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multifunctional equipment streamlines procedure and reduces staff stress.
staff have received from Rational has also been key to the success. “It’s been second to none,” says Danny. “We’ve had training days, cooking demonstrations, in-house visits to make sure we’re getting exactly the information we need, it’s marvellous. If we’ve got a problem, we can give them a call and we’ll get specific answers to any questions or issues we have. I can honestly say we’ve not been supported by any company as well as Rational has.”
“I would recommend them to other chefs without hesitation,” says Danny. “Not only have we cut out gas use in our kitchen completely, it’s helped reduce staff workload on less important tasks, allowing us to work on improving the menu. The staff spend less time cleaning equipment, the residents’ love the meals,
and I feel extremely well prepared to face whatever challenges are ahead of us!”
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RATIONAL EQUIPMENT HELPS NEW FOREST CARE HOME FACE THE FUTURE
Hartwood House is a residential care home based in the village of Lyndhurst in the New Forest, part of the Cinnamon Care Collection, with space for fifty permanent residents. Providing them with high-quality meals is one of the most important priorities, as Head Chef Danny Bree explains: “For our residents, we prepare two separate three-course meals a day, with two options for each course, as well as alternatives for any dietary requirements.” Flexibility is an important consideration when choosing equipment.
During a refurbishment they chose to replace conventional kitchen equipment with modern multifunctional appliances. The decision was easy. “Every chef knows how good Rational equipment is,” says Danny. “It’s the best money can buy.”
After careful consideration of their requirements, Danny selected a Rational combi-steamer and a two-pan Vario technically advanced bratt pan with pressure. Both are capable of replacing a wide range of traditional appliances, with powerful but easy-to-use control systems that deliver consistent results.
The equipment has had noticeable effects on how the kitchen at Hartwood House operates. “The amount of time we need for preparation has reduced dramatically,” says Danny. “Overall cooking times are much quicker too, and we’ve been able to add new dishes to the menu with
the new cooking processes open to us.”
For example, the ability to use the Vario as
a pressure cooker has opened up a range of new possibilities for Danny. “We’ve been able to use some really tasty cuts of meat, such as shin of beef and oxtail. It really brings out the tenderness that conventional appliances take a long time to achieve,” he says. “We can make a delicious stew with slow cooked Oxtail; the residents love it.”
The Rational combi-steamer is equally flexible. Its advanced control and monitoring system allows each rack to be used independently, with operators being notified whenever action
is required. Constant sensor feedback adjusts cooking time to take account of changes inside the cabinet. “Being able to prepare each element of a cooked breakfast in the same appliance is a real game changer,” says Danny.
The support and training Danny and his
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