Following last year’s successful Tomorrow’s Kitchen concept and events, Rational is launching iKitchen. The new venture is an evolution of Rational’s total thermal cooking solution concept combined with their ConnectedCooking digital technology. Connected cooking networks the Rational appliances into a smart kitchen, with remote control, service maintenance, recipe sharing and automatic software downloads.

Costly and space-inefficient kitchen equipment is a relic of the past. The multi functional combination of the SelfCookingCenter and VarioCookingCenter provides consistent high quality results, on a compact footprint. ConnectedCooking networks these appliances into a smart kitchen delivering a complete and reliable solution, allowing operators to respond to any kitchen situation. Providing increased flexibility in the kitchen, whilst saving money, time, space and energy.

‘iKitchen’ is the system solution consisting of the SelfCookingCenter, VarioCookingCenter and ConnectedCooking, which adapts to the size of a kitchen and making it more productive. The two cooking systems complement each other in their cooking methods, sharing some of the workload and therefore are flexible in their use. With ConnectedCooking, Rational’s networking solution, the kitchen turns digital, managing and transferring cooking programs, accessing HACCP data and much more via PC, tablet or mobile.

Operators and chefs are invited to attend iKitchen events. A Rational chef will cook using a combi oven, the SelfCookingCenter, alongside the VarioCookingCenter. They will show how, in tandem, the two appliances provide flexibility, high volumes of food with consistently high quality results from a compact footprint, and how being networked with ConnectedCooking will deliver all the cooking processes that a modern kitchen requires.

Adam Knights is marketing director at Rational. “The events demonstrate how connected modern multi functional appliances deliver a complete and reliable solution, allowing a food service operation to respond any kitchen situation,” he says. “ We will show how the latest cooking technology brings benefits to every part of the catering industry, the flexibility of multi functional appliances means caterers can future-proof their kitchen, making it easy to adapt to changing menus.”

Each iKitchen event will showcase how by being connected provides increased flexibility in the kitchen and a truly sustainable, environmentally aware kitchen solution that protects the future, saving energy, reducing food wastage and increasing productivity.

There are six iKitchen events, running from May to November. They are free to attend, however places are limited, so it’s wise to book early. They are:

30.05.2019  First Choice Spares, WS11 8LD             Catering: Healthcare/Education/Business & Industry

20.06.2019  RATIONAL UK, LU4 8EF                        Catering: Healthcare/Education/Business & Industry

03.07.2019  MEN, Manchester, M3 1AR                   Catering: Healthcare/Education/Business & Industry

25.09.2019  MEN, Manchester, M3 1AR                   Hotels

23.10.2019  RATIONAL UK, LU4 8EF                         Catering: Healthcare/Education/Business & Industry

27.11.2019  First Choice Spares, WS11 8LD              Catering: Healthcare/Education/Business & Industry

To book tickets visit www.rational-online.com

RATIONAL is the leading provider in hot food preparation equipment and, with the VarioCookingCenter and the SelfCookingCenter, the company delivers all a commercial kitchen’s thermal cooking requirements.  Together, the two appliances offer the best cooking solutions. For information and brochures, or to come to a free demonstration, call +44 (0)1582 480388, freephone 0800 389 2944 or visit www.rational-online.com

ceda Silver Partners LF Spare Parts Ltd are exhibiting at the European Coffee Expo for the first time.

LF Spare Parts Ltd, leaders in the distribution of spare parts for the food service and professional coffee sector will be exhibiting for the first time at the European Coffee Expo.

Join us on stand C18 and learn more about our vast range of coffee spare parts and accessories for espresso coffee machines, coffee grinders and much more as well as our expanded barista tools range.

We look forward to seeing you in London, from 21st – 22nd May at Olympia, London.

Olympia London, Central Hall
Hammersmith Road
London W14 8UX 

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New Online Water Hardness Checker Can Help

As many businesses operating in the foodservice, catering and hospitality industries will know, water hardness can be a factor in the performance of water-fed equipment. ‘Hard’ water can negatively affect coffee machines, dish washers and washing machines amongst other appliances by causing limescale which reduces efficiency and can shorten the life of the machine.

ceda Silver Partners Aqua Cure are happy to announce the launch of a new tool that allows people to check the water hardness of their mains’ supply according to their postcode. The UK Postcode Hard Water Checker  uses nationwide data on water hardness to provide detail on the level of water hardness in that area, identify potential issues caused by the water and suggest some potential solutions to the problem.

The Managing Director of Aqua Cure David Parkes commented on the newly launched postcode checker:

“We wanted to create something useful for people to gain relevant information about their home. We have vast knowledge of the water industry and we wanted to pass on our experience in an easy to use, simple way”.

This edition of the magazine leads with how refrigerator manufacturer Capital Cooling has transformed itself over the last 12 months to better support its dealer network.

See also this year’s ceda Grand Prix Award winners, and read all about the association’s conference programme this year. Plus, don’t miss an exclusive interview with ceda director general Adam Mason and incoming chairman Derek Maher on how the association is creating a professional career path in the catering equipment industry.

Catering insight examined BI Catering Equipment Services’ latest series of Eco-friendly projects at the sprawling Holkham Estate in Norfolk, delve into Specifi and CESA’s latest BIM platform, and host of light equipment manufacturers detail the key elements of specifying various appliance types.

Additionally, Catering insight put the latest technological innovations in ice machines under the microscope.

This edition is free to access through the digital version online at https://www.cateringinsight.com/

ceda Silver Partner Maidaid Halcyon has a special offer of their Amika range dishwasher. The offer is valid from the 6^th May to the 30^th June and comes with free of charge standard next day delivery. The price shown is net price to Maidaid distributors with full warranty. Parts on special offer price are available upon request.

Blue Seal Commercial pizza ovens are traditional Italian style, stone base deck ovens, perfect for cooking delicious deep-base or thin based pizza. Designed for everyday professional use, these powerful electric ovens cook at high temperatures to ensure fast service and great cooking results. The Blue Seal Pizza electric ovens are a fantastic alternative to, wood burner stoves or gas ovens which are higher maintenance and require more specialist and costly extraction systems to take away smoke and fumes. Our ovens accommodate 4 x 12” pizza per deck, they are compact, versatile and very operator friendly.

Blue Seal offer single deck and twin deck ovens, which operate up to 400 degrees centigrade giving optimum cooking temperatures for decks of their size. The single deck can be stacked onto the twin deck very easily creating a triple deck, maximising the output from the floor space. The Blue Seal oven chambers, all function independently allowing the pizza chef to control temperatures and bake more types/sizes, of pizza’s at once, therefore reducing serving times for busy restaurants.

We appreciate that restaurants need un-compromised, consistent quality results from the equipment they use. That is Why Blue Seal Pizza ovens use accurate thermostatic temperature control, eco- compatible material for thermal insulation and high quality refractory stones which provide excellent heat retention. Each chamber has top and bottom temperature control, so the Pizza chef can adjust the performance of the chamber to suit baking pizza either in pizza pans, or traditionally straight onto the stone. These ovens compliment the rest of the Blue Seal product range very nicely, maintaining the power /performance & reliability expected from our brand.

Cambridge based company, Synergy Grill Technology, is delighted to introduce a range of superior Outdoor Cook Stations to their commercial grill portfolio: a range of grills that allows operators to tap into the thriving outdoor catering scene in time for the summer surge.

Unlike traditional outdoor units which lose heat rapidly, thus requiring regular restoration of coals, the Synergy Grill Outdoor Unit is able to maintain a powerful, consistent heat thanks to a combination of fuel injection air gas technology and natural ceramics. Thermal shock resistant bars also allow chefs to cook a higher volume of food, safe in the knowledge that the temperature will remain consistent which is something unheard of within the outdoor grilling sector.

Like Synergy’s indoor counterparts, the Synergy Outdoor Grill Unit uses on average 59% less gas compared to commercial gas grills of similar sizes, thus less gas bottles are required during outdoor food services, allowing for a more cost-effective, storage-savvy solution. An innovative gas distribution valve within the Outdoor Units also allows operators to easily switch from one bottle to the other without having to change gas pipes which proves particularly useful during busy trading periods. Add to this the fact that the Outdoor Unit is large enough to hold two 13kg propane gas bottles, and operators are left with a truly practical unit.

Justin Cadbury, Chairman of Synergy Grill Technology, is delighted to see the brand enter the outdoor cooking market:

“We are pleased to launch our Outdoor Synergy Cook Stations following the tremendous success of our indoor grills: a unit which turns outdoor areas into excellent revenue earners. When using an outdoor grill, many catering professionals are unable to decide whether gas is the most convenient, if charcoal produces a better flavour or if electric is the most reliable. The Synergy Grill can offer the benefits of all three, along with stress-free, high-quality cooking without compromising on the food quality served.

He continues:

“Outdoor cooking is an easy and simple way to increase food revenue during the summer months, whether it’s a fine dining restaurant or casual pub dining.

The cleanliness of the Synergy, as well as its environmental excellence, which has now been Accredited by the Carbon Trust, opens new avenues for pub gardens etc.

With the peaks and troughs experienced with outdoor food service, Synergy Grills allow the chef to focus on the cooking, rather than worrying about the temperature of the equipment. From succulent steaks, chargrilled chicken, juicy sausages, veggies and more, Synergy’s outdoor grill technology ensures perfect grilling results time after time.”

Complete with heat capturing ceramic technology to guarantee a cleaner, safer, greener and more succulent quality of food, Synergy’s new Outdoor Cooking Station truly excels on every front.

Available in wood cladding or stainless steel, the mobile grill is available in Synergy SG630, SG900 and SG1300 sizes. Featuring sturdy, lockable castors which make it easy to manoeuvre, the Outdoor Cook Station extends beyond the kitchen to provide fantastic additional revenue for caterers throughout the Spring and Summer months.

Synergy Grill also offer a wide range of accessories that prove ideal for outdoor grilling including a rotisserie accessory, garnish rails and griddle plates.

For further information on Synergy Grill Technology, visit www.synergygrill.com call 01480 811000 or email info@synergygrill.com