Feb 18, 2011 – The lanes began to fill early Sunday afternoon and stayed that way throughout the big game, with over 100 reservations coming within an hour of kickoff. To go along with Miami’s best deal on bowling, patrons were greeted with a delicious whole pig roast prepared in a La Caja Asadora Caja China style Roasting Box by Latin Touch Catering. Samples of “pan con lechon” were brought to the lanes for all to enjoy, with full plates being served once the game was underway. The event was a follow-up to the sold-out New Year’s Eve bash held just over a month prior.

About the event, Latin Touch president Mat Masters said, “This is why I love what I do. To be able to put smiles on hundreds of faces while enjoying great company and a great game, that’s what it’s all about. Jerry (Bird Bowl GM Jerry Mugar) has a great thing going here. To see this place packed every time we sponsor an event is a testament to the job he’s doing here.”

Masters personally worked the event, bringing the pig out to be displayed before beginning the carving into delicious bite-sized samples of pan con lechon that were delivered to the patrons as they bowled. Located in Westchester, which has one of the country’s most densely Cuban populations, the caja china concept is not unfamiliar to many of those who were in attendance.

The caja china style whole pig roast is a staple of many Hispanic and Caribbean peoples, and has been a big part of Miami’s unique culture for generations. Maria Lopez explained it this way, “Ever since I was a little girl we did a pork roast for Christmas Eve and New Years, so to see one here really brought me back to that and all the great memories I have. And the pork was absolutely delicious.”
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Over recent years, there have been vast improvements in hygiene standards within the catering industry; however this is no cause for complacency. One often overlooked area in the catering industry is that of food preparation surfaces. Although cleaned and disinfected, wear and tear inevitably leaves many surfaces worn and scratched and therefore vulnerable to bacterial harbouring.

There are two main types of food poisoning, infectious agents and toxic agents. The vast majority of reported cases stem from infectious agents which take the form of harmful bacteria or microbes that become attached to food and subsequently infect the body. The vast majority of these instances can be traced to poor hygiene standards.

Stainless steel is probably the most common material used in food preparation environments. For the chemically minded, stainless steel is an iron based alloy which contains a minimum of 10.5 percent chromium and a maximum of 1.2 percent carbon. The chromium content provides a protective layer of chromium oxide on the surface, also known as the passive film or layer. However, to be suitable for use in food preparation areas, a minimum chromium content of 18 percent is recommended.

All grades of stainless steel will stain and discolour due to surface deposits and can never be accepted as completely maintenance free. To achieve maximum corrosion resistance, the surface of the stainless steel must be kept clean. Provided the cleaning schedules are carried out on a regular basis, good performance and long service life are assured. Stainless steel equipment is easier to clean than other materials such as polymers and aluminium, and has comparable hygienic qualities to glass.

Teknomek is Europe’s leading manufacturer of catering stainless steel furniture and equipment, providing high quality and cost-effective stainless steel solutions to industry hygiene requirements. To view Teknomek products and for more information, visit www.teknomek.co.uk.

Today, shopping is proving to be an extremely pleasant experience when going online and taking your time to browse through ‘fields’ of your chosen commodity.  The primary goal of any website or blog should be to provide its visitors with a pleasant and fulfilling experience, and the opinions of users will play a huge role in determining the site’s level of success.

If a provider is setting out its ‘stall’ with everything a visitor to their website needs, they will come back again and again, and more importantly, the customer will just log on straight away to the site and not bother to browse for an alternative.

High speed internet connections are becoming more and more common, but even with high speed connections, some pages don’t load very quickly, and users will get impatient and exit out before viewing whatever it is you offer.  If a potential customer can’t use or access your website, it serves no purpose for that visitor. A user should be able to move through the website to find what they want. After all, visitors are coming to your site for a reason, and the information that your website provides needs to sufficiently meet the expectations of visitors.

If you are in the market for catering equipment and commercial refrigeration, then you will have no problem with the website of Ward’s Catering, specialist suppliers of catering equipment. It is so user-friendly and explicit in terms of description of the catering equipment and commercial refrigeration on offer, their corresponding prices, their special offerings, and the capabilities of each article of equipment.

Shopping online is now becoming the ‘norm’ and will get more and more sophisticated as technology goes from strength to strength. It makes sense, and a much better option than trudging around a store searching for what you want and obtaining very little information other than the price. Whereas if you go online to a provider such as Wards Catering, you will see every imaginable item of catering equipment and commercial refrigeration stocked. Not only that, you will also be able to read all about the item, how it works, its capacity, the controls and a whole lot more detailed information.

Ward’s of York has been in business for nearly 40 years and has the experience to advise anyone in the catering industry about the best buys for their particular needs.  They have an enviable reputation in the business. And with an excellent trading relationship with leading manufacturers such as Blue Seal, Caravell, Hobart, Lincat, Parry, Robot Coupe, True Viscount and many more, it allows them to offer and pass onto the customer highly competitive discounts on commercial catering and refrigeration equipment. A very important point to remember is that nearly all their products are available for immediate delivery and at the very best prices.

Head and shoulders above their competitors, Wards Catering is a ‘one-stop’ shop in terms of everything required for the catering industry. So go online to this user friendly website and make this ‘shopping trip’ a pleasant and fulfilling experience – choosing at your leisure, with no fuss or hassle and being at the top of your game with the best catering equipment and commercial refrigeration on the market.

For further information visit:  www.wardscatering.co.uk

Editor’s note:  Ward’s Catering is represented by online advertising consultancy, Media Solutions Marketing.  Please direct all media enquiries to: [email protected] or call 0845 6809802

A consumer research report shows that on average, one in nine meals are eaten out of the home every week, equivalent to an estimated three to five percent increase in employment within the eating out sector as the market expands to cater for growing demands.

This growth industry is worth in excess of £40 billion per year, all the more reason for catering businesses around the UK to jump in on the bandwagon and make the most of this growing industry. And even with the recent downturn in the economy, this is one industry that seems to be recession-proof.

The catering business is huge in the UK and encompasses all types of cuisine – from Chinese, Thai, Greek, Caribbean, Lebanese, Turkish and Indonesian to name but a few. However, a recent survey showed that Indian cuisine is officially the UK’s favourite food, and there is a reported 10,000 Indian restaurants in the UK.

Good quality catering equipment is indispensable for the catering industry – whatever cuisine is being served – and to every single business serving food to the public. From a burger van, to a top hotel or restaurant, all of these businesses need catering equipment.  It is not possible to run a catering business without the best and safest catering equipment and commercial refrigeration, this will also serve as a valuable business asset and will endow the catering business owner with a safe and reliable catering business.

When refurbishing, expanding, or just starting up, a catering business, you will need a good reputable catering equipment and commercial refrigeration supplier.  Wards of York is your first port of call, carrying one of the largest ranges of catering and commercial refrigeration equipment in the UK, with forty years experience in the business, supplying catering equipment to businesses around the UK, not only have the knowledge of what works for the customer, also supplying recognised manufacturers products, but more importantly offer the very best prices within the market.

Ward’s Catering with its 10,000 sq ft warehouse in the north of England is head and shoulders above the competition with an excellent user friendly web site, offering every imaginable piece of catering equipment know to the industry, from a teaspoon to a fully fitted kitchen they have it all, and a visit to their web site is an education, listing the latest news of sales and discounts on their Blog, if you are in the catering business makes very interesting browsing.

The message here is clear, no matter what catering business you own, catering equipment is an indispensable commodity, and you will need to ‘hook’ up with the best supplier you can find, and this should be your ‘on stop’ shop for all your purchasing, thus maybe to be on the receiving end of discounts, it has to be Ward’s catering who also offer a leasing option at very reasonable rates, the only way you will find out about everything that is on offer is to log onto Ward’s Catering web site and you will not want to look any further for all your catering needs.

For further information visit:  www.wardscatering.co.uk

Editor’s note:  Ward’s Catering is represented by online advertising consultancy, Media Solutions Marketing.  Please direct all media enquiries to:

Email:  [email protected] or call 0845 6809802

If cooking is your passion you may have just started in a brand new catering business or you are performing your creativity in a large organization, wherever you are conjuring up the most wonderful dishes, that are a visual masterpiece on a plate, and tantalizing the taste buds, you will need the right kitchen tools and catering equipment.

When looking for catering equipment for a new or established catering business, look no further than Ward’s Catering, based in Clifton Moor, York.  Ward’s Catering has a long and experienced history (40 years to be precise) in the supply of commercial catering and refrigeration equipment around the UK, and have become well known amongst industry experts for their quality products, and exceptional service and knowledge.

Supplying catering equipment to pubs, restaurants, hotels, and governmental bodies including the military, schools and hospitals, Ward’s catering is head and shoulders above the competition in terms of their range of stock, experience and expertise, and knowledge in all things catering, and more importantly the best price tag you will find, a wealth of information awaits you when you log onto their web site and ‘clock’ what is on offer.

Whatever you are looking for you will find at Ward’s catering, with excellent facilities such as a 10,000 sq ft warehouse in the North of England and carrying one of the largest ranges of catering equipment and commercial refrigeration, in the UK.

You may have passion and flair but in this competitive industry, it may not be enough, if the equipment in your kitchen is not the best quality and ‘fit for purpose’.  It does not matter what your budget, Ward’s catering staff, without question, know their catering equipment and can help you with all your questions and requests and get you exactly what you need.

As we all know with the downturn of the economy, money is tight, and the best catering and commercial refrigeration equipment can cost money, but Ward’s go that extra mile and have addressed this by offering lease options to all businesses.

The catering industry presents many, many opportunities for the small businessman, by diversifying and grabbing with both hands the opportunities that present themselves, such catering for wedding receptions, birthdays, reunions, business dinners to name but a few, but the one common factor in all this is, you will need serious tools for serious chefs.

If its catering equipment you need or refrigeration equipment do not waste any more time, check out Ward’s Catering, and once you have obtained all the quality equipment you need, your passion and flair will shine through.

For further information visit:  www.wardscatering.co.uk

Editor’s note:  Ward’s Catering is represented by online advertising consultancy, Media Solutions Marketing.  Please direct all media inquiries to:

Email:  [email protected] or call 0845 6809802

It is so vital in the catering business today with so much competition that the catering equipment is good quality and ‘fit for purpose’ as the equipment is just as important as the food.

It makes no difference how big the business from a large hotel to a small bistro any chef or home cook will want the very best equipment as they see it as an extension of themselves and makes the cooking experience more enjoyable for them.

All catering companies need to ensure that a supplier of catering equipment is in fact stocking the highest quality products and give the best possible value.  A catering equipment supplier is as important to a restaurant, hotel, bar, as the equipment itself, and the consumer needs to be confident that who they are dealing with has a wealth of knowledge and expertise to help them every step of the way.

When looking for catering equipment for your new or established business make your mind up to look at what Ward’s catering has to offer.  Ward’s catering has a long and experienced history in the supply of catering equipment and commercial refrigeration, and is well known by businesses around the UK.

Not only specialists in catering equipment, they also offer commercial refrigeration solutions to businesses, a variety of commercial refrigeration systems are currently used in supermarkets and retail food stores, and this includes central refrigeration systems connected to food display cases, self contained display cases and walk-in refrigerators and freezers.  New designs know as distributed systems are also being used that place refrigeration compressors and associated components near the display cases that are being refrigerated.

Ward’s of York with their huge warehouse in Clifton Moor York, also a web site second to none, show off their vast range of catering equipment and refrigeration and can offer immediate delivery at the very best prices, they only stock recognized manufacturers products, because their aim is to ensure a quality service and peace of mind to all their customers.

If you are in the catering business let your fingers do the walking and at the click of a ‘mouse’ you can enter the world of Ward’s Catering, you will be spoilt for choice and amazed at how user friendly this web site is, with categories for bar, kitchen, beverage equipment, cooking equipment, hot food displays, refrigeration, and so much more to browse, but more importantly each category has very explicit information to impart to the user.

For further information visit:  www.wardscatering.co.uk

Editor’s note:  Ward’s Catering is represented by online advertising consultancy, Media Solutions Marketing.  Please direct all media enquiries to:

Email:  [email protected] or call 0845 6809802

To get the perfect Corporate Event or come reasonably close to it you have to do business with the right people. But since no one can get enough “practice” at picking party caterers, how do you know the good ones when you see them?

1. Testimonials and complaints are both equally revealing if you can read them right. When you read a testimonial, always do so with a checklist of items in mind. A review commenting on the excellent quality of food and cutlery, for instance, tells you nothing about the quality of service. Reading CAREFULLY can make all the difference.

1. Try out the standard of their food during food tasting. This is a great opportunity to know the standard of a catering company. During food tasting, you should share with your caterer your likes and dislikes so that he or she will know what food to recommend to you. Do not be afraid to ask question. You are the customer, and you should ask anything that you have in doubt before booking.

1. Presentation: Speak to the caterer’s chef and/or representative. How involved are they with their food? Do they help you plan the menu with love and devotion, or do they simply tell you they can do anything? Always look for caterers who understand menu planning, and can speak eloquently about dishes and their combinations. This is a good time to find out more about their plate presentation. Is dressing served on the side? And will the courses be delivered in succession or at once? These are some of the questions that you should ask your caterer before booking.

1. Compare quotes: You do not know if you are being overcharged until you compare. Getting quotes from different places will help you get the best deal, as long as you choose from places with better similar quality. Also, find out which caterers offer the most services for a definite sum of money.
2. Past experience: Most people tend to remember the best events they have ever attended. If you want to plan in the long term, ask caterers for their cards at these memorable events – you will probably avail of their services later on. Do share your honest opinion and feedback with your caterer. Caterers see tasting as an opportunity to improve the standard of their food and presentation. Therefore, be sure to share comments and questions and give them your honest feedback. This will help them to improve so that they can serve you better in the future.

1. Be sure to find out whether the caterer charges for tasting. Some caterers do charge for tasting. So be sure to understand the charges and procedure before you arrange a food tasting session with your caterer.

1. The proverbial grapevine: Last but not least, rely on the recommendations of processional friends. Even if you can’t remember the caterers who served up that lovely foie gras, your processional friends just might have saved up their business cards.

The caterer is largely responsible for an event’s success or failure. Many corporate catering deals come as part of a package that includes performances, perhaps hall bookings, flowers and decoration, power supply, equipment rentals and such services. For your event to be successful, ALL these services must be up to the mark. Alternatively, you could choose entertainers, florists and equipment suppliers individually – a task which is more time consuming, and may leave you spending more than you bargained for. While an experienced event planner will provide you the best in all these services, a package deal with a caterer can be a much more affordable way to have a memorable Corporate Event.

To find more information about corporate catering Sydney, event catering Sydney, Christmas catering, bbq catering visit http://www.crowncateringandevents.com.au

Traditional sponges and paper towels used for various cleaning purposes are now being replaced by spray and wipe disinfectants. They are found to be convenient and easy methods for killing germs present on various surfaces.

Wipe Disinfectants – A Convenient and Easy Means of Disinfection

Everyone who is busy with work at home or somewhere outside always looks for a convenient means of cleaning. Due to the increasing concerns about hygiene and convenience, people generally prefer wipe disinfectants to chemical disinfectants.

In the present commercial market, you can find various brands of pre-moistened wipes. These products, specially designed to kill germs, are effective against a number of microorganisms including human Hepatitis B virus. Certain brands guarantee 99.99% germ killing properties. They will not leave scratches or streaks when used on surfaces for disinfection and cleaning purposes.

Bring Fresh and Long Lasting Fragrance in Your Rooms with Disinfectant Sprays

Accumulation of dirt generates germs and results in creating bad smell in the surroundings. Pet hair, trapped food particles or smoke would be the reason for this. At times, even if the dirt is removed, the odor persists in the room. In such situations, you can apply spray disinfectants on the surfaces from where the smell originates. They neutralize the odor and leave a fresh and long lasting fragrance. These sprayers can not only bring sweet smell into your rooms but also kill germs and odor causing bacteria. Most of them can be used on hard and non porous surfaces.

Purchase Brand Name Products from Quality Dealers

Nice Pak, Dial, and Reckitt Benckiser are today’s popular brands of spray and wipe disinfectants. Many of the dealers even offer facilities for providing online quotes for the convenience of their customers. Just browse the internet to find the dealer who meets your requirements.

If you are plain any event for your office, the best thing to do is plan early and chooses a caterer with a few ideas in hand. Although many caterers have ready-to-go menus, most of them will work with you to ensure the food at the conference is a success. The type of food and the amount of help you will depend on the amount of people at the conference and whether the food is needed for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Corporate Catering Menu Ideas

A catering menu depends largely on the type of event you are holding. Different catering menus are appropriate for different times of the day and should be adapted to the formality of the event. Here are some ideas for catering menus.

Catering Breakfast Ideas

Breakfast can be a number of stuff in more verities. A variety of cereals in attractive dispensers with fresh, cold milk should be a staple. Trays of fresh, seasonal fruit are always well received. Scones, rolls, biscuits and toast should be served with an array of jellies and jams to top them. You can serve yogurt with a variety of toppings such as granola and dried fruits.

Your Breakfast will appear beautifully arranged in wicker baskets and platters.  We can deliver on-site for your expediency and arrange to have all materials picked up at the end of your event. Make certain plenty of servers are present to refill coffee mugs on the floor. A banquet spread of fruits, juices, bagels, toast, muffins, butters and jams is a popular idea for these types of conferences. It is unlikely that businesspeople will want full main courses early in the morning.

For your Company Breakfast you can select a good Menu like: -

• Cookies, muffins, coffee
• Muffins, Bagels/cream cheese, coffee
• Muffins, fresh fruit, juice
• Assorted baked goods, fresh fruit,
• Juices and Coffee

Catering Lunch ideas

Lunch will generally have a salad of some type, whether it is a standard salad. An array of deli meats and cheeses are always a hit at lunch time. You can again serve fresh fruits and cheeses, and a vegetable tray with some tasty dip is also a good idea. Desserts can include things like ice cream sundaes or small finger desserts. Make sure to include plenty of vegetable dishes for non-meat eaters, and have a variety of light chicken dishes as well. Pasta salads and a section for light cookies are also a good addition to a business lunch.

For your Company Lunch you can select a good Menu like: -

• Meat & cheese platter with ham, roast beef, turkey, American and Swiss cheeses.
• Assorted breads: onion kaiser, croissant and marble rye bread.
• Served with a relish tray consisting of sliced tomatoes, lettuce and pickle spears.
• Coleslaw and potato salad
• Assorted cookie tray
• Assorted sodas
• Salad: tomato and mozzarella, basil and balsamic drizzle

Catering Dinner ideas

Dinner can be as proper or formal as you like. If it is going to be a buffet style, go for a variety of meats. Hot side dishes should be served along with a salad of some sort. Think all the colors of the rainbow. Make sure your catering menu does not only include yellow or green foods. The more colors your guests see, the more appealing the catering menu will be. Desserts at dinner are usually a little more elaborate and can be varied to suit your tastes.

For your Company Dinner you can select a good Menu like: -

• Lemon greek salad
• Chicken breast dijon
• Confetti wild rice
• Broccoli with mushrooms and thyme
• Dinner roll and promise
• Rocky road brownie
• Beverage
• Cold buffets sold ala carte

To find more information about corporate catering Sydney, event catering Sydney, Christmas catering, bbq catering visit http://www.crowncateringandevents.com.au

Chef Thread offers Chef Uniforms at Affordable Prices

Skokie, IL , 27 October 2009 : Chef Thread is a reputed name in making chef clothing’s by using high quality fabrics to give a great look. They are offering uniforms at affordable prices so as to make it convenient for everybody to be attracted towards their products.

“We believe that the chef is identified by his uniform. Therefore, we understand the requirements and make appropriate uniforms which would look best on all the chefs. The concept behind using premium quality fabrics in all the chef uniforms is to give an appealing look to the chefs and also to protect them from the heat while cooking food. Therefore, we have made available all the uniforms at the lowest prices to make it affordable for everybody”, said Owner of Chef Threads.

The cost is fixed at comparatively lesser prices than the competitors without compromising with the quality. The team of Chef Thread ensures that the quality of fabrics meets the specifications of the clients in chef coats, chef hats , chef pants and other uniforms. The material is well tested and undergoes different tests to guarantee the quality of the fabric.

Direct sales reduce the cost by eliminating the role of a mediator and the uniform will be available at lesser prices and there will not be any chances of errors while purchasing the chef uniforms. The chef aprons also have the logo of the company ensuring the originality of the brand and the quality.

About Chef Thread

Chef Thread is a renowned name in manufacturing chef uniforms by using high quality fabrics. They are considered as a one-stop place for chef uniforms with a large variety in chef caps, chef coats, chef pants, aprons and much more. They have years of experience in bringing out a new collection every time for the clients related to the hospitality sector. They make the best choice of all clients as due consideration is done for high performance at competitive and reasonable prices.

Contact Details

Chef Threads

7450 N. Lincoln Ave.

Suite 404

Skokie, IL 60076

Toll Free: 866.833.2111

Email: [email protected]

Web Site : http://www.chefthreads.net

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