Everyone loves cake. From a mid-morning snack to afternoon tea, a nice slice of homemade cake is the perfect addition to your day. Many businesses tap into the cake market, from small cafés offering cake and coffee throughout the day to busy garden centres supporting weary shoppers. However, cakes require careful storage to help keep
When it comes to running a business in the UK, especially one that hinges on food service or retail, you can’t overstate the importance of a reliable commercial refrigerator. It’s the unsung hero in the corner of every pub, the quiet workhorse of every high-street cafe and the backbone of countless convenience stores across the country.
Who doesn’t love ice cream, a cold treat for enjoying when it’s warm? Ice cream flies off the shelves during the summer months, especially on those rare days when the British sun pokes through the clouds to say hello. But here’s a top tip: the best time to invest in an ice cream freezer isn’t when the
Running a successful business is always about making strategic decisions about what’s best for your long-term success and stability. Given that refrigeration costs represent a significant percentage of a business’s running costs, especially given unstable energy prices in the current economic climate, making informed decisions about the right type of refrigeration system is vital. Here,
If you already have a single-door fridge, upgrading to a double-door model might seem like the obvious next step. But what’s the most important thing to consider? Is it the internal volume? Whether it accepts Gastronorm pans? What about its energy rating or estimated annual energy consumption? The answer comes down to what will make
As a responsible business owner, you’ll be aware of the growing need to reduce your business’s environmental impact. Upgrading your commercial refrigerators can go a long way in helping you achieve this. Older refrigerators were made with hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants, which are now known to have a significant impact on global warming. Regulations have been brought in to
Every square metre of floor space must justify itself in a little shop. And the best multideck layout for your small convenience store isn’t just the largest one that fits against an open wall. It’s the one that gives your best-selling lines strong visibility while keeping your shop floor easy to navigate and browse. It
A frozen delivery arrives at your business on a busy Monday morning. You’ve ordered extra meat, prepared meals or seasonal ingredients to secure a better price and avoid running short later in the week. Great! But there’s a problem. While the stock might technically fit inside your existing upright freezer, you need to move boxes,
As a successful business owner, you’ll always be looking for the best time to invest in your business, where the investment will make the most difference. Autumn is an excellent time to choose to upgrade your multideck. The summer sun is fading away and people’s thoughts are turning to winter. From the ginger and cinnamon
In the commercial fridge market, you have literally thousands of options for your shop. The choice can be overwhelming. So, you might be wondering, why spend all that money on a branded fridge, such as TEFCOLD? Why can’t you just buy an unbranded or lesser-known model for a little less? Well, in some instances, that
You know the importance of speed in your deli or prep kitchen. Your staff need their ingredients close to hand, enough workspace to prepare the food, and reliable refrigeration units. That’s why commercial counter fridges are such a practical option. Unlike a standard upright fridge, a commercial counter fridge in your deli or prep kitchen
Having a commercial fridge that doesn’t hold its temperature can have a detrimental effect on your business. When your commercial fridges can’t hold their temperature, your food could potentially go bad quicker than expected. This may impair the flavour or cause the food to need to be thrown away. It can be costly for your business and
Keeping food at the correct temperature is vitally important. Correctly stored food lasts longer, which is better for your business as it reduces waste, and better for your reputation with fresher tasting produce. Buying ingredients is a huge expense for any food business, so investing in the best cold storage to extend their shelf life
Many food and drink businesses spend a lot of time thinking about the big decisions like location, staffing and suppliers. But they tend to choose their commercial fridges in a bit of a hurry, usually based on price and what’s available. It’s only later, when their energy bills start arriving or the temperature starts drifting,
Most people are very visual when it comes to food. While they will have their favourites in their mind, they will be swayed by what they see. A cleverly designed display fridge will give your customers an easy and enticing way to see the food on offer. Display fridges are extremely useful from a sales
Running any food or drink establishment means you rely heavily on your fridge to keep produce safe and fresh. If your commercial fridge isn’t maintaining the right temperature, it leads to spoiled food, unhappy customers and even FSA violations. A commercial fridge that won’t get cold enough, then, is a problem. This blog explores why your fridge
