Prep Equipment

Browse the latest products in foodservice prep equipment below.

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Edible Ink Printer

Primera

Eddie The Edible Ink Printer is suitable for use by pastry chefs, bakers and other foodservice professionals to create personalized desserts. The unit can print logos and graphics directly onto cookies, fondant, white chocolate and more, per the maker. It has throughput of 350 cookies per hour.

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Slicers

Hobart Corp.

Hobart has developed two new slicers: Centerline by Hobart Edge10 (10-inch knife) and Edge14 (14-inch knife). The two slicers add to the company’s offering of Edge slicers with 12- and 13-inch knives. Both units feature a chrome-plated carbon steel knife. A top-mounted ceramic stone sharpener allows the operator to hone in 15 seconds for a consistently sharp knife edge. 

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Maki Maker

AUTEC Inc.

The ASM895A is a maki-making unit capable of crafting rice sheets of various thicknesses and dimensions. The unit is suited for sushi rolls, sushi burritos, rice sandwiches, and other menu items. 

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Berkel

The B-Series line of slicers includes four manual gravity-feed slicers and one automatic model. The slicers come with 9-, 10-, 12- and 14-inch knives for the manual units and a 12-inch knife for the automatic unit. Each knife is made of chrome-plated carbon steel, and each unit features an anodized aluminum finish. Operators can submerge the slicers’ removable carriages in water to further simplify cleaning.

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Breading Unit

AyrKing

Engineered for smaller-batch operations, AyrKing’s BBSUL1524 is a portable breading, blending and sifting unit. The unit’s rotary auger brush blends breading mix while removing dough balls, per the maker. Other features include stainless-steel construction and a quiet motor.

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Immersion Circulators

Vollrath

This line of immersion circulators includes a digital display that shows temperature readings with 0.1-degree F accuracy with a maximum temperature of up to 203 degrees F. An audible timer indicates when the unit is up to temperature as well as when the cooking cycle is complete. Digital controls allow up to five cook settings at a time and can be preprogrammed for repeatable results.

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Food Processor Accessories

Hobart

Hobart has added several accessories suitable for its line of food processors. These accessories enable operators to cut chicken, create french fries and shred cheese, depending on the model.

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Large-Capacity Blender

Vitamix

The Vitamix XL is a large-capacity commercial countertop machine that allows operators to blend up to 24 8-ounce servings at one time. It is suitable for use in making large quantities of smoothies, soups, sauces, batters, dessert fillings, etc. The XL features a 4.2 peak-output horsepower motor and a 1.5-gallon container with a low-profile, removable plug lid. Other features include variable speed control and pulse.

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Pizza Prep Tables

Continental Refrigerator

Standard features for this line of pizza prep tables include a reversing condenser fan, refrigerated section with a half door above the condensing unit, a low-profile angled rail, an off-cycle defrost timer, a slide-out condensing unit and door-to-drawer combinations.

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Commercial Beverage Blender

VitaMix

VitaMix has updated The Quiet One, the manufacturer’s commercial beverage blender. The unit’s Twist Lock sound enclosure and larger centering pad allow for easier cleaning and enhanced speed of service. Other features include 3-peak output hp motor, 6 program buttons, 34 settings, 93 variable speeds and auto shutoff.

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