bbqs
1. TABLETOP THEATRE
Product Rondue tabletop barbecue grill
USP The grill, powered by eco-gel fuel packs, allows pub and restaurant customers to cook their own food - or bring the barbecue inside if the weather turns bad. It was trialled at the Canary Wharf All Bar One on the day of the London Marathon.
Details The black or white ceramic base focuses heat from the gel packs on to the patented 260mm Teflon grill cooking plate. Grill ridges diffuse heat to sear food quickly, while the gaps transform moisture into steam. One Rondue serves up to four diners.
Power The 80g bio-ethanol fuel packs are smoke- and smell-free and last for approximately one hour. The kit includes handled fuel holders with covers.
Gel fuel 80g in packs of 12, 18, 24, 30 and 36
Price £65.83 (including gels and two burners); fuel packs - £9 for 12
Reader promotion Rondue is offering Caterer readers a 15% trade discount.
Supplier TableTop Cooking Company
0844 801 8610
2. BARBIE BITES
Product Precooked gourmet sausages, Burger Bites, Lamb Koftas and Chicken Satay
USP The lines are designed for barbecues and are ready to eat after a few minutes on the grill.
Details The sausages, which contain no artificial colours or additives, are available in five recipes - Cumberland, Pork & Leek, Lincolnshire, Pork & Herb, and Pork & Sun-dried Tomato. Koftas are seasoned with mint and garlic and the satay chunks are marinated in authentic herbs and spices and cooked in sunflower oil.
How supplied Sausages - 30 x 70g; Burger Bites - 100 x 15g; Koftas - 60 x 30g; Satay - 3 x 20 x 20g
Supplier The Big Kitchen
01536 463080
3. ELECTRI-FRYING
Product Opus 700 electric OE7405 and OE7406 chargrills
USP Electric chargrills are often slower and less powerful than gas models, so these high-output models offer 11.2kW and 2 x 8.25kW of power that can cook 75 or 110 steaks per hour respectively. Each has independently controlled multiple heat zones.
Details The controlled ignition of fat and flaring, along with the removable and segmented cast-iron grids give an authentic chargrilled flavour with branding marks to food. The inbuilt water bath with front drainage tap provides humidity to keep food succulent and reduce shrinkage. The grills can be plumbed into the mains or filled manually.
Dimensions 450mm (H) x 737mm (D); width 600mm or 900mm
Supplier Lincat
01522 875555
4. IN THE PINK
Product BBQ Schwartz for Chef Seasonings
Details The four new BBQ flavours join the revamped Seasonings range which feature eye-catching pink tops in place of the old yellow caps. A limited number of free samples are available from the website.
New flavours Classic Barbecue, Spicy Barbecue, Mediterranean Barbecue and, for a Mexican twist, Smoky Mesquite
Uses As a marinade, a dry rub, a sprinkle before serving, a coating, a dressing, a sauce or a dip
How supplied Classic - 6 x 300g tubs; Mediterranean - 6 x 280g tubs; Spicy - 6 x 240g tubs; Smoky Mesquite - 6 x 340g
Price per tub Approximately £4.99
Supplier McCormick Foodservice
5. ROYAL CLEANERS
Product Prince Castle grill accessories
Details The dishwasher-proof scrapers, wipers and brushes, all with sturdy handles, are designed to remove grease, food residues and burnt-on deposits from BBQs and char-broilers.
Range A standard scraper with a 6in blade with splashguard to clean steel surfaces; a mini scraper; a grill wiper with a heat-resistant silicone rubber blade for cleaning griddles and Teflon surfaces; and a char-brush with coarse, spring-steel bristles to remove burnt-on deposits. Replacement wiper blades and brush heads are available.
Price Grill Scraper - £57.20; Mini Grill Scraper - £35.70; Grill Wiper - £75.50; Char Brush - £45.70
Supplier Foodservice Equipment Manufacturers
01355 244111
6. MATURE MEATS
Product Birchstead Mature 21 Day Aged British Beef Burger and Chicken & Chorizo Skewers.
Details The 170g burger is made from matured Red Tractor beef with an 89% meat content that is lightly seasoned with sea salt and cracked black pepper. The 150g skewers comprise cubed chicken breast pieces marinated in a roasted red pepper and tomato pesto and served on a wooden paddle skewer with Spanish chorizo sausage and red pepper.
How supplied Burgers (chilled) - cases of 16; skewers (frozen) - packs of 20
Supplier Brakes
01233 206000
7. HARDWOOD MIMIC
Product Stackable outdoor Resysta chairs with armrests
Details The new chairs for alfresco dining combine eco-friendly, teak-effect Resysta slats and an aluminium frame with anodised stainless-steel or a silver or black powder-coated finish . The slats come in new golden or dark brown stains, while new seat cushions with decorative quilting are offered in natural, orange or green colourways.
Green credentials Resysta looks like threatened tropical hardwood, but is a long-lasting, recyclable and stable fibre-reinforced material made from rice husks, salt and mineral oil. It is easy to maintain, resistant to all weathers and will not rot, swell, crack or splinter.
Range The Resysta line also includes a table and bench combination and a set of folding chairs with a folding table.
Price Chairs - from £94; cushions - £11
Supplier Go In
0845 021 4646
8. HOT STUFF
Product Lion Piri Piri Hot Sauce
Details This fiery blend of chilli, garlic, oregano and paprika adds a kick to chicken wings. It can be used as a BBQ marinade or glaze, a dip, a table sauce, a sandwich filling and a recipe ingredient.
How supplied 2.27-litre bottles with non-slip grippers on the handle and an off-centre neck to avoid drips
Supplier AAK Foodservice
01482 332100
9. GREEN CLEAN
Product Cinderella Superfast Oven & BBQ Cleaner
USP A non-alkaline, bleach-free, 100% biodegradable cleaner that is non-toxic, safe to ingest and does not require the use of protective gloves or masks
Details The passion fruit-coloured cleaner quickly removes grease and baked-on food and can also be used to clean patio paving slabs by adding a cup to a bucket of water. It comprises surfactants, fragrant oils, stain removers and pigments made from ethically sourced plant ingredients.
How supplied 500ml spray bottle
Supplier RD UK
01628 898410
10. SUMMER TARTS
Product Edward Moon gourmet quiches and tarts
Details Pre-portioned deep-filled quiches and tarts with a home-made appearance for summer menus from Oliver James Direct, a new initiative to sell directly to pubs and restaurants
Range The quiches, made with blind-baked pastry, egg custard and mature Cheddar, come in four recipes - Quiche Lorraine, Salmon & Broccoli, Cheese & Onion, and Mediterranean (a mix of roasted red peppers, courgettes, cherry tomatoes, red onions and white and red Cheddars). The Filo Tart is layered with Mediterranean vegetables in a tomato and balsamic vinegar sauce and topped with crumbled goats' cheese.
Yield 8-10 portions per quiche
How supplied Frozen; minimum order is £60 for any mix of products
Price £6-£8 per quiche
Supplier Oliver James Direct
0844 567 6348
11. TOP BUN
Product Bakehouse Gourmet Burger Bun
Details The rustic-tasting premium bun is designed to carry 4oz to 8oz premium burgers and is supplied frozen, pre-baked and pre-sliced but with the two halves still connected. It is made with a virgin oil and sourdough starter, dusted with semolina and stone-baked to give a thin, crisp crust and a firm but soft dough inside. The buns defrost in less than two hours.
How supplied Cases of 40
Supplier Lantmännen Unibake UK
01908 281999
www.lantmannen-unibake.com/en/United-Kingdom/
12. TASTE OF AFRICA
Product South African-themed BBQ marinades, rubs and coaters
Details Caterers can add a taste of Africa to their BBQ burgers and sausages this summer with Foodmaker's three new seasonings.
Range Bobotie African curry seasoning (a tomato base with ginger, chilli, pepper and coriander); Bushveld-style Piri Piri (a sweet smoked flavour with chilli, paprika and coriander); and Megese-style sausage seasoning containing chilli, caraway, cinnamon, fennel and paprika
How supplied 2.5kg packs
Price £8.40
Supplier Foodmaker
01536 400560
