We’ve already established that Hanukkah is the greatest holiday for fried foods. From fried potato latkes to the famous sufganiyot jelly-filled donuts, the use of oil as it relates to food is a symbolic nod to the meaning of the holiday, a holiday that celebrates the miraculous use of oil. Though we don’t have any miracles up our sleeves...

Labor challenges are nothing new in commercial foodservice. While it’s even more prevalent today than in years past, it only emphasizes how important easy-to-use cooking equipment continues to be for foodservice operators. Limited experience and training in the kitchen shouldn’t prevent kitchen staff from helping operate an efficient process in the back-of-house. Going digital is...

Having control in your commercial kitchen is important – but what does control actually mean when it comes to cooking? For starters, it means consistency. With control over the cooking process, including temperatures, it ensures consistent food quality every time you use a piece of foodservice equipment, like a commercial fryer. But what else does...

No lines. Engaging activities. Captivating demonstrations. Amazing food. No, this isn’t a trip to a literal amusement park, it’s a visit to Middleby’s Innovation Kitchen near Dallas, Texas. Filled with 150 pieces of active equipment and teamed by a staff of culinary experts, the Middleby Innovation Kitchen, or MIK, will have you thinking about a...

Not every type of fryer is right for every type of fried food application. Think about it. We fry ingredients ranging from chicken to shishito peppers, and not every type of commercial fryer should be used in every type of operation. So what are the different types of fryer options? Which ones are right for...

Overcoming the challenges of smaller available space in a kitchen while meeting demand of a foodservice operation that is on the rise is easy with Pitco. Sure everyone says that, but we have a solution that allows you to accomplish the same frying capacity with one less fry pot. The Stretch Fryer from Pitco, SSH60W, is...

During the 40 days before Easter, many people observe Lent by abstaining from meat on Fridays and eating fish. An outlying result from this is the Friday night fish fry. According to Chowhound, the fish fry in the US originated in Wisconsin and is still a popular Friday night event at churches, restaurants and lodge halls...

Capital with foodservice has always had an ebb and flow but with the hardships from 2020, many restaurants are feeling the pressure more than ever. Luckily a few relief packages and possibilities have been raised but have you put together a strategy to stay afloat? Foodservice Equipment Beyond the Price Tag Especially when funds are tight we...

Pitco is one of the only fryer manufacturers that offers a full comprehensive line of fryers to suit every kitchen and their fried food menus. While options are great, it’s important to understand how to compare and contrast the models available to you and we are here to help. Begin At the Energy Source of...