The Crucial Role of Commercial Kitchen Designs: Cooking Up Success
Introduction: The kitchen is often referred to as the heart of any restaurant or food establishment. It is the place where culinary magic happens, where delectable dishes are crafted, and where the satisfaction of customers is born. However, behind every successful commercial kitchen lies a well-thought-out and meticulously designed space. We will explore the importance…
Read MoreStaff Training for Commercial Kitchens: Building a Foundation for Success
Learn how effective staff training transforms commercial kitchen operations. From onboarding essentials to cross-training strategies, discover practical approaches that boost safety, efficiency, and reduce costly mistakes in your kitchen.
Read MoreKeeping Your Commercial Kitchen Running: A Complete Equipment Maintenance Guide
Essential maintenance guide for commercial catering equipment. Learn daily, weekly, and monthly tasks to prevent costly repairs, ensure safety, and maximise equipment lifespan in your kitchen.
Read MoreWhy Commercial Canopy Cleaning is Important
We are all familiar with the disruption caused when a key piece of your commercial kitchen equipment fails. With many appliances, this is simply an operational annoyance, however, when it comes to safety features such as your kitchen canopy, the proper functionality of it is essential to the safe running of your kitchen, as well…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Catering Planned Preventive Maintenance
Like any piece of equipment, if your catering equipment is looked after and regularly serviced, not only will you get the best performance out of it, but it will also undoubtedly last longer too! You wouldn’t buy a car and not have it serviced, would you? The same goes for commercial kitchen equipment. Be it,…
Read MoreThe Importance of Gas Interlock Systems in a Commercial Kitchen
Gas interlock systems, or gas safety interlock systems, are an essential Gas Safe device for any commercial kitchen and in almost all installations are either mandatory or strongly recommended. These devices are designed to provide a failsafe system that aids in the maintenance of kitchen safety and accident prevention. The Interlock device works on a…
Read MoreThe Rise of Dark Kitchens: Unveiling the Shadowy World of Virtual Restaurants
In recent years, a new phenomenon has taken the culinary world by storm – dark kitchens, also known as ghost kitchens, cloud kitchens, or virtual restaurants. These establishments operate in the shadows, hidden from the prying eyes of the public, yet they play a pivotal role in the evolving food industry. In this blog, we…
Read More3 signs that it is time for a commercial dishwasher service
If the oven is the heart of the kitchen, the dishwashing equipment is most certainly the backbone. This is even more prevalent in commercial kitchens where appliances are worked harder than in domestic settings. The constant use of any appliance is sure to take a toll on its efficiency and commercial dishwashers are no exception…
Read More5 Tips for saving energy in commercial kitchens
With energy prices on the rise and the general increase in the cost of living, we are all looking for ways to reduce our energy consumption and save money – especially commercial catering establishments. A study in the International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies highlighted that 45% to 70% of wasted energy in commercial kitchens is…
Read MoreNCE Runners up for Rising Star Awards
The NCE team recently attended the ceda conference at The Belfry Hotel. It was a very special event celebrating 50 years of a prestigious organisation within the foodservice and catering equipment industry. The membership is made up of the most professional, innovative, and creative companies in our sector. A membership that designs, instals and project-manages…
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