Kitchen tools and knives
A blunt knife or a warped chopping board can slow down your cooking. When looking at kitchen tools and knives, consider the shape of the blade and the material of your board. A santoku blade, like the 17cm Victorinox Grand Maître, suits chopping vegetables and fish. If you prepare joints of meat or bake bread, a slicing knife is a suitable match.
For preparation surfaces, the Hendi catering chopping boards use a colour coded system. The red board is the HACCP code for raw meat, while the white board is listed for cheese, bread and vegetables. Both are made from high density polyethylene and are usable on both sides.
Choosing glass bakeware
When deciding on a new roasting dish, the most important step is to measure your oven shelf. The Pyrex glass roasters come in three sizes, with the 39 x 25cm model being the largest we carry in the range.
These dishes are made from borosilicate glass, which is resistant to thermal shock and temperature changes. The 1.8 litre and 3.7 litre versions both feature easy grip handles, making them simpler to lift when full. Because they go in the microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher, they are a practical choice for everyday roasting and batch cooking.
Tableware and glassware
The tableware and glassware selection includes items for everyday meals and specific drinks. You can serve soups and cereals in Olympia denim white coupe bowls, or use the 18 piece Villeroy & Boch porcelain coffee set.
For drinks, the range includes Olympia short stemmed wine glasses, which are designed to reduce breakages in busy homes and bars. If you serve hot drinks like hot toddies, the 220ml double walled snowflake glasses keep the drink warm while the outside stays cool enough to hold. For outdoor use or catering, the Akiplast champagne flutes are made from shatter resistant polycarbonate resin.
Food storage sizes
Food storage in this range covers everything from large salad bowls to bulk catering packs. The Mepal EasyClip 1500ml container features a one click closure system for airtight storage, while the 4000ml Mepal Silueta serving bowl comes with a lid for fridge storage.
If you want to prepare hummus or baby food, the 500ml Kilner mash and store glass jar set includes a stainless steel mashing tool. Commercial kitchens can find bulk storage solutions, such as the Guillin 850ml black food containers with RPET lids, or Fiesta 100ml recyclable aluminium foil containers that are sold in packs of 200.
Care and daily use
Knowing how to clean your kitchen equipment helps it last longer. Many items in the tableware and bakeware collections can go in the dishwasher, including the Victorinox santoku knife, the Pyrex roasters and the Villeroy & Boch coffee set.
The Olympia wine glasses are suitable for glasswashers, meeting the demands of restaurants and pubs. When using the ZWILLING Gourmet knife set, the stainless steel blades resist corrosion, but you should always follow the care label for washing instructions. For storing ingredients efficiently in small spaces, the 1.5 litre Hygiplas polycarbonate measuring container has a square design that fits neatly onto shelves.
