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Williams Amberundercounter fridge
William’s savvy refrigerators add charm to street food sector
According to food industry figures, the street food sector was one of the fastest growing segments of the foodservice industry by the end of 2019, with about 10% growth on a year on year basis and a total estimat- ed value of £1.2 billion.
While the pandemic had an effect on street food, street food vendors are in a great position to rebound from these setbacks and continue the sec- tor’s growth. Street food businesses should easily be able to adapt to these new opportunities as they require the kind of kitchen setup they have already mastered. Compact, flexible, robust and reliable equipment that allows a small kitchen crew to quickly pro- duce a condensed and tailored menu
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of foods are still the order of the day, and as with all kitchens, refrigeration equipment plays a vital role.
Under counter units are a great way to store food in a range of small kitch- ens, as they can fit underneath work- tops to give access to ingredients right where they’re needed. Williams range of Amber under counter fridges have front-vented refrigeration systems that are ideal for installation in enclosed spaces like food trucks. Jade slim line counters are another great option for smaller spaces – with a depth of just 500mm, while still offering all the fea- tures of the standard Jade models.
Williams’ range of Chef ’s Drawers can also be used to provide refrigerat- ed storage right at the workface. These can even be sited under equipment used in mobile street food kitchens, like grills and griddles. By guaranteeing the integrity of ingredients right until they’re needed, they help to maintain the highest food safety standards.
Chefs’ Drawers are also stackable which increases the footprint capacity, creating a flexible bespoke storage solu- tion. Variable temperature models that can be switched between chilled and frozen storage offer even more flexibility.
Most street food businesses will pre- prepare food to enable them to meet demand or increase their menu with- out adding extra work on their primary equipment. Blast chiller/freezers are particularly useful for increasing stock levels before large street food events, and are increasingly regular sights in co-op kitchens. Williams range of blast chiller/freezers are ideal for larger operations, as well as compact under counter units that let smaller locations use these techniques.
All parts of the foodservice industry will have to continue adapting to the changes brought on by the pandemic and its legacy. The street food sector is one that is ideally suited to rise to the challenge. Street food operators will find new niches to deliver great food to customers, and new ways to work, either individually or as co-operative groups, as long as their equipment, including quality refrigeration, is up to the task.
Williams Refrigeration offers a com- prehensive range of commercial refrig- eration including gastronorm cabinets and counters, specialist bakery equip- ment, coldrooms, merchandisers and blast chillers.
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(Source: Williams Refrigeration)
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