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If you’re looking to add a new concept to your existing catering business or looking for an idea to start your new business then ‘Chip on a Stick’ could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Chip on a Stick is an exciting concept and gives a clever twist to the humble potato.
Chip on a Stick is sure to be a crowd puller, it looks great, it’s a fun product that will be loved by children and adults.
With a low start up cost, you could be up and running in a few days. As there are no franchise agreements you are free to operate your business without any territory restrictions.

So What Exactly Is it?
As the name suggests it is a Chip on a Stick you take a whole potato, no peeling required, use one of our skewers and wind it through the Chip on a Stick machine and after a few seconds you have your Chip on a Stick ready for frying. After a few minutes of frying you coat the Chip on a Stick with the customers desired flavouring. Then you start the next one!
Published on 22 Oct 2012 12:34:24 GMT Find Out More Find Out More
We are UK suppliers to the hospitality, catering and leisure industries and stock over 18,000 great products including all types of catering equipment from large ovens, ranges and combi grills to griddles, chargrills, fryers and bain maries all at great prices.
Published on 19 Oct 2012 10:40:01 GMT Find Out More Find Out More
With the dark nights now drawing in and Halloween just around the corner make sure you have placed your wholesale glow products order.
With innovative products that flash, shine and glow in the dark make sure your profits glow this season.

Glow products are available in a range of design, colour and price.
Published on 19 Oct 2012 09:56:34 GMT Find Out More Find Out More
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Published on 18 Oct 2012 09:21:21 GMT Find Out More Find Out More
Be careful shaking this snow globe, you may find 6 children floating around the chamber... !
Manufactured in your choice of 20 colours, our high grade (Coating Applications) 18oz (610gms) Nylon double sided PVC is the best UK material on the market.

Inflatable comes with:
· Reinforced 2" webbing on the main bed and around the base of any pop ups sewn onto the bed if applicable.
· Complies with PIPA and the N496 European Standard.
· Three Year Warranty, 2 x fans, stakes and rope for grounding.
· Company details.
Published on 17 Oct 2012 13:40:14 GMT Find Out More Find Out More
With the colder weather approaching you may want to give your customers something hot to keep out those winter chills.
Countertop soup kettles are great for serving hot soups, stews and chillies and will also make a great focal point.
Wide range of models available from Buffalo and Dualit.

Visit our catering equipment page for suppliers of Countertop Soup Kettles.
Published on 9 Oct 2012 11:05:48 GMT Find Out More Find Out More
With Autumn well and truly here, early mornings and evenings are drawing darker so now would be a good time to consider some high visibility workwear.
High Vis vests and jackets are ideal when operating an event business when units and equipment have to be in position early morning to moving away late in the evening.
They will not only keep you and your staff safe but also dry and warm.
· Vest
· Body Warmer
· Gloves
· Waterproof Trousers
· Bomber Jackets
· Storm Coats
· Overalls

Think SAFETY wear High Vis Flame Retardant Clothing
Published on 8 Oct 2012 11:45:47 GMT Find Out More Find Out More
Our commercial range of bottle coolers are the perfect fridges for the storage and display of bottles and canned drinks. We also supply a range of electric cool boxes and bags to help safely transport chilled and frozen food products.
Published on 4 Oct 2012 11:18:21 GMT Find Out More Find Out More
Egg crackdown launched to protect Derbyshire consumers.
We're warning shops and restaurants in Derbyshire to make sure the eggs they are selling and cooking comply with the law.
Our trading standards officers are carrying out checks alongside environmental health colleagues from district councils, and the Egg Marketing Inspectorate.
Supermarkets, shops, restaurants and cafes will be visited during October and November to make sure that only eggs meeting 'Class A' standards are being used and sold, and that they are labelled and described correctly.
For further details visit our website.
Published on 20 Sep 2012 13:36:24 GMT Find Out More Find Out More
One of our key 'Funfood Concepts', our fry-free churros machine is really special.
Churros are delicious spanish-style finger donuts - crispier than normal donuts and finger-shaped. These are usually served with sugar, chocolate etc.

No Oil or Deep Fryer Needed
Our Churros mix is all you need to get delicious churros - no deep fryer, no drums of oil etc - no oil mess - no oil 'safety issues' - this makes production very simple and easy.

The special churros mix lets you prepare the perfect churros without needing a deep fryer and drums of oil etc... Simply mix the 'churro mix' with water and add to churros maker - that is it!. The churros machine produces for you the finger donuts in just 2/3 minutes, simple, easy and quick..
Published on 19 Sep 2012 10:54:37 GMT Find Out More Find Out More
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