Wallin Foodservice Resources

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of discovering a tool or piece of equipment that makes quick, easy work of something that was once a major pain.  Finding a ready-made solution to a new or nagging operational challenge can make your day in a hurry. Necessity is indeed the mother of invention, so we’re grateful to be part of an industry that truly listens to and learns from each other in a continuous effort to save time, money, and natural resources. Here’s a look at some of the latest innovations from the best brands in foodservice. We hope you’ll see a product or two that are just the solution you’ve been looking for. Heat-Tolerant Cooking Tools Spend a lot of time and money replacing cooking utensils? The Hell’s Handle Collection by Mercer Culinary is a seriously durable collection of Turners, Forks, and Scrapers that, as the name implies, can take the heat of the kitchen. These tough tools feature a high heat-resistant handle that absorbs 50% less heat and stays c...

Stylish and upscale glassware and dinnerware are two of the many allures of dining out, providing luxuries most don’t have at home.  These key elements of the overall customer experience—along with great food and service—help motivate customers to dine on-premise and become loyal patrons. Important investment that it is, how do you protect your table ware in a fast-paced environment with employees of varied experience levels? Keep it like-new and maximize return with the following tips. Start with Commercial-Grade Glassware and Dinnerware The beauty of commercial grade glassware and dinnerware is that it’s designed to look elegant, sometimes even delicate, yet it’s made with materials and processes that support extensive use and commercial warewashing. Luigi Bormioli pioneered a machine-blown process to replicate handmade glassware, resulting in glassware that combines artisanal elegance with robust practicality and consistency.  Luigi Bormioli’s crystal SON.hyx® ma...

Cuts, burns, slips, and trips are well-documented hazards of the foodservice industry. Accidents are unfortunately part of life and business, but with good employees getting harder to find and even more difficult to keep, the more we can do to protect them, the better. Accidents happen most often when employees are moving too quickly, don’t have enough training, or are using the wrong product for the application. The following products were designed specifically to protect employees from potential dangers both back and front-of-house. Cut Prevention Cut gloves are a highly effective line of defense against cuts during prep. Mercer Culinary Cut Resistant Gloves provide excellent cut and abrasion resistance while maintaining superior dexterity and comfort for employees. Made from FDA approved materials for safe direct food contact, all styles are washable and bleach-safe. Each style is made to fit either the left or right-hand and is offered in 5 color-coded sizes to ensure an exc...

It’s what’s inside the meal that really matters, but appealing packaging sure can’t hurt! Whether you’re struggling to replenish the disposables or trays you’ve been using, or you’re just looking to refresh your program with novel serving ideas, more choices to showcase your menu are available now than ever. We’ve pulled together a selection of serving options, some new and some classic, to help you meet your program’s nutrition requirements and participation goals. All are reusable and dishwasher safe, which will help protect your program from future supply shortages while setting an Earth-friendly example for students. TableCraft Plastic Serving Baskets have a nostalgic way of making even simple meals feel like a treat.  A fun, yet practical way to serve hand-held favorites such as sandwiches, turkey burgers, tacos, burritos, veggie sticks, and more, these classic plastic baskets are stackable and dishwasher safe.  Available in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. ...

Who needs ghosts and witches? It’s already been a scary couple of years for foodservice!  From sanitation concerns to employee shortages to escalating costs, it seems every time we turned around, our industry was vexed by a new “boogeyman” jumping out at us! None of us have a magic wand, but as with all things, the trick to getting through tough times is managing the factors we can control.  We’ve covered a broad variety of operational challenges in our blog since its inception in 2020. Halloween seems like a fitting time to pull together a bag of tricks to fight off today’s most menacing foodservice issues. See an idea that hits home? Click the link next to it for details. We don’t have enough staff. Streamline frequent tasks: Get More Done with the Team You Have   Implement high speed cooking and other short cuts: Short Cuts for Short-staffed Foodservice Operations Help employees feel valued: Tools for Retaining Top Restaurant Employees Re-work your cleaning proce...

Football season is well underway, but it’s not too late to score additional revenue. Think of it as halftime, the perfect time huddle and storm back onto the field to take the “W”. The takeout trend isn’t showing any signs of slowing down either, so between individual, family, and large group meals to go, opportunity is everywhere. With labor as tight as it is, everyone is feeling the strain, so patience seems to be yet another product in short supply. If you can support your great food with solid service, you’ve got a winning combination that will keep your fans coming back and likely even earn you some new ones. Here’s a look at the latest products and ideas that streamline workflows while strengthening your takeout game. A Clear Path for Cocktails to Go Beer and football go together like salt and pepper, but according to Drinks International , in 2020, spirits consumption rose by 4.6% while “unflavored” domestic beers dropped by a surprising 4.4% amid an expanding fiel...