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

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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.

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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.

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Combi Ovens, Grills & BBQ's Casual Dining June 2019

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

Please provide an example of a restaurant operator that you have worked with on barbecues.

The Grove, Watford is not only a five-star hotel, but an award-winning spa, championship golf course & unique events venue. Over 70 chefs create and serve a variety of dining experiences from fine-dining to hearty food for golfers. Working in partnership with ENSE dealer member Hallmark Kitchens, R H Hall completed installation of five Crown Verity BBQ’s. Two sited within an outdoor cooking suite at The Stables restaurant and three kept mobile to deploy where needed. Andrew Parkinson, Executive Head Chef, of the Stables & Glasshouse Restaurants spoke on what prompted the decision to introduce BBQ food to the offering… “Outdoor cooking has always featured as part of our menu in the Golf Lounge, but with a recent building extension, we’ve now been able to further upgrade our guest facilities and increase our capacity – this was the perfect opportunity to upgrade our outdoor cooking facility too!” Crown Verity stood out from the crowd Andrew continues, “We looked at a number of options and considered the various merits or each of those reviewed. Having trialled some units on site, the Crown Verity BBQ was the most satisfying in terms of how we use it, what we can cook on it and of course the quality of the end product. “We use the BBQ’s three or four times a week between April and October, primarily to support our corporate golf events. In addition, we have also now incorporated three of the Crown Verity MCB30’s as mobile units within our Events catering capabilities – deployed as stand-alone BBQ’s in various areas of the estate (the Walled Garden, outdoor pool, gardens and golf course) at regular events throughout the summer months. “The Crown Verity is one of the strongest BBQ’s that the team looking after the Golf Lounge has ever used, the guests are also impressed with the look of them and many visiting chefs take the time to look at our BBQ’s. The investment has certainly proved itself already, the sturdy manufacture and features such as the temperature gauge control helps to support the chefs’ understanding of cooking time for different proteins, allowing them to deliver a quality end product for our guests.”

What are the latest developments in barbecues?

Outdoor eating is a growing area of the UK market and operators should be taking the opportunities for extra revenue that barbecues can provide seriously. Whilst portable, folding options remain popular, there is a place for more permanent outdoor kitchens that can be used over and over again throughout the Spring and Summer months. With the Crown Verity Professional Barbecue range, operators can either choose a portable, but high quality and durable barbecue in sizes from 30-72”, or create their own BBQ Station by combining a barbecue with prep areas, refrigeration and even branding.

What dishes can restaurants make with barbecues?

Traditional barbecue foods such as burgers, sausages and steaks will always be a hit with customers and very few will be able to resist the smell of a barbecue on a summer afternoon. The Crown Verity MCB range includes models capable of cooking anything from 210 – 560 burgers per hour, with a grill to suit to output of any user! However, events and venues across the country are demonstrating that Barbecue cooking need not be restricted to food served in a bun! Chefs from across the industry have been turning out very impressive 3-course menu’s year after year and with a little bit of creative thinking venues, anyone can offer exciting menu options to appeal to a wide range of customers. Past BBQ Champion, Ben Bartlett, regularly demonstrates innovative ways to spice up your BBQ menu – Follow him on Twitter - @bbqben1 – for the latest news. The Crown Verity range of Professional Barbecue systems includes a wide range of accessories such as griddles, steam pans and additional side burners to allow a vast and varied menu.

For more information, visit:

www.rhhall.com, www.crownverity.com or our YouTube channel (search ‘rhhall catering’) for videos showing the versatility of the Crown Verity range.

R H Hall are the Exclusive UK Distributor for the Crown Verity range of Professional Barbecue Systems

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2019 FEJ Awards

FEJ AWARDS 2019 SHORTLIST: Supplier of the Year for New Product Development

https://www.foodserviceequipmentjournal.com/fej-awards-2019-shortlist-supplier-of-the-year-for-new-product-development/ … via @fejournal

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Light Equipment Microwaves Exclusive: Catering Insight May 2019

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

Microwave Masters

RH Hall have been supplying the microwave market for over 40 years, building an extensive knowledge of this trusted kitchen essential, working on industry innovations and stocking only models from leading commercial brands – such as Sharp and Maestrowave – having been sole UK distributors for both since 1992. Microwaves are an essential part of any commercial kitchen with the latest technology making today’s machines 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 and RH Hall work closely with dealers nationwide – educating, training, demonstrating and developing solutions – to ensure operators get the best from their equipment.

So what should you look for when offering this everyday kitchen essential?
- Dealers should work closely with their customers to understand customer requirements and intended usage.
Using an established brand is a must – ensuring a proven track record of reliability, quality and providing first class warranty and spares availability. 
- Avoid cheap imports as many are domestic quality and will not withstand commercial use. They will falter in performance leading to food temperature issues. 
- Consider Pre-Programmable settings, or even barcode technology for a completely de-skilled operation.
- Power output must be specified correctly. Too low and this will lead to frustration with reheating times. Higher power machines can be adjusted using the variable power control, avoiding over-heating.
- Multi-sited chains may require food testing, demonstrations & training, pre-programming, branding and more. Your specialist microwave supplier should be able to work in partnership with you and your customer to offer these services.
- Consider the benefits of Combination Microwave Ovens, with many specialists and brands providing demonstration services – potentially from their own Development Kitchens. Combined use of Microwaves and Combination Microwaves provides caterers with such versatility and are a great space saving product.

What are some of the key products available in todays market place?- Opening the range is the Maestrowave MW10, a 1000W machine aimed at smaller operators looking for microwave speed with a reliable reputation.
- For larger operators, or those requiring more than just speed, the award winning Maestrowave Combi Chef 7 includes Menu Creator 2.0™ software and can produce outstanding results at the touch of a button. A video showing the features & benefits of this innovative product is available at www.rhhall.com- The best selling range of market leading Sharp microwaves offers machines from 1000W up to extra heavy duty 1900W. Designed with total flexibility and versatility in mind, all machines have in-built features to help save time and energy.
- Innovation is at the forefront of today’s demanding market – the Maestrowave iWave® system is a prime example of this innovation. 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, retail vending outlets and more.
- Bespoke solutions should also be considered – RH Hall work closely with their dealer network to offer a range of services to many of the UK’s leading operators – including pre-programming, bespoke graphics and branding, food trials and testing and much more – utilising their state of the art development kitchen and fabrications facility.

R H Hall are the Sole UK & Eire Distributors for the Sharp range of commercial microwave ovens, and Exclusive Worldwide Distributor for the iWave Automated Foodservice Solution.

For more information:

www.rhhall.com www.maestrowave.com

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Equipment Guide Microwaves Exclusive: The Caterer May 2019

Microwave Masters

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

RH Hall have been dominating the microwave market for over 40 years, building an extensive knowledge of this trusted kitchen essential. RH Hall are the UK’s largest, most knowledgeable and innovative microwave 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. From simple, efficient microwave only, to fully automated meal solutions, RH Hall offer the latest, most versatile products.

Opening the range is the Maestrowave MW10, a 1000W machine aimed at smaller operators looking for microwave speed with a reliable reputation. The unique microwave distribution and cavity ensure perfect cooking every time, backed up by an unprecedented 3 Year Warranty on the Magnetron – the heart of the machine. For larger operators, or those requiring more than just speed, the Maestrowave range also includes high-speed combination microwaves such as the award winning 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 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 RH Hall and their nationwide dealer network – offering machines from 1000W up to extra heavy duty and high power 1900W, 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.

Innovation is at the forefront of RH Hall and today’s demanding market – the Maestrowave iWave® system is a prime example of this innovation. 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, retail vending outlets and more. The product is a world first, and available exclusively through RH Hall.

RH Hall can also provide much more than just the microwave solution – working with many of the UK’s leading foodservice operators to produce bespoke solutions, offering optimum results. The Food Solutions team work with food suppliers at the state of the art development kitchen and access the 15,000sq. ft. fabrications division to produce bespoke branded microwave housing units, increasing customer visibility and ease of use. R H Hall offer the Total Foodservice Solution!

RH Hall operate through a national network of 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 requirements you only need one number – 01296 663400! You can also email sales@rhhall.com or visit www.rhhall.com & www.maestrowave.com

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