The Caterer’s Encyclopaedia is here!

The New Caterers’ Encyclopaedia has arrived!! 

View online now here: http://bit.ly/2d6jRtT 

OR

Download your own copy here: http://bit.ly/2dguyfq

Catering Equipment Expo 2016!

Come and Visit us at the 
Catering Equipment Expo at The Restaurant Show
STAND CE10

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

Visit R H Hall Foodservice Solutions this October by visiting Catering Equipment Expo @ The Restaurant show, which takes place from 3^rd-5^th October at Olympia, London.

We will be showcasing the brand new New Covent Garden Soup Server - A world first from the UK’s No. 1 Chilled Soup Brand. The New Covent Garden Soup Server offers fresh tasting soup anywhere, anytime! Fully automatic and easy to use, earn profit from day one with this complete, innovative, soup serving solution!

In addition, we will be demonstrating the quality and versatility that we can offer with our diverse Exclusive brand portfolio – with the brand new Maestrowave MW10 and  Award Winning Combi Chef 7, alongside Sharp Microwaves, Smeg Foodservice Ovens, Simply Stainless Modular Fabrications and Crown Verity Professional Barbecue Systems. Our Sales team will be on hand to discuss any requirements.

For more details please visit www.rhhall.com

or contact the R H Hall Sales Team – 01296 663400 or sales@rhhall.com

R H Hall are the Exclusive UK Distributor for Sharp Commercial Microwaves, Maestrowave Catering Equipment, Smeg Foodservice Ovens, Simply Stainless Modular Fabrications, Crown Verity Professional Barbecue Systems and the New Covent Garden Soup Server

FOR PRESS INFORMATION CONTACT:

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

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

Caterer’s Encyclopaedia is here!

Bigger & better than ever before –
the new R H Hall Caterer’s Encyclopaedia is here!!! 

We are pleased to announce the launch of the latest R H Hall Foodservice Equipment Catalogue – Edition 25… The 180-page hard copy is hitting desks this week, with full online access available at www.rhhall.com. Within, you will find a comprehensive guide to the best products available on the Foodservice market today – along with independent buying guides to help you select the right product. 

• Fresh new design for 2016 

• 180 pages – bigger and better than ever before!

• Clear, informative, unbiased and easy to use 

• Updated buying guides 

• Easy to read ‘at a glance’ icons 

• Over 10,000 products from 100+ market leading brands 

PLUS… Market Leading pricing on all brands* 

To accompany the catalogue, our new look TRADE ONLY October 2016 Distributor Price List is available. Including all products featured in the catalogue and more, this provides the perfect package to quote your customers more easily! As always, our Exclusive Brands lead the way, with a solution for every user. As well as a fresh new look and easy to find products, we have added even more brands to our portfolio – including Blue Ice & Musso ice cream equipment, Sterling refrigeration, Maytag laundry and much more… 

For a copy of the R H Hall Catalogue or Distributor Price List*, please contact the Sales Team on 01296 663400 or sales@rhhall.com

For qualifying trade accounts only. Validation will be required. 

FOR PRESS INFORMATION CONTACT: 
Emma Smith - emma.smith@rhhall.com - 01296 663400

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

The Sharp R21AT creates a stir in the industry!

Best ever Sharp R21AT Warranty creates a stir in the industry!

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

Following the launch of the Maestrowave MW10, which features a comprehensive 3 Year Magnetron Warranty, Exclusive Distributors R H Hall have added this key selling point to

their best selling Sharp R21AT.

The Medium Duty 1000W Commercial  Microwave now comes with full 3 year cover on the magnetron – the heart of any microwave - with 1 year on site parts and labour on all  other elements.

This enhanced warranty has never been seen  before on a  Sharp Medium Duty model and - 
when partnered with the 3 Year Parts & On Site Labour Warranty provided with their extra 
heavy duty machines - shows a fantastic track record of reliability in the entire Sharp range.

For more details please visit www.rhhall.com

or contact the R H Hall Sales Team – 01296 663400 or sales@rhhall.com

R H Hall are the Exclusive UK Distributor for Sharp Commercial Microwaves and the brand new Maestrowave MW10.

FOR PRESS INFORMATION CONTACT:

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

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

Late Summer Newsletter!

R H Hall's Late Summer Newsletter 2016

Don't miss out on reading our latest newsletter, to keep up to date with all the latest news and updates at R H Hall Including:

- 10 years at HQ

- 21st Birthday celebrations with Sharp!

- Coming Soon: New Caterers' Encyclopaedia

Click here to read now!

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

New Caterers’ Encyclopaedia 2016

COMING SOON!!

The New Caterers’ Encyclopaedia

Next month will see the launch of our new, much awaited and anticipated product catalogue. The ‘Caterers’ Encyclopaedia’ will boast a fresh new design, with more pages than ever, packed full of quality and innovative products. The comprehensive reference will also feature brand new buying guides for each section and useful individual product descriptors. It really is the only guide you’ll need to find leading products from leading brands, many only exclusive to RH Hall.

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

Punch Roadshow 2016

Punch Roadshow 2016

R H Hall will be attending the Punch Roadshow 2016. Make sure you visit our stand at a location near you! 

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

2016 Exhibitions

See the latest R H Hall Innovations in September 
Visit us at Lunch! - Stand M435
OR
TakeAway Expo - Stand 662

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

Visit R H Hall Foodservice Solutions and see our latest innovations this September by visiting us at Lunch! 
(Stand M435) and Takeaway Expo (Stand 662) where we will be exhibiting.

Lunch! runs from 21^st-22^nd September at the Business Design Centre, London – Takeaway Expo follows on 
27^th-28^th September at ExCeL.

We will be showcasing the brand new New Covent Garden Soup Server - A world first from the UK’s No. 1 Chilled 
Soup Brand. The New Covent Garden Soup Server offers fresh tasting soup anywhere, anytime! Fully automatic
and easy to use, earn profit from day one with this complete, innovative, soup serving solution!

In addition, we will be demonstrating the quality and versatility that we can offer with our diverse Exclusive brand 
portfolio – with the brand new Maestrowave MW10 and  Award Winning Combi Chef 7, alongside Sharp Microwaves, Smeg Foodservice Ovens, Simply Stainless Modular Fabrications and Crown Verity Professional Barbecue Systems. 
Our Sales team will be on hand to discuss any requirements.

For more details please visit www.rhhall.com

or contact the R H Hall Sales Team – 01296 663400 or sales@rhhall.com

R H Hall are the Exclusive UK Distributor for Sharp Commercial Microwaves, Maestrowave Catering Equipment, Smeg Foodservice Ovens, Simply Stainless Modular Fabrications, Crown Verity Professional Barbecue Systems and the New Covent Garden Soup Server

FOR PRESS INFORMATION CONTACT:

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

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

Cooking Equipment Feature: Care Home Catering

Care Home Catering Magazine
Cooking Equipment Feature

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

What can the latest technology offer the sector? 

The iWave® system is a great example of how the latest technology can dramatically improve a catering operation. Replacing traditional touchpad or manual controls with barcode scanners eliminates any room for error for even the most unskilled operator. This revolutionary Foodservice Solution could be an ideal tool for homes looking to offer additional flexibility, or with an unskilled catering team. With this system, care home kitchens are able to provide patients with a choice of good quality, nutritious hot meals that can be served within five minutes of selection. Meal delivery service can be dramatically improved, whilst cutting food wastage and energy costs with the unique, fully automated iWave® ‘straight to plate’ foodservice solution. Suitable for chilled, frozen and ambient foods, it’s very economical to run with an eco-friendly carbon footprint, providing a saving of up to 70% over conventional foodservice methods. The system is also incredibly easy to use - manual controls have been replaced with a “fool-proof” barcode scanners and unique encrypted barcodes on dishes, with any chance of operator error being removed; every meal is delivered on demand, on time and at its best. Any foodservice volume demand, from a one off ward to a complete multi-sited home mobilisation, can be accommodated.

With malnutrition prevention being high on the priorities for care home management, the iWave®‘s e nutritional software can help managers monitor the daily nutritional intake by individual resident – it will automatically generate detailed nutritional reports broken down by individual meal for each resident. The iWave® system also features a stock control system and this can replace much of the manual intervention currently required to re-order stock. The added benefits of waste and stock loss reporting will give management early warning of slow moving lines and potential misappropriation of stock. Every time one of the unique iWave® barcodes are scanned, the identity of the food or user is recognised and logged by the system. The information is sent to the iWave® server via a wired, GPRS or wireless connection. Alternatively information can be stored on the iWave® and downloaded directly to a laptop or PDA with an infra-red or Bluetooth connection. The use of the full e-reporting capabilities of the iWave® are optional. The system will work as a simple scan and cook unit if preferred. Other reporting needs can also be provided for on a bespoke basis.

For more information:

www.rhhall.com and the recently re-launched website of 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

Combi Ovens B&I September 2016

B & I Magazine September 2016
Combi Ovens 

What ranges of Combi Ovens are available?

Options range from large combination steamers – available in various sizes and with either gas or electric power – down to versatile combination microwaves, which offer many cooking features in a compact space.

What should caterers consider before buying new equipment?

First and foremost you should look at choosing from a recognised brand – the major manufacturers are

often the most innovative and have developed machines with intelligent features that are time/labour saving

and energy efficient too. So, choose a leading brand with an established reputation – don’t be tempted to go

down the cheap import route.

To help make the right choice, caterers must be clear on the intended use: the volume of throughput; the

types of dishes/menu available; variations in service time; staffing skills and find out about the latest

features and operational functions before they invest!

Having ovens that can adapt to changing needs will help in terms of productivity and throughput, profits and cost savings too. Caterers can easily switch between one or two combi’s depending on demand, which will give great flexibility and potentially added profits when operating to full capacity, off-setting initial outlays.

With regards to features when choosing a microwave/combi microwave, variable power is very important, as this will allow more dense food products to be reheated/cooked more evenly, working in the same way as a hob, it gives you exact control for a quality cooked/reheat result. A further feature to look for is stage cooking. This allows the operator to program in a series of different defrost/cook/reheat tasks to allow a complete process to be carried out at the press of a button. For example, it is possible to defrost then cook and keep warm ready for serve up all in one go. Most leading brand models now have this function as standard.

For a combination microwave oven, make sure you choose a machine with sufficient power. If the output is too low you can be frustrated by delays and if too high it will be difficult to judge timings of small portions and can lead to overcooking and wastage.

Also look for: accelerated cooking, regeneration and rapid defrost functions; rapid cool down facility, invaluable when needing to switch from oven or combination mode to defrost or microwave. Some latest models, like the Maestrowave Combi Chef 7, incorporate Menu Creation software for the ease of updating ever evolving food menus!

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 Combi Chef 7 has a small counter top footprint and can be stacked one on top of the other – so you can save on space yet double the output.  Also many ovens will need hard wiring to a certain KW rating – with the Combi Chef 7 it’s a simple case of plug in and go!

What advantages do Combi Ovens provide? 

The main advantage with any Combi Oven is speed, particularly when looking at Combi Microwaves. The many features of a modern combination microwave also offer huge versatility, meaning these are capable of the different techniques needed in turning out various courses. 

 What features are the most useful on a Combi Oven? 

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. Fits 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.

 How can chefs get the most from Combi Ovens? 

Getting the correct training for staff on how to use and look after the equipment in the first instance will help a caterer get the best from their equipment. With the Maestrowave Combi Chef 7, the menus are easily pre-programmed and then operation is extremely easy, even from a completely de-skilled staff base. Understanding is still the key to success with combination microwave cooking though. To maximise usage of a combi effectively, I think it is paramount that all caterers are educated as to the full potential of their unit and also be receptive to implementing the alternative cooking techniques required and then they’ll be able to fully appreciate the great results that are possible and implement its use more and more in the meals produced by their kitchen.  By fully understanding their combi microwave and getting the right techniques for each type of food, succulent meat, poultry and fish together with perfectly cooked vegetables that retain taste, texture and nutritive value are all possible. With the pre-programmed options available, if used correctly a combination microwave can operate at the touch of a button – with consistent and quality results.

What one tip would you offer someone who is buying/using a Combi Oven?

Choose a leading brand and buy the best equipment you can afford – take a close look at build quality don’t be fooled into buying cheaper imports. Go for peace of mind - the leading brands, with an established and good reputation for quality, reliability and genuine service back up in a commercial situation is crucial.

Please include a definitive website address where readers can go for more info on your company

www.rhhall.com and the recently re-launched website of www.maestrowave.com

For Press Infomation Contact: Emma Smith - emma.smith@rhall.com - 01296 663 400

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

Catering Equipment Distributors EDUcatering

EDUCatering Magazine September 2016

Catering Equipment Distributors

Please attribute any quotes from this information to Ray Hall, Managing Director, R H Hall

What are the benefits of a catering equipment distributor for schools?

     When dealing with RH Hall, caterers can benefit from professional, independent advice, coupled with sound customer service and after sales back-up. Our breadth of knowledge goes beyond the supply of products - we pride ourselves on understanding and anticipating the needs of our customers built up from almost 40 years of being established in the industry. We can consult and advise both caterers and food companies on how to get the optimum results from their food, enus and equipment - we are innovators and provide total foodservice solutions that meet clients’ needs perfectly.  We can even adapt standard foodservice equipment, tailoring it technically and cosmetically to suit the clients’ needs. We have our own fabrications business so we can also offer bespoke products from scratch, which is quite a unique position for a distributor.

   

     We have a nationwide network of approved distributors to offer advice and after sales care on a regional basis too, working with our own Area Sales Managers to understand and meet the needs of school caterers. We advocate that if possible, it best to see the equipment in the flesh to get the correct feel for build quality, functionality etc. Our distributors help here too in terms of showrooms and arranging on-site demonstrations and we also have a 3,000sq ft state of the art development kitchen facility at our Bedfordshire HQ which showcases a vast range of the equipment we offer from the leading brands we represent. This means clients can not only look at the equipment, but gain hands-on experience of how the pieces work and feel too – invaluable when investing in equipment.

Can catering equipment distributors help schools achieve the aims of the School Food Plan? 

Absolutely! Without the support of the right equipment behind them, schools cannot achieve the recommendations in place. This is where the right distributor steps in, ensuring the school has considered every element of their operation and recommending reliable and reputable products to suit their needs.

What are the most popular pieces of equipment in schools?

One of our most popular pieces of equipment is the Maestrowave Combi Chef 7, which offers speed of service, is multi-functional and versatile, plus can be ideal where space is at a premium. This oven is able to operate in a vast combination of modes – bake, roast, grill, steam, defrost, regenerate, microwave, boil or simply keep food warm – all of these stages of cooking can be pre programmed into the unit under individual menu dishes and then caterers can quickly regenerate dishes in super quick time - this oven can do it all and is extremely easy to use, producing quality results in minutes.

The oven also includes the latest Menu Creator 2.0™ software package, which allows you to ‘create your own menu’ and programme up to 99 menus, meaning it can be used in skilled and unskilled kitchens very easily.
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.

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Should schools go to catering equipment distributors for advice on the market?
Yes definitely, if they have selected one of the established and highly regarded distributors. R H Hall has a vast and extensive knowledge of the market and of all foodservice equipment. Our breadth of knowledge goes beyond the supply of products - we pride ourselves on understanding and anticipating the needs of our customers built up from almost 40 years of being established in the industry. We can knowledgeably and independently advise clients on not only equipment solutions, but on market trends, menu’s and what is happening in other sectors of the industry that they may be able to adopt and adapt successfully for their own needs.

What one tip would you offer schools looking at using a catering equipment distributor?
If they select carefully, a caterer can use one distributor – but it will need to be one that carries a
large and comprehensive range of equipment and one that can advise on the equipment and overall project; manage the installation and then provide a complete after sales support in terms of servicing and spare parts. There are benefits also to using the one distributor i.e. a relationship and understanding will be built up between the two and that distributor should then be in a position to fully understand and anticipate the operational needs of the caterer and the organisation and give more informed advice accordingly.          

                       
Please include any other comments you feel our readers will be interested in 
It is best to choose a company that is well established, reputable and one that can give independent, professional and unbiased advice. Also one that operates to acknowledged standards e.g. ISO accredited. Also with regards to purchasing within the education sector, caterers can be sure of their supplier’s credentials through the ESPO buying agreement – RH Hall is an ESPO accredited supplier. All the financials, pricing, service have already been checked out at the tender stage, so caterers in the sector can buy with even greater confidence.

Please include a definitive website address where readers can go for more info on your company

Please visit www.rhhall.com or www.maestrowave.com for more information of our products and services.

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