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...
Expand story >
21 September 2017
Bridge for Heroes describes Williams freezer as ‘a godsend’ The Bridge for Heroes is a King’s Lynn based charity providing help to serving HM Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families. The charity offers a wide range of free support, through its single point of access, one stop drop-in facility in South Clough Lane, King’s Lynn. Recently the charity began running healthy living and cooking workshops, providing food and drink on a daily basis, relying on kitchen equipment donated by...
Expand story >
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...
Expand story >
6 September 2017
Williams’ latest Multidecks cut energy use by up to 15% Williams has upgraded its range of Gem Multideck grab & go merchandisers by developing special aerofoils that dramatically improve energy efficiency. The aerofoils are mounted along the front of the unit’s shelves and double as ticket strips. They are carefully angled to trap cold air as it flows around the Multideck, redirecting it onto the shelf below. This redirecting of the cold air saves energy as the unit’s refrigeration doesn’t...
Expand story >
23 August 2017
Williams Refrigeration celebrates employees’ long-serving milestones Williams Refrigeration in King’s Lynn is renowned for its long-serving employees. It’s clearly a good place to work with some of the longest-serving employees celebrating a total of 230 years between them. This year’s celebration of service saw 20 employees rack up significant milestones. “We think it says something that we have so many employees who stay with us for most, if not all, of their working life. We aim to look after our...
Expand story >
