Target Catering Equipment Blog

Sustainable catering equipment: products that are made locally, use renewable energy, reduce energy consumption and can be recycled after use.  Selecting sustainable catering equipment can provide significant savings as well as improving working conditions in the commercial kitchen.  Catering kitchens expend large amounts of energy with 23% of energy consumption in a typical catering business being used for cooking.  Here are 5 pieces of energy efficient catering equipment that will help you cut costs.  

Induction cooking is one of the safest, most efficient and controllable cooking methods available.  Induction cooking is different from conventional cooking technologies like gas or radiant heating elements; heat is generated in the pot or pan on top of the stove and transfered to the contents.

Stainless steel catering fabrication has been used in restaurants, hotels and commercial kitchens for many years because stainless steel boasts a long life span, is easy to maintain and is easy to keep clean.

There is sometimes confusion between counters and serveries, generally these are different types of the same item.  Both counters and serveries allow food to be kept at the correct temperature by incorporating heated dispense systems and refrigerated units, these also enable the food service provider to comply with food safety regulations.  Counters and serveries also provide for eye catching displays to tempt customers to make a purchase.  Generally speaking counters are static and serveries are mobile.

"You get what you pay for" but how do you know what you are getting when comparing wood fired pizza ovens?  Make sure you know the difference between a wood fired pizza oven which is suitable for heavy duty, commercial use and one that is suitable for domestic use.  Here are a few points to consider when choosing which wood fired pizza oven is right for you.

Stainless steel catering equipment is tough, easy to clean and resistant to corrosion.  It is an essential part of the commercial kitchen because of the durability of work surfaces and kitchen hygiene.  There are several points to consider when purchasing stainless kitchen equipment, here are 5.

The Quooker Combi provides boiling water as well as 50-65° water on demand.  Simple to plumb into an existing cold water supply, this little gadget provides instant boiling water for as little as 3p per day, a saving of up to 55% against a kettle.

The Convotherm Mini Combi packs a big punch in small commercial kitchens.  With a width of only 20.3", the mini offers maximum performance whilst utilizing the minimum of space.

Theatre cooking using a custom made cooking station as well as open kitchens allows diners to see the cooking ingredients used and how meals are prepared and also gives chefs the opportunity to engage with guests.

Fact: gas hobs are  inefficient compared to induction hobs when it comes to cooking.

Careful consideration to commercial kitchen design, prior to embarking on your kitchen installation, will ensure you end up with a kitchen which suits you as well as your staff and will work efficiently during your busiest service times.

With the vast choice of catering equipment available today, it can be a minefield when trying to choose equipment which will not only save on energy costs but also reduce the every day pressures of running a catering business.

Induction hobs have been used for a long time.  The first induction hob was put on public display in 1971 in Texas, but, until now, they have only just started to gain in popularity in commercial kitchens within the UK hospitality industry.

Commercial induction hobs with plug in computer diagnostics and information recovery allows programmed power management in your kitchen.  This enables you to optimise power but never overload limited electrical load capacity of the incoming mains supply to your kitchen.

Commercial kitchen ventilation is one of the most important elements to get right when designing or refurbishing a commercial kitchen.  Here are 8 tips to help you ensure you get it right.

Thinking of purchasing a commercial induction hob?  Check out these 8 points before you buy - make sure you get the correct induction catering equipment for your kitchen.

The mobile coffee station not only provides the ideal opportunity to generate revenue but can also be used to deliver hospitality and customer service training within schools and colleges.

This unique range of humidifying, radiant electric vapour grills will enable you to rethink the way you chargrill.  The addition of a water tray, located under the grill, allows evaporation during cooking, so the meat remains tender and cleaning is made easy with grease and juices simply collected in the water.

A mobile coffee station and counters designed to suit your own unique operation and available space will organise your coffee production area and help you provide quick customer service.

How can you upgrade your catering equipment, declutter your kitchen and save money at the same time?  Induction catering equipment in the form of a Commercial Induction Cooking Station offer an alternative approach to gas cooking and modular commercial kitchen design.