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Follow on Google News | Catering Equipment: Combi Steamer. Rational SelfCooking Center banqueting at Murray Edwards CollegeMurray Edwards College has invested in two more Rational SelfCooking Centers as it gears up to expand its banqueting to cater for up to 270 covers.
By: Rachael Morrison “Everything used to be silver service, but the Rational combi steamers have allowed us to change that – they’ve given us big cost savings, great consistency, better presentation and they’ve improved food quality,” says head chef William Proudfoot. Banqueting at the College now combines cook chill, the vegetables being cooked and plated in advance, and cook serve, with the meat or fish cooked at the time of service. The Rationals are used for both cooking and regen processes. For the College, the main problems with silver service were the cost, the waste and the inconsistency of presentation. “With the Rationals, the 200th diner gets exactly the same quality plate as the first one, and they’re all piping hot,” says William Proudfoot. “Plus, the chefs see each plate as it leaves the pass – that’s a huge bonus. With silver service, presentation and portion control were very inconsistent and we had to factor that in. For example, for 200 diners we used to have to allow three or four boxes of broccoli. Now we only use two. “ He adds that the savings on food costs have been “huge, especially on vegetables.” “Everything is done in the Rationals,” he says. “We use them to roast, steam, pan fry, griddle – you name it.” One of the College’s signature dishes is herb crusted rack of lamb. “Previously we had to pan fry the rack, then add the crust. Our contact at Rational, Rodney Lankester, put together a programme for us so that the Rationals now do everything, start to finish, and the lamb comes out excellently – pink, tender and succulent with a really crunchy crust.” William Proudfoot is also a fan of the Rational accessories. “For example, with the Griddle Grid pans, we can do char grilled steaks for 200 people in one SelfCooking Center, and every single one comes out perfectly.” But it’s the Rational ovens themselves that have really impressed. “They’ “They are awesome pieces of kit.” For information and brochures, or to arrange to come to a free SelfCooking Center® ‘TeamCooking Live’ seminar, contact your dealer, freephone Rational UK on 0800 389 2944 or call +44 800 389 2944. For product information and contact details see http://www.rational- For more news about Rational visit the press office at http://www.publicityworks.biz Jenny Hegarty at Rational UK: 01582 480388 More information on Rational follow them on Facebook and Twitter ‘SelfCooking Center’ and ‘TeamCooking Live’ are registered trademarks of Rational. Murray Edwards College is part of Cambridge University and is an all-girls college. The Rational units there are all SelfCooking Center 20 grid models (SCC201). The College also uses Rational’s Finishing system for banqueting, which features mobile plate racks (max capacity 120 plates), which can be rolled into the ovens direct from the blast chiller or refrigerator, and Thermocovers, which allow food to stand for up to 20 minutes before serving. Links: Murray Edwards College: http://www.murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk/ Rational SelfCooking Center: http://www.rational- Rational Finishing system: http://www.rational- # # # The Publicity Works offers PR and marketing services in both consumer and B2B markets. Founded in 1990, our specialist team has extensive knowledge and experience of online, traditional and social media. Find out more at www.publicityworks.biz End
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