Tools of the trade

From potato peelers and preparation counters to juicers and multi-function food processors, every piece of preparation equipment helps save time and manpower.Used from when a food product first enters the kitchen, up until it is plated and sent to the customer, there is a wide scope of products available to assist in every stage of production.

But despite the wide range of equipment on offer, food preparation processors are central to the operation of a commercial kitchen. Typically offering sharp blades, strong motors and high speed for processing, additional features for preparation machines include disposer stands, peel strainers, lock-on hopper covers, adjustable legs and centralised controls.

However, the main requirements when using food processors is matching the right food to the recommended blade, which can be replaced when needed, and performing regular maintenance checks such as checking the grit in peelers.

Preparation equipment is not just restricted to peelers though, whether a worktop or a blender, there are plenty of options in the market, including gravity slicers for cutting fine slices of cooked or raw meats, and bowl mixers for heavy jobs like mashing potatoes.

“Meat grinders, pasta machines and hand mixers with powerful motors are popular among professional chefs. Yet these must be accompanied by durability and electronic speed control. It’s important that items like food processors offer flexible units for changing attachments, so there is no delay from kneading dough to preparing soups,” said Johan Datena, marketing officer, Princess.

Although chefs can buy ready-peeled and pre-packed vegetable portions or sliced meats, which unquestionably saves costs and time, having even minimal prepping equipment such as a blender, mixer or peeler, means that last minute jus, blends and sides can be prepared ad hoc and to a customer’s request, which can only be seen as plus for most diners.



PhillipsPhilips has introduced its new HR161 juicer as part of its aluminium collection. Made from scratchresistant anodised aluminium, the 700w dual-speed juicer offers an extra large feeding tube, micromesh filter, detachable pulp container and a juice jug with removable foam separator.



Foster refridgeratorThe new prep station is suitable for preparing pizzas, starters and desserts. Available in two to five door models, the range accommodates between 6 and 16 saucepans in the worktop, incorporating an inner catch-tray in the storage area. Optional accessories include a granite worktop and crumb tray.



Vita-mix FoodserviceThe new Vita-Prep 3 is suitable for busy kitchens, with its patented accelerator tool and 3hp motor able to handle hard-to-process foods. Producing purèes, grinding whole spices and chopping vegetables, the machine offers variable speed control and a flexible thermoplastic lid, allowing operators to add ingredients during the blending process.



PrincessThe Silver Pro mixer offers a heavy, 350w motor suitable for kneading dough.

Featuring electronic speed control, whisks, bowls and a beater, the mixer also includes an automatic cord retraction system and turntable.



Dito ElectroluxDito Electrolux offers a range of professional mixers with 5ltr to 80ltr capacities.

Available with mechanical or electronic speed variation in table and floor models, the mixers perform a variety of tasks, such as grinding meat, grating cheese and cutting vegetables.

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