If you are in the restaurant business you know the names Vulcan, Wolf, & Berkel.

For over 130 years, Vulcan has been recognized by chefs and operators throughout the world for top-quality, energy efficient commercial cooking equipment that consistently produces spectacular results.  Today Vulcan is among the world’s largest manufacturers of commercial cooking equipment, with worldwide distribution of the broadest line of gas and electric cooking equipment.  Vulcan’s new slogan boasts “Done to perfection”…. one look at their equipment and you’ll see the perfection they speak of.   Another member of the Vulcan Food Equipment Group is Wolf,  Since 1938 Wolf commercial cooking equipment has provided the food-service industry with simple, trouble-free performance, exceptional durability and outstanding energy efficiency. In even the most demanding kitchen environments, depend on Wolf’s hardworking, easy-to-use products to deliver the superior value your operation needs to succeed.  The third member of the Vulcan Food Equipment Group is Berkel and for over 100 years Berkel has has produced reliable equipment that chefs and operators depend on for consistently great results.  Since 1898 when W.A. Van Berkel, a butcher in Rotterdam of the Netherlands, invented a way to slice more meat to better serve his customers, the Berkel name has been synonymous with slicing.

If you are looking to fry a lot of food for a big crowd, chances are you might want to try a Cajun fryer. If you’re not sure what a Cajun fryer is or if it’s even worth your time to buy, then allow me to explain in further detail.

Most of you probably only know this day as February 3rd—the day after Groundhog’s Day— but for all the foodies in the restaurant realm, this day is known as National Carrot Cake Day. This unofficial food holiday comes around annually and is a time when chef’s experiment with a variety of ways to use carrot cake in their recipes. The question is where did this holiday get started?

As of today (February 1st, 2013), Ice-O-Matic is officially implementing their exclusive Rapid Advantage™ program that will give Ice-O-Matic customers an edge over the competition. With the Rapid Advantage™ program, many of Ice-O-Matic’s best-selling ice machines are now available with reduced two-day shipping from select online retailers. The Rapid Advantage™ program ensures that your ice machine is delivered within 48 hours of processing your order for one low flat rate of 50 dollars per delivery address. If, for some reason, the delivery is not fulfilled within the guaranteed 48 hours, the 50 dollar shipping charge will be fully refunded to you at no cost.

Ice-O-Matic has recently started a new marketing initiative to help inform customers about their ice machines and provide the information needed to help shoppers determine what sort of ice machine will best suit their particular needs. Here are a few of the talking points from the Ice Cold Truth on Ice Machines campaign that explain why Ice-O-Matic is currently one of the best choices in ice-making technology:

I don’t think I need to tell you that Valentine’s Day is a busy time for restaurant owners. It’s a hectic day and if you aren’t prepared, your restaurant could end up embarrassing itself — no one wants that. So before the big day rolls around, there are a few questions you need to ask yourself.

The Prodigy ice machines from Scotsman are the smartest ice machines on the planet, and here’s why:

1 Cost Saving Efficiency:  Prodigy cubers use significantly less energy and water than traditional ice machines, making them among the first cubers to exceed both the 2008 California Energy Commission and 2010 Federal energy efficiency regulations by up to 22%.  That’s up to 28% more than their nearest competitor.

Control Flame Flareups - Only on an EmberGlo Broiler!
Watch behind the scenes footage and interviews of Chicago's own manufacturer, EmberGlo. Meet the visionaries and watch the broiler and "Flaretrol" in action! See char-broiling at its finest with steaks, sausages, and veggies!

Wooden utensils are standard kitchen fare, so caring for them properly is a topic that’s going to naturally arise.   I never expected it to be controversial, but in some ways, it is.  Here are some pointers about caring for them.

Panini Sandwiches are all the rage & it seems like everyone has them on the menu now… shouldn’t you?

A Bundt® cake is great for almost any occasion whether it be a holiday, wedding, or just a complementary dessert to go with your favorite meal. For years Nordic Ware, a leader in residential kitchen equipment, has been making great Bundt® pans in all shapes and sizes.

Cambro has been a leading manufacturer in cafeteria, restaurant, and even medical small wares. The company was originally founded by two brothers, Bill and Argyle Campbell. They started selling their first product, the Camtray® to the American Hospital Supply Corporation. After that, this product was quickly embraced by restaurant, hotel, school and cafeteria operators.

Yes portion control is critical when trying to loose weight but its also a necessary evil in every kitchen.  If you aren’t “watching your weight”, food costs are sure to soar through the roof.

J.E.S. Restaurant Equipment is always supplying an array of equipment for various foodservice restaurants, which also includes the fast food industry. One of our primary manufacturers, Prince Castle, was founded in 1955 and has been a pioneer and innovator in introducing new technologies to thousands of restaurants. Over the years, Prince Castle has worked globally with many foodservice leaders to help improve their kitchens. They are dedicated to making the foodservice industry fast and efficient with innovative products that make employee productivity easier.

Scotsman wants to help grow your restaurant, and that’s why, in cooperation with Marlin Financing, they’re now offering financing for your restaurant equipment that’s substantially better than what you’re going to find anywhere else, including your bank or credit union. The significant points to consider with this new program are as follows:

Of all of the advancements in modern cooking over the years, the ever-increasing accessibility of various herbs and spices has been one of the most influential changes. Although importing spices was a very expensive endeavor in the past, modern transportation, shipping, and preservation methods have removed the barriers that once limited cultures to the indigenous flavors of the surrounding geography. Most modern chefs use a wide variety of spices in their everyday cooking, and many keep their spice cabinets well-stocked with various ingredients from all across the globe. Most of these spice cabinets, however, are filled primarily with dried and ground spices rather than the “real thing,” which causes some curious culinarians to wonder: what are the benefits of fresh spices versus dried spices.

At Structural Concepts their motto is “one part passion, two parts science” and its not just marketing hype.  Passion and science are the keywords that drive their company everyday.  Established in 1972 Structural Concepts is the leading innovator of temperature controlled food and floral display cases for the grocery and food-service markets.

Ventless Cooking Systems from Wells bring the commercial cooking equipment you need and the exhaust hood your local code requires into one convenient and affordable package.  Wells Commercial Ventless Cooking Systems use an advanced air filtration system to exceed EPA standards for airborne particulate emissions without the high cost of a dedicated building exhaust hood system.

The ECO-4000 is an answer to the call from companies worldwide who are feeling the pressure from consumers, regulators, and investors, to be more eco-friendly in the business operations. But that isn’t the only problem the ECO-4000 Radiant Conveyor Taster solves – now you can ave energy, while saving money and delivering superior products to your customers.