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We at GastroNorth understand how frustrating it can be when you’re searching for the latest in commercial catering equipment and wish you could ‘try before you buy’.

It’s good to know what the equipment does and how it works, and see it in action first hand so you can decide whether it is suitable for you and your commercial kitchen.

This is why we launched the GastroLab last year, a unique facility set out in the style of a real restaurant kitchen featuring the latest in commercial catering equipment and technology.

Since the GastroLab was established just over 12 months ago, we have received a very positive reaction from many catering professionals in the industry, which has been fantastic.

Many have praised our latest innovation and how useful it is to see how the latest kitchen equipment works before making a purchasing decision.

What’s even better is that guests can even taste the food which has been cooked in the GastroLab using our equipment, which will hopefully be the deciding factor on whether a purchase will be made.

Anyone is welcome to visit the GastroLab, whether you’re a chef, catering manager, consultant or business owner, we encourage any catering professional to come along and ‘try before you buy’ to witness exciting new kitchen products before your very eyes.

If you are interested in attending an event at the GastroLab, visit gastrolab.co.uk to book your place.

Here at GastroNorth we are proud to be partnered with Unox and always look forward to product launches, and now we’re happy to showcase the new EVEREO!

The EVEREO by Unox is an innovative and technological temperature controlled cooker and preserver, which uses patented technology for its Service Temperature Food Preserver that has been designed to deliver flexibility for cooking and preserving food.

This means that you can cook and hold food without the traditional blast chilling, cold storage and regeneration, allowing the serving of food within a few seconds, at any time of the day with zero waiting time for your customers. 

How does it work?

EVEREO cooks and preserves food safely at two set preserving temperatures: 63°c for vegetables, fish, soups and sauces, and 70°c for ready meals and protein meat dishes – which are both above the danger zone temperature for bacteria growth. Allowing the user to:

• Vacuum pack raw items, cook and hold for up to 7 days
• Cooked food can stay in perfect condition for up to 8 hours
• Manufactured vac packed ready meals can be held ready to serve for up to 1 month

This offers staff a number of key benefits, including:

• Zero regeneration
• Reduced service time
• Operational and labour savings
• Enhance and safe food
• Constant controlled temperature

We are thrilled to be a supplier of this fantastic, new piece of equipment, which would be ideal for a number of catering operations, including hotels, stadiums and event catering. 

The EVEREO will also be making its way into our GastroLab very soon, where it will be used for equipment and cooking demonstrations. Keep an eye out for more information and events here: www.gastrolab.co.uk

In the meantime now why not download the Unox Evereo Spec Sheet by clicking here.

It has been a few short months since GastroNorth’s GastroLab officially opened its doors and it is already impressing chefs and end users across the industry.

The idea for the GastroLab was developed from the GastroNorth team’s passion for delivering excellence, and the desire to create a development kitchen that would be constantly evolving, containing all of the most current and leading industry equipment.

The GastroLab launched in March this year and can be found on-site at our Team Valley Trading Estate headquarters in Gateshead, where our talented development chef Alan McKenna cooks up a selection of delights for visitors.

Those visiting the rustic-designed GastroLab will receive a first hand experience of the latest and most innovative equipment available on the market, and can learn about the functionality and benefits of each product, as well as enjoying live cooking demonstrations which can, of course, be taste tested.

Both current and future customers looking to purchase new equipment for their catering facility will be able to take a clear look at what’s on offer before making a decision, ensuring that the equipment they buy is right for them.

At the GastroLab we also hold a number of free events available to those in the foodservice industry, these are ideal if you are looking to come in for a fun filled day in our lab and to learn more about certain pieces of equipment.

Coming up on September 7, we are holding the Frima VarioCooking Centre Live Demo where you will enjoy a stunning sample menu from the specialist Frima chef team and learn about the great features and benefits built into this range.

Our Unox Mind Maps Live Demo takes place on September 13, where we will demonstrate the capabilities of the Unox Mind Map Plus Combination Oven and combined Deck Top Bakery Oven/Prover.

To book onto one of the GastroLab’s fantastic free events or to find out more about the lab, visit www.gastrolab.co.uk

As one of the UK’s leading designers, suppliers and installers of professional foodservice systems, GastroNorth are known within the industry for their passion and understanding of modern cooking equipment, functional design and dining trends.

To find out more about what we can do for you, give us a call on 0191 4142882