The Catering Update Equipment & Supplies Awards recognises innovation and enterprise in the development of professional catering equipment and supplies. The panel of judges will assess entry submissions for evidence of fresh thinking, significant advances in design, cost effectiveness in use and innovative application of technology.
Entries for the 2006 Awards have now closed and all entries will be judged next month by a panel of experts. Award winners will be invited to the awards lunch on 3 November 2006 at the Dorchester hotel, London. For further information please contact Shiva Hobson on 020 8652 3094
Last year's winners:
Ancillary Equipment
Winner: Mechline Developments' Mo-El InsectiVoro M361B.
Paper Equipment and Dispensing Systems
Winner: Tomlinson Industries' Simpli-Flex Molded Cabinet.
Shortlisted: Georgia Pacific GB's Just One napkin system.
Crockery, Cutlery and Glassware
Winner Churchill Dining Out Equation pasta plates.
Shortlisted: Elia International's Aspira cutlery; Cole & Mason pepper and salt mills - H567240.
Food Preparation Equipment, Cookware and Kitchenware
Winner: Transworld Specialities' Furi Tech Edge Pro knife sharpening system.
Shortlisted: Burco's Commercial Multi Cooker 77000; Magrini's Pacojet food processor.
Grills, Griddles, BBQs and Toasters
Winner: Enodis Distribution's Lincoln DTF conveyor oven.
Shortlisted: Rowlett Rutland's SE range contact grill; Maestrowave's Panini contact grill; HATCO's TF 4619 thermo finisher.
Microwave Ovens and Induction Hobs
Winner: Merrychef's Mealstream EC503.
Shortlisted: Maestrowave's Combi Chef V; ServEquip's Turbochef Tornado oven.
Hygiene Equipment and Waste Management
Winner: Burco's mobile handwash unit 76100.
Shortlisted: Mechline Developments' Delabie Tempomatic 3; Meiko UK's Microvac vacuum food waste disposal system.
Cooking Ranges, Fryers, Ovens, Combis and Steamers
Winner: Falcon Foodservice Equipment's Infinity Fryer.
Shortlisted: Viscount Catering's Moorwood Vulcan Plus ranges; Rational UK's Self Cooking Centre; Enodis Distribution's Convotherm + 3 combi oven; Hobart UK's High-Speed Steam Cooker.
Refrigeration
Winner: Adande Refrigeration VariCool.
Shortlisted: Williams Refrigeration Glycol single chiller system; Bloodhound Solutions Kooltrak temperature loggers; Foster Refrigeration blast chiller range; E&R Moffat Chillogen mobile banqueting trolley systems; Caravell by Friulinox CCS658 intelligent chiller unit.
Warewashing Equipment
Winner: Hobart UK's CNR rack conveyor warewasher.
Shortlisted: Meiko UK's K-Tronic rack transport dishwasher; Winterhalter's WKTS rack dishwasher heat pump.
Overall Winner
The Infinity Fryer from Falcon Foodservice Equipment
Best Maintenance: Case study
Winner: Meiko UK/Johnson Hospitality Services.
Shortlisted: Hallmark Kitchens/Mitchells & Butlers, 27 Fleet Street, Birmingham; ServEquip/KFC Henny Penny.
Best Installation: Case study
Winner: Catering Connections - Menu System of Switzerland induction catering equipment at the Lanesborough.
Shortlisted: E&R Moffat/Chillogen mobile banqueting trolley system at the Royal Armouries, Leeds; Hallmark Kitchens/Walsgrave Hospitality, Coventry; Rational UK/Self Cooking Centre at Vineyard at Stockcross.