A Quick Look At The Norpe Euromax Multideck

The Finnish company, Norpe has been a commercial refrigeration supplier since the 1950’s and are considered the mark of quality in chilled retail.

The Euromax multideck range, has a low cabinet front, fully glazed end walls and impressive internal lighting, and is designed for high impact product display. Available in 4 sizes and 2 different finishes the multideck chiller is perfect for chilled products and is available with integral or remote refrigeration.

Business types: all shop formats including petrol stations, convenience stores & kiosks

Suitable for: dairy products, salads, convenience foods, chilled snacks, fresh meat & beverages

Options Available: 0.9m White, 0.9m Stainless Steel, 1.2m White, 1.2m Stainless Steel, 2.0m Stainless Steel, 2.0m White, 2.45m White

Product Features:

• Wide cabinet opening with the largest display area on the market
• Available in stainless steel or white finishes
• Designed for excellent product visibility
• Easy front service access minimizing costs and promoting sales
• Ticket strips and riser
• Fitted night blind

What we say

‘A quality open deck display fridge that’s as reliable as it gets. It packs the display space and capacity you need in a commercial environment.’

Before you buy

The depth of the cabinet is 850mm so make sure you can fit it through the door as the unit cannot be disassembled.

The two largest models are hardwired electrical connections so check you have suitable supply in place. An electrician will be required to install.

More information

For the full product specification for the Euromax range click here or call our sales team on 0161 442 9174.

Everything You Need To Know About Chest Freezers

We've got a couple of orders for Chest Freezers recently therefore we made the decision to build an easy guide on selecting the best chest freezers to suit your needs. A chest freezer is usually a significant component of a small business.

Chest Freezers usually take up a lot of space inside your premises therefore finding out the actual amount of space is a good place to start! Just knowing the dimensions, you're half way there! On our web page, the sizes are from 110 to about 370 ltrs. Consider what exactly it really is you might be storing, and how much space you will have to make this happen, for example, a smaller nearby coffee shop won't need exactly the same amount as a large restaurant would.

The standard temperature range on a Chest Freezer is actually -18°C/-24°C, if you require lower temperatures, some chest freezers go down to -25°C/-45°C. Make a decision what exactly the freezer will be used for and check what temperatures you may need prior to purchasing!

A lot of freezers include special features like interior lighting, lockable tops and hanging baskets. For more information give the sales team a call or check out our chest freezers here.

Guide To Serve Over Counters

Going ahead and purchasing a serve over counter is a big deal as usually these units can cost in the thousands. This guide will help you think of everything before buying to make sure you’re getting the perfect serve over counter for you.

The first thing to think about is the type of produce that is to be displayed in the counter. This is an important consideration as your produce may require a cabinet with a certain temperature range. For example, fresh meat will require a lower range than dairy and deli produce.

Many models come with refrigerated under storage which is useful for replenishing stock on the deck during opening hours. It is not recommended that stock be stored in the under storage area overnight, it should be moved to a storage fridge or cold room.

When considering the purchase of any display unit, it worth making a few checks before ordering. The size of many displays exceeds that of a normal size doorway so always measure your access points to ensure that any prospective purchase will fit. If you find that the doorway is too narrow there are models available designed to fit through a standard size door space.

To aid in the continued good running of any unit it is recommended that drainage points are kept free of debris and the compressor is cleaned regularly. This involves removing dust that has accumulated with a soft brush or preferably a vacuum nozzle at least once a month. Doing this will ensure a more efficient operation and increased cabinet life.

Most models are supplied with a warranty but it is recommended that a preventative maintenance plan is taken out. This can be as simple as an annual or bi-annual service carried out by a qualified engineer. This will allow any potential problems to be flagged up early which can avoid cabinet failure and potential lost of stock and business.

Slim Design Serve over Counters

The units in this range are all less than 900mm in depth to allow them to fit through a standard sized doorway. This is a popular choice for customers with old properties or for those where access is restricted and space is at a premium. The same cabinet widths are available as in the standard depths but with the reduced depth dimension meaning even the tightest of shop can benefit from these units. Along with the great bonus of being able to fit through the door these counters boast a beautiful design and good build quality throughout the range.

Curved Glass Displays

An attractive curved glass display is a feature often specified by those looking to really enhance their product display. The curved glass frontage enables your customer to view your produce better and can add an element of good looking design to your product display. Any display can benefit from this type of design. The curved glass design is also available in counter top options for businesses without the luxury space.

Mobile Serving Cabinets

These units are ideal for markets, outside catering events or simply to give you more display options in store. Mounted on castors they can be transported easily making them great for farmers markets or anywhere where outside catering maybe be needed.

Meat Temperature Displays

As the name suggests these units are specifically for the display of fresh meat. Perfect for butchers and delicatessens, these units run between the safe temperatures needed to hold meat. With all the great features such as a rear service shelf and under storage the fresh meat model can solve your storage and display problems.

All About Commercial Blenders

The commercial blender is an essential piece of kitchen equipment that allows the easy preparation of, cocktails, smoothies and blended food ready for cooking. Corr Chilled provide blenders either for food or bar use from well known commercial brands such as Waring and Hamilton Beach.

Blenders can increase your sales massively in a quick return on investment. Add loads of different products to your menu, soup, smoothies and even cocktails! Customers love these, therefore driving sales to your company and quickly making your money back on the small investment.

Now, which one should you buy?

For a simple to use light duty stick blender we recommend the Waring Quik Stix stick blender. Ideal for use in cafes and bars for smoothies and other drinks the appliance has two speeds and a strong stainless steel blade.

Other features include a lightweight and compact design, 1.85m cord, high efficiency motor, stainless steel blade and the ability to blend up to 12 litres all in all a versatile light duty blender.

For a more powerful bar blender, ideal for drinks and cocktails, the Hamilton Beach Tango commercial blender is perfect. The unit has one full horse power, two speeds and a four point cutting blade.

The unit also features one full horsepower Wave Action System which continually forces mixture down into blades for amazing results and withstands years of restaurant-level punishment. An all metal drive coupling, four point stainless steel cutting blade, extra thick poly carbonate jug and two speed + pulse. The unit is supplied with a 1.3 litre jug and a one year return to base warranty.

For more information on the Corr Chilled range of commercial blenders, log on to the catering equipment section of the website or call 0161 320 2670 where a member of staff will be able to advise.

The main way you will benefit from a commercial blender is that you will be able to add multiple products to your menu as well as create smooth soups, cocktails and smoothies within minutes.

How To Choose The Best Microwave For You

Here at Corr Chilled we offer a huge range of different wattage microwaves from 1000w to 1900w, but which is best? There’s many different advantages and disadvantages to each wattage, here we will explain what they are and which wattage you need for your kitchen.

Most people think that the higher the wattage the higher the energy consumption and therefore higher running costs. This isn’t necessarily true, in theory it is but, the higher wattage microwaves won’t be cooking as long, so it will all balance out in the end with Kilowatts per hour being roughly the same.

The higher wattage microwaves, the 1800w to 1900w machines will be heating up food almost twice as fast as the 1000w microwaves. This can be an issue for defrosting food, but mostcommercial microwaves that are over 1800w will be able to change the power level to accommodate for this.

A concerning disadvantage for most people when it comes to high wattage commercial microwaves is powering the unit. The common thought when you think of this is hardwiring a 20 watt connection directly from the microwave. Our range, however, includes 13 amp plug high wattage commercial microwaves for your convenience.

Domestic microwaves are usually low wattage between 1000w and 1200w. If you need something like this for your commercial kitchen we also supply these. Below is a table comparing cooking times of the above mentioned microwave powers.

Cooking Time vs Wattage Conversion Table

Wattage

800w	900w	1000w	1100w	1200w	1300w	1400w	1500w	1600w	1700w	1800w	1900w
Time to	Cook
20secs	18secs	16secs	15secs	13secs	12secs	12secs	11secs	10secs	9secs	8secs	7secs
30secs	27secs	25secs	22secs	20secs	19secs	18secs	16secs	15secs	13secs	12secs	11secs
40secs	36secs	33secs	30secs	27secs	26secs	25secs	22secs	20secs	18secs	16secs	15secs
50secs	45secs	41secs	37secs	33secs	32secs	31secs	28secs	25secs	22secs	20secs	19secs
60secs	55secs	52secs	48secs	45secs	41secs	37secs	34secs	32secs	29secs	27secs	25secs
1m30s	1m20s	1m14s	1m6s	60secs	59secs	57secs	52secs	48secs	43secs	39secs	36secs
2mins	1m48s	1m39s	1m29s	1m20s	1m15s	1m10s	1m5s	60secs	56secs	52secs	48secs
2m30s	2m19s	2m11s	2m5s	1m55s	1m45s	1m35s	1m27s	1m21s	1m14s	1m10s	1m3s
5mins	4m29s	4m3s	3m34s	3m10s	3mins	2m50s	2m38s	2m29s	2m18s	2m10s	2mins
7m30s	6m44s	5m51s	5m18s	4m50s	4m30s	4m10s	3m54s	3m43s	3m29s	3m10s	3mins
10mins	9m2s	8m15s	7m23s	6m40s	6m10s	5m40s	5m10s	4m47s	4m21s	4mins	3m42s
12m30s	11m20s	10m24s	9m21s	8m30s	7m50s	7m10s	6m37s	6m11s	5m42s	5m20s	4m49s
15mins	13m40s	12m37s	11m27s	10m30s	9m50s	9m10s	8m23s	7m45s	7mins	6m30s	5m55s
20mins	18mins	16m20s	14m31s	13mins	12m35s	12m10s	11m5s	10m14s	9m16s	8m30s	7m46s
25mins	22m23s	20m13s	17m51s	15m50s	15m10s	14m30s	13m22s	12m30s	11m30s	10m45s	9m50s
30mins	26m37s	24m15s	21m25s	19mins	18m15s	17m30s	16m15s	15m21s	14m17s	13m30s	12m18s
40mins	35m36s	32mins	28mins	25m30s	23mins	21m40s	20m17s	19m18s	18m8s	17m30s	15m50s
50mins	44m36s	40mins	35m12s	31mins	28m50s	26m40s	25mins	23m53s	22m30s	21m30s	19m50s
60mins	54mins	49mins	43m41s	39m10s	36m15s	33m20s	31m12s	29m42s	27m54s	26m40s	24m38s

Low Height Multidecks - What You Need To Know

Full height open deck display, although desirable is not always possible in many retail outlets. The low height multi deck can solve this problem by still allowing a chilled tiered product display just like a full height display. Low height open chillers are ideal for smaller shops/premises and due to their lower height can be incorporated into a counter or bar making them ideal for coffee shops delicatessens and newsagents.

A low height retail fridge Corr Chilled can recommend is the Norpe Norcon stainless steel display. With attractive curved glass side panels and brushed stainless steel finish this unit makes a great impression as a font of house unit for coffee shops and cafe bars.

For large volume chilled convenience retail the remote fridge allows any length of chilled space to be achieved making them the perfect cabinet for convenience stores and supermarkets. Due to the scale of the display space the refrigeration is housed on the outside of the premises ensuring the heat and noise of large amounts of refrigeration is kept away from your shopping area and your customers.

Where additional security is needed the shutter multi deck is an ideal unit. Fitted with a lockable roller shutter these cabinets allow the chilled produce to be locked in safely overnight making the unit ideal for school canteens and garage forecourts.

When considering the purchase of any display unit, it's worth making a few checks before ordering. The size of many displays exceeds that of a normal size doorway so it’s always worth measuring your access points to ensure that any prospective purchase will fit through the door. If you find that the doorway is too narrow there are models available designed to fit through a standard size door space too.

Product Review: Interlevin SC381 Upright Display Fridge

The Interlevin SC381 Upright Display Fridge is the perfect single door display chiller for you. That's a bold statement, I know, but let me explain. The SC381 is one of the cheapest display fridges from a reputable brand, Interlevin. Interlevin provide a huge range of different chillers from counter top units to large multidecks and is the UK's largest commercial refrigeration company.

Currently our Interlevin SC381s are on offer, down from £360 to £324 which is a great deal on one of these units, as mentioned before, this is our cheapest single door display fridge. Perfect for a huge range of businesses, fish and chip shops, medium to large offices, pubs and convenience stores to name just a few.

This is great for offices due to it's quiet decibel rating of only 45dB it will keep your drinks and lunches cool while still allowing you to concentrate on your work. Next day delivery is free with the SC381 which includes a delivery to doorstep on the next working day if you order before 12:30. Another delivery option for this unit is the standard delivery, this includes a two man crew which will bring the unit in to the premises but will not take it off the pallet.

As well as this we can offer an extra one year labour warranty for an extra fee of £35. This means that if your unit breaks down and we cannot solve the issue over the phone we will send out an engineer to you for free. If you do not have this the engineer call out will be chargeable and this will start from roughly £55 call out and £45 per hour thereafter, so it's worth buying the warranty.

Capacity of the SC381 is up to 399 300ml cans or 203 500ml PET Bottles and with a temperature range of +1°C to +10°C this is perfect for dairy, sandwiches or drinks.

Click here to see more about the SC381 and for more information regarding the unit

Product Review: Expobar Carat 1 Group Espresso Coffee Machine

The Expobar Carat 1 Group Espresso Coffee Machine is an amazing coffee machine which is why we want to bring it to your attention. Now this is a commercial grade coffee machine that looks the part and is also one of the most efficient coffee machines on the market today. This comes in a choice of black or white with installation and training to get your employees making that great tasting coffee your restaurant, cafe or mobile catering service will be famous for after you have bought this machine.

The unit has the extra option for product training and installation of the unit for £225. If you want an extra one year labour warranty on top of the standard one years parts only warranty this will cost a total of £425 with the training and installation. This means that if the coffee machine breaks down within the first year of having the unit we can send out an engineer free of charge, however if it turns out that it was not a fault with the unit this would be chargable to you. The warranty will be void if the machine is used without a water filter or not installed by a qualified engineer.

This coffee machine is perfect for on the counter top in a coffee shop, cafe, bar, restaurant or even mobile catering counter as it only needs a standard 13 amp plug connection. As well as this the feature packed commercial coffee machine by Expobar includes and automatic milk frother, 6 litre copper boiler and high group head with cup stand. Alongside these features that are designed to improve your quality of coffee the Carat 1 Group Espresso Coffee Machine has a steam wand too.

Great coffee is almost guaranteed from this coffee machine, but what's great coffee if you're spending a fortune to run the coffee machine? Well, the Expobar Carat 1 Group Espresso Coffee Machine has some incredibly smart and money saving features which make this unit eco friendly. It has an electronic switchboard to control the coffee dosages, automatic water filling, smart stand-by mode and lowered power consumption with adaptive energy saving mode.

All this and more which you can see on the product page linked below makes the Expobar Carat 1 Group Espresso Coffee Machine one of our favourite commercial coffee machines that we offer in our online store today. To buy click the link below.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE EXPOBAR CARAT 1 GROUP ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE

Which Microwave Should YOU Buy?

When you're looking at microwaves it's easy to get confused in all the different settings, wattage and styles. This blog is designed to help you in that process, we will talk you through major brands, what they are specialised for and how they can benefit you. This way, you will be able to make an educated, accurate decision on whether or not you should pull the trigger and buy a microwave.

Just for your information if you would like to buy the best commercial microwaves look no further than the outstanding range from Corr Chilled. We provide a wide range of commercial microwave ovens from well known and respected commercial brands such as Panasonic, Sharp and Sanyo.

Panasonic commercial microwaves are available in medium and heavy duty ovens this depends on your requirements and how much food you'll be cooking in the microwave. All units are supplied with a three year parts and labour warranty as standard which gives you the peace of mind that if the unit was to break, you'd be covered. The Panasonic microwaves can range in style quite a bit and depending on your preference these microwaves can be supplied with manual dial or touch controls. You can easily program settings on to the unit which will allow staff to pre-programme specific settings for certain food stuffs. The larger Heavy duty microwaves have drop down doors and shelves to allow for easy access and additional food to be cooked. Standard electrical loads or large hard wired units are also available.

The Sharp range of commercial microwave ovens come in four models available and are supplied with a one year parts and labour warranty as standard on the R21AT and a three year parts and labour warranty on the R22AT, R23AM and R24AT models. Depending on your preference microwaves are available with touch controls or manual controls with power levels ranging from 1000w to 1900w. All Sharp commercial microwaves are finished in stainless steel for a hard waring and easy to clean finish.

If you don't want to go with either of these brands then let me briefly explain what makes a microwave worth buying. The first thing you need to know is that the higher the microwaves wattage the quicker it will cook food and the more power it will need at the plug. Next you need to check the dimensions, will it fit in your space? Will it fit the food you're cooking in? While you're checking the dimensions also check that the design of the microwave oven fits in your kitchen, this isn't the most important factor though. Look to see whether it can have different programs on macro buttons, so you can just pop the food in and press a button. Finally, check the price.

Whatever your requirement Corr Chilled are confident we have the right microwave to suit your operation however if you're still unsure about which microwave to buy contact us on 0800 001 6699 and one of the team will be happy to assist.

Everything You Need To Know About Storage Freezers

Storage Freezers are available in a large range of storage capacities with prices to suit every budget. Commercial freezer units are essential cabinets in any commercial operation. They allow for the storage of large amounts of frozen food which will make your food last longer and go further. Corr Chilled supply cabinets from a wide range of well known commercial brands including Vestfrost, Derby, Tefcold, Foster, Apollo, INOMAK and Mondial Elite.
 

Commercial freezers come in a number of sizes and varieties to suit the size and volume your establishment requires. Corr Chilled supply four main types of commercial freezer. The most popular is the commercial chest freezer. These are available in a large number of sizes from a small box size to a large scale cabinet for large amounts of frozen storage. These units are available in standard freezer temperature, -18°C /-22°C and also low temperature that can freeze to around -40°C/-45°C.

Many storage freezers are able to withstand usage outside of the kitchen. Where a storage freezer is needed at the point of service an undercounter cabinet is an ideal addition. These cabinets can slot under any work surface and so can be used at point of service. They can be used as extra storage in larger commercial kitchens. They come in two types of finish, white and stainless steel. The steel finish has the advantage of being a more attractive and also easier to clean.

Commercial kitchens have two main types of upright storage freezer in use, the single door and double door versions. These units are solid door upright cabinets often with matching fridge equivalents. The single door version comes in a range of capacities from 12 cuft to 23 cuft.

The larger commercial storage freezers are the double door commercial storage freezers, ideal where full height, large capacity freezer storage is needed. This type of cabinet is usually finished in stainless steel for durability and ease of cleaning. Most double door units have adjustable shelves for maximum storage capacity

7 Things You Didn't Know You Could Buy From Corr Chilled

With a product library of over 1,500 products which is constantly growing it is hard for you the customer to keep up with every new product and every product we stock. This blog will help you discover some of the more niche products or products that you simply didn’t know were stocked by Corr Chilled.

1. Osborne 30ES Reduced Height Slim Bottle Cooler

The Osborne 30ES Bottle Cooler is a unique little bottle cooler, it can fit in some of the smallest places and still run perfectly due to it’s front vented design. It’s dimensions are a tiny 800mm x 493mm x 540mm. The bottle cooler comes in a variety of colours, silver, black, brown and stainless steel. As well as it’s amazingly small design and aesthetically pleasing look the Osbourne 30ES Bottle Cooler comes with a lockable door, top-mounted digital temperature controller, auto-defrost and Low-energy LED Internal lighting amongst other features.  

Price: £413 ex.VAT

2. Lincat Electric Atmospheric Steamer

This Lincat Electric Atmospheric Steamer is one of the best units for producing large amounts of steamed food such as vegetables and fish. It includes six shelf positions with reversible doors and thermostatic control as well as an internal steam generator which ensures the oven remains fully saturated with steam, something that is essential for high quality food production. The Lincat Electric Atmospheric Steamer is perfect for kitchens that are in need of space as in it’s small confinements it can easily use it’s mechanical self-fill water system, it’s internal steam generator and thermostatic control.  

Price: £2,063 ex.VAT  

3. Infrico Glass Door Glass Froster  

The Infrico Glass Door Glass Froster comes in a sleek stainless steel design with the option of having a glass door or not. It is supplied with two shelves, an internal light and adjustable feet. The unit comes with a digital controller and manual defrost capabilities to complement it’s looks with functionality. Easily frost 84 33l glasses from room temperature within half an hour.  

Price: £865 ex.VAT  

4. Franke Flair Bean to Cup Coffee Machine

We also offer a range of coffee machines, one of our finest being the Franke Flair Bean to Cup Coffee Machine. This beautiful machine can make Ristrettos, Espressos, Coffees, Milk Coffees, Cappuccinos, Latte Macchiatos, Hot Water and Hot Milk. It creates these drinks with it’s two high-precision grinders, high performance piston coffee machines, three separate brewing temperatures and individual grinder selection. This unit comes with full installation and training for you and your staff. I'm definitely not addicted to coffee. 

Price: £3,945 ex.VAT  

5. Tecfrigo Isola Cold Buffet Display

The Tecfrigo Isola is a stunning cold buffet display with a solid wood construction. This also includes an electric wind down canopy, finblock evaporator, switchable interior light and digital temperature display. The interior is easy to clean stainless steel and looks incredible if you use the interior light efficiently. The Isola 4 has a capacity of four gastronorm pans while the Isola 6 has a capacity of six. This also comes in either light or dark wood perfect for any restaurant, supermarket or cafe.  

Price: £1,975 ex.VAT  

6. Lincat Silverlink Electric Chip Scuttle

This medium duty chip scuttle is perfect in any cafe, restaurant, takeaway or canteen. The Silverlink electric chip scuttle is heated from below and includes a drain plate. With these features working in tandem this chip scuttle makes sure your contents are kept crisp and fresh. The drain plate and tank are both removable which allows you to easily clean the stainless steel unit.

Price: £258 ex.VAT  

7. Lincat Upright Heated Merchandiser with Oven

This is perfect for a pizzeria with little space, this revolutionary merchandiser is fitted with an oven underneath. This means that you can both display your pizza and cook it, at the same time. The Lincat Upright Heated Merchandiser with Oven is fitted with a thermostatic temperature control, internal lighting, water and crumb tray. As well as this it has a stainless steel body and oven liner, toughened safety glass and chrome plated oven shelves and merchandiser. This is the ultimate in pizzeria catering.  

Price: £739 ex.VAT  

You can also buy catering equipment, commercial refrigeration, bottle coolers, multidecks and more.

Are there any products you were shocked when you found out we stocked them? Or just want to tell us your favourite product? Tweet us at @CorrChilled or post on our Facebook orGoogle Plus pages.

A Guide To Display Fridges

Display fridges are units to showcase any type of chilled product and we have a huge range of different types. With so many options available it is hard to know what is best for your display. Want to find out what kind of display fridge you should buy? Keep reading.  

Upright Display Fridge

The upright display refrigerator comes in a number of forms either with glass door for display in one, two or three door options. Other kinds of upright display units are the multideck display refrigerator. With an open front to allow customers to reach inside and serve themselves. This type of fridge is ideal for boosting impulse sales of chilled items.  

Multideck

The multideck can come in a number of sizes from full height display with anywhere up to six shelves. These units also come in a low height version, ideal for placing at the end of a larger run of fridges or for smaller, possibly promotional items. This type of cabinet is great in supermarkets and convenience stores as it allows large scale display.  

Server Over Counter

The serve over counter usually comes with a glass front that allows for the display of chilled products such as sandwiches, cheeses and meats. These can be found in many sandwich shops, butchers, supermarkets and delicatessens with display fridge sizes ranging from one metre to three metres. Fish can also be displayed effectively in this kind of unit. Display refrigerators set up for use with fresh fish need to be equipped with a drain in the display deck to allow the water from the crushed ice to drain away.  

Fish Display Fridge

The fish display refrigerator quite often has a low glass front to allow customer to view the products effectively. Serve over units have a number of standard features that allow them to become not only great for display but also ideal for storage as well.  

Under the display deck there is a storage area where produce can be stored at night safely. Other features include rear sliding doors over the display area. This protects the deck and helps to maintain the temperature within the fridge. Other great additions are the back service shelf allowing members of staff to reach in for produce, and prepare it on the cabinet itself, the produce can then be served over the top, meaning the staff member need not move away from the counter.  

Patisserie Display Fridge

Patisserie display refrigerators are another type of unit similar to the serve over counter that allow for service and display to take place in the same area. Display fridges such as this are ideal for cake shops, coffee shops and patisseries. This kind of fridge has more levels of display to showcase the produce inside.  

So, in conclusion, the right fridge for you depends on your circumstances, who your customers are, where the fridge will be, what kind of produce will be in the fridge and obviously your budget. Hopefully we’ve explained which each type of display fridge does and how it can help you. If you’d like to see the Corr Chilled range of any of these products simply click on the header and you will be directed to the correct place.