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Check out our interesting articles giving you hints and tips on running a successful catering business, legislative changes, case studies and other subjects that will keep you well informed. Our blog features topical subjects from; product and catalogue launches, upcoming exhibitions, product spotlights, food trends and seasonal trading. Our growing library of buying guides, infographics, product demonstration videos, plus quick links to popular product areas by sector, have been designed to make your life easier and find the info you want, to support your business needs.
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The Complete Guide to Menu and Food Costing
Deciding on the final pricing for your food menu is a far more complex process than simply applying a basic equation such as 'cost of ingredients + target profit margin'. To calculate the true cost of creating a single meal, you will need to consider a wide range of overheads.
Get your calculations wrong, and you'll risk costing yourself out of the market and be left with little or no profit.
So how do you ensure you've got your pricing spot on before your menus go to print? Our guide offers professional advice and top tips on how to get the perfect pricing structure in place.
Choosing the Right Utensils
Who could manage without a full set of kitchen utensils? Whilst utensils have a long history, modern kitchen tools are thankfully less crude and physically demanding than their ancient counterparts. With a massive choice available nowadays its easy to become overwhelmed, but this guide will ensure you can find the right utensils for your needs. The sheer depth of choice also means that utensils are finely tuned to each kitchen task. This not only saves time and effort in food preparation but also improves safety for your staff. So, whether you're preparing, cooking, portioning or serving food, choosing the right cooking utensils is essential when working in a professional kitchen environment where time is of the essence. So what are the must-have utensils for any kitchen? How many utensils do you need? Read on to find out.
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Spotlight on Commercial Refrigeration
From fridges and chilled display cabinets to freezers, ice machines and blast chillers, we've put together a complete guide to Polar's commercial refrigeration range. Find out which units will best suit your business, and how improving your frozen or chilled storage can improve your daily operation.
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