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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. ☐   ...

Introducing the smallest, smartest combi oven in the world!

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We have exciting news! The smallest, smartest combi oven in the world has arrived! If space or labor limitations are slowing down your foodservice operation , t he 19.6" wide Convotherm mini pro combi oven  can increase your production up to 25% and put those challenges in the past! The Convotherm mini pro was designed specifically to help conquer today’s biggest foodservice challenges like limited space, a shortage of trained staff, and high energy and water costs. A full-fledged combi oven, this versatile and efficient oven delivers high volumes of quality food in less space and time with minimal training and effort. Convotherm mini pro at a Glance Only 19.6″ wide AI-driven optical cooking Integrated Solid-to-Liquid cleaning system 80% more airflow for faster, uniform cooking Seamless stacking Lower energy and water consumption Ventless operation AI-driven Optical Cooking For the first time, AI-driven optical cooking is now available in the compact combi oven category!...

Sharp New Products to Help Keep Your Operation’s Edge

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Time is money. So is food. And so are the equipment and supplies used to prepare it. Even space comes with a cost, especially if it’s underutilized. Now more than ever, no stone can be left unturned when it comes to maintaining the profitability of any foodservice operation. One of the best ways to support profitability is to reduce waste of every kind. If a task takes too long, a process wastes food or resources, growth opportunities are being missed, or the same equipment or supply item is being repeatedly replaced, it’s a chance to improve profitability. New products have a magical way of shining a light on new ways to save or make money. Read on to see how this spring’s new products can help your operation keep its edge. With a heavy-duty, stainless-steel construction, and continuous-duty operation, the Edlund French Fry Cutter cuts up to 50 pounds of potatoes per minute, saving time and labor. Engineered for high-output kitchens, it delivers precise, uniform fries with every...

Outpace the Competition in the New Year

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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...

Understaffed? Save Labor by Automating Kitchen Tasks.

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Does every day feel like Groundhog Day for your staff because they’re doing the same thing over and over again? Repetitive, manual tasks are a triple threat in foodservice: they gobble up precious time, decrease job satisfaction, and increase the risk of workplace injury.  Automating repetitive tasks minimizes labor while being a cost-effective way to reduce the risk of employee burnout and injury. Prep Manually cutting large fruits and vegetables such as super-sized onions, full heads of iceberg lettuce, and beefsteak tomatoes can be hard on the hands.  The Edlund  ARC XL Manual Fruit and Vegetable Slicer  helps kitchen staff quickly tackle those tough jobs with minimal effort and zero discomfort. For high-volume cutting jobs, the  Sammic CA-31 / CA-3V Vegetable Preparation Machine  helps kitchen staff achieve maximum production in a short time without getting tired and without the need of advanced knife skills.  Sammic’s new screwless SH cheese...