Friday 27 November 2015

Cancer Research 2015!

Cancer Research- Fundraising.

Here at RH Hall we love to fundraising to raise money for charity. 








We raised over £160.00 for breast cancer.


R H Hall, Hallco House, Beacon Court, Pitstone Green Business Park, Pitstone, Beds, LU7 9GY 
T: 01296 663400 F: 01296 663401 E: sales@rhhall.com W: www.rhhall.com

Thursday 26 November 2015

The Caterer Awards 2015


The Caterer Products Excellence Awards!!

The Award ceremony takes place on Thursday the 3rd of December 2015 at Dartmouth House in London. Two of our products have been shortlisted this year.

  • Smeg ALFA144XE1 Convection Oven

  • R H Hall, Crown Verity MB180


Results will be announced on the 3rd of December. 

R H Hall, Hallco House, Beacon Court, Pitstone Green Business Park, Pitstone, Bedfordshire, LU7 9GY 
T: 01296 663400 F: 01296 663401 E: sales@rhhall.com W: www.rhhall.com


Maestrowave : Panini Perfection


Panini Perfection with Maestrowave!


Please attribute any quotes to Kris Brearley, Sales Director, R H Hall

Panini Grills are incredibly versatile tools for a range of environments and users. Perfect for the current ‘grab & go’ food trend, this compact solution can enhance any snack menu in a small space.

The Maestrowave range includes over 20 models, with various plate configurations to suit the menu offering available. Choose from ribbed or flat plates, or a combination of both, in either heavy duty cast iron or non stick finishes. There are even ceramic options for even faster heating times and easier cleaning.

All models feature counterbalanced tops, with grill areas ranging from 295x250mm to a massive 610x250mm. Models are available in standard single plate, large single plate, or double plate options and all operate from either a single or double 13 amp plug – meaning you can simply plug & go!

Cast Iron models have an adjustable thermostat with a temperature range of 0-300°C, with ceramic models taking things a step further with infrared elements, allowing a top temperature of 320°C.

With such a large choice of models available, the grill you choose should be suited to the food being cooked. Standard cast iron models are best suited to bread products, so traditional paninis and toasted sandwiches. For more delicate foods, grilling bacon or sausages, a non stick version is more suited. These models maintain the heavy duty standards of cast iron, but with a non stick treatment impregnated into the plates, so it won’t wear off! Ceramic grills lend themselves to pretty much any food type, making them the most versatile option.



R H Hall are the Exclusive Worldwide Distributor for the Maestrowave range of Catering Equipment. For more details, visit the newly relaunched www.maestrowave.com or www.rhhall.com




R H Hall, Hallco House, Beacon Court, Pitstone Green Business Park, Pitstone, Bedfordshire, LU7 9GY 
T: 01296 663400 F: 01296 663401 E: sales@rhhall.com W: www.rhhall.com

Monday 23 November 2015

R H Hall Social Media

R H Hall (Microwave) Ltd Updates!

Keep up to date with all with the latest new and product offers at R H Hall, by following our social media pages.





R H Hall, Hallco House, Beacon Court, Pitstone Green Business Park, Pitstone, Bedfordshire, LU7 9GY 
T: 01296 663400 F: 01296 663401 E: sales@rhhall.com W: www.rhhall.com

Friday 20 November 2015

CESA Conference 2016


The CESA Conference took place on Thursday the 12th & Friday the 13th of November 2016. It took place at the Hilton London Wembley. 

Duncan Vipas, Chris O'Neil and Nick Sanders attended the conference to represent RH Hall. They all really enjoined there time and found it really beneficial. 


Duncan Vipas was presented the CFSP Certificate. Here are a some photos taken of Duncan collecting his award from the Evening Conference on Friday.






R H Hall, Hallco House, Beacon Court, Pitstone Green Business Park, Pitstone, Bedfordshire, LU7 9GY 
T: 01296 663400 F: 01296 663401 E: sales@rhhall.com W: www.rhhall.com

Tuesday 17 November 2015

Children In Need Fundraising


As a team at RH Hall, We managed to raise £506.59 for the Charity, Children In Need!

We are proud of how much we manged to raise, to help change other Children's lifestyles. We all really enjoyed the day full of actives and events to raise money for the charity.

We look forwards to our next charity fun day and to raise money for another Charity. 

R H Hall, Hallco House, Beacon Court, Pitstone Green Business Park, Pitstone, Bedfordshire, LU7 9GY 
T: 01296 663400 F: 01296 663401 E: sales@rhhall.com W: www.rhhall.com

Friday 13 November 2015

R H Hall Children in Need Day!

Cake Decorating Contest
Children In Need Fundraising!

The Cake Decorating Competition took place in the Development Kitchen at 1pm.  Contestants were blindfolded and had to decorate the cakes using Pudsey bear spots and icing. Contestants had 15 minutes to decorate the cake which was judged by Ray Hall and Kris Brearley with a trophy and certificate presented to the lucky winners!

Contestants:
  • Warehouse/Spares – Ben and Gus 
  • Sales – Shannon and Sophie
  • Finance/Admin/Marketing/Customer Service – Emma and Tina

 Warehouse/Spares Team were represented by Ben & Gus.



Sales Team were represented by Sophie & Shannon.


 Finance/Admin/Marketing/Customer Service were represented by Tina & Emma.




After a decision by Ray Hall & Kris Brearley. The winners we announced.....

THE WINNER


Sophie & Shannon- Sales Team


Well done to all contestant that participated.

Follow our twitter page for more updates of today: http://bit.ly/1kRMoFD

R H Hall, Hallco House, Beacon Court, Pitstone Green Business Park, Pitstone, Bedfordshire, LU7 9GY 
T: 01296 663400 F: 01296 663401 E: sales@rhhall.com W: www.rhhall.com


Children In Need!

The RH Hall team are always up for fundraising to support and donate to charity's. 
Today we are fundraising for Children In Need. We have a wide range of events today, to raise money for the charity.

We've put together actives to raise money:
  • Lucky Dip  
  • Treasure Hunt 
  • Guess the Teddy's name 
  • Guess how many sweets in the jar
  • Guess the Staff Member



  • Cake Sale

We are also holding a blindfolded Cake decorating contest, photos will be posted later on.
We also have raffles with lots of prizes to be won (shown in the photo). There is also an Apple Watch and a Sharp Hi-Fi system. 






Follow us on Twitter & Facebook to keep up to date with all updates. 

Twitter:  @RHHallCatering OR  http://bit.ly/1kRMoFD or
Facebook: RH Hall Food Solutions OR  http://on.fb.me/1WyYNKs
Website: www.rhhall.com

R H Hall, Hallco House, Beacon Court, Pitstone Green Business Park, Pitstone, Beds, LU7 9GY 

T: 01296 663400 F: 01296 663401 E: sales@rhhall.com W: www.rhhall.com


Smeg Ovens - Tuco 2015

TUCO Magazine
Ovens Feature

What are the key considerations of buying a new oven?

University caterers should consider their equipment needs in line with current and future menu requirements, student numbers and times/peaks in service – for example, it may be that two smaller, versatile ovens that can adapt to changing service needs are better than investing in one large unit or that one larger bake-off oven could cover the breakfast sitting by itself and then bake-off products, such as baguettes, ready to be filled for the lunch service.  

They may also offer differing levels of service throughout the academic year so they should also assess this in line with their current catering facilities and any budgets available and look at the potential return in sales this additional equipment could bring as with bake-off ‘on the go’ popularity and equally any cost savings in terms of energy usage. 


Space and installation aspects are also key considerations. It may seem fundamental, but consider the footprint of some ovens in comparison to their potential output. The Smeg ALFA ovens can be stacked one on top of the other – so you can save on space yet double the output. Brand new for 2015 are 2 side opening models to further enhance the range and offer an alternative to the standard drop down door models. The ALFA45UK is a traditional fan oven, perfect for baking and reheating a wide range of goods, whilst the ALFA45MFPGN adds a grill and humidification features for roasting. This model also includes a refractory stone base which is perfect for cooking pizza’s! Both models accept 435x320mm trays and have a temperature range of 50-250°C.
Whatever the choice of oven, caterers must carefully consider their purchase. Sturdy, commercial manufacture is a must, anything less won’t perform or last! Choose a leading brand with an established reputation – they shouldn’t be tempted to go down the cheap import route. They should also consider the availability of spare parts and after sales service, plus what length of warranty is available.

Do university caterers use their ovens to their full potential?
This entirely depends upon the current set-up and type of operation and the hours of service and the level and skills of staffing. It is vital that caterers fully understand all the features that their ovens have in order to use them to their full potential. Many university caterers are fully versed in the capabilities of their equipment and have devised their menus and service offerings across the day in response to this.
Caterers should look at the flexibility of their equipment and how it will work at differing service times. Having ovens that can adapt to these changing needs will help in terms of productivity/throughput, profits and in terms of cost savings too.

What is the one essential piece of oven kit that universities should invest in?
An oven is a vital piece of equipment in any kitchen, whether it is part of a cooking range or a stand-alone model, it has to be a versatile and flexible workhorse able to make light work of the most demanding and varied dishes and be able to respond to the ongoing changing demands that come with any professional commercial kitchen.
But with university caterers facing stiff competition from the High street for the student pound, they need to have a varied and attractive food offering and an oven that can ‘multi task’ in response to that will be a good investment.
The Smeg ALFA Range of bake-off ovens provides an innovative and versatile solution. Savouries, breads and morning goods including the most delicate of products, like croissants, can be cooked to perfection, but what a lot of people don’t realise is that the equipment’s flexibility expands way beyond that – in fact, there is relatively little that these ovens can’t cook! Another big plus is that they look good enough to be sited ‘front of house’ with the aroma of freshly baking food, helping to maximise sales.

Is it better to stick to one brand of oven throughout a kitchen or can caterers have a combination of brands?
The choice is entirely up to the individual catering managers and their menu requirements. In terms of equipment operation and familiarity it is useful to stick with one brand, especially if you find one that works particularly well for you. Having one brand is also advantageous when it comes to servicing and spare part availability.
However, there are many types of ‘ovens’ available – ranging from microwaves to combi steamers – and one brand may simply not be able to meet all the needs of a busy kitchen with a varied menu.

What are the latest oven technologies?
Manufacturers are always looking for new ways to improve cooking performance – features such as twin reversing fans on many of the Smeg ALFA models ensure even cooking temperatures and impressive results, time and time again. Whilst preset controls are not a new technology, things are continually being improved to provide ease of use and menu programmes offer a solution where consistency is key.
Energy efficiency is fast becoming a key factor in many purchases. Many ovens will need hard wiring to a certain kW rating, but unique to Smeg is an adjustable kW rating on larger units. Operators can easily adjust the machine from 3kW to 8.3kW, dependent on the power supply available and the output required. Some units remain operational from a simple 13 amp plug, making the unit easy to install and keeping energy costs low.


R H Hall, Hallco House, Beacon Court, Pitstone Green Business Park, Pitstone, Bedfordshire, LU7 9GY 
T: 01296 663400 F: 01296 663401 E: sales@rhhall.com W: www.rhhall.com

365 Soup - OOH Magazine

OOH Magazine - November 2015
365 Soup Feature

Please attribute any quotes from this information to Ray Hall, Managing Director, R H Hall
The 365 Soup® Soup Server is a new, unique and innovative soup dispensing system that allows 100% natural soup to be served with minimum effort and guaranteed results - from crop to cup!
It’s a great way to get soup on the menu 24/7, 365 days a year!

The ideal choice for a wide range of foodservice environments – café’s, service stations, schools and many, many more – this innovative and unique solution is incredibly easy to use and can be set up for back or self-serve, with a variety of payment options, creating a fantastic opportunity for additional revenue in any establishment.
We are currently working alongside a major foodservice company to offer a complete soup serving system, fully branded and offering the UK’s No 1 Soup! More news on the exciting collaboration will be hitting the industry soon…

  • A totally unique plug and go soup dispensing system serving, from crop to cup, a range of the UK’s favourite soup from the UK’s No1 Soup brand.
  • The soup is high quality and freshly made using a unique ‘cold fusion’ process, with a 12 month shelf life and guaranteed to contain no artificial ingredients, colourings or preservatives. Fresh vegetables ensure a great texture and ‘crunch’ to every serving!
  • Profit from every single serving 365 days a year 24/7!
  • Leasing the system costs from as little as £2.50 per day over 5 years. If a site sells just 50 cups per day at £2.49 a cup, R H Hall estimates the 365 Soup® system will generate the customer £26,467 gross profit per annum from just one system alone.
  • Easy to site – small footprint, large output - plug and play, operating from a single 13 amp supply
  • Easy to use – Touch screen technology with automatic soup portion control, monitoring and reporting services.
  • Easy, hygienic and safe to fill – using patented designed durable soup pouches
  • Easy to clean and easy to maintain - with self-cleaning function
  • Minimal waste – Soup can hold in the server for up to 12 hours - No other soup serve system offers this totally closed system technology.
  • Soup stays in perfect condition from first serve down to the last drop
  • Easy to store product – The soup pouches have a long and safe 12 month shelf life.
  • Meets every foodservice safety standard and compliance
  • The soup server identifies the soup and automatically programs the soup server to required serving temperature and other soup serve parameters.
  • Set your own margin and control your profit with confidence
  • Choose from a range of proven best-selling high quality Branded soups
  • Stock with the confidence that your soups will sell through with no waste
With health at the forefront of the mind of many consumers, this innovative product has a proven track record in Europe, bringing an ideal solution for the UK market. A great alternative to traditional ‘fast foods’, the Soup Server offers a fantastic ‘On the Go’ snack for the health conscious consumer.

Designed with food safety in mind, each of the 2 litre soup pouches carries a unique barcode containing batch information for tracking and tracing ingredients – ensuring conformity to HACCP guidelines. The interactive display shows all nutritional data – including allergens – reducing the need for any staff interaction and ensuring speed of service. The Soup Server also includes an electronic reporting facility allowing full nutritional information and product traceability on demand.

A world first, the 365 Soup® system is an innovative and unique solution with huge potential throughout the Foodservice Industry!

For more details, please visit www.rhhall.com

R H Hall are the Sole UK & Eire Importer for the 365soup® Soup System

R H Hall, Hallco House, Beacon Court, Pitstone Green Business Park, Pitstone, Bedfordshire, LU7 9GY 
T: 01296 663400 F: 01296 663401 E: sales@rhhall.com W: www.rhhall.com

Thursday 12 November 2015

The Caterer 2016 Equipment Guide Microwaves

The Caterer Magazine 2016
Equipment Guide Microwaves - Microwave Masters

Please attribute any quotes from this information to Ray Hall, Managing Director, R H Hall
R H Hall have been dominating the microwave oven market for 37+ years, building an extensive knowledge of this kitchen essential. R H Hall are the UK’s largest, most knowledgeable and innovative microwave oven supplier and stock only models from leading commercial brands – such as Sharp, the UK’s no. 1 and Maestrowave– having been sole UK distributors for both since 1992!

Microwaves are an essential part of any commercial kitchen and the latest technology means today’s machines are sophisticated and easy to use – producing excellent results in a fraction of the time it takes conventional cooking methods. The versatility of microwaves is often hugely underestimated.

R H Hall offer the latest and most versatile products, including high speed combination microwaves such as the award winning Maestrowave Combi Chef 7. Packed with features including Menu Creator 2.0™ software, this oven can produce outstanding results at the touch of a button. A total of 11 different combination modes, with up to 99 pre-programmable menus ensure consistency time after time. A video showing the features & benefits of this innovative product is available at www.rhhall.com


In addition, the range of market leading Sharp microwaves is available exclusively from R H Hall and their nationwide dealer network – offering machines from 1000 Watts up to extra heavy duty and high power 1900 Watts, catering for all foodservice applications. Designed with total flexibility and versatility in mind, all machines have in-built features to help save time and energy.

Leading brands are always looking to develop new functionality in response to the needs of many consumers. The Maestrowave iWave® system is a prime example of this development. Using the latest microwave technology, the system provides a unique, fully encrypted, bar coded meal solution which is suitable for a number of applications including hospital ward service, vending outlets and more. The product is a world first, and available exclusively through R H Hall.



Innovation is at the forefront of R H Hall and today’s demanding market and as such R H Hall work with many of the UK’s leading foodservice chain operators to produce bespoke solutions, offering optimum results. R H Hall can also provide much more than just the microwave solution – working with food suppliers on menu creations at our state of the art development kitchens plus accessing our 15,000 sq. ft. fabrications division to produce bespoke branded microwave housing units, increasing customer visibility and ease of use. The Total Foodservice Solution!

R H Hall operate through a national network of approved dealers, along with our dedicated National Account and Food Solutions divisions, ensuring we always have the right person on hand to deal with any enquiry! So for all your Microwave oven and foodservice equipment needs you only need one number – 01296 663400! You can also email us sales@rhhall.com or visit our websites www.rhhall.com & www.maestrowave.com



R H Hall, Hallco House, Beacon Court, Pitstone Green Business Park, Pitstone, Bedfordshire, LU7 9GY 
T: 01296 663400 F: 01296 663401 E: sales@rhhall.com W: www.rhhall.com







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