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Get ready for summer foodservice with a catering bbq
With summer just around the corner, now would probably be a good time to consider outdoor catering over the coming months - and for most caterers there is one option - a catering bbq (barbecue). These are considerably different to home-use barbecues, mostly because of the size needed to manage successful commercial outdoor catering (a chef can't prepare 300 covers on a foot square fire!), but also because high heat is needed to comply with food hygiene regulations. Similarly, the heat must be consistent - not start off hot and get cooler - throughout the service period, which means a combination of gas and charcoal is frequently used.
You will find that a catering BBQ can be found in different shapes and sizes. Most likely the barbecue will be rectangular and flat, but traditional shapes like oil drums cut in half are also common, although these tend only to be charcoal powered, not gas. When you make your purchase, consider where you will be storing the barbecue when it isn't in use - recatangular bbq's usually fold flat and hence take up less space than drum-shaped barbecues, but they can still be very long. It might make more sense to purchase two smaller barbecues rather than one big one - this will also allow you to cater at smaller events and still be profitable, as you would be using half the fuel.
As well as storage considerations, you should think about how you will move your barbecue, as they are heavy industrial items. It may be useful to have wheels on one of the sets of legs, but check at least that it has a carrying handle. Some manufacturers offer lightweight versions specifically because of this. The features you get on your barbecue will depend on your budget, but you should at least get a gas adaptor if it is a gas powered machine. If it is gas powered, consider where the bottle will sit - not in the way of the chef. Other than this, consider piezo ignitors and how you will get the barbecue alight. Some BBQs will have enamel trays, but all will require cleaning after use, usually with a wire brush and elbow grease! When you are making your purchase, consider who will be using your catering BBQ. If you have several members of staff you may need to make sure that the barbecue has adjustable height - not just for the comfort of your staff who may have to bend over the barbecue to cook for long periods of time, but also for safety considerations. Also consider your budget and make sure that the BBQ you buy is as strong and robust as you can afford - this is a capital investment for your business, so the better the quality of purchase the better your return should be, assuming a long term plan.
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Peachey Carnehan is giving advice on the selection, purchase and maintenance of a catering bbq - where to find buy online.
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