equipment and renovating the old Lincat hot cupboards which were also fitted with new hot pass gantries.  A new grill section gantry was manufactured and positioned over the existing fridge and table tops to create an island preparation area.

To replace the redundant LPG gas solid top and 6 burner gas range, Target Catering Equipment manufactured a bespoke Induction Solid Top Range Cooker incorporating an induction solid top with control power slide top.  The induction solid top replicates the features of a traditional gas solid top with programmable induction zones to enable graduated heat zones across the Ceran® glass top.

Providing extra oven space a versatile Blue Seal E31D4 oven and grill was incorporated into the Induction Soild Top Range Cooker.  The Blue Seal oven accepts standard gastro-norm containers and being programmable with simple digital controls, makes it ideal for the busy hotel kitchen.

The installation was completed ahead of schedule and Gill Hands, a director at The Speech House Hotel, is "over the moon" with the result.   The once sweltering kitchen has become a cool, calm and controlled cooking facility with energy efficient cooking technology producing perfect results using a fraction of the power previously consumed.

For further details about the Induction Solid Top Range Cooker call Target on 01452 410447.

Customised Induction Range Cooker Solves Listed Buiding Kitchen Ventilation Restrictions

The time had come when Burford House Hotel needed to upgrade its kitchen in oder to comply with current gas safe regulations as well as insurance standards.  Listed buildings often offer the most challenging issues and unforseen circumstances when upgrading kitchens or embarking on renovations.

After visiting Target's demonstration kitchen, partners Ian and Stewart decided on induction cooking and a customised induction range cooker design to replace old equipment which they had inherited with the hotel when they took it over.

Having already used portable induction hobs, as a back up for the failing gas range, the choice to convert to induction cooking was already made and a customised commercial induction range cooker, with 8 cooking zones was designed incorporating a Blue Seal convection oven and grill and a mini combi from Convotherm.  All appliances had to run on 230 volt, single phase power supply.

Target upgraded the electrical distribution system and rewired the cookline ready for the new equipment after walls were made good and clad in Altro whiterock wall cladding.

The existing ventilation outlet was enlarged to accept new ducting and new fan as well as a new, stainless steel ventilation system which was manufactured by Target.

To improve service and increase the plating up area, Target manufactured a heated gantry shelf to fit over an existing table ensuring piping hot plates and food left this amazing little kitchen in one of Burford's best loved hotels in the picturesque Cotswolds.

Completed before Christmas the kitchen was awarded a 5 star kitchen hygiene rating and operates like a dream for Stewart who commented

"life is so much easier with the induction cooking equipment and the powerful mini combi"

Target's professional induction stoves have a unique design which allows for easy installation where kitchen access is tricky.

With a fully equipped manufacturing facility, trained engineers, an experienced installation team and over 20 year's experience manufacturing stainless steel catering equipment for the hospitality industry, Target produce professional induction stoves to suit not only the chef but also the commercial kitchen space available.

By integrating Target's unique design, which enables the professional induction stove's top to be easily removed for installation where access to the kitchen is tight or space is limited in the kitchen with a 3 year manufacturer's warranty and full service backup, you can have peace of mind when purchasing a Target professional induction stove.

Incorporating the very latest, high quality, German, heavy duty, VDE tested induction technology with quality drop in fryers, French planchas, griddle fry plates, which can be either flat, ribbed or both, bain maries, pasta boilers, water chargrills or equipment of your choice, Target manufacture professional induction stoves to suit every style of cooking.

Call Target Catering Equipment on 01452 410447 to discuss your requirements further.

Relocating their production kitchen to purpose made facilities in Stirchley, Birmingham became top priority for Keith Trinder and Trevor Bailey as their events catering business progressed from strength to stength.

Specialising in outdoor catering and events catering, Tommy's Catering wanted an energy efficient, all electric production kitchen.  Target Catering Equipment's commercial induction range cooker incorporating heavy duty induction hobs and two built in deep fat fryers teamed with a Rational SCC 101E combination oven was chosen to provide an effortless cooking facility for Tommy's quality products.

Target also manufactured the ventilation system replacing the existing skylight with a weatherproof soaker sheet and fan cowl housing to minimise visual impact and provide the ventilation requirements needed for the energy efficient, Target commercial induction range.

With completion of the installation of the production kitchen in time for the busy Christmas period, Tommy's Catering were able to automatically cook turkey crowns and all the trimmings to perfection, with no shrinkage and great taste, in the new Rational SCC combination oven.

For further details on energy efficient catering equipment call Target Catering Equipment on 01452 410447.

Following the success of Marcel Frichot's Bistrot Coco in Cheltenham, he decided to expand his commercial kitchen and upgrade catering equipment to include a heavy duty, commercial induction range cooker in order to help cater for the extra demand.

Located in the basement of a Grade II listed building the Bistrot Coco kitchen needed to comply with planning regulations.  With its reduced ventilation requirements and the ability of the hobs to remain cool producing a comfortable working environment, the Target heavy duty, commercial induction range cooker was the ideal choice.  The bespoke induction range cooker, commissioned by Marcel, also included a built in electric griddle and deep fat fryer.

A range of drop in equipment to compliment induction has now been developed by Target and can be incorporated into their bespoke induction cooking suites.  These drop in units include the unique Target water chargrill, deep fat fryers, bain maries, flat and ribbed electric griddles and the French style plancha.

By combining Target's new induction solid top power slide top, which replicates the traditional gas solid top range and allows for multi pan use,  with drop in units of your choice into a bespoke induction range cooker, you can now have a seemless commercial induction suite to suit your style of cooking, your budget and your exact kitchen space.

For further details please call Target on 01452 410447.