Hot plate carriers, oven-maximising trays and speedy food prep: the best new light kitchen equipment

The fast pace of professional kitchens means there is a constant need for new food preparation and serving products.

 

Considering the high usage rate, light equipment needs to be robust and durable, as well as make operations smoother.

 

So to ensure commercial kitchens have everything they need to stay at the cutting edge of efficiency, we have rounded up the most innovative new cooking and serving accessories and kitchen prep gadgets.

 

Find new light equipment options below.

 

Ergonomic manual can opener

Metcalfe Catering Equipment has added the newly launched Edlund Edvantage #1 manual can opener to its portfolio of food preparation equipment. The can opener is made from robust cast iron construction for durability and reliability. It has a precision cutting mechanism that will open up to 10,000 cans before needing to be replaced, whilst the larger, more ergonomic handle should reduce operator fatigue.

 

Price From £281

 

Microwave trays to maximise capacity

Microsave has launched its Teflon cooking trays in a new size of 280mm x 180mm x 25mm. The trays are reinforced with a medical-grade stainless steel rim wrapped in Teflon, with a Teflon surface that is non-stick, waterproof, non-reactive, non-corrosive and easy to clean. They trays are available in four colours to prevent cross-contamination and allow chefs to optimise oven space by accommodating multiple trays simultaneously.

 

Price £35.99

 

Precision-engineered food prep 

Food preparation equipment brand Dito Sama, part of the Electrolux Professional Group, is now available in the UK via supplier Mitchell & Cooper. The range of products includes precision-engineered vegetable cutters and the Prep4You line, designed to assist with kitchen efficiency. The Prep4You 2.6-litre food processor offers a compact solution with a simple, single-speed motor and a microtooth blade for mixing, blending, mincing and grinding.

 

Price 2.6-litre Prep4You food processor, £1,036

 

Carry hot plates with ease

Lordwell Catering Equipment, based in Tamworth, has added the GrabbGo silicone-moulded rubber hot plate carrier to its product range. Chef and catering industry veteran Jerry Hewitt – the carrier’s inventor – is retiring, so Lordwell bought up existing stock with plans to develop it further. The GrabbGo allows servers to carry hot plates from kitchen to table instead of a serving cloth or tea towel. It’s heat resistant to 200°C and can be washed in the dishwasher.

 

Price £7.95

 

Foil wrap for extra-hot burgers

Prowrap is releasing a new extra-large version of its pre-cut foil sheets. The sheets measure 300mm x 400mm and will be available in packs of 250. They have been developed in collaboration with Prowrap’s customers, who have reported an increase in demand for larger menu items such as burgers and hot dogs. The 100% recyclable sheets keep food hot and fresh for longer and are available in a practical dispenser box.

 

Price Case of 250 sheets, £19.99