How To's and Guides
- Angie Hardwick
- Jan 14, 2022
Which frying pan to buy?
A high-quality frying pan is a must-have in any kitchen. Whether you cook at home or in a professional environment, you know the importance of having quality cookware, from your knives to your baking trays and especially anything that goes on your stovetop.
We all know that a good frying pan should be sturdy enough to use daily and easy ...
- Angie Hardwick
- Apr 15, 2021
Time for the perfect coffee: A complete how too on cafetières
For most of us, a cup of coffee, whether it's that first caffeine kick of the morning or an after-dinner treat, is all about the ritual of making it. It's in this aspect that the cafetière (known more commonly in America as the 'French Press') pulls way ahead of the competition. It's a hands-on and suitably old-school way of making ...
- Angie Hardwick
- Nov 5, 2020
7 Tips for a Successful Cafe Takeout Service
Many businesses are now finding that they have to adapt their brand and way of delivering these services because of the Covid-19 pandemic. So, what does this mean if you run an independent coffee shop or cafe in your local town or village? Well, one answer is that if you don't already offer a takeout service, then you could branch out into the ...
- Angie Hardwick
- Jun 10, 2020
Guide to Safely Handling Vegetables During Covid-19
Fresh fruit and vegetables are a concern for restaurants, cafes and any catering business during the covid-19 outbreak. Where meats and poultry will be cooked to remove any germs many fruits and vegetables are eaten raw. How can you make sure that you have taken every precaution to keep yourself and your customers safe?Hygiene Measures When Fruit ...
- Angie Hardwick
- Jun 2, 2020
Restaurants, Cafes and Pubs In a Covid-19 World
Many restaurants, cafes, pubs and other food outlets have been thrown a lifeline during the coronavirus crisis by diversifying into the takeaway and delivery sector.
Driving revenue during the current public health emergency has required a shift in focus. It has meant equipping your business with what’s needed to quickly switch from dine-in ...
- Angie Hardwick
- Mar 13, 2020
Buyer’s Guide To Restaurant Cutlery From The Experts At Cooksmill
Owning and operating any restaurant or cafe entails lots of different buying decisions, and this guide helps inform restaurateurs, hoteliers, and cafe owners about the types of stainless steel and the way cutlery is manufactured. Choosing cutlery to suit your establishment will mean making value decisions, as it's generally a good idea to pair ...
- Angie Hardwick
- Feb 20, 2020
Jam Making Equipment List
Jam is a British favourite, whether it’s splashed over toast or delicately balanced on a scone. While strawberry jam often takes the crown as the most popular flavour here in the UK, the number of options out there seem endless. Plus, to add yet more variety to the jam menu, more people than ever are indulging in the delight of making their ...
- Angie Hardwick
- Jan 15, 2020
Essential Barista Tools (9 Must-Haves)
If coffee makes the world go around, baristas are the ones giving it a push in the right direction. Without the right barista equipment, though, they can’t do their jobs properly – making a great flat white is about more than just having a great machine!
Our list of essential barista tools highlights everything baristas need to knock ...
- Angie Hardwick
- Dec 11, 2019
Which pizza pan is the best option for me?
There are few things more satisfying than a delicious, pizza fresh from the oven. Still, there’s always that tense moment as you cut into the pizza, waiting to hear that crunch that tells you the crust is cooked to perfection. The best way to ensure this is to use a top-quality pizza pan. Here’s our guide to choosing the perfect pizza ...
- Angie Hardwick
- Oct 18, 2019
What size is a Gastronorm Pan?
Gastronorm is a standardisation system used to normalise and classify the dimensions for containers and trays used in the food industry. In this article, we take an in-depth look at the Gastronorm system – its origins, meaning and purpose. Read on, and you might be surprised at the influence of this standardisation on your kitchen and ...