The Charvet Team is in Fighting Spirit and Ready to Help You

There is no doubting the last few weeks have been a roller coaster of enormous ups and downs.

We have all had to change and adapt, and for the months to come there will be no let up to this, as we learn how to survive in this new world.

But survival is in our nature and our ability to adapt is incredible. Already we have seen many in the hospitality evolve what they do, with unbelievable imagination and creativity.

Read Charvet’s latest newsletter to find out how they can help you help your customers.

WaterCare Proudly Introduce the New iX Water Range

The iX Water ecofilter from ceda Silver Partner European WaterCare Ltd, is the first truly eco-friendly, 100% recyclable cartridge filter made in Britain, offering Insert Refill Technology to provide a genuinely sustainable and cost-effective alternative to mainstream cartridge filters already in the marketplace. For use on coffee machines, water coolers, ice machines, vending machines, and catering applications. The iX range offers a comprehensive product in a cost effective, efficient, flexible, and stylish package.

WaterCare are extremely aware of the negative impact that waste plastic has on the environment, WaterCare have created a product and program designed to not only reduce your costs significantly, but also recycle 100% of the expired media inserts and return these back into the marketplace – keeping costs & waste down, whilst creating measurable control.

Their Media Insert Technology allows them to recycle all the plastics returned to them at their recycling facility in Harlow, Essex. In addition, WaterCare regenerate the resin (media) inside their refills and re-use it in their replacements. This allows them to keep your costs to a minimum whilst providing an ethical service, sensitive to our planet’s delicate eco-system.

WaterCare are passionate about providing cost effective, eco-friendly solutions to water treatment. Their NEW, improved iX range of water filters, along with our Replace & Return Program provide an easy, responsible, and cost-effective alternative to current one-way systems.

Discover the full iX Water range at https://www.watercare.co.uk/ecofriendly-water-filters/.

Williams Refrigeration: WTBC70 Roll In Blast Chiller

Flexibility is key

Complementing the existing Williams Blast Chiller range of products, this new model delivers flexibility through its design by accepting two types of combi oven trolley.

The WTBC70 accepts either Rational 201 or Lainox GN1/1 combi oven trolleys, as used in standard 20 grid models.

Practical

Blast chill up to 70kg in a single batch, from +90℃ to +3℃ in just 90 minutes.

The WTBC70’s clever AirSmart airflow system chills from two different directions. Powerful, energy efficient fans help to ensure the air flows evenly and gently over all the products throughout the chamber.

Its Easy Blast control panel is designed to make programming and operation simple and offers a choice of either hard chill for dense foods, or a soft chill for delicate foods.

Robust

Built using foodsafe professional stainless steel throughout the WTBC70 can cope with ambients as high as 43℃ ‐ making it ideal for busy commercial kitchens.

Read more about the WTBC70 here.

Reducing the risk of infection: Care home adds HyGenikx to its armoury of protection

The Manor Residential Home in Nottingham has introduced extra hygiene measures to protect its residents from the spread of infection. This includes the installation of HyGenikx in its kitchen!

HyGenikx, from ceda Platinum Partner, Mechline, is an advanced and compact, wall-mounted air and surface steriliser that quietly goes about its business in foodservice environments – keeping staff, visitors, food and surfaces protected from viruses and bacteria, even in the hardest to reach areas.

MKN wins marketing prize “German Brand Award”

The German Brand Award is the award for brands and their makers. It honours brand success in a unique manner and with a contact list of more than 315 million names it is the marketing prize with the widest coverage in German speaking countries. ceda Silver Partner MKN has won the award this year for the relaunch of its company website in the category “Brand Communication – Web and Mobile”. The award pays particular tribute to the excellent achievements of the manufacturer of professional cooking technology in market strategy and creation.

About the award, Corinna Düe, Head of Communications at MKN said, “The main aim of our international website relaunch was to make MKN – world of cooking a tangible experience and move our market image into the digital age with a new online presence. We have
certainly done that. We are immensely proud of this achievement and thrilled to receive this award!”

Digital media and communication are of extreme relevance, especially in current times. MKN is therefore continuing along this digital path and focusing particularly on digital marketing activities.

Visit MKN’s award-winning website at www.mkn.com

New Price Restructure Makes Hobart Combi Ovens ‘The Best Value Machines in the Marketplace’

In an unprecedented move, ceda Platinum Partner Hobart has restructured and permanently reduced the prices of its entire range of high-quality combi ovens, giving hard hit operators the keys to the best value-for-money cooking equipment on the market.

The innovative, high performance range includes the Bonnet Equajet, Precijet+, Combi Tower, Minijet, and Hobart branded Chef Mate. With kitchens facing space and resource challenges amid hospitality’s July restart, these multifunctional workhorses offer the perfect,
modern solution. Each line benefits from the 2020 price restructure, a permanent and significant cost reduction, simplifying the specification process for both dealers and end users – especially pertinent considering the market has seen marked price increases from other manufacturers.

Hobart is also making each model available via advantageous 12 and 24-month interest-free payment plans. Because the manufacturer is a lander and not a broker, it is able to guarantee a 99% success rate for applications.

Tim Bender, Sales Director, Hobart Equipment Division says: “This significant price restructure represents just the latest chapter in Hobart’s restart support programme, aimed squarely at helping operators get back to profitability. Our range of combis already have a reputation for being some of the best performing, best built, fastest and most innovative in the market – add in the price reduction, and they now stand, pound for pound, as the best value machines of their type, available anywhere!”

To view the combi range and to find out more about Hobart’s restart support measures, visit www.hobartuk.com today!

iVario 2-XS. The intelligent space saver by Rational for smaller kitchens

ceda Platinum Partner, Rational, is now revolutionising smaller kitchens with the new iVario 2-XS. The two-pan cooking system, which works with contact heat and takes on routine tasks is extremely productive even in small spaces. The cornerstone is iVarioBoost the first intelligent energy management system, which regulates the heat over the entire surface and has sufficient reserve capacity to sear 4.5kg of casserole meat in 6.5 minutes including the preheating phase. The cooking intelligence iCookingSuite detects the condition and size of the food and regulates the cooking path so that you only need to intervene if the cooking system calls. The iVario 2-XS consists of two pans each with a 2/3 GN base surface and a 17-litre capacity. The unit comes with a full package of accessories, so that excellent results are achieved from the very first minute.

“Boiling, pan-frying and deep-frying on a small surface, powerful, precise and flexible, that was our objective in the development of the iVario 2-XS,” explains Simon Lohse, Managing Director, Rational UK. “For businesses with small kitchens on a limited budget that want to serve high quality results that their customers require, the iVario intelligent technology will provide a solution,” he continues.

The small unit with iVarioBoost heats up to 200° in less than 2 minutes and has enough reserve capacity to sear even larger quantities without the release of liquids. The heat is distributed so evenly and it is regulated so quickly that even delicate foods such as rice pudding do not stick or boil over. iVarioBoost consists of patented ceramic heating elements, which are firmly attached to the scratch-resistant pan base and evenly distributed. This makes the iVario 2-XS 4 times faster and consumes 40% less electricity compared to conventional technology.

The iCookingSuite, which is the cooking intelligence, is responsible for ensuring consistent cooking results. Sensors detect the quantity and condition of the food, and regulate the cooking parameters accordingly so that the desired result can be achieved without the user having to do much. “The iVario Pro eliminates the need for checking and monitoring,” explains Lohse. One example is the AutoLift, the automatic raising and lowering mechanism, which automatically raises and lowers the food from and into the cooking liquid.

To guarantee maximum flexibility on a small surface, the iVario 2-XS has two pans which can be heated differently. The display in the middle of the cooking system is clearly arranged so that the user can view both pans at the same time. In addition to the operating modes for meat, fish, poultry or side dishes, the user can now select cooking methods such as frying pan or deep-fat fryer.

Its ergonomy is also revolutionary. With the corresponding stand, the iVario 2-XS is height- adjustable, the corners are rounded and the pan edge stays cold. Since nothing sticks, it is easy to clean, in approximately two minutes. Various setup variations such as integration in a kitchen line, on the worktop or the stand make the cooking system extremely adaptable.

The iVario 2-XS comes with a full package of accessories including the arm for the automatic raising and lowering function, boiling and deep-frying basket, spatula, pan base grid and sieve.

Anyone who would like to discover more about the new cooking system can now convince themselves of its performance in the online webinar More Tour 2020. Interested parties will soon be able to experience the iVario 2-XS also live at the More Tour 2020, the dates will be available on rational-online.com

iVario Pro by Rational: the new performance class for the professional kitchen

The iVario Pro sets new standards for the professional kitchen. The cooking system, which works with contact heat, impresses with intelligent functions and consumes 40% less energy than conventional tilting pans and boiling pans. Although connected loads have been reduced compared to the predecessor VarioCookingCenter, it has up to 20% higher searing capacity and with the maintenance-free pressure cooking option, it is up to 35% faster compared to cooking without pressure.

iVarioBoost, the intelligent energy management system, ensures precise temperatures on the pan base and sensitively regulates them. With iZoneControl, the pan base can be divided into up to four zones, so the user can cook different foods simultaneously, on a time delay and at different temperatures. The ergonomy also sets new standards with height-adjustable legs, cold pan sides and rounded corners allowing for safer working.

“Productivity, flexibility and simplicity are what characterise the new iVario Pro,” explains Simon Lohse, Managing Director of ceda Platinum Partner, Rational UK. The patented iVarioBoost heating system is based on ceramic heating elements which are firmly attached to the scratch-resistant pan base and evenly distributed. The iVario Pro will heat up to 200° in less than 2.5 minutes and has enough energy to sear around 30kg of goulash in approximately 15 minutes. This makes iVarioBoost 4 times faster than conventional technology. Also, when cold liquid, for example cream is poured into a casserole there is no drop in temperature. The iVarioBoost can take away the energy almost just as fast, preventing delicate foods such as rice pudding from sticking or boiling over. Lohse continues, “This is maximum power alongside extreme precision.”

The precision is provided by the iCookingSuite, the cooking intelligence in the iVario Pro. Sensors detect the quantity and condition of the food, regulating the cooking parameters accordingly so that the desired result can be achieved without the user having to do much. “The iVario Pro eliminates the need for checking and monitoring. Such as with AutoLift, which automatically lifts the food out of the cooking liquid,” explains Simon Lohse. At the same time, the operating concept is new and the user can either select cooking programs for meat, fish, poultry and side dishes, or cooking methods such as frying pan or deep-fat fryer. This will save time for training and learning.

iZoneControl provides more flexibility, as the iVario Pro pan base can be divided up into four zones, which can be of any shape or size. Each of the zones can be used with different cooking paths and temperatures. It is possible to cook foods with very different requirements at the same time, for example you can delicately fry fish, while the asparagus is cooking at a low temperature and also sear the lamb cutlets on a high heat, then let them rest.

The new cooking system sets new standards in terms of ergonomics. The height of the cooking system can be adjusted meaning the user can work ergonomically with the cooking system at the optimal height, simplifying many preparation methods, such as turning escalopes or steaks. Different setup variations are available, such as wall hanging or on castors making the new cooking system very adaptable.

As nothing sticks on the pan it means that the iVario Pro is easy to clean, a little water, a little detergent and a sponge, completed often in two minutes, saving time.

The iVario Pro 2-S with two pans is ideal for restaurants or as an additional unit in business and industry catering. The two single-pan cooking systems with capacities of 100 or 150 litres are the new performers in industry catering. The new generation units are complemented by the iVario 2-XS, which is perfect for restaurants from 30 meals with its two 17-litre pans and a full package of accessories.

Anyone who would like to discover more about the new cooking system can now convince themselves of its performance in the online webinar More Tour 2020. Interested parties will soon be able to experience all cooking systems also live at the More Tour 2020, the dates will be available on rational-online.com

Electrolux Professional announces augmented reality app for contact-free maintenance

ceda Platinum Partner, Electrolux Professional, has launched a new augmented reality remote guidance app which can help customers complete a number of service and maintenance tasks on its professional food service equipment.

Fast-tracked to provide remote, contact-free support to customers in light of social distancing, the new application – called Two Pairs of Eyes – uses augmented reality technology. Available on mobile and tablet devices, it allows service and maintenance technicians to remotely guide customers through basic servicing, repair and maintenance tasks, as well as remote training and product tutorials. The app also ensures any necessary remedial work can take place on sites with strict access limitations.

Part of Electrolux Professional’s Essentia offering, Two Pairs of Eyes offers significant advantages over a standard video call, with problems solved 30% faster, and with 50% less errors. In turn, this can cut both the waiting times and associated costs for service visits, and ultimately minimise downtime for end-users who are currently open and operating.

As well as the ability to speak with a service technician, end-users can also order spares and other ancillaries via the app.

Darren Lockley, Head of Region UK & Ireland at Electrolux Professional, comments: “Social distancing certainly presents a challenge when it comes to maintaining and servicing equipment. While there are some scenarios which will require a site visit, there are also a number of other instances where an issue can be simply resolved remotely. Two Pairs of Eyes is designed exactly for that, and can eliminate a lot of the confusion caused by other forms of remote diagnostics.

“The principle is simple, as it enables the technician and customer to share the same view on their smartphone or tablet. Yet the magic really happens in virtual reality mode, when the technician is able to provide guidance and support literally by hand. It has been in development for some time, however given the current social distancing measures which are likely to be in place over the coming months, we have redoubled efforts to make it available now.”

The Two Pairs of Eyes app is available on IOS, Android and Windows devices. For more information, please visit: https://www.electroluxprofessional.com/gb/staying-close-to-customers-with-augmented-reality-service/.

Hobart UK Reaches Out to Owners of its Machines as Talks are Underway to Move the Restart Forward to 22 June

As the UK emerges from lockdown, operators are getting their kitchens ready and open for service once again.

The industry has responded to the current crisis with its usual flair and innovation, with restaurants such as TGIs and Wagamama offering Click and Collect which is proving hugely popular with diners.

Other operators such as Cote have begun work to create restaurant quality dining experiences in people’s own homes, delivering chilled bistro meals to the door.

The planned restart is at different stages for different operators; there is speculation that restaurants may be able to serve customers in outside areas from as early as 22 June. All are keen to get going and open their kitchens for trade once again. And there is clearly a market for it.

Many of the big operators rely on Hobart Service to maintain their critical catering equipment and Hobart Service remains committed to offering them competitive terms and technical support to suit their specific needs.

Now, to further extend support recovery across the industry, Hobart Service is also offering open access to a library of operational and technical guides and has developed a suite of documents especially for this period to aid individual organisations to restart machines after shutdown.

In addition, to help all owners of Hobart machines through this cash-tight period, Hobart Service has launched an on-line Price Check tool to allow operators to price check quotations on fitted parts and ensure that they are getting a fair deal.

Keith Mackie, Managing Director: Hobart Service, comments: “We don’t believe any Hobart users should be paying more than list price for Hobart OEM parts. In line with innovations we are seeing across the industry, Hobart has developed a tool to allow you to check prices you have been quoted against our OEM list price.

We understand that not all owners of Hobart equipment require a maintenance contract but, after a period of shutdown, they may require an inspection and works carried out to get their machines up and running safely and hygienically once again.

Between now and September 2020 we will be offering a 20% discount on all Hobart fitted parts to new and non-contractual customers to support them through restart.”

To find out more about this and our other support measures, end users and distributors can visit https://campaign.hobartuk.com/price-request or call 0844 888 7777 today.