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Could the Sysco law suit have been prevented?

Those in the catering industry will know the recent news regarding the Sysco food storage law suit. The 2011 FDA Food Modernization Act (FSMA) states that food must be looked after in the correct manner to prevent the risk of contamination, rather than assessing the aftermath of food failures. Catering corner suggests ways in which this could be prevented through the use of equipment such as refrigerated containers.

You can read the full article here at Catering corner. 

If you would like more information on refrigerated containers visit CRS Cold storage.

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Keep food safe for serving with blast freezers

Food safety is the number 1 priority when it comes to serving food in restaurants and other outlets to the general public. A recent article from CRS explains some of the key regulations that need to be adhered to in order serve food the general public.

Read the full article here at CRS Cold Storage

For more information about blast freezers, visit the CRS website here.

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Setting up a restaurant on a budget

Some may say that A bad workman blames his tools! But to create quality professional food, you will need decent equipment which often comes at a high cost! A recent article from catering corner explains how you can work around this. 

Read the full article here.

For more information visit Advantage Catering Equipment.

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Catering Equipment Supplies for Small Kitchens and Restaurants

Do you own a small kitchen or restaurant? Do you have difficulty sourcing the right equipment to fit into your limited space? Read this new article from Catering Corner for advice about what do!

Plan well

Make use of storage

safety first!

To find the catering equipment you need, visit Advantage Catering Equipment. 

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Kitchen hire in London – Cooking Demonstrations

“Cooking” at home couldn’t be easier with supermarket shelves lined with an array of easy cook ready meals suitable to all tastes. From traditional Sunday roasts to oriental dishes, the convenience couldn’t be faulted – simply pop it in the microwave, stir mid-way and eat. Unfortunately, although many claim to be ‘healthy meals’, they are often saturated in salt and fatty oils use to make the dish taste that little bit better. Even those with a side of veg are often still coated in butter.

Ready meals just cannot compare to home cooked foods that not only offer a hearty but also nutritious meal – and with no hidden ingredients!

Many people are put off cooking at home, seeing it as a daunting task with very little clue on not only what to cook but how to cook it well. Reading a recipe from a book may well give all of the information on what to do with step by step instructions but these books cannot to show you how the meal should be prepared. Nor can it give handy tips and tricks to make cooking easier and, importantly, enjoyable – making you much more willing to try your hand at new ideas.

Actually watching how a meal is prepared could help you visually see what the finished dish is meant to look like but could also help when mastering the likes of chopping, skinning fish and cutting meat in the preparation stages. Cooking demonstrations are a great way to watch first-hand how dishes are cooked. This could improve confidence in the kitchen, enabling healthy meals to be served daily – rather than opting for the less healthy ready meal.

Looking to host a cooking demonstration?

For those keen chefs who are looking to help the novices in the kitchen and are considering offering cooking demonstrations in a bid to get people cooking; what better setting than a modern, fully equipped kitchen in London. These kitchens, such as those offered by Venturi’s Table, offer state of the art facilities and large spaces for groups of budding cooks to watch on while meals are prepared. This would suit anyone wanting to learn how to cook as it offers a great interactive alternative to reading a recipe book. These kitchens are available for hire in London, making it a central location for a good demonstration turn out. Kitchen hire in London could also be used as part of a filming set to reach a wider audience who need help in the kitchen.

For more information on kitchen hire in London, please speak to a member of the Venturi’s Table team on 020 8875 7488.

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Using cooking equipment for your commercial kitchen

Many first time caterers ask 'why can we not use regular household cooking equipment in my restaurant.' Whilst this is certain cheaper in most cases, catering corner takes you through the reasons why you need to user commercial kitchen equipment.

The article also give you a glimpse at how steam oven products are being used at home. 

Check out the full story here: Using cooking equipment for your commercial kitchen 

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Make your beers mellow, cold and smooth by getting the most out of fermentation. Learn a little about how cold storage can help you improve your brewing. 

View the Full article here: http://www.cateringcorner.co.uk/coldstorage/cold-storage-brewing-beer.html 

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Blast Freezing to Reduce Waste

In recent weeks, the government has been addressing avoidable food wastage in light of the most recent annual report release. Find out how using a blast freezer can prevent this. 

http://www.cateringcorner.co.uk/coldstorage/blast-freezer-waste-reduction.html

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Are you worried about your restaurant hygiene? A new post from Catering Corner explains how to manage the hygiene aspects of your restaurant kitchen equipment. 

Read the full article here at Catering Corner

Find out about restaurant kitchen equipment here.

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What is a blast freezer?

Currently legislation's regarding the standards of food production state that when cooling food, it must be cooled from the Danger Zone (when bacteria can develop quickly) to a safe temperature in the quickest time possible.

Find out more about the need to blast freezers in food temperate control: here at Catering Corner.

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Ovens have come a long way since cooking on a fire! At catering corner, find out what a combi oven is, the strengths and the weaknesses.

Full Article here

There are some great deals on combi ovens coming in March! 

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Which dishwashers do you need for your catering business? 

Catering corner assess the importance of commercial dishwashers.

Great dishwasher promotions running here

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Jacket potatoes are great, healthy options to serve in your restaurant. A recent article from catering corner shows the health benefits and why your customer love them! Full Article here

Potatoes offer a great source of complex carbohydrates that keep you fuller for longer meaning you are far less likely to crave sugary ‘pick me ups’! For more information, visit the Advantage Catering website here.

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Pizza Ovens or traditional ovens!? 

Looking for a deal with pizza ovens?

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Traditional pizza ovens vs. Modern alternatives

Ever wanted to know which type of pizza oven cooks the best pizza? 

Check out the article here at Catering Corner 

Want to pick up a pizza oven? A great selection of pizza ovens here.

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Interesting Cold Rooms Article

Today I stumbled upon an interesting article about using the correct cold storage - very relevant to the Catering industry and worth a read! 

http://www.healthchat.co.uk/food/cold-rooms-hot-investment.html

In summary:

Attempting to store masses of perishable goods which need optimum temperatures can be a tricky task!

Standard fridges and freezers just are not sufficient in storing large quantities

Bespoke cold rooms are available in a variety of sizes depending on individual requirements.

There are many purchase options available from suppliers such as CRS cold storage such as lease and rent to keep overheads low.

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Cooking Parties!

Looking to impress with a dinner party full of well-made Italian delights that your friends did not know you can cook? Or perhaps you want to cook an intimate dinner with your loved ones for at all important special occasion? In a bid to improve their kitchen finesse, many people are now looking at small cooking parties with well-trained chefs to transform their culinary skills and so could you!

Smaller cooking parties allow you to take full advantage of these hands on experiences. With more time to ask those niggling questions – who better to ask than a culinary expert – and in perfect kitchen settings, cookery classes may allow you to retrain your kitchen brain! With one to one opportunities, you can watch closely as chefs prepare excellent dishes which you can then imitate. These are then standing by if you have any problems or can give your ticks of the trade while you work. Parties can be individually designed to your requirements; whether you are a true beginner or have a little experience in the kitchen. Cooking parties can support you with clever tips to help your cooking, from knowing how to cook a deliciously rare steak or making perfect pasta from scratch. Whether it’s using methods such as frying, baking, roasting or steaming, many of these classes offer recipe ideas for all food types including meat, fish, vegetables and desserts; making sure you will not be short of a few ideas to take home and wow your family with.

Companies such as Venturi’s Table, offer such cooking parties for small groups. You are able to trial different recipe ideas and take samples home as well as a recipe book full with what you have learnt to keep you motivated and enabling you to continue your cooking creativity your own home.

To find out more information on booking cooking parties for yourself or a small group of friends, please visit the website of Venturi’s Table or contact a member of the team directly on 020 8875 7488.