Keeping your dishwasher squeaky clean!

An essential piece of equipment for keeping crockery and utensils clean, the dishwasher must also undergo its own thorough cleaning regime according to the engineers at C&C Catering Engineers Ltd.  Following the manufacturer’s guidelines is the recommendation, with regular draining and clearing out of food waste required, in order to prevent a build-up of grease…

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A speedy turnaround from C&C Catering Engineers!

When one of C&C Catering Engineers’ existing clients recently found themselves in a spot of bother, we were only too happy to help.  Ribble Valley Inn’s, part owned by renowned chef Nigel Haworth, have already worked with C&C Catering Engineers on past projects and recently acquired The Nag’s Head in Haughton Moss, Cheshire.  When the…

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Microwaves – the perils of power loss

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The engineers at C&C Catering Engineers are experts at handling every problem relating to catering equipment and maintenance.  At times, these problems are relatively unknown to those working in the industry.  One such issue that can arise is in relation to microwaves.  Astonishingly, a microwave can lose between 5-10% of its power each year, so…

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Showroom Expansion

Our recently expanded on-site showroom offers a vast range of sample crockery, cutlery, linenware and glassware, enabling our clients the opportunity to experiment and create their own individual style and design for their particular organisation. We strive to maintain stock of specific items that our established customers require for immediate procurement and customers can also…

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The hazards of hard water: prolonging the life of your machine

The problematic effect of ‘hard water’ on catering equipment is not an issue that is widely understood by many working within the industry. Hard water, which contains high levels of minerals such as calcium and magnesium, is not harmful to health and is safe to drink. However, it can cause potentially costly issues in industrial…

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The humble ‘jacketed bulb’ – how a small change can prevent a big blow:

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The majority of today’s commercial kitchens use heated ‘gantrys’ – stainless steel devices for keeping plates of food warm prior to serving. The heat is produced by the halogen lighting fitted within the gantry itself. These halogen lamps should, for health and safety reasons, be fitted with ‘jackets’, an additional free-moving glass sleeve to protect…

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The importance of thermocouple replacement for your gas appliance

The engineers at C&C Catering Engineers manage and solve every possible problem relating to catering equipment. That means a lot of spare parts. One of the most commonly replaced parts in the industrial kitchen is the ‘thermocouple’ – a flame safety device that ensures the flow of gas is automatically shut off, if the flame…

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