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Hopefully we might start to see some sunnier, warmer weather after all that rain.
A sudden rise in temperature can put added strain on refrigeration and mobile caterers
will need to take extra precautions to keep food items safely stored at the correct
temperature. It's a good time to check that your fridge doors close properly and the
magnetic seals are not damaged. Ensure that you have a fridge thermometer to
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Maintaining profit margins when the sun shines
Event goers generally
do not purchase as many hot food items during a very hot day but cold can drinks
are bought faster than you can cool them. The problem with that is the profit
margin on a canned drink is nowhere near that of a burger. The secret is to buy
bottled and canned drinks in volume whilst they are on offer at the wholesaler, then price
cold drinks to sell in volume.
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Suppliers In Focus |
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CJ'S SPECIALIST VEHICLES LTD |
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The innovative Connoisseur Cafe has state of the art refrigeration system with
Perspex sneeze guards and accessible shelves... |
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NISBETS PLC |
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An extensive range of catering commercial fridges and freezer refrigeration equipment including counter top fridges and freezers. |
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Business Planning |
Safe food storage during hot spells
Fresh and defrosted frozen foods tend to have a
much shorter life span when it gets warm particularly when hot food sales slow
down and items need to be stored longer. With a little forward planning food
throwaway can be reduced to minimum, for large events think about hiring a refrigerated van or
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Questions to ask...
1. Do you need to defrost all your frozen items
before the event?
2. Can you cook frozen food items straight from frozen?
3. Can you
slow thaw batches of frozen foods by placing them in the fridge?
Measures to keep food items cold...
1. Keep fridge doors closed and avoid repeated opening?
2. Use a separate under counter fridge for local food preparation items?
3. Use a
dedicated cold drinks display chiller?
Don't forget, keep chocolate bars in the fridge to
prevent them melting?
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Suppliers In Focus |
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TEAM REFRIGERATION |
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Cost-effective high spec mobile fridge/freezer trailers for extra cold storage capacity, emergency back-up long or short term hire. |
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BUSINESS ON BIKES |
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Refrigerated units for traditional ice cream trikes, simply plug in the 240v unit overnight - unit measures 79cm
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Round Up |
Refrigerating and cooling cold drinks from room temperature can take hours and guaranteed customers will want cold drinks from the minute you open your
hatch rather than warm ones. The secret is to plan ahead before your event and
chill your drinks for 24 hours before hand. You will then have ice cold drinks
ready to serve and no complaints from grumbling customers.
You can read more of this article and other useful start up information here |
