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Ventilation systems play a big role in busy commercial kitchens, and as such, all kitchens are subject to extraction regulations. This article will explore the type of ventilation which is required in these busy cooking spaces and the regulations surrounding it.

Is Ventilation a Requirement for Commercial Kitchens?

Yes, ventilation is a requirement for commercial kitchens. Proper ventilation is essential to remove heat, smoke, odours, and pollutants generated during cooking processes. Without it, these byproducts can lead to an uncomfortable working environment for the kitchen staff and compromise the quality of the food being prepared.

Additionally, improper ventilation can lead to the buildup of grease, which can pose fire hazards in commercial kitchens. So, what’s the solution?

Maintenance and Inspection

Your extraction system should also be maintained and cleaned regularly. Cleaning grease filters, inspecting ductwork for obstructions, and testing airflow rates are essential tasks that should be performed regularly. It’s imperative to keep a detailed record of all cleaning activities, not only for your own reference but also to satisfy the requirements of environmental health officers who regularly inspect catering establishments.

How Can Corsair Help?

Drawing from our own experience, we’ve faced many unique challenges in a range of different kitchens. From limited space for ductwork to high temperature cooking, each kitchen demands a tailored approach.

Corsair Engineering can design and manufacture high quality ventilation systems to ensure your kitchen is compliant and operates at its best, day in and day out. Get in touch with us on 01295 267021 for more information or simply fill out the contact form below. We’ll be happy to help.

Serving food fresh from the kitchen and keeping it at the right temperature can be quite challenging for many commercial caterers. The risks involved if food isn’t maintained properly can prove quite costly otherwise. So what’s the best solution? We’ll guide you through some of the servery units we sell to help keep your food hot (or cold) after it’s been cooked.

What Equipment is Used to Keep Food Hot?

Choosing the right commercial food warmer can make a huge difference to how you prepare and transport your food. Whether you run a restaurant or oversee meal services in a hospital or school setting, we’ll explore various types of warming and holding equipment, how each manages your food and the benefits of using each piece.

How Long Can You Keep Food Warm in a Hot Food Servery Unit?

Generally, hot food servery units can keep food warm for 2-4 hours. Many commercial units are designed to maintain temperatures above the recommended minimum safe holding temperature of 140°F (60°C) for hot food.

Preheating the trolley before placing the food inside can help extend the duration for which the food stays warm.

What if I Need to Keep Food Cool?

Regeneration ovens are designed to handle both chilled and frozen food. These ovens keep the food chilled during transport and (if required) can then be reheated to a safe and enjoyable serving temperature close to the point of service.

Get In Touch

Consider the type of meals you’ll be transporting, where the servery unit needs placing and the number of customers you will be serving to gain a better understanding of what type of equipment you’ll need. We’ve then got the solution to help you keep food at the right temperature, allowing you to maintain high food quality as well as meeting health regulations. Please get in touch with us today if you require further information or for any queries. We will be happy to help.

Corsair and Burlodge Supply Equipment for the New Critical Care Hospitals in the UK: Covid-19 Response

The two companies are proud to have shipped equipment for the new emergency critical care hospitals dealing with the Covid-19 epidemic; the Nightingale Hospitals in England, the Louisa Jordan in Glasgow and the Dragon’s Heart in Cardiff.

Burlodge UK is Corsair’s exclusive healthcare partner and their trolleys easily facilitate a complete breakfast and beverage service; crucial at all stages of treatment and recovery.

Whilst many suppliers are closed or operating at much reduced capacity, Corsair and Burlodge continue their manufacturing process to support our NHS at this critical time for our country.

At Corsair Engineering, we’re proud to say that over 70 per cent of our output is bespoke.

Our commitment to providing these unique products, means that distributors can offer their customers the most efficient and cost-effective solution for their particular application, rather than settling for off-the-shelf offerings.

There are lots of factors that are pivotal to a dealer’s offering: it’s important that they choose the ‘right’ products for the end user. Cost is a big issue for dealers and their customers but they also must take into consideration the cost-benefit properties for the solutions on offer. We are very keen to empahsise the difference between price and cost at Corsair –

Making a product adjustable makes it much more convenient and versatile for the end user, and therefore should be attractive to the distributor. Corsair offers various types of height adjustment on our products depending on the application.

For example, we have just made several height-adjustable fish tables for one of the UK’s leading supermarket groups. We also supply a ‘ladder’ system that allows height adjustment of our wall shelving and our racking can be supplied with adjustability using a Corner clamp bracket.

The Corsair team is well experienced in dealing with other manufacturers in the industry to ensure that our offering is designed to perfectly interface with their equipment.

Dishwash tabling certainly requires close liaison with other manufacturers since the merge between the fabrication and the dishwasher is fundamental to the correct flow within the washup area. We recently made an entry table to fit a scheme incorporating a dishwasher which was from the Ark. There would have been no chance of success on that project without the close interaction between the main parties.

For more information on Corsair Engineering’s bespoke and adjustable offerings, call 01295 267021 or email info@corsairengineering.co.uk