Frima's heavenly help at the Angel Inn

Wiltshire pub installs new compact tabletop VarioCooking Center

The Angel Inn at Upton Scudamore is a hotel and restaurant based in the beautiful countryside of Wiltshire. It was recently refurbished in a blend of contemporary and traditional styles, with the same ideals informing the food served there. Head chef Adam Clayton uses local and seasonal produce to create a menu that combines modern cuisine and classic pub fare. As much as possible is made in house, including bread and mayonnaise, so the kitchen equipment needs to be reliable.

The kitchen was also redesigned and fitted with a suite of modern equipment including Frima's compact VarioCooking Center 112T. The first tabletop model of its type, the 112T combines the functionality of a wide range of conventional appliances while its size allows it to be used in smaller kitchens than larger multifunctional models.

"I will admit, at first I was a bit sceptical that it could do everything it was supposed to," says Adam, "But now we've had it for a while we're really happy with it".

Despite measuring just 962mm wide by 800mm deep and 400mm high, the 112T has two 14 litre pans, giving it the same capacity as its larger sibling, the VCC 112. It can replace kettles, tilting pans, bratt pans, fryers and griddles, and its clever technology it contains means it's up to four times faster and saves up to 40% in energy consumption compared to conventional appliances.

"It's very versatile," explains Adam. "I can use one pan to make stocks and sauces, while the other side cooks meat." The cooking processes are automatic and fully monitored by the built-in VarioCooking Control system with notifications for when user input is required, allowing even delicate ingredients to be cooked easily. "The temperature control is great," says Adam. "If you want your meat and fish to be seared and browned to a certain colour, it comes out the same every time."

Adam and his staff are also enjoying the incidental benefits of their new equipment. "We now have an all-electric kitchen, no gas at all," he says. "The 112T heats up so quickly, so there's no need to have the burners on all the time. The kitchen is much cooler now, plus it saves energy and money."

It's also simple to clean and maintain. "It's got the built-in water hose, so you can clean it as soon as it's finished," says Adam, "Plus it's mounted on wheels, so we can easily move it to clean around it."

With an average of 60-70 covers a day during the week and as many as 120 at the weekends, the 112T has become an invaluable addition. "It saves us a lot of time – it now takes just an hour to prepare a batch of soup, for example, and there's no need to keep an eye on it. Just start it off, and once the program is complete the food is ready to go."

For information and brochures, or to come to a free Cooking Live demonstration, call Frima UK on 0845 680 3981, email info.uk@frima-online.com or visit www.frima-online.com

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