Helping to support energy savings in professional kitchens.

The Professional Food Service Equipment (PFSE) category on the energy technology listing (ETL) has just seen a landmark addition. Rational UK’s listing marks the scheme’s first independently verified PFSE equipment.

Rational announced that their iCombi Pro gas models have achieved a place on the PFSE category, for the ETL  this month. Helping operators making well informed decisions for sustainable catering equipment in their professional kitchens.

“Rational are very pleased to have been approved as the first manufacturer in the UK to be awarded ETL for combi-steamers, gas appliances,” says Graham Kille, technical sales director, Rational UK.

The ETL is list created by the UK government’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The managed list provides details of energy efficient  products for businesses and the public sector. With over 8,000 listed products, it is one of the world’s largest databases of top performing energy-saving products.

“Our Rational team will be working closely with the ETL over the coming months to gain approval for their electric combi-steramers. As the market leader in combi-steamers we are working hard to support the continued drive to deliver a evermore sustainable world,” concludes Kille.

To help caterers throughout the leisure industry overcome the most pressing sector-specific challenges, Electrolux Professional will be hosting a series of live culinary and product demonstrations at its ‘Future of Leisure,’ event on 25 May.

Held between 10am – 2pm at its Center of Excellence in Luton, the event is aimed at caterers operating across the leisure sector, including gyms and leisure centres, cinemas and garden centres.

It aims to provide practical solutions to help caterers tackle a wealth of critical issues such as labour shortages and rising costs as well as energy inefficiency and sustainability concerns. The live demonstrations will showcase several Electrolux Professional products in action, including the SkyLine combi oven and blast chiller, SpeeDelight and GourmeXpress food-to-go appliances, as well as a selection of beverage, refrigeration and warewashing equipment.

Stuart Flint, Training & Demonstration Manager at Electrolux Professional said: “Despite a return to pre-pandemic operating practices, rising energy costs and labour shortages are directly impacting caterers across the leisure sector. While these will remain significant challenges in the short-term, advances in modern catering equipment can help caterers to really squeeze every ounce of productivity and efficiency out of their appliances.

“We hope our ‘Future of Leisure’ event will give leisure-sector caterers some easy-to-implement, actionable takeaways that will not only provide some short-term respite but help futureproof their operations in what is certainly a challenging time.”

There are a limited number of spaces still available – to register for Electrolux Professional’s Future of Leisure event CLICK HERE.

For more information, please contact electrolux@wpragency.co.uk

Hobart’s chef brigade is extending an invitation to the manufacturer’s reprised Cook Live sessions, where guests will be able to explore the benefits of cooking with Hobart whilst also sampling the delicious food produced.   

Taking place on the 23^rd May from 11am-2pm at Hobart’s Peterborough HQ, guests can sign up for free via this link: www.hobartuk.com/live. Once there, they will be treated to a highly inspirational and interactive session where they can:

• – Get up close and personal with Hobart’s range of cooking innovations including:
  • – The ground-breaking High Speed Steamer which uses ‘dry’ steam under pressure to cook fish, meat, eggs and rice in minutes and shellfish and vegetables in seconds.
  • – The multifunctional Bonnet Precipan and a range of incredible value combi ovens.
• – Grill the Hobart chef brigade, who share two centuries of combined cooking expertise, and discuss current kitchen challenges or work through live briefs/tenders in a creative and collaborative environment.
• – Enjoy a delicious lunch courtesy of the chefs.
• – Leave inspired with a clear idea on how the features and benefits of Hobart’s cooking range can benefit their business.

John Stewart, Product Manager Cooking and Food Prep, Hobart UK, comments:

“Innovation is at the heart of our existence at Hobart, enabling us to produce market-leading equipment that simply must be seen to be believed. We love nothing more than to invite operators and chef teams to our kitchen HQ to work one-on-one and learn more about our cooking solutions which can help with so many modern kitchen challenges. I urge people to visit: www.hobartuk.com/live and sign up today!”

Are you looking for a convenient and innovative way to explore Hoshizaki UK’s range of commercial refrigeration and ice-making equipment? Look no further than our newly launched virtual showroom!

Accessible from your computer or tablet, the virtual showroom offers an immersive and interactive environment for visitors to browse through our wide range of products. With the ability to interact with the products in a way that is not possible in a physical showroom, you can explore the different features, zoom in on specific details, and even view the products in operation.

In addition to these unique features, our virtual showroom provides a range of resources to help you make informed decisions about your purchase. Detailed product specifications, 3D models, and videos showcasing the products in use are just a few examples of the additional resources available.

If you’re looking for a convenient and innovative way to explore Hoshizaki UK’s range of commercial refrigeration and ice-making equipment, the virtual showroom is the perfect solution. With its easy-to-use platform, visitors can easily explore the products in detail, access additional resources, and make informed decisions about their purchase.

Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to experience the future of virtual showrooms!

Visit our virtual showroom today: Hoshizaki-europe.com/showroom

For more information on appliances in the Hoshizaki portfolio, please visit www.hoshizaki-europe.com or call 01322 616 900.

Williams latest Gem Multidecks feature a wide range of new energy efficient features but if real energy efficiency is a priority then units with doors can deliver further substantial cost savings.

• Over 60% energy saving compared to the open-fronted equivalent model
• Glass doors allow for customers to access merchandise as easily as possible whilst making significant energy savings
• Reduces heating bills as less cold air escapes the refrigerated Multideck
• Self-closing doors to prevent cold air leakage
• R100 HFD uses 1,066 kWh- saving £619.50 p.a. (rate of 35p per kWh)

For more information call 01553 817 000

With UK commercial kitchens under increasing pressure to find operational efficiencies and manage gaps in resource, Hobart is reintroducing its global first Two Level Washer, as an innovative and unique solution to a number of modern back and front of house challenges for UK operators.   

Previewed across Europe in late 2019 as ‘the warewasher of the future’, with an initial UK launch stalled by the pandemic, but still able to scoop two coveted awards in that time, the Two Level Washer sits in its own unique category. It has been developed by Hobart’s team of experts at the manufacturer’s Research and Development Centre following an extensive ‘customer-back’ innovation programme – evolving the machine through continuous operator engagement.

Designed to address challenges facing operators in all sizes of commercial kitchens, the Two Level Washer is the perfect solution for improved kitchen efficiency and workflow, boasting:

Double capacity

The labour-saving innovation boasts an additional stacked wash chamber, doubling the capacity of a conventional hood-type washer and washing up to 120 racks per hour.

No increased footprint

When space is limited and maximum output is required, the award-winning machine doubles the capacity and productivity of a conventional dishwasher within the same footprint as a single hood type.

Able to react to fluctuations in footfall

During lower periods of demand the bottom chamber can be disabled to minimise energy consumption and then re-enabled when there is a requirement for higher volumes – helping kitchens keep up with fluctuations in customer footfall.

Simultaneously washes different types of ware

With the option to use the lower chamber as a dedicated utensil washer or as a standard dishwasher, the Two Level Washer helps meet the demands of both front and back-of-house teams by washing different types of ware simultaneously, saving time and keeping up with the kitchen flow.

Reduced maintenance and operating costs

Hobart’s GENIUS X² filtration system and Interlocked Strainer prevent food soiling from entering the main wash chamber which reduces detergent consumption. The Smart Connect App and USB port allow for remote programming and performance monitoring, while improved service and diagnosis deliver a higher first-time fix rate. The higher capacity functionality means fewer wash cycles which in turn reduces maintenance costs.

An energy efficient, insulated, four-sided hood retains heat and sound energy within the machine and improves the working environment, and also removes the need for expensive extraction canopies.

Improved efficiency and workflow

The easy to use Two Level Washer streamlines workflow, with single touch control and a clear overview of the wash process. Excellent wash results are achieved with a 35% reduction in detergent usage as the SENSO-ACTIVE system constantly monitors and ensures the water quality, reducing the need to drain and re-fill the machine. The dedicated Hygiene cycle improves machine maintenance and keeps the machine fresh.

Dealers and end users should visit www.hobartuk.com/twolevelwasher to find out more about Hobart’s Two Level Washer.

Win a brand new iCombi Pro with the Lifetime Achievement Award!

In celebration of Rational’s 50th anniversary, the market leader in hot food preparation equipment have launched their latest campaign, the Lifetime Achievement Award!

The search is now on for the oldest Rational combi-steamer in use, within the UK and Ireland. To be in with a chance of winning a new iCombi Pro 6-1/1 model, customers just need to send in a picture of their Rational combi-steamer and its serial number.

“Rational’s commitment of continually creating value for our customers, means that our cooking systems have developed throughout the years, and continue to benefit operators in modern-day professional kitchens. The lucky winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award will experience the latest iCombi Pro with its intelligent functions.” comments Brendon Land, Managing Director, Rational UK.

Customers can find out more at https://rat.ag/zqVGQz The competition finishes on 30th June 2023, terms & conditions apply.

CiBO+ launched in April 2022 and has had an incredible first year! With three awards already under its belt, the global sales for this high speed oven outnumber any other product launched by Lincat in its entire 50 year history! Lincat has already had to double the size of their production facilities to keep up with demand!

Paul Godfrey, Sales & Marketing Director for Lincat, said:

“CiBO+ utilises a unique, patent pending tri-heat technology Microwave, TurboAir and ContactBase. Operators were quick to appreciate the superior quality cook results delivered by the controllable ContactBase, which along with the TurboAir creates a dual temperature cavity.

“Where quality has historically been compromised for speed, CiBO+ with its unique Tri-Heat technology guarantees excellent results and no soggy bottoms, delivering perfectly cooked hot snacks, pizza, pastries, sweet food, appetisers, main dishes, side dishes and breakfast dishes.

“What also makes CiBO+ unique is the five temperature groups, instead of compromising food quality by cooking everything at the same temperature, users can set up to five different oven and base temperatures and then menu items can be assigned to a group which will deliver the best results.”

High on the agenda for end users was achieving the same high quality results for every order. Ventless, compact and plugging into a standard 13amp socket, CiBO+ is designed to be used in non-traditional spaces such as garage forecourts, convenience stores, back counters in leisure centres etc. and with this brings the challenge of multiple operators with potentially limited food skills.

With CiBO+ achieve the same high quality result for every order. Simply press any one of the 40 menu items on the QPad touch screen and the oven will do the rest. Removing language barriers, minimising training time, operating errors and food waste.

It is easy to customise the position of menu items on the screen and optimise recipe settings to suit the needs of the business with the Touch & Change concept technology.  Simply touch what needs to be changed, and change it. The PIN lock can be utilised to protect recipe settings, for the same great results every time regardless of the operator. For chains and multi-site operations, menus can be cloned and shared between sites via USB.

Designed to deliver big in small spaces, the 395mm x 600mm compact footprint has a generous sized oven easily accommodating a 12” pizza!

Available in four colours – black, purple, green and red. Support dietary preferences with a green oven for vegan and red for proteins, alternatively business owners can choose the colour to suit their business.

With increasing energy costs and a growing awareness of the need for sustainability, CiBO+ has been designed to be kinder to the planet and bottom line. 25% faster heat up, rapid Cooldown+, plus cooking 12x faster than conventional cooking methods, saves energy and time, as well as increasing staff productivity. And the savings don’t stop there! Designed to be efficient in the use of the energy during the cooking process CiBO+ will deliver 3 x 12” pizzas and 6 toasties using just 1.44kW of energy!

The ventless technology also deliver energy savings re-circulating the hot cooking air through a heater and catalytic converter before its blown back into the cooking chamber.

And when the oven isn’t in use, in eco model it uses less than 1kW per hour!

At a time when everyone is sensitive to cross infection, unique antimicrobial protection technology reduces the spread of viruses on touch points including the touch screen and door handle.

The unique rapid Cooldown+ programme cools the oven in minutes without the need for an ice tray. CiBO+ Sparkle Cleaner, CiBO+ Protect Shield and a smooth, easy to clean cavity speed up the cleaning process. Designed for easy access, the front mounted air filter can be easily removed and put through the dishwasher.

For peace of mind, CiBO+ has been designed to be future proofed, with USB for updates, configuring and cloning menu sharing.

As with all Lincat products sold in the UK, FriFri fryers will be supplied with a comprehensive, two-year parts and labour warranty.

CiBO+ is available to purchase from Lincat. To book a demo or for more information please call 01522 875500 or see www.lincat.co.uk.

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UK subsidiary of Czech-based manufacturer of premium combi ovens RETIGO UK LTD have announced that they are now giving 3 years warranty to their partners as a celebration of 30 years of innovations.

The first Retigo combi oven was designed and produced in the garage in year 1993 in the east part of the Czech republic. A year after, Retigo was founded by 5 friends who have remained owners till now.

Retigo opened their own UK subsidiary in October 2020 with the UK warehouse and UK support services in place. Last year, Retigo UK Director Aneta Juroskova announced the company was to build their own team in the UK in order to increase the level of support services and achieve organic growth. She commented, “Retigo as a manufacturer focuses on designing and producing premium combi ovens. Reliabilty of our ovens is absolutely key and has been proven by our customers over the years.

“We are pretty confident about our quality and so to celebrate 30 years of innovations, we are now providing 3 years warranty as a standard to all our UK partners.“

Retigo UK launched the news at HRC 2023 in London last week. More details were provided to their partners at a private event at their stand on the second day of the show.

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