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Homestyle Soups and Stews: A Smart Solution for School Foodservice

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Soups and stews have a long, budget-friendly history. They were first made thousands of years ago as a way to tenderize and “stretch” low-quality ingredients such as scraps and tough meats in a water base. Throughout history, this hearty meal has made it easy for families and more recently, foodservice, to serve more for less. Fast forward to today, and soups and stews are a natural fit for school menus. They offer the warmth, homestyle comfort, and nourishment students truly look forward to. From hearty chilis and chicken noodle soup to globally inspired stews, these versatile dishes make it easy to serve nutritious, balanced meals packed with vegetables, protein, and whole grains. They’re cost-effective, scalable for large volumes of students, and ideal for batch cooking, which helps maximize efficiency while delivering consistent quality. The clay pot was the ancient secret to successful soups and stews. Today, we have modern equipment to bring this nourishing menu staple to the...
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Pizza’s Time to Shine: Winning Customers in 2026

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Thank goodness the enduring love of pizza, America's longtime favorite food, keeps the pizza market resilient in all kinds of economic conditions. There’s no other food that brings the comfort, shareability, and affordability that pizza does. In 2026, consumers are looking for something special, so if pizza's the star of your menu, it's your time to shine! Great atmosphere, quality, signature flavors, and stellar service all keep customers coming back. How do you strengthen those competitive advantages? Some of the latest equipment can help.   Create an Experience Nothing creates pizza theater like a Wood Stone Oven. Whether you choose a stone hearth oven like the Bistro Series or the OneRev Labor Saving Rotating Pizza Oven , your customers are in for the visual treat of live-fire cooking of their delicious pizza. The OneRev bakes perfectly cooked artisanal pizzas in one rotation. A single setting cooks multiple-size pizzas with an assortment of toppings. Cente...
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Mastering School Breakfast on the Go

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Your students are always on the move, making serving them a nutritious breakfast trickier, yet more important than ever.  Whether you serve breakfast in the cafeteria, hall, or classroom, here are some effective ways to meet your students where they are, before or after the bell. Placed on a counter in the cafeteria or tabletop in the hall, the TableCraft  Two-Tiered Crate Frame Riser  with  Acacia Crates  creates an instant, eye-catching grab-and-go station for shelf-stable beverages, fruit, and baked goods.  Customize your station with the removable chalkboard panel. Adjustable shelves can display flat or on an angle for easier access.   The New Age Industrial Mobile Classroom Meal Cart with Dual Fold-Up Tray Slides is a versatile and efficient mobile cart designed to bring meals directly to students, increasing participation and reducing tardiness.  Ideal for in-classroom breakfast, lunch and meal programs, these durable carts can be s...
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8 Ways to Find Space in Your Foodservice Operation

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There’s something about the start of a new year that inspires us to rethink and refresh. In a foodservice operation, that often means taking a hard look at space utilization and workflows. Over time, crowded prep areas, overstuffed storage, and excess equipment can cause operational bottlenecks to sneak up. Thankfully, every year comes with new foodservice innovations. Smarter commercial foodservice equipment can help you make the most of every square foot and open up those bottlenecks. From solutions that improve organization and workflows to compact, multi-functional cooking equipment, the right equipment choices can help transform even the tightest kitchens into more efficient spaces for the year ahead. 1. Wall and Corner Space Utilization Put your wall space to work with a Quantum Foodservice  Store Grid Task Station !  Store Grid systems are available with a variety of custom-configurable shelves, bins, baskets, and hooks.  Store Grid Task Stations are a convenie...
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Don’t Miss the Bus on FREE Freight from FWE!

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  FREE Freight on All FWE Models for School Foodservice! Offer valid from January 1 to March 31, 2026 Start the New Year at full speed with new equipment from FWE—and get the shipping free! From now through March 31, 2026, this special offer is available on all FWE standard catalog models and options for school foodservice projects only.  Keep your students happy with fast-moving lines and hot, nutritious food with FWE: Humidified Holding Serving Wells Cook and Hold Cabinets Heated Bulk Food Transport Cabinets Click here to see full details about the FWE School Foodservice Equipment offer. Need help identifying the right FWE equipment to support your specific needs? Contact us !
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Is a high-speed oven right for your foodservice operation?

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A ventless oven that cooks up to 20 times faster than other cooking methods.  It toasts, it grills, it finishes, and it cooks fresh or frozen food. Mou thwatering,   40-second omelets; toasty, 40-second sandwiches; and crispy, 90-second pizzas are just a few examples of its culinary capabilities.  What is this cooking marvel? It's the Merrychef conneX ®  high speed oven. Do you need one for your foodservice operation? Read on to find out what criteria you'll want to consider. If two or more of the following statements hit home, a Merrychef high-speed oven could be a great solution for your foodservice operation: ☐     Your staff doesn’t have a culinary background. ☐     You need front-of-house cooking capability. ☐     You frequently have new employees to train. ☐     You’re out of hood space. ☐     You need to shorten service times and/or turn tables faster. ☐   ...
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The Ultimate Holiday Baking Tool Kit for Foodservice

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The winter holiday season is the perfect time for foodservice operators to add a touch of comfort, nostalgia, and indulgence to the menu.  Whether you’re running a commercial kitchen or a noncommercial operation serving students, patients, employees, or guests, nothing delivers that warm-and-cozy experience like fresh baked treats! TableCraft’s new Bakery Collection is a full line of professional-grade tools designed to support creativity and efficiency while producing consistent, quality results. With 52 heavy-duty products—from versatile cupcake pans and specialty pans to loaf pans, silicone mats, brushes , and more—this collection is built for performance and durability to help you turn out festive, high-quality baked goods with ease. To spark some seasonal inspiration, here are a few holiday recipe ideas perfectly matched to each TableCraft commercial-grade baking pan. Round Non-Stick Cake Pans – Red Velvet Celebration Cake A classic red velvet cake, with its vibrant color...
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