Category Archives: Fryers
Technology continues to reshape the foodservice industry, and smart kitchens are emerging as an efficiency benchmark. By connecting different aspects of a commercial kitchen to a cloud-based system, operators can optimize processes and equipment. While this is common with solutions like ventilation and refrigeration, it’s also possible to achieve with frying, and integrating Pitco Fryers with...
Running a restaurant or foodservice operations can be one of the most expensive endeavors. Not only does foodservice provide one of the lowest profit margins in all of business, but today’s operating prices continue to rise. The cost of goods and ingredients is increasing. Energy costs fluctuate at best and are consistently increasing as a...
Growing up eating a variety of foods that some would consider untraditional, chef Dale Williams has learned that no matter what’s being served, food means community. Today, as the Director of Culinary Innovation, Multi-Units at Chrane Foodservice, he’s sharing his more than 30 years of foodservice experience with his clients. We sat down with Chef...
Restaurant owners face a crucial decision when it comes to chicken wings. And it’s an age-old debate that doesn’t seem to go away. What’s better – bone-in or boneless chicken wings? The availability on a menu of either or both options can significantly impact customer satisfaction and profitability. This is why the ongoing discussion over...
Growing up in the foodservice industry helped Andy Schlag fall in love with being in a kitchen. Today, as the Director of Culinary Innovation-General Market at Chrane Foodservice, Chef Andy gets to work directly with operators and their staff to ensure they have the best equipment. We sat down with him to learn a little...
While everyone has their favorite use for a fryer, it’s those chefs who use one to create unique dishes that cause our mouths to water. Chef Dheeraj Kumar is the perfect example of that. The Corporate Chef at Middleby Celfrost in India, his career is marked by innovation and a passion for crafting exceptional dining...
Pitco and the Middleby family are part of a global community. While many of our customers and partners know or may have visited one of our conveniently located test kitchens in the United States, we also have a presence in other parts of the world. One of our most important assets is the Middleby Innovation...
French fries are at the top of the heap in the world of side dishes. That’s because they’re a customer favorite based on their delicious taste. It is also a favorite for the operator because they’re a highly profitable menu item. But while making fries seems like a quick and easy item to make, that’s...
Achieving the perfect balance of taste, texture, and quality in fried foods is about understanding the complex dynamics of commercial frying. There are many steps to achieving this skill, But when overlooked, it can lead to decreased food quality, increased operational costs, and a diminished reputation among consumers. From the pitfalls of not keeping an...
Coming from a varied background in foodservice, Middleby China Corporate Chef Gavin Yu understands frying. We got together with Chef Gavin, who we selected as this month’s Pitco Fry Guy, to learn a little more from his expertise and discover his tricks to keeping a fryer operating and producing great meals. How did you land...
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