If you’re new to the business of cooking and holding food, then you have somewhat of a learning curve ahead of you. Rather than let you make your own mistakes and learn solely by trial and error, we’ve put together a short list of tips to have you holding food like a pro in no time. […]
One of the attractions at Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida, is Tomorrowland, a section of the park that envisions the world’s future. In the Carousel of Progress, visitors are treated to a timeline of electronic and technological development, culminating in a “home of the future.” Considering when the attraction was first designed, this “home of the future” is a bit dated even now.
Want to add some new items to your menu this summer? How about adding some slow cooker meals? Continue reading to learn why slow cooking is great for the warmer months of summer.
Have you been keeping track of pizza and convenience store trend predictions? If so, there’s a good chance you’ve already noticed the rise in demand for Neapolitan pizza, assorted crust options, grab-and-go pies, individual slices and customized toppings. By all industry experts’ accounts, demand for those items will continue throughout 2015 and well into 2016. Now the big question is, “What is your convenience store, fast-casual restaurant, take-out joint or gas station going to do about it?” If you’re still wrestling with that business decision, may we suggest taking a look at our pizza holding units? There are three different ones in our electric food warmers inventory that businesses could utilize to increase their pizza sales.
While it’s true that too many cooks spoil the kitchen, it’s also true that one unprepared cook can do just as much damage. That’s why we think it’s important to remind you of the following critical steps to preparing and serving delicious food.
Did you know that hot food holding cabinets may potentially help cool down your labor costs? It’s true. Human resource management experts widely state that food service businesses’ average labor costs are 30 to 35% of sales. Of course this all depends on the type of food service business. Those that tend to offer fewer services and rely heavily on ready-made, convenience products obviously get to enjoy lower labor costs.
Will your commercial food service business be participating in National Hot Dog Month? It is slated to take place in July and any establishment hoping to serve hot dogs during large, catered affairs will certainly need enough food holding cabinets to see them through. Remember, on average it takes anywhere from 5 to 9 minutes for standard size hot dogs to reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit and most people like to eat two of them in a sitting. So waiting until the last second to prepare hundreds of hot dogs for an hour-long event could prove to be a logistical nightmare.
742HW
The 742HW unit, part of Thermodyne’s Hot Well Series, offers the convenience of steam table capabilities as well as the flexibility of Thermodyne’s patented Fluid Shelf Technology.
American Griddle is proud to announce our attendance for the 2015 NAFEM show in Anaheim, California. The event will take place inside the Anaheim Convention Center and run from February 19-21. Located at booth #2039, we will be providing detailed information as well as live product demonstrations.
Whether you make use of food holding cabinets for personal or commercial reasons, know that there are certain tips and tricks that can be utilized to ensure that you are getting the most out of your unit. By reading the list below and adhering to the advice listed, you will find that your food holding cabinet experience will only increase.
