Wallin Foodservice Resources

Even in times when transportation costs are reasonable, most of us don’t have the luxury of jetting off to Sicily when we’re in the mood for meatballs or cruising off to Cancun when we’re feeling like fajitas. How lucky are we that we live in a time and place where the world is our oyster when it comes to cuisine? You’ve already got the talent and the recipes to serve up a world of flavor that’s conveniently close to home for your customers. Specialized equipment can give you an even greater edge when it comes to competitive differentiation, consistency, and kitchen efficiency. Whether your signature menu items have European, Asian, Middle-eastern, or Latin American roots, here are a few tools to make them even better and easier for you to create and serve. PREP Delicate sushi and sashimi grade fish requires a razor sharp blade for clean and effortless cuts.  Mercer Culinary’s Asian Collection calls on the rich tradition of Japanese craftsmanship to provide unsurpassed cutti...

Small, individual serving pieces are surprisingly versatile, supporting a wide variety of applications.  They can help you make the best use of available labor and enhance safety at the same time. Whether used for serving side dishes, tasting flights, mix-and-match samplers, or on a buffet, small serving vessels present a wide range of benefits: Efficient use of labor: Kitchen staff can pre-prep and hold at the appropriate temperature prior to serving. Portion control and uniformity: No additional measurement is required to ensure consistent presentation and portion size. Enhanced presentation: The vessel serves as attractive packaging, adding elegance or a fun factor to even simple or monochromatic dishes without the need for advanced plating skills. Reduced food waste: Smaller portions are more likely to be finished, so less time is spent scrapping and less food goes to waste. Increased buffet hygiene: Single serve portions can be picked up without serving utensils...

There are so many reasons to go out for breakfast or brunch, especially now…catching up with a friend, birthdays, meetings, wedding showers, after church, or just because. Breakfast basics like bacon, eggs, pancakes, and toast are all important menu foundations, but what does it take to be the breakfast spot that everyone is talking about? Here are a few ideas to differentiate your menu with specialties most customers can’t make at home and will love showing off on social media. Serve the Unexpected Waffles are so wonderful. A rich and fluffy inside surrounded by crispy, golden brown valleys flowing with delicious butter, syrup, or warm fruit compote can tempt even the savory breakfast crowd.  Topped with decadent nuts, berries, whipped cream, and powdered sugar, they’re a sweet breakfast lover’s dream. Why not treat your waffle aficionados to an unexpected and whimsical waffle experience with bubble waffles? The Hatco/Krampouz KWM18-BU Electric Bubble Waffle Maker is ...

When you think of champagne, what image comes to mind? A column of fine bubbles racing to the surface of a tall crystal flute? A vintage coupe filled to the rim with fizzy liquid joy? Just like water, champagne (or sparkling wine) takes the shape of its vessel. It is after all, a celebration in a glass, so the glass had better be exceptional! Each vessel has a story to tell about its contents, the person drinking from it, and the establishment serving it. And much like the insights we shared in Can a Glass Make Wine Taste Better? , glass design also influences the appearance and flavor of sparkling wines and champagnes. No one knows how to make the glass rise to the occasion and tell a captivating story like the 25 th  generation Italian glassmakers at Luigi Bormioli . What story would you like your sparkling wine stemware to tell? The Something-Amazing-Just-Happened Glass The Vinea Pinot Nero/Franciacorta Flute (11387/01) pairs sophisticated contours with technical feature...

Served hot, cold, doused or drizzled with artistic flair, it’s the icing on the cake, the cherry on top, the finishing touch.  What are we talking about? Sauce! Even when served on the side, many would agree that it’s the sauce that makes the meal.  If it truly completes the dish, shouldn’t it get the royal treatment? From holding proper temperature and maintaining consistency to creative plating, here are some secrets to maximizing the impact of sauces, both savory and sweet. Heated to Perfection The Hatco/Krampouz Electric Sauce Warmer keeps sauces, condiments, and toppings warm and ready for use in commercial kitchens (both back and front of house). Adjustable thermostatic control from 105°F-195°F holds everything from maple syrup to barbecue sauce at the perfect temperature, flavor, and consistency.  Available in 1, 2, and 3 bottle sizes, each model comes with the appropriate number of 3-valve sauce bottles to protect sauce from contamination and evaporation wh...

If you’re thinking about spicing up your menu, have you considered getting your fryer involved? Built to satisfy the craving for crunch while setting the stage for an endless array of fillings, flavors, textures, and toppings, your fryer may be the secret to creating your next best-selling menu item.  And with so many specialty tools available now, you and your team can get more creative than ever. Frying Baskets and Forms The right frying tools make all the difference when it comes to achieving a uniform shape, consistency, ease of handling, and most of all, safety. Their names may describe their original purpose, but look to their shape for true inspiration to support your brand of cuisine. Starting with the basics, the TableCraft Fryer Basket offers the flexibility to prepare French fries, chicken fingers, onion rings, and other fried favorites.  This versatile mesh basket comes in a variety of sizes to suit your menu and volumes.  A color-coded comfort gri...