Wallin Foodservice Resources

From a fresh food merchandiser that can transform an underutilized space, to serving pieces that can be safely used indoors or out, to a ventless pot and pan washer that isn’t restricted to ductwork, these new foodservice products make flexibility the rule. Read on to see what's new! The Hatco Programmable Multi-Burner Countertop Induction Range is the only multi-burner programmable induction range of its kind, providing multi-stage cooking control across a single countertop system.  Six independently controlled burners carry out programmed recipes using time, power level, or temperature setpoints, helping maintain consistent results with less labor. The system stores up to eight recipes that can be accessed across all burners, allowing operators to standardize performance and repeat results every time.   Designed for autonomous fresh food merchandising in tighter spaces, the ARM Slim by Structural Concepts delivers advanced, frictionless retail in a refined, compact ...

Conserving resources can be challenging, especially in a busy foodservice operation. Earth Day is an annual reminder to consider changes we can make, big and small, to reduce our environmental impact and operating costs. Thankfully, new product development has taken the concept of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” to the next level and given us new ways to save everywhere from walk-in to warewashing. Here are 5 ways equipment can help reduce waste in key areas of your foodservice operation and have a positive impact on your bottom line.   Walk-in Cooler and Freezers The Kolpak Air Shield channels a barrier of refrigerated air horizontally across the interior side of the walk-in’s door opening to keep warm air out.  The Air Shield is automatically activated when the door opens to improve the energy efficiency of the walk-in by up to 20% . It acts as a superior alternative to plastic strip curtains, creating a hands-free, high-velocity barrier of refrigerated air across the insi...

If you operate a commercial or noncommercial kitchen anywhere in the South, you know this fact of life: it’s not just hot outside. It’s even hotter on the line. Scorching outdoor temperatures, high humidity, and tight kitchens can boil over into more serious impacts than you might think: from causing energy bills to skyrocket to making food quality, staff morale, and employee retention suffer. The right equipment can make a positive difference! Here are five pieces of equipment designed to keep kitchens cooler, more efficient, and more productive—even in the dog days of summer. 1. Insulated Holding Cabinets That Keep the Heat INSIDE Hot food still needs to stay hot in the summer, but the heat belongs inside the holding cabinet—not outside. If a holding cabinet is hot to the touch on the outside, it’s not properly insulated. Lack of insulation lets heat easily escape from the cabinet, and that contributes to a hotter kitchen and higher energy costs.  Look for: Fully insulate...

No matter how big or small, every foodservice business purchase must do more than ever before. How do you ensure that you’re getting more than just a “flash in the pan” when investing in a new product for your operation? Try applying the “and” test. What’s that? It’s a basic calculation of how many criteria each product you're considering meets. It can be used for this and that… and it can do this  and that… and so on. The more “ands” the better, but a minimum of three (including any nonnegotiable criteria) is a good place to start for a purchasing thumbs up. Here are some example criteria, in no specific order: It helps maintain food, beverage, or service quality and consistency It supports menu expansion It can perform multiple functions or be used in different applications It’s built for reliable, commercial use It’s easy to use It’s fairly priced It improves workflows or speeds up a task It supports safety and/or hygiene It’s energy efficient It looks good Ready to try it? ...

And just like that, it’s 2025, and the new year is off to a running start.  Ready. Set. Go? What about taking a brief pause now that the frenzied holiday season is behind us? There’s no better time than now to survey your foodservice operation and do a little fine-tuning that can help keep it running full speed all year long. Consider these questions as you prepare to outpace the competition in the new year. Do your kitchen staff have the appropriate prep and cooking tools they need for their tasks? We’ve all had that thump-yourself-on-the-forehead, “Why didn’t I get this tool or gadget sooner?” moment. Every task is easier with the right tool. Perfect Grip Utensils  by TableCraft have comfortable, ergonomic handles that are also slip-resistant—even with wet hands.  The Perfect Grip Line includes 24 dishwasher safe prep and cooking essentials like paring knives, peelers, kitchen shears, spatulas, and more.  Each tool comes equipped with a hole for hanging to keep the...