The Caterer Product Excellence Awards 2019

THE CATERER PRODUCT EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2019 PRIME COOKING EQUIPMENT CATEGORY:

SHARP R7500M INVERTER MICROWAVE

The Sharp R7500M Extra Heavy Duty Professional Inverter Microwave enhances the UK’s favourite microwave range. Launched in June 2019, this brand new model offers the ultimate in durability, efficiency and reliability.

Inverter technology provides constant and exact power for incredibly uniform results, time after time. As well as ultra-fast regeneration times, the R7500M ensures the operator has precision control at all times – making it perfect for defrosting and reheating delicate foods too.

So, what is Inverter Technology?

Inverter technology differs from traditional microwaves by providing constant, rather than pulsed, power when cooking, reheating or defrosting at reduced power levels. For example, a traditional microwave set at 50% will pulse by switching power on and off throughout the cooking period, which can lead to uneven results in some foods. Inverter technology will provide a precise and constant supply of power at 50%, making it easier to cook or reheat foods slowly and defrost dishes to perfection.

Thanks to precise temperature control, you can cook, reheat or defrost a far greater variety of dishes that conventional microwaves were previously not able to prepare to the same high standard.

What are the benefits?

 Precise, fast and controllable power for more uniform cooking

 It consumes less energy, prolonging the lifespan of the microwave

 Lightweight, durable and easy to use

Product Features

 Patented Sharp Inverter Technology

 1800W output

 13 amp – Plug & Go

 Large 19-litre capacity

 14 precise power levels

 30 memory presets

 Easy to use touch controls

 Clear and easy to read LCD display

 Easy view glass door

 Energy-efficient LED cavity light

 Durable stainless steel construction

 Reliable double action handle

 Stackable

 Full 3 Year On-Site Warranty

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

T: 01296 663 400 E: sales@rhhall.com W: www.rhhall.com

New Business Development Manager for R H Hall: EXCLUSIVE BRANDS

From 1st October 2019, Team R H Hall are pleased to welcome Nick Sanders as a new appointment to our Sales Team. Nick will be undertaking the role of Business Development Manager for all R H Hall Exclusive Brands – Sharp Commercial Microwave Ovens, Maestrowave Catering Equipment, Smeg Foodservice Ovens, Simply Stainless Modular Fabrications, Crown Verity Professional Barbecue Systems, iWave Automated Foodservice Solutions and the New Covent Garden Soup Server.

Working with these 7 exclusive brand products, Nicks focus will be on growing the company’s market share and also overall company GP – both of which form an important part on R H Hall’s Vision and Growth objectives.

Having previously achieved 9 years service at R H Hall, Nick already has a wealth of knowledge on these products and the company itself, which will enable him to quickly begin to work on the tasks and targets set out for him and the entire company sales operation.

On his new role, Nick said “I am really pleased to be back, building on my previous time and success over many years with R H Hall, by developing our Exclusive Brands. With such innovative products and a unique offering being supported by the exceptional in house teams, I look forward to promoting sales across the many sectors within which we work.”Team R H Hall would like to take this opportunity to welcome Nick back into the business and wish him every success in his new role!

For more details, please visit www.rhhall.comFor press information contact:
Emma Smith – Marketing & Systems Manager
01296 663400
emma.smith@rhhall.com

RHHall, Hallco House, Beacon Court, Pitstone Green Business Park, Pitstone LU7 9FE

T: 01296 663 400 E: sales@rhhall.com W: www.rhhall.com

Team R H Hall Staff News

From 1^st October, R H Hall are pleased to announce that Duncan Vipas and Emma Smith will be promoted to new roles within the business, in order to drive forward the company’s expansion plans and Vision targets. Both have been with the business for some considerable years, with Duncan achieving his 20 years service in June 2019 and Emma hitting this milestone in January 2021. Between them they bring a vast amount of expertise and experience to the business and will bring fresh ideas, allowing the business to move further forward.

Duncan Vipas will be taking on the role of ‘Head of Sales’ – working closely with Sales Director Kris Brearley and driving forward the entire sales operation. The role will include managing, motivating and challenging both the internal and external sales teams in order to achieve the best possible results, working with various key accounts throughout the business.

Discussing his new role, Duncan said ’I’m very proud to have been given this opportunity and ready for the challenge ahead. With over 20 years service within the business I hope to use my knowledge and  experience to further develop and drive the Sales Division forward, I’m fortunate to have such a great team around me so exciting times ahead.”  

Working closely with Duncan, Emma Smith will be taking on the role of ‘Head of Marketing’ and will be initially tasked with the integration of the Sales & Marketing teams. By working closely together, the company will drive forward sales of their Exclusive Brands – Sharp, Maestrowave, Smeg, Simply Stainless, Crown Verity, iWave and the New Covent Garden Soup Server – from advertising campaign, to enquiry, to satisfied customer! Emma and her team will continue to be responsible for all company communications and marketing materials and will be working closely with customers to gain maximum exposure of all Exclusive Brands.

 On her new role, Emma said “Having been with the business for many years, I am very proud to be offered this new position and I am excited to take forward the passion and drive I have for the business. We have lots to work on to achieve our goals and I look forward to working with both our dedicated staff and customers to drive the business towards our targeted Vision objectives.”

R H Hall are the Exclusive UK Distributor for the Sharp Range of Professional Microwave Ovens

For more details, please visit www.rhhall.com
For press information contact:
Emma Smith – Marketing & Systems Manager
01296 663400
emma.smith@rhhall.com

RHHall, Hallco House, Beacon Court, Pitstone Green Business Park, Pitstone LU7 9FE

T: 01296 663 400 E: sales@rhhall.com W: www.rhhall.com

PEA Awards Entry 2019 - Sharp R7500M Inverter Microwave

THE CATERER PRODUCT EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2019 PRIME COOKING EQUIPMENT CATEGORY:

SHARP R7500M INVERTER MICROWAVE

The Sharp R7500M Extra Heavy Duty Professional Inverter Microwave enhances the UK’s favourite microwave range. Launched in June 2019, this brand new model offers the ultimate in durability, efficiency and reliability.
Inverter technology provides constant and exact power for incredibly uniform results, time after time. As well as ultra fast regeneration times, the R7500M ensures the operator has precision control at all times – making it perfect for defrosting and reheating delicate foods too.

So, what is Inverter Technology?
Inverter technology differs from traditional microwaves by providing constant, rather than pulsed, power when cooking, reheating or defrosting at reduced power levels. For example, a traditional microwave set at 50% will pulse by switching power on and off throughout the cooking period, which can lead to un-even results in some foods. Inverter technology will provide a precise and constant supply of power at 50%, making it easier to cook or reheat foods slowly and defrost dishes to perfection.
Thanks to precise temperature control, you can cook, reheat or defrost a far greater variety of dishes that conventional microwaves were previously not able to prepare to the same high standard.

What are the benefits?

• Precise, fast and controllable power for more uniform cooking
• It consumes less energy, prolonging the lifespan of the microwave
• Lightweight, durable and easy to use

Product Features

• Patented Sharp Inverter Technology
• 1800W output
• 13 amp – Plug & Go
• Large 19 litre capacity
• 14 precise power levels
• 30 memory presets
• Easy to use touch controls
• Clear and easy to read LCD display
• Easy view glass door
• Energy efficient LED cavity light
• Durable stainless steel construction
• Reliable double action handle
• Stackable
• Full 3 Year On Site Warranty

R H Hall are the Exclusive UK Distributor for the Sharp Range of Professional Microwave Ovens

For more details, please visit www.rhhall.com
For press information contact:
Emma Smith – Marketing & Systems Manager
01296 663400
emma.smith@rhhall.com

RHHall, Hallco House, Beacon Court, Pitstone Green Business Park, Pitstone LU7 9FE

T: 01296 663 400 E: sales@rhhall.com W: www.rhhall.com

How does a BBQ Master feed 100 people anywhere?

Please attributes any quotes to Ben Barlett, BBQ Ambassador for Crown Verity 

For most people having a BBQ is about entertaining and feeding a handful of friends and family. I love that but, in my line, much of my time as the original BBQ master (and lover of cooking for lots of people too) means grilling for around 100 people. To do this and ensure every one of the 100 people gets the best-barbecued meal I need a barbecue machine of note, not just a grid… and that is before I have decided what to cook. So, how does someone BBQ for 100 people or more anywhere?

The Crown Verity Way

Commercial BBQing is a very different world to having a family BBQ and requires specialist equipment. For many years Crown Verity have been the leaders in producing the very best commercial BBQ equipment. Made to extremely high standards using the highest quality materials Crown Verity became my choice for several reasons. I know I can rely on the Crown Verity Barbecue I use to make every dish perfect and the secret to that is not only my fine-tuned BBQing skills but the functionality and performance of the grill itself.

BBQ Master’s Choice

If you are looking for a superb Barbecue for your catering business, pub, wedding venue or if you really do have a huge family or circle of friends, you cannot go wrong with the Crown Verity range that comes in a variety of sizes including the MCB36PACK Barbecue. As I have said, every dish I cook on this amazing piece of equipment comes out perfectly, but there are many reasons why I prefer it and recommend it. Firstly, the BBQ has been designed to grill various foods for groups up to about 100 people. Let’s put it this way, Crown Verity state you can cook about 280 burgers in an hour on this BBQ, that should give you an idea of performance. The BBQ has a roll down cover and a warming shelf that allows you to keep cooked food warm and this for me is a real bonus and it also has a quick heat up time.

Have BBQ will Travel

For me, however, the Crown Verity MCB36PACK Barbecue is perfect because I travel, and I travel a lot. My BBQ fits perfectly in my 4x4 and comes with me wherever I go. For many small catering companies and commercial BBQ companies, this is an essential requirement. The barbecue is not overly heavy, it has large wheels so I can manoeuvre it to where I need it once settled on site and I am A for away. Because the Barbecue is made from strong stainless steel it is easy to clean and get ready for the next bunch of hungry BBQ food lovers.  I know I would be lost without this “best friend” of mine and I have total piece of mind thanks to the customer service and support from RH Hall.

Best Commercial Barbecue

In my mind, the Crown Verity MCB36PACK Barbecue gets a full 5 stars. It is perfectly compact and transportable, 100% reliable, flexible in terms of cooking and warming and yes, of course, it looks truly impressive… even before people eat my food off the grill, they are salivating over the amazing Crown Verity Barbecue machine!

Ben Bartlett was the first winner of Britain’s Best BBQ’er awarded by the British BBQ Association and can be contacted via his website www.bbqben.co.uk

Crown Verity is available in the UK exclusively from RH Hall and their approved dealer network

ORDER YOURS ONLINE TODAY OR CALL SALES ON 01296 663 400

For more information:

www.rhhall.com www.maestrowave.com

FOR PRESS INFORMATION CONTACT:

Emma Smith - emma.smith@rhhall.com - 01296 663400

Microwaves Feature B&I Magazine July 2019

Please attributes any quotes to Ray Hall, Managing Director, R H Hall

What ranges of microwaves are available?

Microwaves today are split into 2 main categories – standard microwave only, which are perfect for reheating a wide range of foods – and combination microwaves, which offer huge versatility for cooking a wider range of products, with the speed of microwave cooking. The market leading Sharp range of microwaves available through RH Hall offer heavy and extra heavy duty build quality with total control, flexibility and versatility –with in-built features to save time and energy. The best-selling range goes from 1000W to 1900W to cater for all foodservice applications and are available in both touchpad or manual control versions. New for 2019 is the R7500M Inverter Microwave, which offers the perect solution for the operator seeking precision results.

What should caterers consider before buying new equipment?

    To choose the right kind of microwave, operators should look at their menu and decide what tasks the microwave oven should undertake. If you require the microwave to be used mainly for the simple reheat and defrosting of foods then a straight Commercial microwave will suffice. However, if you wish to reheat and cook food products then a combination microwave oven is well advised. Items such as pastry will become soggy if reheated in an ordinary microwave whereas using a combination microwave the crisp, golden brown and conventional finished result will be achieved in microwave time!

It is very important to choose the correct microwave oven wattage. You need to choose an oven with sufficient power, but just as importantly, do not over specify. If too low, you can be frustrated by delays, and if too high, it will be difficult to judge the timing of small portions. Whilst it is common for caterers to choose speed (the higher the output the faster reheat times), it is also very important to understand that for some food products too much speed will destroy smaller portions of food or the delicate and sugary types of products.

Always choose from a commercial range of microwaves, operators shouldn’t be tempted to go down the domestic route – these units simply aren’t built for the rigours of a professional kitchen. Likewise we would also recommend that cheap imports are also avoided – the testing, safety and product back-up that are offered by the leading brand names are often not available with a cheap import.

What features are most useful?

Built in features to look for that save time and energy include: Programmable models – useful to reduce errors and wastage. Variable power – ideal for denser food products. Double or Triple quantity facility for multi portion cooking. The Maestrowave Combi Chef 7 has many features to offer including the latest Menu Creator 2.0™ software package, which allows you to ‘create your own menu’ and programme up to 99 menus using any method of oven, microwave, grill or combination and with or without the turbo fan! This oven is the most flexible, efficient and easy to use oven yet and will help you produce the best results ever, in super quick time – it’s really an oven that can do it all and produce consistent results time after time. Fitting into a skilled or non-skilled kitchen with complete ease, this piece of equipment is very easy to operate with sophisticated results being possible within both operations. The model sits on a counter and operates from a single 13 amp supply. We have produced a brand new video showing all the features and benefits of combi cooking using the latest and innovative Maestrowave Combi Chef 7. Simply log on to www.rhhall.com and follow the links from the home page. The new Sharp R7500M incorporates Inverter technology. This provides constant power, instead of the pulsed power that most microwaves produce. This allows operators to have total control of the product they are regenerating – particularly with more delicate menu items.

What one tip would you offer on getting the best from your microwave?

When using your microwave on a regular basis, one tip that shouldn’t be overlooked for getting the best from a microwave is regular cleaning keep the oven’s cavity and inner door clean of food spillage / deposits at all times. This will avoid cavity burn ups and prolong the life of its heart “The Magnetron”. This measure will also help the consistency and speed of reheat/ cook times. You could purchase the Microsave Cavity Protection System which is a unique and simple plastic cavity liner which is safer to use, easier to clean and provides long term financial benefits. This invaluable accessory is exclusive to Sharp commercial microwave ovens. Every Sharp sold with the Microsave CPS comes with a lifetime warranty on the cavity.

R H Hall are the Sole UK & Eire distributor for the Sharp range of Commercial Microwave Ovens and Exclusive Worldwide Distributor for Maestrowave Catering Equipment.

Order yours here... http://bit.ly/2xdTGfr 

For more information:

www.rhhall.com www.maestrowave.com

FOR PRESS INFORMATION CONTACT:

Emma Smithemma.smith@rhhall.com01296 663400

RHHall, Hallco House, Beacon Court, Pitstone Green Business Park, Pitstone LU7 9FE

T: 01296 663 400 E: sales@rhhall.com W: www.rhhall.com

Commercial Kitchen Show 2019

We will officially be unveiling the brand new Sharp R7500M at the Commercial Kitchen. There will be live cooking demonstrations throughout the two-day event so that visitors can see the product in action.

The heavy-duty 1800W appliance uses inverter technology to ensure maximum efficiency and uniformity – providing ultimate control and outstanding cooking results.

There will also be a competition for one show visitor to win a Sharp R7500M. 

Operators can enter by heading to stand J11.

RHHall, Hallco House, Beacon Court, Pitstone Green Business Park, Pitstone LU7 9FE

T: 01296 663 400 E: sales@rhhall.com W: www.rhhall.com