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  1. Bar Equipment You Must Get For Your New Bar or Restaurant

    There are many different types of bar supplies that are useful for stocking your bar with, from ice machines and bottle coolers to bottle openers and ice buckets. It is important that you have the right equipment and accessories in order to present the best impression to customers and ensure you have the right tools to do your job properly...
  2. Fun Facts About Cocktail Glasses

    Fun Facts About Cocktail Glasses
    Cocktails are a pleasure in themselves, but there is also plenty of fun to be had from the history and stories behind the glasses they are traditionally served in, as the following facts should show. The Martini Glass Story The Martini glass's slim stem was designed to prevent the drinker's hand from touching the drink-filled bowl, as the warmth could...
  3. How Champagne Flutes Add Elegance to Your Favourite Drink

    How Champagne Flutes Add Elegance to Your Favourite Drink
    There is something about a champagne glass that simply screams class and elegance. You could be drinking coke or fizzy water, and you'd still feel like you're oozing glamour and sophistication. Elegant glassware can turn a dinner table or drinks party from drab to fab, and there are a vast variety of different styles of champagne glasses that will lend...
  4. Should You Prefer a Glasswasher Over a Dishwasher?

    Should You Prefer a Glasswasher Over a Dishwasher?
    When choosing a commercial ware washer for your business, you might be tempted to go for a one-stop solution of a dishwasher, but a glasswasher which is designed to efficiently wash glassware and provide sparkling results every time might be preferable. Make it Sparkle While dishwashers and glasswashers appear to carry out the same function, having a separate glasswasher is...
  5. Tips to Buying Wholesale Plastic Glasses Online

    Tips to Buying Wholesale Plastic Glasses Online
    When catering for a large party or an outdoor event, you will need to think about the food to provide as well as how to serve it. You'll need ample plates, cutlery and glasses. You may also need disposable cutlery and plates so there isn't a mountain of washing-up to do afterwards. Also, plastic glasses are much safer than glass...
  6. How does a commercial ice maker work?

    How does a commercial ice maker work?
    Ice may not seem that important - until you don't have any, then it becomes a necessity! Imagine a party or a bar without ice. Many restaurants will have a commercial ice maker on the premises, because running out of ice is just not an option. From cocktails to keeping seafood fresh, a ready supply of ice is critical. Fortunately...
  7. Sophisticated Champagne Glasses Available Online

    Sophisticated Champagne Glasses Available Online
    A special occasion calls for the right glass selection to enhance champagne or sparkling wine, there are so many different shapes and designs to choose from that it can make your job difficult. The following guide details how to pick the most sophisticated champagne glasses online. Style and Taste Wine connoisseurs will tell you that the taste of champagne is...
  8. Personalised Cocktail Glasses

    Personalised Cocktail Glasses
    Choosing the right glasses for your business can be tricky due to the large variety available. If you decide to go ahead and serve cocktails, you are entering a whole new area with a whole host of new choices. The glass can often make the cocktail what it is, so you should choose your selection wisely. The Basics The traditional...
  9. Top reasons to use a commercial ice machine

    Top reasons to use a commercial ice machine
    Never run out of ice Basic and affordable, commercial ice machines commonly churn out as much as 50 kg of ice over a twenty-four hour period. Some top of the range models can produce an astonishing 844 kg/24hrs. However, even the middle range rate of a 50 kg/24hrs rate breaks down to an impressive 2 kg per hour, which should...
  10. What to Look for in Your Catering Equipment Suppliers

    What to Look for in Your Catering Equipment Suppliers
    If you're looking to kit out your catering business, whether it's a small caféor a restaurant with 150 covers, you'll want a one-stop shop supplier who has plenty of experience to help you make the right choice and of course, a wide selection. Here's our guide on what to look for before committing your budget. Product Range Running any type...