Discover expert advice, industry trends, and practical tips on commercial kitchen equipment from Emma Brown. Stay informed with in-depth articles and professional insights.
Carbon on the heating elements makes your fryer work harder, wastes energy and shortens the life of the oil. Here is a safe, step-by-step method to remove heavy carbon deposits without damaging the tank or the elements, based on what service engineers see in the field every day.
An energy efficiency label shows how much electricity an oven uses per cycle and how economical it is to run. You will learn how to read the label, which class to choose for your kitchen and how to calculate the real savings.
To choose the right exhaust hood, you match airflow, filtration and dimensions to your cooking equipment. We walk through the step-by-step method a ventilation engineer would use, so you get a system that removes heat, grease and smoke without wasting energy.
We compare spiral and planetary dough mixers on practical criteria: which dough each one kneads better, how much volume it handles, how easy it is to unload, and which option pays for itself in a small, medium or large bakery. After reading, you will be able to choose a machine that fits your menu.
A white or grey film on dishes after washing is most often caused by hard water or incorrect dosing of salt or rinse aid. You will learn how to quickly identify the cause in your machine and what to do to make your dishes shine again.
You will learn how to work out the cooling capacity a food storage cold room actually needs. We break down the formula, how volume, product type and ambient temperature affect the result, and walk through a practical example without complicated tables.
We look at how an induction cooktop works, what radiation it produces and under what conditions it could affect people. You will learn how to use the cooktop safely, which cookware you need and who should take extra care.
Cleaning a combi oven correctly extends its service life and prevents expensive breakdowns. This article covers safe detergents, self-cleaning modes, how often to clean, and the typical mistakes service engineers see in the field.
Regular kitchen hood maintenance affects safety, smoke extraction efficiency and the service life of the equipment. Here is a clear schedule of checks and cleaning for different types of systems, based on manufacturer requirements and fire safety codes.
You will learn how food-grade stainless steel compares with aluminium, plastic and ordinary steel in daily kitchen use. We cover HACCP requirements, the service life of each material, and the situations where aluminium or plastic still make sense.