When operators consider foodservice in prisons and other institutional facilities, the first thing that comes to mind is safety. It’s critical to ensure the safety of prison staff as well as the inmates themselves, and this means selecting foodservice equipment and supplies that can be modified to fit these particular needs and challenges. Fryers are...
A staple in bars and restaurants across the country, in terms of food history, fried chicken wings are a fairly new dish. Developed in upstate New York in the mid-20th century, wings have evolved from being tossed in hot sauce to having coatings ranging from BBQ, bourbon, Asian sauces, and lemon pepper. People will even...

by Pitco on September 1, 2021 at 9:31AM

Fried foods are some of the most beloved in America. There’s a process behind those foods, and in this new series from Pitco, we’re going to sit down with the Fry Guys and Fry Gals who know how to get the most out of their fryers. In this edition, we sat down Chris Boyce, frying...
We’ve already detailed the popularity of chicken. We know everyone loves it and sees it as America’s most popular protein. We know about our infatuation with the chicken wing. We even know why our kids look forward to chicken nugget day in school so much. Frankly, we’re kind of shocked anyone would NOT serve chicken — especially if it’s...

by Pitco on August 2, 2021 at 2:37PM

Fried foods are some of the most beloved in America. There’s a process behind those foods, and in this new series from Pitco, we’re going to sit down with the Fry Guys and Fry Gals who know how to get the most out of their fryers. In this edition, we sat down Jeff White, frying...
Fried foods are some of the most beloved in America. There’s a process behind those foods, and in this new series from Pitco, we’re going to sit down with the Fry Guys and Fry Gals who know how to get the most out of their fryers. In this edition, we sat down Arturo Marchand, frying...
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...
We’ve already established the fact you can fry just about anything, but that leaves us with a question. Should you? And as it relates to this year’s 4th of July holiday, what are some of the most festive things you should drop in the fryer? The reality is nothing can unite Americans quite like fried food,...
All you need is a few minutes in just about any commercial kitchen to understand space is at a premium. In many cases, chefs need more space to perform their processes, and with a little creativity, it’s possible to add workspace in some previously unused places. That’s why Pitco developed an extended work shelf that...

by Pitco on June 15, 2021 at 9:45AM

The shift is almost over. All the orders have been run, and tickets have stopped coming in. Perhaps a semblance of a staff meal has been served with the remaining pieces of fried chicken coming off the rack fryer. Now it’s time to shut that fryer down. Just about every piece of foodservice equipment requires more than just...