To be the best in the food service industry you have to have the best equipment and Star Manufacturing offers you the best available. Food service and concession operators world wide recognize the one name that means “quality equipment” in every language: STAR. Star Manufacturing International, Inc., headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, has been making durable, reliable, quality products since 1921. That year, we introduced our first product, a popcorn machine. Since then, they have grown and expanded into one of the world’s most respected and valued manufacturers of products in six major categories:

If you are a food service operator and own a steam table food warmer , then chances are you will find yourself having to remove water from the food warmer. The best way to remove water from a steam table is to first turn off the steam table and allow the water to cool completely. Next place a cart with rollers next to the cooled steam table.

The Stow-Away portable bar PB5-24IB-BK and the PB5-BK are ideally styled for serving at wedding receptions, outside bars, and other special events. These portable bars are great for storing drink items and other smaller products on the go. Some specific features of the portable bars are the heavy gauge, aluminum exterior surface and the PB5-24IB-BK comes equipped with a stainless steel ice bin with a drain and petcock valve that holds about 95lbs of ice. There are

Nemco is famous for their French Fry Cutters so lets start with The Spiral Fry Cutter!

Walk into most any commercial kitchen and you’ll find one or more variations on the commercial oven . Ovens have been used by culinary enthusiasts  for centuries to cook different food items like breads, meats and casseroles.  From convection ovens to combi ovens , deck ovens to conveyor ovens there are literally 100’s of commercial ovens from dozens of manufacturers out there and determining which one is right for your application can be a daunting task.  In this post I will attempt to provide a little insight into the different types of commercial ovens you have to choose from.

Nemco Food Equipment

In 1976 Ed Neidhardt, with help from his brother Gene, and father Earl, established a small machine shop in Hicks ville, Ohio. The company was named NEMCO to represent Neidhardt Engineering and Manufacturing Company. Due to the persistence of a local eatery owner, Ed developed a machine that would cut potatoes into a curly shape. Thus, Nemco’s first product, the Spiral Fry, was introduced to the food service market in 1981.

The Grease Hog

The features of The Grease Hog are dynamic, they are perfect for use in kitchens to stop oil and grease from being tracked into the dining rooms causing stained floors and slip and fall hazards.

Cinco De Mayo means pinatas, sombreros, and all those thirsty customers storming the bars for margaritas. This blend of tequila and sweet and tangy elements is truly a customer favorite in the alcoholic beverage industry all year around and any bartender should be familiar with it’s creation. Of course we all know the definition of “perfect” is subject to variation based on personal preference, but when it comes to making margaritas there are some guidelines.

We here at J.E.S. Restaurant Equipment know that advertising is an essential in helping your business grow. The Andersen Company offers custom mats with your logo or your company logos on them. They can be used as entrance mats or interior mats. The Andersen Company offers 4 different types of logo mats to help advertise your business better : Classic Impressions, Water Hog Inlay, and Super Scrape Logos. Price is calculated by each individual size and quantity. Different size logo mats and standard mats cannot be combined for quality discounts.

The relatively new Coca-Cola Freestyle soft drink dispenser has become a popular new way to add choice and variety to the beverage selection at many fast food and fast casual dining establishments. Since it’s introduction in 2009, the Freestyle machine has since been adopted by an assortment of popular franchise restaurants, and the unprecedented variety of different flavor combinations offered by the machine has proven to be a hit among customers nationwide

Cooking can be a real pain when you have rheumatoid arthritis, no pun intended. And it makes eating healthy even harder than it already is. You know you should bypass that take-out you’re thinking of picking up but the very thought of going home and chopping all those fruits and vegetables for a nutritious meal makes you cringe. It’s time to stop fighting and start considering some adaptive kitchen aids. Maintain your independence with these helpful tips and specialty cutlery items.

Summer is just around the corner and that means it’s time for more outdoor barbecues. You probably can’t wait to tie an apron around your waist, load your outdoor grill up with a bag of charcoal, and throw a couple of patties on and watch them simmer. What happens when you need to grill for a large group of people and two or three hamburger patties at a time just isn’t going to cut it? You may want to think about buying a new outdoor grill that can handle this kind of workload.

If you are starting a restaurant or business, you may think about buying a commercial walk-in cooler or freezer . The purpose of the walk-in cooler or freezer is to keep food and drinks at a cool temperature for commercial use. These units can get rather expensive depending on the size of the walk-in you are needing. Therefore, there are a few things to consider before purchasing a walk-in cooler or freezer.

Stainless steel compartment sinks are a requirement in every commercial kitchen for food preparation and dish washing. Even if you have a commercial dishwasher you still need a stainless steel compartment sink to satisfy the health departments requirements.

Galaxy popcorn machines from Star Manufacturing feature European style good looks with both large capacity production and large popped corn storage.

                                                                Eurodib

Eurodib is a company specializing in the distribution and importing of fine European Foodservice Equipment and supplies. They offer a wide variety of of products such as: pots and pans, food cutters and slicers, small wares, dishwashers, wine cabinets, etc. Eurodib has representatives covering North America. All of Eurodibs fine products are available here at J.E.S. Restaurant Equipment and can be delivered anywhere coast to coast.

We’re sharing the good news of one of our manufacturers.   On April 29, 2014, the EPA will honor Manitowoc  in Washington, DC.  They’ve been given a special Energy Star Award for 2014.  They were named Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence.   They’ve been Energy Star partners since 2001, and they’re being honored for their long-term dedication to the cause of energy-efficiency.    Currently, they have seven product lines participating in the Energy Star categories, and they are fryers, ice machines , refrigerators, freezers, steam cookers, griddles, and ovens. Manitowoc Foodservice has increased its Energy Star portfolio to 1,254 products in 2013, which is a 35% increase over 2012.

Companies are making more efforts each year to promote sustainability in business aspects by developing eco-friendly products and practices. You’ve probably seen the “go-green” logos on products and advertisements along with give-back programs promoted by various businesses and organizations. But did you also know that your ice might be green?

Using a fryer filter prevents food particles from burning and ruining your oil. When oil is filtered daily, it lasts over twice as long, and you’ll save your restaurant a lot of money. Filtering makes food taste better too. Depending on your restaurant, you will want to filter your oil using one of a few methods. Find out which one below.