The Alliance Online Catering Equipment Blog

"catering equipment information, industry news & company announcements from alliance online"

Catering Equipment & Disposables Catalogue – Sept 2010

0 comments

Posted by Lauren in Catering Equipment

The latest edition of our catering equipment and disposables catalogue is back from the printers and ready to be shipped out next week.

Catering Equipment Catalogue

Click the image above to receive your FREE copy!
New customers will be required to register

As the front cover shows, this edition highlights some of the great offers we currently have on our paper hygiene. Centre feed roll in particular are available for just £13.40 for 6 x 300m rolls!

Our usual great catering supplies are featured throughout including:

  • Glassware
  • Crockery
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Kitchen Equipment

So for all our latest prices and promotions, click the image above to request the latest catalogue.

Catering for Christmas 2010!

0 comments

Posted by Tanya in Catering Equipment

The X-Factor has started which means Christmas is closer than you think and this year promises to be all glamour and sparkle. As the hospitality industry prepares for it’s busiest season, we unveil our 2010 Christmas range – with a wide of selection of products to suit all pockets – whatever the theme or colour scheme.

Celebration Gold & Silver Tablesets

Celebration Gold & Silver Tablesets

From novelty hats to party supplies, there is something for everyone. Caterers can choose from a great array of colours, e.g. traditional reds and greens, or for those who want to go-glam and especially stylish, there are luxurious champagne golds, blacks and silvers.

Not only are we a ‘one stop shop’ for all caterers Christmas decorations, but we offer a customer support and advisory service to help catering establishments plan festive themes and add a touch of inspiration into the mix.

We have many years experience of what makes a great festive party theme from talking to our customers and establishing what has worked and been successful for them. It’s about finding products that can add value to the party atmosphere – for example novelty hats and table fireworks are proving popular in some markets whereas in hotels and high end restaurants, it’s usually about creating a glamorous yet stylish theme.

Flashing Neon Shot Glasses are set to be a classic this year. Not only are these unique glasses great fun but a real talking point around the table or bar! Available from Alliance Online in packs of 80 (4 x 20 to a case) for £64.47, and in assorted colours, red/pink, yellow, green and blue, bars and restaurants can either use the glasses for spirits such as vodka or tequila or can use them creatively in the kitchen as part of a larger dessert concept.

Chrsitmas Cracker

Starburst Black & Silver Tree Cracker

Of course, no Christmas would be complete without a party popper and a cracker. With over 500 festive themed products to choose from, Alliance Online customers are set for a treat!

Simply check out our Christmas supplies for some fresh ideas and the best range and prices for crackers, party packs, table settings and novelty headwear.

Christmas 2010 Catering Supplies – Buy Online

Essential Bar Equipment

0 comments

Posted by Lauren in Bar Supplies

Our bar equipment section is one of our biggest and most popular categories. We supply a lot of equipment to pubs and bars across the UK. We’ve picked out a couple of our most popular bar supplies below – follow the link at the bottom of the post to see over 200 more products.

Waiters Friend

Waiters Friend

Waiters Friend Bottle Opener

Don’t be without the handy pocket size ‘Beaumont Waiters Friend Bottle Opener Double Reach Lever’. This great little product is the key to every bottle and every bar tender should have one – it’s available in black and costs ONLY £2.88.

Unilever Spirit Measure

Unilever Spirit Measure

Unilever Spirit Measure

Is yours full enough? Every bar needs one of these push-up spirit measures (25ml) by Unilever. Quick, easy and never fails to deliver the right drinks measure for just £3.93.

Bar Ice Crusher

Stainaway Bar Ice Crusher

Swainaway Ice Crusher

Feeling crushed! The Swainaway 1.3 litre Ice Crusher is a must for any university bar. For just £23.58, crushed ice couldn’t be easier. A suction base provides a safe opening on smooth surfaces – simply turn the level to activate vacuum.

Hamilton Beach Rio Bar Blender

Hamilton Beach Rio Bar Blender

Hamilton Beach Bar Blender

Not for the faint-hearted! The Hamilton Beach Rio Bar Blender (0.95 ltr) with its stainless steel jug is an essential blender for cocktails, smoothies and so much more. Perfect for a busy bar, it’s easy to clean and can withstand the knocks! Comes complete with warranty.

Features include:

  • Wave Action system continually forces mixture down into the blades
  • Blends a 16oz Daiquiri in 20 seconds
  • 1/2Hp motor provides ample power and torque
  • High/low and on/off toggle switches are easy to reach and control
  • Stackable polycarbonate container takes up less storage space
  • Capacity: 0.95Ltr

Bar Equipment – Buy Online

Leave a comment

Cleaning & Hygiene

0 comments

Posted by Tanya in Cleaning

Maintaining a clean and hygienic working environment is not just a legal requirement – it’s an emotional one too. Hygiene strikes right at the heart of of the professionalism of any catering establishment across the hospitality sector. It has to be above reproach and evoke pride in all proprietors and managers for a ‘good job done’.

Mr Muscle Spray

Mr Muscle Multi Surface Cleaner Spray

Regardless of whether we are talking about the cleanliness of a hotel bedroom, a commercial kitchen, washrooms or broader leisure facilities, it’s absolutely critical to every business and the right products are the secret to success.

Our own range is significant, we have over 1200 products available – many on offer – from brands that caterers have confidence in and can trust. That includes protective clothing, first aid accessories as well as primary cleaning chemicals and janitorial equipment that importantly, do the job they promise.

Favourite lines include Persil Washing Up Liquid, Toilet Duck and Mr Muscle which are available in sprays or in 5 litre containers. It’s clear that our customers do carry across household brands that they use in their businesses.

We’ve also seen a big upsurge in sales across the Winterhalter Bleach and Toilet Disinfectant. These are really good products and much cheaper than their big name rivals. We’re seeing customers try them and then come straight back for more!

Exel Mop

Exel Revolution Mop Head

When it comes to kitchen hygiene, griddle stones are our best seller, closely followed by polythene gloves and vinyl powdered gloves. On the janitorial side, the Interchange System and Exel mop system are proving popular – where you can apply different coloured heads for various areas to ensure the most professional cleaning chemicals are used for the right job.

Our single best seller is our centre feed range. Which, (for the un-initiated), means those big rolls of paper that you find in kitchens and bathroom facilities where you rip off paper to wipe your hands (not individual towels). The advantage of centre feed is that its more economical and hygienic as you only touch the paper.

Our customer service team deals with more calls and queries around hygiene and cleanliness than any other issue. A growing area of interest from customers is around the eco-friendliness of products and what ranges are effective in getting the job done.

We’ve also noticed an increase in on-line purchasing when it comes to hygiene and janitorial chemicals and products. It’s an ideal way to buy as this is a straightforward area. Repeat orders are simple and not least, chemicals are not a product that you would want to ‘touch and feel’ before you buy!

Cleaning Supplies – Buy Online!

Leave a comment
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ... 78 79   Next Page »
Tag Cloud
  • RSS Feed

    Keep up to date with the latest catering news at Alliance Online

    Click here to subscribe to our blog RSS feed