Buying the right utensils for your kitchen can be a daunting
prospect. Spending your money wisely is essential, and with that in mind I’ve
decided to take a look at the utensils that absolutely no kitchen should be without.
At first glance, a meat tenderiser may seem like a bit of
a frivolous purchase. With budgets tight, chefs have been known to improvise
when preparing tough cuts of meat. Hammers, ladles and even fists have been
used as makeshift meat tenderisers, and though it may seem that an improvised
utensil works just as well, there’s really no substitute for a good quality
meat tenderiser. Whether you’re preparing steak, chicken or pork, you’ll notice
the difference at once – and so will your clientele.
Every chef knows that after a while, even the highest
quality chopping boards can become tired, with nicks and scratches making it
harder to get a good clean cut. This is where the board scraper comes in. With minimum effort, a board scraper
will refresh the surface of your chopping board, leaving it smooth and most
importantly, free from contamination.
A good set of poultry shears is absolutely vital for any
establishment that serves even one chicken dish. As well as helping you cut the
meat more cleanly, poultry shears also help minimise wastage by allowing you to
get every last bit of meat off the bone. While it’s worth spending money on a
good quality pair of shears, they will pay for themselves in no time.
Although it may seem like rather a dull choice, no option
is complete without a high quality thermometer. To ensure your meals are served
at the right temperature – and to keep you on the right side of the law – a top
quality thermometer is absolutely essential. The Hygiplas Multi Stem Thermometer is the perfect food safety thermometer. With a temperature range of -50 to +200°C and a 1m lead, it is the ideal addition to any kitchen.
As the nights draw in and the temperatures begin to fall,
more and more people are going to be seeking refuge from the cold in
restaurants, hoping for a hearty soup to warm them up. Our selection of moulins
will allow you to make soup from meat and vegetables, or to purée a wide
variety of fruits. While it may seem an unusual choice, you’ll soon wonder how
you ever coped without it.
Another option that may seem a tad boring, the tab
grabber is arguably the most important utensil in the kitchen. While sharp
knives and good quality pots and pans are very important, they won’t be of much
use if you don’t know which tables have ordered which meals. Simple, yet hugely
effective, tab grabbers are an essential part of a well-organised kitchen, and
allow you to keep track of exactly what’s happening in your kitchen.
By Henry Franklin
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