19 March 2018
Iconic venue turns ‘difficult environment’ into training, event and fine dining kitchen The Devonshire Dome is one of Buxton’s most iconic buildings. The vast space is the biggest unsupported dome in Europe and was built in 1779 by the fifth Duke of Devonshire. Its original purpose was as a grand stable block and later it was converted into a hospital. It is now part of the University of Derby, housing the Buxton Campus. The students here study culinary arts, as...
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20 February 2018
Lainox launches new Sapiens combination oven. Lainox has launched a new version of the Sapiens combination oven. A stylish redesign makes it a better looking unit, while extensive changes to the controls make for simpler operation and a more user-friendly experience. The Lainox range is distributed in the UK by Falcon Foodservice Equipment. The biggest improvement in the reloaded Sapiens is the introduction of a new colour display, which replaces the old numeric keypad. The display shows a host of...
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12 October 2017
ES6 rise and fall grill is a countertop unit that’s big on performance Most chefs will tell you that the best cooking appliances are the ones that do the job they’re meant to do, do it simply, efficiently and reliably, don’t break down and don’t cost the earth. Any chef looking for a grill that fits those criteria will welcome the new Falcon ES6 with open arms. The Falcon ES6 is an electric rise and fall grill. Its two powerful...
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3 October 2017
New kitchen designed to help students experience the industry In October 2016, Darlington College’s main production kitchens were destroyed in a fire. “The damage was far greater than we’d initially thought,” says James Butterfield, head of estates and facilities. “It was quite a shock when we realised we’d need a complete refurbishment.” With approximately 1500 full-time and 1500 part-time students to keep fed, this unexpected refurbishment obviously required prompt action. As well as being a vital service for the college...
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19 September 2017
Two companies making an impact with fast growing restaurant chain Since opening its first restaurant in the Norfolk village of Middleton back in 2011, Middleton’s Steakhouse has opened a further five across the country. One of the latest is in Leicester and is based in a stunning Grade 2 listed building, a former bank built in the Baroque style. With an open plan theatre style kitchen, executive chef Adam Mott knew they had to have equipment that was both extremely...
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