Unless you’re a foodservice operator who’s mastered the art of levitating food, your food is going to come into contact with surfaces. A lot of them. Our food is constantly in contact with something at every point in its life cycle. As a foodservice operator, your #1 priority is the safety of your guests and staff….
You’ve smartly decided to invest in resin-coated aluminum serve ware and cold bar systems for your foodservice operation. Now when your guests look at your cold bar, they’re greeted with clean lines, sophistication, and bold vessels drawing them into their dining experience. Your old stainless setup could never attract the crowd you’re winning with resin-coated aluminum, especially…
Consumers’ demand for healthy dining options isn’t likely to go anywhere anytime soon. When there’s demand, supply is typically not far behind, hence the proliferation of salad concepts, including self-serve salad bars. While you may earn repeat customers with salad bars, operators often find them expensive with low returns. To help operators meet consumer demand and get…
We recently noticed that our customers have been more interested in 1/2 and 1/3 size food pans for their chafing dishes than the typical hotel pans they usually request. This shift in demand got us curious about what’s going on in the catering industry, so we asked around. There are some smart caterers out there!…
Heissª aluminum cookware is now available from G.E.T. Watch the introductory video featuring our resident metals expert, Mike Halles, as he tells you the many benefits this innovative cookware will bring to your foodservice operation. If you prefer to read, we’ve provided a transcription below the video. Enjoy!
As a professional caterer, you know that speed is the key to success. The faster you can serve, the more parties you can book, the healthier your company gets. That’s why nearly any professional catering service uses speed racks: you tray up your food on aluminum sheet pans, put it on the speed rack, and…
In the ever-evolving world of hospitality, staying ahead of the latest trends is crucial for savvy hotel operators looking to set themselves apart from the competition. By embracing new and exciting trends, hoteliers can enhance guest experiences, inspire confidence in their investment decisions, foster positive word-of-mouth, and encourage repeat visits. If you’re seeking to upgrade…
After working the nightclub scene in Houston for decades, I moved to sunny San Diego to follow my dream of owning a business. I filled my days with running and growing my own catering company. By the time I sold it 9 years later, I had learned a lot about what to do, what not…
On-site and off-site caterers need reliable heat sources to effectively serve their clients’ guests. With indoor and outdoor event sites and varying restrictions on open flame, it’s a good idea to build in some nimbleness to your catering operation. Chafing fuel is an old go-to for caterers. But induction heat has enjoyed popularity growth recently,…
Imagine a commercial kitchen with no stainless steel or aluminum. It’s hard to do, isn’t it? That’s because stainless steel and aluminum are the most commonly used metals in foodservice. Stainless is a bit more popular than aluminum, but they’re both used in countless front-of-the-house applications. But what’s the difference between the two metals? Why…
When you think of cast iron, you may imagine antique potbelly stoves or cooking by the campfire. Cast iron is a wonderful metal for cooking, as evidenced by its centuries of use. It’s just as effective today, but it isn’t quite as versatile as stainless steel and aluminum – the two most common foodservice metals….
Stainless steel is one of the most commonly used metal alloys. You can find it in industries from automotive to aviation to foodservice because of its excellent versatile properties. However, not all stainless steel is created equal. There are different grades of stainless steel, some of which are food-safe and some that are not. We’re…
Discover all the key benefits, costs, and strategies to implementing a successful Eco-Takeouts® reusable to-go program.