The last day and night of 2014 has passed with fireworks and laughter and for many, 2015 has started with a hangover, for which there are some weird and wonderful remedies from around the world, such as cows stomach soup and sticking pins in the cork of the bottle you drank from...but we prefer simpler solutions that are sure to get your customers back on their feet in no time.
Christmas is a time for giving, but it’s also a time for
crossing your fingers and hoping to receive something that will be both
luxurious and useful. Our list of
commercial kitchen Christmas goodies include things that you won’t find in your
average kitchen, but that make Chefs life easier and food that your customers
will love!
There’s nothing better than enjoying a nice meal or beverage at a beach café, appreciating the beautiful views and listening to the gentle sound of waves lapping on the shore. If you’re about to set up your own beach café and need some help sorting out just what equipment to buy before opening to the public, read on. Here’s a brief guide on just what kind of equipment you’ll need
We’ve all seen shows like Hell’s Kitchen or MasterChef, and at
times, it really seemed like hell broke loose. And then, there is Donna Hay,
Bill Granger, Jamie Oliver and the like - people who make cooking look like,
well, a piece of cake.
Choosing the right furniture for your
café or restaurant seems straightforward, but getting it wrong can take your
business from success to failure in short shrift. Following these 7 simple tips
won't guarantee success, but they will help you create a space that works for
your business and that your customers love.
If you’re thinking of opening a café, there’s a lot more to it than simply getting your hands on a coffee machine and some cups then opening up for business. To help you get on your feet and cover all the basics right from the get go, we’ve put together a handy checklist of the essential equipment you’ll need.
Setting up a café from the ground up is quite the undertaking. Optimising kitchen layout, hiring reliable waiters and chefs, and finding your niche in a competitive market can be challenging. Suffice it to say, running a café isn’t easy. It’s critical that you hit the ground running and reach a level of profitability early to make your business viable.
Food storage is not something you should take lightly, especially when it comes to a commercial kitchen. You’re dealing with more food, greater variety, and a busy area that requires organisation and particular attention to health and safety standards. If you want to ensure you avoid customers getting serious tummy aches, food waste through inefficient processes, and even potential litigation, follow these guidelines when storing food.
It’s no surprise that catering professionals and campers use chafing fuels at buffets, events, and trips/expeditions, chafing fuels offer several distinct advantages, with convenience and low cost at the very top of the list. In this quick guide, we’re going to give you the basics of the different types of chafing fuels as well as general instructions on how they should be used.
It’s the first Monday of October coming up and we all know what that means... Labour Day!
For over a century, Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia have enjoyed this public holiday, which remembers the Australians who worked 12 hour days, six days a week during the mid to late 1800's.
Here at Nisbets Express Catering Equipment, we’ve got the supplies to make your Labour Day one to remember and celebrate.
Enjoy the great outdoors
With rising temperatures outdoors, a UV-resistant parasol will provide your customers shade and protection from the scorching sun. Ideal for use at the pool side, patios or in the garden, this fabric parasol from Bolero is easy to open and close, thanks to the pulley system, and has a heavy base to prevent it from toppling over (sold separately). Available in cream or navy blue and at various heights, you’ll be able to find a parasol which is right for your catering establishment.
Keep cool
A necessity for many bars and restaurants during the summer months would be an efficient and reliable ice machine. Counter top or under the counter, Polar have all bases covered with their ice makers. The counter top ice maker requires a manual fill whereby you simply lift the lid, fill up the water reservoir and low and behold, 15kg of fresh ice fills the internal basket. Our full range of ice makers and ice crushers can be viewed on the website.
It’s that time of the year when all the mops, buckets and brooms have a sweep through the home or workplace. Having a good spring clean will give your living and working environments a new lease of life.
And you may find that your cooking equipment could benefit from a clean too.
Le Chef is a popular choice amongst our customers and there are many reasons why this is the case.
Renowned for design, technology and innovation, the brand has over 20 years experience providing chefs clothing specifically for kitchen life.
Le Chef recognises that excessive body heat, when working in a busy kitchen, just isn’t productive for even the most experienced chef. As a result, they developed clothing designed to increase air flow by up to 350%.
Such an innovation was implemented through the use of a unique, ‘ThermocoolTM material which is featured on a selection of garments where body cooling matters the most. For example, the back, underarm and the top of the head.
Monday 7th July marks an important time for Nisbets Express Catering Equipment - it’s the launch of a brand new catalogue and more than one hundred new lines.
The new catalogue features over 130 new products at unbeatable prices. Finding just what you are looking for has never been easier!
As the seasons begin to change, it's likely that some restaurants and bars will start to freshen up their menus a little. With more winter produce starting to come through, the move from summery dishes is certainly upon us. However, bringing more customers through your doors needn't even be as hard as creating daring new dishes to refresh the look of your menu.
Although it might not seem commonplace, picking up pizza by the slice is steadily growing in popularity. Already usual practice amongst Americans and Italians, we Australians used to prefer going all out when it came to treating ourselves to our favourite cheesy delight. But it seems that many of the benefits of pizza-by-slice, such as the ability to enjoy different pizzas with different toppings, have made us rethink our attitude to the newest addition to food on the go.
Not only are customers more likely to make a purchase when sitting on the fence between hunger and happiness, but the economic benefits that catering businesses encounter which in turn benefit the customer, has led many catering businesses to rethink the way in which they sell their customer’s favourites.
Everyone loves a milkshake. Whether you're 8 or 80, there's something about slurping that thick, sweet goodness up through the straw that has universal appeal. But, while there's no doubting the popularity of the milkshake, lots of places have shied away from adding them to the menu. Exhausting to make, and impossible to get right, milkshakes were a frustrating chore, and more often than not, ended up getting poured away instead of served.
Make sure you’re ready for Easter this year by planning ahead. Whether you’re cooking for your family and friends, or running the cafe and restaurant make sure you have lots of goodies for everyone to enjoy. Nisbets are here to help, not only to provide you with this yummy chocolate hazelnut cake recipe, but to be the one stop shop for all your kitchen essentials.
Le Chef designs for kitchen life. The combination of an experienced chef designing clothing specifically for kitchen life and the integration of innovative technology has proved to be a hit with chefs who spend all of their working lives in the heat and humidity of a kitchen.
The brand has been at the forefront of design, technology and innovation for 20 years and is continuing to strive, introducing new solutions to keep cool in the kitchen.
All things Irish will be celebrated worldwide on Monday 17 March, marking the annual event that is St Patrick’s Day.
Since the 18th century, the patron saint of Ireland has been remembered for driving the pagan practices away from the island – this involved driving snakes away.
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