Silicone food moulds, aerospace-grade salt mill and keep-cool chefs’ whites: The best new light equipment products

From the kitchen to the table, hospitality venues rely on gadgets and equipment to keep operations flowing smoothly.

 

Chefs need equipment that facilitates creative cooking while being robust enough to stand up to prolonged daily usage, and front of house kit needs to be equally as durable and help make a job easier.

 

Therefore, we have brought together the latest and greatest light equipment that could boost operating efficiency.

 

Find new light equipment options below.

 

Silicone moulds in any shape

 

Lockhart Catering Equipment has partnered with Silikomart to supply its silicone moulds. The flexible, non-stick moulds are available in classic shapes, such as domes, squares and hearts, and more innovative designs, such a leaves, flowers and fish. Some moulds have also been designed with specific products in mind, such as doughnuts and eclairs. All Silikomart moulds have a temperature range resistance of between -60°C to +230°C for creating hot or cold set pieces.

 

Price From £6.75

 

Aerospace-grade grinder

 

Peugeot has launched the Maestro Salt Mill, said to be the first-ever mill to produce powdered salt. The mill’s Zirlion mechanism delivers ultra-fine salt particles that can coat food more evenly, amplify flavour and help reduce sodium intake for diners. The grinder is made from corrosion-resistant aerospace-grade Zirconia, designed for longevity and performance.

 

Price Manual wood salt mill, £27.49

 

Vegetable slicers for all volumes

 

Jestic Foodservice Solutions has added Brunner-Anliker’s new GSM 5 Star, Anliker L and Anliker XL vegetable slicers to its portfolio. The GSM 5 Star is suitable for compact spaces, delivering high-performance slicing with minimal waste and specialty cuts such as brunoise or gaufrettes, the Anliker L is perfect for medium-sized kitchens, while the Anliker XL can manage large-scale operations. All models are easy to clean and feature Swiss-engineered, hand-sharpened blades and ergonomic controls.

 

Price From £5,271

 

Pro cookware

 

Pujadas has launched the Black Series and Black Pro range cookware, available from FEM. The cookware is made from aluminium with a non-stick coating and is suitable for induction, gas, ceramic or electric and is oven safe. The Black Series includes saucepots, stock pots, round and square casserole dishes and corresponding lids, and the Black Pro range of fry pans is made from 99% pure, forged aluminium and available in six sizes, from 20cm up to 30cm in diameter, as well as a crêpe pan, a wok, a grill pan, a rectangular hot plate and a grill plate.

 

Price 160mm non-stick casserole (without lid), £19.60

 

Keep-cool chefs’ whites

 

Clothing brands Nisbets’ Whites and Southside are offering a range of front and back of house clothing. Nisbets’ Whites offers jackets, trousers and hats for back of house teams as well as full-length or bistro aprons for serving staff, with many items made with breathable material to keep the wearer cool. Southside offers customised items in a range of colours including khaki, denim, forest green, stone and navy, with the option to change straps on aprons.

 

Price Pack of five chefs’ whites (Nisbets’ Whites), from £22.45