Chef knife sets, modular buffets and rechargeable table lighting: The best new light equipment

From tableware to utensils, the right light equipment can make a vital difference to front and back of house.

 

Creating the right ambiance and presentation can help to attract and retain diners as well as speed up service.

 

We have brought together the latest and greatest light equipment and tableware to smooth front and back of house operations.

 

Find new light equipment options below.

 

Chef starter sets

 

Victorinox has introduced two Chef’s Sets for chefs in training or embarking on their careers. The chef’s knife roll starter set contains shaping and paring knives, two chef’s knives (15cm and 19cm), a filleting knife, bread, pastry and poultry knives, a Rex peeler, fish bone tweezers and a 25cm honing steel. The chef’s knife folder compact set features a 20cm chef’s knife, a flexible boning knife, a honing steel, tweezers and offset spatulas for detailed plating work, in addition to essential knives.

 

Price Chef’s knife roll starter set in black, £219

 

Mix-and-match buffets

 

Lockhart Catering Equipment is the exclusive UK distributor of Skyra buffets. The modular, collapsible range has been designed so operators can mix and match pieces of kit to build a custom buffet display. Tables form the base, and can fold down for transportation and storage, with top modules installed with locking studs, eliminating the need for screws. Operators can choose their own frame, front panel, storage and finish in white marble, dark oak or black. The range also includes three chafing dish collections.

 

Price From £142 for a tabletop panel

 

Commercial-grade porcelain

 

Zodiac Stainless Products has brought Porland porcelain brand Pioli to the UK. Each of the six crockery collections is thermal shock-resistant, microwave-  and dishwasher-safe, and has a five-year edge chip warranty. The collection includes Oriental, a contemporary reinterpretation of traditional Turkish cobalt blue tile art, olive green Oliva, Sol, which has golden accents, Smoky Matte Blue, minimalist cream-coloured Sakura, and Reflect, which is inspired by the sea.

 

Price 15cm Oliva coupe plate, £4.48

 

Rechargeable table lighting

 

Signature FSE has brought Mythos Lighting into its portfolio. The modular, cable-free lamps consist of a ‘Gaia’ LED light pod and a collection of light diffusers. Each diffuser has a different shape, material and finish, allowing operators to customise table settings. The Gaia light pod charges in four hours and gives up to 60 hours of light, depending on the dimmable light setting chosen. A modular charging cart system with stackable trays can charge up to 15 light pods from a single plug.

 

Price From £188

 

Metallic tabletop pieces

 

WMF Professional has refreshed its CoffeeCulture tableware collection with a new range of finishes. Cup base rings, handles and trays are accented in pale gold, gold, copper and gun metal. The collection can be matched with four crystal glasses in the True Flavour series and a selection of tabletop items to create personalised table arrangements. WMF Professional has also created curated arrangements – from luxurious statement pieces to urban, contemporary interpretations – which can be adapted to a variety of concepts.

 

Price Copper set, £46