How To's and Guides
- Emily De Vogele
- Dec 2, 2022
How to prepare for your next big party
The holiday season is almost upon us. Throughout winter, we all spend time with our loved ones - and what better way to spend time with them than with a party?
Whether you’re thinking about hosting a gathering for your closest friends and family or are preparing to host a corporate event for the season, you need to think about everything to ...
- Angie Hardwick
- Aug 26, 2022
The ultimate cutlery set buying guide
No restaurant or kitchen is complete without a good quality set of cutlery. However, purchasing the right set can be difficult. From knowing what to look for to the plethora of options on the market today, choosing the perfect set for your kitchen can be challenging.
This guide covers the top factors to consider and what you should look for when ...
- Angie Hardwick
- Aug 22, 2022
A knife guide for chefs: What you need to know
The knife is, without a doubt, the most important tool in any chef’s kitchen. Knives make prepping food easy, fast and safer. However, there are so many different kinds of knives out there, so which is the right one for your kitchen?
In this article, we will discuss the different types of knives available at Cooksmill, so that you can work ...
- Angie Hardwick
- Aug 12, 2022
Top 10 essentials for cake making
Baking a cake can be one of the most satisfying activities in the kitchen. Whether you are a professional baker, a hobbyist who loves creating beautifully iced cupcakes, or an enthusiastic amateur looking to level up, having the right tools can make all the difference.
Before you break out the recipe book and bake your next cake, read on. We have ...
- Angie Hardwick
- Aug 5, 2022
10 reasons your customers will enjoy takeaway picnics
After spending so much time indoors, people are itching to get out and about. Although restaurants and cafés are opening up their indoor seating, there are many reasons why customers are still choosing to dine outside. If you're looking to increase revenue for your catering business, cashing in on takeaway picnics is the ideal way to meet ...
- Angie Hardwick
- Apr 22, 2022
What tools do you need to make a burger?
Burgers may be one of the simplest meals on the menu, but they can make or break your food business. Customers expect a perfect burger each time from a restaurant or fast-food business. While you may have your signature look and taste, consistency is also essential. Dismissing burgers as only some meat and vegetables between buns can be a costly ...
- Angie Hardwick
- Apr 8, 2022
Glass, stainless steel, or plastic - which mixing bowl is the best type for you?
The mixing bowl is a staple of any kitchen - be it in your personal baking arsenal at home or as an essential component of a commercial catering business. Whatever your reason for needing to purchase a mixing bowl, it's wise to understand the different types of mixing bowls available to you and which one will be best for your needs.
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- Angie Hardwick
- Apr 1, 2022
A complete guide to tabards. At work and at home.
When it comes to workwear, the humble tabard is likely to be one of the first items of clothing that comes to mind. As well as within the workplace, tabards are also ideal for use around the home. Whether this is your first time buying a tabard for your home or you continually buy tabards in bulk for a business, there's lots of useful ...
- Angie Hardwick
- Jan 28, 2022
What is induction cooking?
Induction cooking has increased in popularity in recent years, as more and more people recognise the benefits this style of cooking can bring. But, what is it exactly, and why should you make the switch?Induction cooking explained
Induction cooking uses direct heat to warm up a pan, rather than an indirect source such as a gas flame or an ...
- Angie Hardwick
- Jan 21, 2022
Restaurant bins (who knew there were so many types?)
One important aspect of owning a restaurant, cafe or bar is that you collect and store waste correctly. What you may be surprised to know is that there are many different types of bins that can be used in the restaurant setting. They can be found in the kitchen, front of house area and in outdoor seating areas. So what bins do you need to keep your ...