When it comes to optimizing commercial kitchen operations, there are several key considerations, particularly as the need for adaptability has accelerated over the past year. For foodservice establishments to succeed in the current climate, the ability to adapt to operate at lower capacities and with finer margins has become paramount. For many, space has become […]
Foodservice and hospitality was already a high-pressure, low-margins industry even before COVID-19 came around. Now, after over a year of the pandemic, the stakes are higher than ever. Thankfully, Enbridge Gas and Save On Energy are here to help. Ontario-based commercial kitchens and restaurants can get instant discounts of up to $1,000 on their ENERGY […]
Press Release According to a new market report pertaining to the global commercial food warming & holding equipment market, the global commercial food warming & holding equipment market is anticipated to reach a volume of 7,312 thousand units by 2027. The commercial food warming & holding equipment market is projected to expand at a CAGR […]
Whether it’s satisfying a pub crawler’s late-night munchies or attracting the next generation of gourmet trend-obsessed foodie, Canadian restaurants are finding an ever-growing demand for an Italian classic — pizza. But even if you have Nonna’s time-tested recipe that has been passed down through the generations, your restaurant needs the best equipment to create the […]
By Gregory Furgala Take creme anglaise. It takes just sugar, egg yolks and milk to prepare the smooth, versatile custard, but making it demands constant attention. The yolks need to be beaten with the sugar and tempered, then gently heated and constantly stirred. For argument’s sake, let’s say it takes a cook 30 minutes to prepare (and […]
By Martin Kouprie At the beginning in my cooking career I was taught the simple lessons — product knowledge, knife skills, butchery, cold and hot preparations, baking, simple pastries — you know, all the stuff to get you flying. Over time I added to these lessons and grew professionally, constantly learning while developing skills and […]
Press release Silver Chef, Canada’s leading dedicated hospitality funding partner, recently announced $500 million dollars to provide to Canadian hospitality businesses, to help them grow and achieve their potential over the next five years. The $500 million investment is open to all Canadian hospitality businesses, including restaurants, coffee shops, pubs, clubs and franchises. This financing […]
By Geoff Wilson The most important real estate a restaurant has is its menu. The structure of a restaurant’s menu has a significant effect on many aspects of a restaurant’s operations including revenue, food cost, equipment requirements, pantry counts and, most importantly, guest satisfaction and repeat visitation. Getting the menu right is crucial to success. […]
Manufacturer’s equipment enables chain to cook eggs consistently Press release Antunes, a family owned and operated company specializing in the manufacturing of foodservice equipment, partnered with A&W Food Services of Canada, Inc. (A&W Canada) on a chain wide roll-out of its Egg Stations to approximately 550 restaurant locations. The roll-out coincided with the leading Canadian […]
Nowhere in a restaurant operation is the full effect of technology and innovation more acutely experienced than in the kitchen. From fryers, steamers and grills to the latest in warewashing equipment, manufacturers are employing advances in technology to make a chef’s job easier and more efficient. We recently talked to several leading equipment manufacturers about […]
