EQUIPMENT REVIEWS

EQUIPMENT REVIEWS

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We look at products that will enhance your business CAST IRON POTS

CLASSIC ICE BUCKET

The three-legged cast-iron pot, or “potjie” is an indispensable feature of traditional South African cooking and a must-have for any open-air celebration. Potjies are extremely versatile – you can cook anything you like in them! They heat up rapidly and brown meat and vegetables very well. The recommended sizes for families and smaller parties are size two (six litre), size three (7.8 litre) and size four (9.3 litre). Place them over a fire or hot coals in the outdoors or in an open fire place indoors. Some come with a flat bottom without legs so they can be placed on the hot plate of a stove or on top of a grill. Larger sizes are also available (size six, 13.5 litre and size 8, 18.5 litre). Very large three-legged pots (size 25) are used in traditional ceremonies to feed hundreds of guests with sour maize porridge (‘iqondi’). Rent from R80 a day.

For more info see www.castironpots.co.za

SPIT-BRAAI TRAILER

A spit braai is a great way to cook large quantities of mouthwatering food. It’s also a business opportunity: if you buy your own spit-braai trailer, you can not only delight your own patrons but also rent it out to other establishments. Before you know it you’ll have your own catering business on the side. For an investment of about R9 300 you can buy a spitbraai trailer consisting of a 220V motor, non rust body frame stainless steel, three x three division ceramic gas burners, a high pressure tested gas burner pipe, a removable top lid, and removable legs.

www.cateringequipment4all.co.za

Keep your patrons drinks cool in style with a durable and attractive ice-bucket. The Yuppiechef range of serveware has a classic design, is made to last, and is sure to suit any dining or outdoor entertainment setting. This hammered finish ice bucket has a handy carry handle and a fitted lid, making it perfect for keeping your ice chilled. The ice bucket retails at R499 from Yuppiechef.

www.yuppiechef.com

SOUTH AFRICAN FLAG BAR RUNNER

Tell the world you run a proudly South African tavern with this wetstop bar runner. The South African flag is sublimation printed onto a 100% pure polyester bar runner. It’s highly absorbent so it will keep the bottom of your patron’s glass dry and protect your counter from wet glass stains. The non-slip nitrile rubber backing will stop your bar mat from slipping and prevent the edges from curling. It’s also easy to clean with a cold machine wash or damp sponge. So you can keep your counter clean and dry while showing off in style, for only R161.

POWER GENERATOR

WÜSTHOF KNIVES FRAMS SAFETY FOOTWARE

The two main types of generators are standby generators and portable generators. Standby generators are big, fixed into position and take over the power supply when Eskom or City Power goes down. They are expensive to install, but they provide seamless power during power cuts. Portable generators are more practical and are basically a petrol or diesel engine with a plug socket on the front. They can be noisy and are not suitable for indoor use. A lower end 750Watt Stramm generator costs around R1 000, while a more powerful Ryobi 2 300watt petrol generator, which will provide between three and a half and seven hours of power per tank retails for around R3 400. On the high end of the scale, the 161kg Kipor 8 500watt petrol monster will cost R26 000. For quieter inverter options, there are the Kipor 900Watt digital generator for around R6 000 and the Ryobi 1 600Watt at about R2 000.

www.makro.co.za

When you are serious about the food you serve, you are serious about the knives you use. Wüsthof was founded more than 200 years ago in Soligen, Germany, and has become synonymous with form, function and uncompromising quality. Their knives have earned the trust of thousands of foodies and professional chefs across the globe, making Wüsthof one of the world’s leading knife brands. Block sets contain all the knives you need and range from the Gourmet six-piece starter knife set, which will set you back R2500, to the Ikon nine-piece knife block set at R13 999.

www.globalknives.co.za

NEDBANK POCKETPOS

As one of South Africa’s original safety footwear brands, Frams offers a range of consistent, economical and reliable safety footwear. Their range of safety footwear is designed to provide protection for multiple working environments and against a diverse range of hazards. Their factory is ISO 9001 certified and all products are either SANS/ISO 20345 or EN 20345 compliant. The Fram’s Geo-Tread is It is ideal for Mining, Agriculture, Construction and General heavy duty working environments. It will withstand heat up to 95° Celsius, has a durable, genuine leather upper and a dual density, Polyurethane sole for added comfort. It also features a slip resistant outer sole, a steel toe cap and antistatic properties. It is SANS/ISO 20345 accredited and carries a 6 months Fair Wear and Tear guarantee*.

For more information visit www.frams.co.za or contact Frams at Tel: 011 332 1500 or email sales@frams.co.za

*Terms and conditions apply.

Cash is king but when patrons want to pay with credit cards, you don’t want to turn their money away. Small businesses need a point of sales solution that is reasonably priced, portable and easy to use. The PocketPOS is just that, a portable device that can accept Chip & Pin debit and credit cards in a secure manner. You simply hand the keypad over to the customer and fire up the PocketPOS app on a mobile phone. The customer inserts a credit card and enters the PIN on the pad. The mobile app then sends the encrypted info via the phone’s data connection (3G or WiFi) to the banking system. The transaction is finalised and the receipt can be e-mailed automatically or printed. The device costs R1 199 up front or you can rent it for R53 a month.