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Whether setting up from scratch or replacing old units, graded catering equipment can be a great way to decrease costs in a commercial business, without jeopardising overall performance and quality. The problem is that few people are actually aware of the benefits or that such offers even exist. Here we uncover the truth about buying graded catering equipment and fill in the details.

Investing in quality catering equipment and supplies is the key to success however this can be a pricey affair. When the budget is tight or you simply want to free up some essential funds, commercial leasing is a great option.

Commercial fryers are a core piece of equipment in the majority of professional kitchens and where there is a fryer there is a necessity for cooking oil. Gone are the days of equipping yourself with a bucket and a towel to manually filter cloudy oil to get every last use out of it – you can now invest in a heavy duty fryer with built in oil filtration that can do the job for you.

All ware washing equipment should have a water softener; it’s a general recommendation where the water supplied to the machine has more than 100ppm (parts per million) – that’s the majority of the UK! Understanding the concept of a water softener will highlight exactly why they are imperative to the health of your machine.

All commercial catering equipment will be sold with some form of warranty. This is a guarantee or promise made by the manufacturer that the appliance should perform as specified for the stated length of time. It gives general peace of mind that should any issues arise the customer will not be left high and dry with a unit that doesn’t work. Of course there are different types of warranty that will provide different levels of coverage so understanding and choosing the right cover for you is vital.

You’re researching potential catering appliances and want to be sure that whatever you decide on, it is fully tailored to your requirements. The features, manufacture, capacity and dimensions are generally straight forward but then you see the power information! Smaller items will often be easier to digest while, the larger the equipment, the more confusing the specifications seem to be. This is due to the unit requiring a larger power supply. Before you complete your order make sure you understand the basics to guarantee that your premises is set up to accommodate your purchase.

You’ve ordered your catering appliance and are eagerly awaiting receipt of your purchase. While the majority of deliveries are made without a hitch there may be occasions when things don’t exactly go to plan. Commercial deliveries work a little differently to domestic ones

All ware washing equipment, that's glasswashers and dishwashers, will need a drainage system of some kind. During the search for your perfect unit you will undoubtedly come across the terms gravity pump and drain pump; don’t assume, as many do, that they are one and the same thing. Here we explain exactly what each is and how to determine which option is right for you.

When making purchases online there is always the chance that these orders will need to be cancelled before they’ve even been delivered, or returned once delivery has been completed. While this may pose no problem when shopping in the domestic market, issues can arise when buying from the commercial scene.

Commercial catering equipment can be found in abundance online with the hospitality industry generating massive turnover and profits, increasing year on year. The rise of the internet has changed the face of shopping forever both in the domestic and commercial markets and has opened up a new freedom for customers. The whole process of buying from a website may seem straight forward; find a supplier who can deliver what you need at the best price, click order and pay, but not everything is as clear cut in the commercial catering equipment market.

Choosing to invest in the market leading Rational White Efficiency SelfCooking Centre is a big decision, yet once you’ve experienced the benefits, an easy one. The Cook Live events are designed to allow new and prospective customers to realise the superior quality Rational have to offer first hand and best of all its completely free!