Question

We require an external catering scheme designer working in Revit to carry out designs for a  BIM Level 2 scheme we are involved with.  This person should have experience in implementing BIM Level 2 on previous projects.

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1. ABDA do work to BIM L2 however not in the software stated.
2. Mark Shentall – mark.shentall@edgedpm.com

Question

Does anyone know of a good “drop in”  gas fryer twin basket, single tank with V shaped well ideally not a tube fryer please?  I know of the solstice unit by Pitco but it’s too deep front to back to fit into counter needs to be smaller than 600 x 800 deep.

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1. We have used Giga drop in units in the past and have found them to be reliable.
2. Valentine do a drop in fryer. Can’t remember the specifics of it but worth looking at. I also think Fry Fry (Lincat) may do a couple of models.
3. We would suggest Valentine.

Question

Can any CEDA Member recommend a building/installation company who can work in London and Home Counties? They need to be gas registered and have their own electricians (or subbies).

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1. We carry out minor building works, are gas safe registered and have electrical sub contractors, Home Counties is a large area but willing to discuss, travelling sometimes restrictive.
   Thanks
   Steve
   Stephen Long
   J. Scott & Sons Ltd
   Managing DirectorTelephone (Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00): 020 8500 4736Mobile: 07739760188

   Office (Open Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00)
   Unit 8
   97-101 Peregrine Road
   Hainault Business Park
   Iford
   Essex
   IG6 3XH

   Website: www.jss.limited

2. This company should be able to assist our Member. Please click on the following link: CSI-Introduction-Letter-with-weekend-rates-2016.doc
3. We would be more than happy to carry out installation works…we have electrical contracting company who work with us…Would just have to check on the building works…Many thanks.

   Nick.

   Nick Archer
   Archer Catering Systems

   Email: nick@archercateringsystems.com

4. They should try: Genie Interiors Limited, Suite 14 Cavendish House, Plumpton Road, Hoddesdon, Herts. EN11 0LB  Tel no: 01707 372501  Fax no: 01707 328483

Question

I have been asked to fit out two rooms with suitable wine racking and correct storage for all types of wine. This is in a stately home so would need to be aesthetically pleasing. Are there any companies who specialise in this type of thing?

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1. Iglu cold systems, they make bespoke systems.
2. There was a company that use to make wine walls …I think pent land wholesale may of been there importer.
3. Igloo produce some magnificent wine walls incorporating controlled temperatures for both white and red.
4. We have just fitted a massive glass wine fridge in a hotel in London. Obviously as it’s bespoke any wine fridge, any shape, any size can be manufactured. Greg Swift at Catering Fabrications on 07795 282815 will be able to help. Email : gregs@cateringfabrications.comGreg emailed CEDA to say ‘As we are a bespoke manufacturer we can basically supply anything to meet your requirements for both chilled and ambient storage and would therefore very much welcome the opportunity to get involved with this project.’

Question

HOST CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITON – OCTOBER 2017

We wish to attend and feel that we could benefit from either those who’ve done it before (i.e. which is the best hotel, best days to visit etc.,) so would appreciate any advice or recommendations from the membership.

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1. Good exhibition but only really commercially worthwhile if you are looking at importing directly and want to make the right connections.It is HUGE though, about 5 times the size of Hotelympia.  So either allow a few days or select what you are interested in before you go.  For instance they have an entire Hall just for coffee machines and equipment, another Hall for Ice Cream Equipment and another Hall for slicing machines etc!Held at Rho Fiera Milano and there are plenty of hotels nearby, but I prefer to stay in centre of Milan (more to do at night or if you want a day sight seeing) and just get the Metro Undergound there each day, which takes about 30 ins and costs just a few Euros.Hope this helps.
2. I have attended several times and I would advise that the member spends at least two full days at the exhibition in order to do it justice and they will be amazed at the number of Meat Slices that they see, seriously this is an exhibition that should be visited by everyone in the industry at least once. It is an opportunity to compare all makes and brands in one place and absolutely dwarfs anything in the UK.We will be staying at:UNA Hotel Scandinavia
   Via Fauché, 15 – 20154 Milanowww.unahotels.it –   www.unawayhotels.it

   Tel. +39 02 336391 – fax +39 02 33104510

   It is quite local to the Metro and just one change to the exhibition.

Question

Could you ask the members if they know the manufacturer of the 3 induction units shown in the picture at the bottom?

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1. Catering Insight confirmed that they are supplied by FEM – Vollrath induction buffer warmers.

Question

We have a Member who is looking to invest in new service management software and has asked if Members can recommend companies/packages that they have found to provide excellent value for money.

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1. We use Clik and find them to be excellent.
2. We use the Clik Service 4.2 we have used it since 1999 and it is really good system. It is supplied by Clik Software in Bristol 0117 902 2012They are very friendly and helpful and has a good web site with lots of information on the package.We use it for refrigeration and catering + sales, quotes the whole company sales, Service , Installs and Accounts use the same data base, we can access it remotely for Service and also the engineers link to it remotely on PDA.

   The Sales man down there is called Paul Snowden.

3. Siclops by Advanced Field Service. Not cheap but a very powerful tool particularly when it comes to collecting data for analysis. Also worth noting that there are lots of grants available through growth funding (particularly for engineering) which is how I financed ours.
4. We have a very flexible system which has been developed specifically for our engineers and is available from:Geoff Perkins – Director
   Commercial Software Ltd
   John de Mierre House
   20 Bridge Road
   Haywards Heath
   RH16 1UATel: 01444817503
   Website: http://www.commercialsoftware.co.uk
   Email:gp@commercialsoftware.co.uk

Question

Can you find out from members if the Avery Berkel slicing machines are still available on the market and if so who sells them.. need a 14” blade, manual, belt operated?

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1. It’s an ITW company they should try Hobart for parts.
2. I recently had a problem trying to source Berkel slicers parts and found that for the older models origination from the USA I couldn’t obtain what I needed from anywhere in the UK, I found some parts available online from the USA but these were mostly pattern parts and I concluded it wasn’t worth the shipping cost if they didn’t fit when they arrived. As far as I am aware Berkel slicers are now part of ITW and newer models available via Hobart in the UK.

Question

We have a client who is a multi-site operator and uses sous vide cooking at their CPU. They are looking at scaling up and we need a solution for doing 100kg of sous vide cooking a day in 1kg per batch bags. This will increase even further with time as their operation grows. Does any member have similar experiences to advise on suitable solution/s.

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1. There is a company called Sous Vide tools based up in Lancaster. Contact Alex.
2. Contact Alex Shannon, MD of Sous Vide Tools. Email: alex@sousvidetools.com Web: www.sousvidetools.com

Question

We are looking to put one of our younger/less experienced sales/project managers on a short Project Management course. Does any member have any experience of any commercially available (short) courses that may be suitable? Through his own research he has come across something called Prince2 which seems to be slanted towards the IT industry so I’m not sure how suitable it will be. Again any member knowledge or experience would be appreciated.

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1. There is a 2 day project management course run by BIFM. If you follow the link: https://www.bifm-training.com/BifmFMCoursesFS.htm then click on “Project Management & Technology” and then “Project Management” it will take them to the details.