Carpigiani Capitalises On Cocktails

Carpigiani UK has announced the release of the V-Air Smart range. Following the huge success of the Dream, frozen cocktail machine last year, the V-Air Smart range of alcoholic frozen beverage machines launch just in time for the UK summer.

Paul Ingram, Managing Director at Carpigiani UK explains more,

“We’ve seen incredible growth for alcoholic frozen drinks within the UK, and notably for drinks that can be quickly prepared and dispensed to ensure that bars can deliver a continuous serve of frozen cocktails. And that’s the main benefit of the V-Air Smart range, it can freeze down alcoholic cocktails in approximately 30 minutes which is incredibly fast compared to other machines on the market that can take up to 2 hours! “

The V-Air Smart range consists of 4 machines all of which are the most compact available on the market, perfect for front of house where space needs to be maximised.

They feature the unique Cyclic Reverse Technology which ensures frozen cocktails are always perfectly served as it reverses the bowl mixer every 10 minutes to break down any large crystal formations and delivers every cocktail at the ideal frozen texture.

The V-Air Smart + and XL+ also feature lighted bowls for extra impact as well as ‘hot gas’ technology which helps to defrost the machines and speed up cleaning as well as being supplied with a remote control for increased flexibility of use and monitoring. All machines feature Carpigiani’s unique Vertical Ventilation Technology so the machines are able to be situated next to each other, maximising counter space. The 4 machines hold either 12 or 15 litres of frozen cocktails and can be customised to fit in with a venue’s décor or branding.

For more information on the V-Air Smart range, the Classic, or Dream please visit www.carpigiani.co.uk or call 01432 346018

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Unox, a leading manufacturer of commercial cooking solutions, is proud of the BAKERLUX Shop.ProTM, a compact convection oven designed to address the challenges faced by small independent bakeries and grab-and-go sites looking to consistently cook high-quality products with limited space. This range of state-of-the-art ovens is designed to meet the demands of busy commercial kitchens while also being designed to be positioned front-of-house, offering a range of advanced features to ensure efficient and reliable cooking.

BAKERLUX SHOP.Pro™ is available in ‘GO’, ‘LED’, ‘MASTER’ and ‘TOUCH’, with specific details such as button style, screen configuration or dimensions, delivering a solution for every business. Regardless of the model selected, operators can be confident that this compact convection oven has been designed specifically for baking frozen bakery products in commercial environments, where timing is crucial and volume can be vast.

Injecting controlled humidity into the ovens helps to guarantee a perfect bake for frozen bakery products, keeping the moisture in the croissant that simply would not be possible in a traditional convection oven. Setting it apart from its competition, the Unox BAKERLUX Shop.ProTM even allows bakers to set a desired humidity percentage inside the proving chamber to obtain perfect results every time, for every recipe.

Not only that, the BAKERLUX Shop.ProTM Combi Oven features a user-friendly interface, with a touchscreen display that makes it easy to select and adjust cooking settings. Its advanced technology allows for precise temperature control and consistent cooking results, making it ideal for baking, roasting, and steaming. In fact, the oven can store up to 99 programs in the system, meaning once the desired result has been confirmed, it is unbelievably easy to replicate to an exacting quality. With the help of automatic programming and artificial intelligence, the oven can store the expected quality of the finished product and adapt the cooking conditions depending on the length of time the door was opened, for example, to alert you once the product is cooked to your standard. This assisted cooking makes it easy for any operator to deliver the same quality of product, at the click of a button, delivering consistency for an independent business or across an entire estate - This is essential in sites where staff turnover may be high.

With a compact design, the BAKERLUX Shop.Pro convection oven is perfect for small to medium-sized kitchens. Its attractive stainless-steel casing means it adds to the aesthetic behind the countertop of a corner coffee shop without taking up too much worktop space.

The range also features an innovative cleaning system, which makes it easy to maintain and keep clean. With automated cleaning cycles configurable on the Unox app, routines can be set up, meaning all the staff need to do is ensure the tank is topped up with cleaning liquid when notified. Cleaning cycles can be set to run throughout the night at a time when energy prices can be lower and disruption to service is limited. This can help to save on staffing costs as it eliminates the need for staff to come in ahead of service hours and clean the oven from a previous shift. The Unox team is on hand to work with operators to analyse the data output from the ovens in each site and suggest enhanced ways of working.

Commenting on the range, Managing Director, Scott Duncan said:

“With advanced technology and versatile features, the BAKERLUX Shop.ProTM convection oven delivers precise results every time, helping operators meet their customers’ expectations and maintain their reputation for excellent quality products. Unox is committed to supporting the success of independent bakeries, and the BAKERLUX Shop.ProTM range is a testament to that commitment.”

For more information on BAKERLUX Shop.ProTM or to find out about the wider Unox equipment portfolio, please visit www.unox.com or call +44 (0)1252 851 522.

CuisinEquip is delighted to have launched its brand-new website. With a focus on improving user experience and creating an online hub of resources, www.cuisinequip.com has a fresh look and feel, bringing new energy to the brand

As a leading distributor of the finest specialist equipment in the UK, CuisinEquip’s new website represents the impeccable quality of the products the company offers. With an interactive website, smooth transitions between pages and interactive zoom on images, www.cuisinequip.com gives the leading distributor a strong online presence which reflects the ethos and values and top-class service the company provides.

Offering downloadable product specification sheets, full and easily accessible product dimensions, weights and capacity of each product, the new website has been designed to provide customers, dealers and partners with a breadth of readily available information at the click of a button. As an instant resource available 24/7 the new website is intended to complement the exacting level of service offered by the highly experienced team, who are on hand to support. CuisinEquip prides itself on the quality of customer service and this website is an extension of this service, making it easier and quicker than ever for customers to access the information they need on leading brands including LightFry, Bottene, HMW and Locher.

Boasting a fully responsive site, www.cuisinequip.com renders seamlessly and is optimised for any device or browser, allowing visitors to have full accessibility and view of the website, no matter whether they’re viewing on a mobile, laptop, tablet or Desktop PC. This is a testament to CuisinEquip’s commitment to providing easy access to information to its customers.

The company has also streamlined its navigation making it easier for customers to find what they’re looking for. The addition of buttons on the homepage which take the user directly to each brand portfolio has been well-received.

CuisinEquip’s Sales Director, Steve Elliott, commented:

“We are thrilled to launch our new website and offer our customers an even better experience. Our goal is to provide the best possible service to our customers, and this new website is just one of the many ways we are doing that.”

The launch of the new website comes at an exciting time for CuisinEquip, which has seen continuous growth in recent years. With a focus on quality products and exceptional customer service, the company has established itself as a trusted partner for commercial kitchens across the UK.

For more information and to view the new website for yourself, please visit www.cuisinequip.com or to speak to a member of the team, please call 0118 957 1344.

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