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Wednesday, 18 October 2017
Photos from the Showman's Show 2017
The Showman's Show 2017 starts today at Newbury Showground.
Stand 189 located on Avenue D.
BBQ Ben will be cooking on the best selling Crown Verity BBQ! 
We are also here tomorrow (Thursday 19th September 2017)
We are also here tomorrow (Thursday 19th September 2017)
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
Showman's Show begins...
THE SHOWMAN'S SHOW 2017
The Showman's Show 2017 starts today at Newbury Showground.
Stand 189 located on Avenue D.
BBQ Ben will be cooking on the best selling Crown Verity BBQ!
We are also here tomorrow (Thursday 19th September 2017)
We are also here tomorrow (Thursday 19th September 2017)
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
Tuesday, 10 October 2017
The Showman's Show 2017!
2017 will see R H Hall Foodservice Solutions take their exclusive and best-selling range of Crown Verity Barbecues to top outdoor event The Showman’s Show, for the first time!
Stand no. 189 – located on Avenue D – will see Britain’s Best BBQ’er, Ben Bartlett, showcasing the exceptional quality of the Crown Verity range of Professional Barbecue Systems. Ben will be producing a wide range of tasters throughout the event, as well as running BBQ Masterclasses which will demonstrate the versatility and incredible results the range can offer.
As always, the knowledgeable R H Hall Sales Team will also be on hand, ready to deal with any enquiry – large or small – with exclusive show offers available on the entire range. Our Bespoke Solutions team will also be on hand to help you design your very own outdoor kitchen! With almost 40 years in the industry, R H Hall are approved suppliers for all leading foodservice brands.
BBQ Masterclass Timetable:
Wednesday 18th October
11:00 Festival Food & Volume Catering
15:00 Catch of the Day – Seafish cooked 5 ways
Thursday 19th October
11:00 Street Food & Current Trends
15:00 World Foods – Spice up your menu
We’ll be fired up all day – so drop by any time to see the range in action!Visit us on stand 189 to find out how we can help you take your menu outdoors!
For more details, contact your ASM or our Sales Team – 01296 663400 or sales@rhhall.com
For more details please visit www.rhhall.com or contact the R H Hall Sales Team – 01296 663400 or sales@rhhall.com
FOR PRESS INFORMATION CONTACT:
Emma Smithemma.smith@rhhall.com01296 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
Shelving, Storage & Fabrication Feature - Catering Insight – October 2017
SHELVING, STORAGE & FABRICATION FEATURE
CATERING INSIGHT – OCTOBER 2017
Please attribute any comments to Ray Hall, Managing Director, R H Hall
What flexible shelving, tabling or storage options do you offer?
Our Simply Stainless range of fully modular fabrication is available ‘off the shelf’, easy to assemble and infinitely expandable with a wide range of accessories available. Everyday essential items such as Centre Tables, Wall Benches, Sinks, Racking and Wall Shelves sit alongside unique products such as Infill Benches, Oven Stands, Ingredient Bins, Events Tables and more. Every product in the range is available for Next Day Delivery throughout the UK. We can also enhance this Next Day offering with a fully bespoke manufacturing service, working alongside our Fabrications division. This enables us to provide the very best of both worlds for any requirement.
Are your products adjustable in any way? If so, how?
Every model in the Simply Stainless range can be adapted and enhanced with a wide range of accessories. All accessories can easily be retrofitted to adapt to the needs of a changing menu. Options include chefs drawers, additional under shelves for storage, leg braces to create voids underneath tabling, Counter Conversion Kits and Door Panel Kits. These options allow for standard ‘off the shelf’ products to become bespoke, without creating additional lead times. Special doesn’t have to mean special order!
What questions do dealers ask you the most about flexible shelving, tabling or storage products?
We are often asked about the quality and durability of Simply Stainless, as there can often be concerns with the quality of flat pack products. However, the Simply Stainless range has been designed to be stronger than any fully welded product, with its high quality demonstrated using the ‘knock test’ and ‘stability test’. This is backed up by a Lifetime Warranty on every product in the range! Another common question, particularly from our smaller dealers, is what design services we can offer? Our Bespoke Solutions team can help anyone create their dream kitchen – quickly, easily and affordably! We utilise the wide range of Simply Stainless products and accessories, with bespoke modifications provided by our Fabrications division wherever needed. CAD & BIM drawings are available for every product in the range, so we can help you visualise, plan and adapt! Simply Stainless also provide a Kitchen Designer tool on their website –www.simplystainless.com – allowing anyone to start to plan an initial kitchen layout and easily obtain a quotation.
Do you liaise with any adjacent product manufacturers, ie. for under counter refrigeration, displays, warewashers etc?
If so, please detail Simply Stainless provide tested and approved solutions for many of the industries best-selling products. Examples include Oven stands for both Rational and Blue Seal and Blue Seal Evolution infill benches. These can often be much more affordable than the options available directly from the manufacturer! In addition, many complementary products are available such as Microwave Shelves and Dishwasher Inlet/Outlet Tables – all of which are designed to work in harmony with all leading brands. In fact, the flexibility of this Modular System means that we can work with almost any product!
R H Hall are the Sole UK Importer/Distributor for the Simply Stainless range of Modular Fabrication and UK based manufacturers of bespoke fabrication.For more information, please contact our Bespoke Solutions Manager – Adam Hall, 07725
087879/ adam.hall@rhhall.com - or visit www.rhhall.com
FOR FURTHER PRESS INFORMATION CONTACT:
Emma Smith 01296 663400 emma.smith@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
Tuco Ovens Feature - October 2017
TUCO OCTOBER 2017
OVENS FEATURE
What types of oven are most suitable for universities?
An oven is a vital piece of equipment in any kitchen, whether it is part of a cooking range or a standalone 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.What are the benefits of multifunctional equipment?
A standard convection oven should offer excellent results when dealing with bread and pastry products, but a multifunction oven includes many additional features such as grill elements and humidification – allowing for perfect results when cooking meat products.
The Smeg ALFA Range of 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, with multifunction options available for roasting and grilling meats – in fact, there is relatively little that these ovens can’t cook!
What should caterers consider before buying new equipment?
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. Look in detail at the menu to be offered and ensure that the oven purchased is up to the task – more than one may be required to allow for menu variety or provide crucial back up in busy periods. Also, consider any new technologies or products coming to the market – your catering equipment supplier should be able to provide you with the very latest product information.
Are there certain types or models that use less energy than others?
Energy efficiency is extremely important in today’s market and many commercial ovens will require hardwiring to a certain kW rating as standard. However, unique to Smeg is a switchable power supply that can be run from different kW ratings depending on the power on site – anything from 3kW plug-in to 8.3kW 3 phase hardwired - making them ideal for any site with no limitations.
How important is it that oven models are easy to clean and maintain?
Regular maintenance and cleaning will help to prolong the life of your oven, so it is very important that all staff are aware and capable of performing essential daily tasks. Most ovens should come with at least a 1-year On-Site manufacturer Warranty as standard, but operators should also consider on-going maintenance contracts to ensure their equipment is operating at its peak.
Website for further information: For more information, please visit www.rhhall.com
FOR FURTHER PRESS INFORMATION CONTACT:
Emma Smith - 01296 663400 - emma.smith@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
Ovens & Microwaves- Hotel F&B October 2017
OVENS & MICROWAVES FEATURE
HOTEL F&B OCTOBER 2017
Please attributes any quotes to Kris Brearley, Sales Director, R H Hall
What should caterers consider before buying new oven equipment?
To choose the right kind of equipment, operators should look at their menu and decide what tasks the oven should undertake. Options include standard fan ovens for bake-off , multifunction ovens for roasting, as well as microwaves, ranges and combi ovens! The Smeg ALFA Range of 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, with multifunction options available for roasting and grilling meats – in fact, there is relatively little that these ovens can’t cook!When looking at microwaves, consider if it is 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 convection oven or 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! The Maestrowave CombiChef 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 13amp 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 towww.rhhall.com and follow the links from the homepage.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.
What is the latest piece of oven technology?
How important a role do microwaves play in the modern kitchen?
Microwaves are definitely an essential part of today’s commercial kitchen – essential for speed of service and still allowing an operator to offer a wide choice of menu. Microwaves are also very energy efficient. If simple reheat and defrosting of foods is required then a microwave will suffice, but if an operator wants to reheat and cook food products then a combination microwave convection oven is well advised.
If you could offer one tip to Hotel F&B managers deciding on a new oven unit, what would it be?
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.R H Hall are the Sole UK distributor for Sharp Professional Microwave Ovens and Smeg Foodservice Ovens.
For more information:www.rhhall.com www.maestrowave.com
FOR PRESS INFORMATION CONTACT:Emma Smithemma.smith@rhhall.com01296 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
Microwave Feature - Fry Magazine 2017
MICROWAVES FEATURE
FRY MAGAZINE 2017
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 –within-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.The Maestrowave Combi Chef 7 is able to operate in a variety and combination of cook modes making it the most flexible, efficient and easy to use oven yet! It can bake, roast, grill, steam, defrost, regenerate, microwave, boil or simply keep food warm - this is the oven that can do it all. This high-speed oven features Menu Creator 2.0™ software. Packed with features, the oven will produce the best results at the simple touch of a button – a total combination of 11 cooking modes can be used to achieve top quality results. Up to 99menus can be pre-programmed to ensure consistency time after time. But don’t be daunted, the Menu Creator 2.0™ is extremely easy to use; however, if required, full technical support is available from RH Hall. There is a web video available online which demonstrates the benefits of combination Microwave ovens - visit www.rhhall.com and follow the link on the homepage.
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 are the advantages of microwaves over ovens?
The most obvious advantage of a microwave is speed of cooking, they are essential for speed of service – considerably faster than conventional ovens and they also allow an operator to offer a wider choice of menu. Their versatility also provides advantages and the leading brands are developing models with new features and functionality in response to customers looking for product innovation, so they can be easily operated from a de-skilled base. Microwaves are very energy efficient too. In fact, when cooking vegetables they use three times less energy than that of a gas hob. Their footprint is also smaller than conventional ovens, great where space is at a premium.
Does the quality of the food suffer?
It definitely shouldn’t, but be prepared for a bit of trial and error! Overcooking is one of the common problems experienced when new to microwave cooking or introducing new dishes.It is better to undercook first until you are familiar with a recipe, test it and then increase the cooking time. You should also factor in standing time and test a dish after this – a bit of trial and error will help establish the correct timing for a perfect result. You can always put it back in the oven for an extra minute – whereas overheated or overcooked food is ruined.Consider each of the foods you are cooking – every food has a different moisture, fat and sugar content and different starting temperatures – e.g. refrigerated, ambient etc. and these factors all affect cooking times and can affect the final result.
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 forgetting 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 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.
For more information:www.rhhall.com www.maestrowave.com
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
Microwave Masters
Microwave Masters
RH Hall RH Hall have been dominating the microwave market for almost 40 years, building extensive knowledge of this kitchen essential. The company is highly regarded and reliable – with in-house Sales, Customer Service and Technical teams. The UK’s largest, most innovative microwave
supplier – RH Hall stock only models from leading brands.
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 methods. From Sharp – chosen by the UK’s Leading Operators, to the Maestrowave range – which includes affordable options such as the new MW10, as well as innovative solutions such as iWave and the Combi Chef 7, RH Hall can offer the latest, most versatile products – as well as independent, unbiased advice on the best machine to suit the needs of any operator, the crucial features to look for and those to avoid!
Innovation is crucial in today’s demanding market and RH Hall work with many of the UK’s leading foodservice chain operators to produce bespoke solutions, offering optimum results. RH Hall also regularly work with food suppliers and chefs on menu creations at their development kitchen, creating and adapting menus with optimum results.
RH Hall operate through a national network of 1,400+ approved dealers, along with dedicated National Account and Food Solutions divisions, ensuring they 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 sales@rhhall.com or visit our website www.rhhall.com
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
Microwaves Feature, Casual Dining - October 2017
MICROWAVES FEATURE
CASUAL DINING – OCTOBER 2017
Please attribute any comments to Kris Brearley, Sales Director, R H Hall
Are there any new microwave products available to operators?
The new Maestrowave MW10 is a reliable, durable and affordable option for smaller businesses – including Coffee Shops, Sandwich Bars, Cafés, Convenience Stores, Forecourts, Offices, Staff Rooms & many more commercial foodservice environments. Built to the top quality engineering standards of the well established Maestrowave brand,
this machine has been designed exclusively for the commercial catering market with full commercial components and specification throughout. The unique optimised Maestrowave microwave distribution system and cavity ensure perfect results every time - The MW10 offers amazing value for those on a tight budget, who still want to ensure they are buying a fully commercial product.
What are the latest updates in technology of microwaves?
A subject of current discussion is the use of RF Solid State cooking technology, which provides far better and more consistent power control, along with many other benefits. The cost of this technology is currently very high, but we will see it introduced to the market in time. Manufacturers are always looking for new and innovative ways that microwave technology can be used. The Combination Microwave market is continuing to grow – with these clever machines offering the speed of microwave cooking, combined with the versatility of more conventional methods. Many also include pre-programmable menu
facilities, such as the Maestrowave Combi Chef 7 which includes Menu Creator 2.0™, allowing users to set up to 99 different menu settings and deploy these to as many machines as required via SD card – ensuring total consistency.
We are currently seeing rapid progress with Combination Microwave technology and expect to see imminent changes in this area – we are currently working with some major manufacturers in developing the next generation! The use of barcodes with microwave cooking continues to be exclusively marketed and developed by iWave. The company are currently planning an addition to the range which will be designed to appeal to the wider catering market. Keep an eye on www.maestrowave.com for the latest news.
What are the best food products that operators can use microwaves for?
Today’s microwave ovens are sophisticated, yet easy to use and produce excellent cooking results in a fraction of the time it takes to cook foods conventionally and their versatility is under estimated. Many foods and dishes can be cooked very, very well in a microwave oven: cakes, sauces, meat, fish, vegetables, fruit, pasta, rice, eggs and jams can all be cooked with great results. There are a great diversity of dishes that can be prepared quickly and easily from fresh ingredients. Not only that, but more nutrients are retained in microwave cooked food than by any other cooking method. In fact, correctly cooked vegetables contain 85% of their original vitamin content, when boiled they often contain none! A great benefit especially for growing children where they would only need to eat a little to get more of the vitamins they need. Be prepared for a bit of trial and error! Overcooking is one of the common problems experienced when new to microwave cooking or introducing new dishes. It is better to undercook first until you are familiar with a recipe, test it and then increase the cooking time. You should also factor in standing time and test a dish after this – a bit of trial and error will help establish the correct timing for a perfect result. You can always put it back in the oven for an extra minute – whereas overheated or overcooked food is ruined. Consider each of the foods you are cooking – every food has a different moisture, fat and sugar content and different starting temperatures – e.g. refrigerated, ambient etc. and these factors all affect cooking times and can affect the final result.For more information, please visit:www.rhhall.com
www.microwaveassociation.org.uk www.maestrowave.com
FOR FURTHER PRESS INFORMATION CONTACT:
Emma Smith - 01296 663400- emma.smith@rhhall.com
R H Hall, Hallco House, Beacon Court, Pitstone Green Business Park, Pitstone, Beds, LU7 9GYT: 01296 663400 F: 01296 663401 E: sales@rhhall.com W: www.rhhall.com
Monday, 2 October 2017
Catering Equipment Expo
Catering Equipment Expo 2017
We are all set up at Catering Equipment Expo at Olympia, London.
It starts today (2nd October) until the 4th October 2017
We have a wide range of products on our stand, our sales team will be happy to help you choose the right one for you/your business.
Read more about the exhibition here - http://www.therestaurantshow.co.uk/
Stand CE33
Come and say Hi!
R H Hall, Hallco House, Beacon Court, Pitstone Green Business Park, Pitstone, Beds, LU7 9GY
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