Product Excellence Awards Winners 2016


Induction Foodservice Equipment Marketing, Vollrath Mirage Countertop Buffet Warmers Judged on energy efficiency and flexibility of use, the Vollrath Mirage Countertop Buffet Warmers delivers value for money and reputation in the market for build quality. If more capacity is needed, three units can be connected


together using the included interconnect cords to provide a bank of buffer warmers. With four power levels using induction energy, the units are fast and efficient, only using electricity when the pan is on the warmer. www.fem.co.uk


Microwaves & rapid cooking Frima, VarioCooking Center Multificiency 112L Dynamic


Our winning piece of equipment in this category was deemed to be super-flexible and essential for food production in any kitchen. The VCC 112L uses Frima’s VarioBoost System, which has a network-like heating structure under the base of the pan,


distributing heat evenly and preventing scorching and hot spots. “A versatile bit of kit,” said the judges. It can replace griddles, kettles, bratt pans, large pots and fryers and can be used to fry, deep-fry, boil and confit. www.frima-online.com


Ranges, ovens, frying & grilling Jestic, Henny Penny Velocity Series PXE-100 The Henny Penny Velocity Series PXE-100 was chosen for its obvious efficiencies, its safety aspects and its labour-saving credentials. Described as “an absolutely solid piece of kit” by the judges, this machine has the ability to fry up to 10kg of food in up to 25% less oil than standard fryers. It also includes the latest in-built filtration and oil-monitoring


systems, which automatically filter food particles using oil jets while checking and topping-up the oil. Operators can achieve four times the oil life and reduce the need to dispose of oil by 80%. www.jestic.co.uk


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