Supplier Spotlight: Craster Buffet Solutions

With summer comes an opportunity for families and couples to eat out at their favourite commercial establishments on a more regular basis. With this increase in mind, it would be wise for a restaurateur to look to improve or simply update their facilities and equipment. If you need convincing that your buffet equipment and facilities need replacing then please read this article as we will be discussing the new buffet options from Craster, which solutions would be most beneficial for which environment and finally, the trends to look out for and take advantage of in the buffet industry. Craster buffet options So, what are the new options? The new Craster buffet range is extensive and varied and would take too much time to simply list here so If you want a full viewing of what Alliance Online currently have stocked, please refer here. In this article we will simply be pointing out the key equipment and tools that every restaurateur should have covered and will need checking for potential replacement. The following will be the possible designs and styles that we at Alliance Online would recommend for smooth operations.

1. Buffet Stands:

This may seem like an obvious aspect of a commercial catering company however for many businesses providing an adequate display for their foods or drinks has been a neglected part of operations. The fact of the matter is that a customer will only be interested in buying foods or drinks if they are attracted to the presentation. Much like food service in a restaurant when it comes to tableware, providing tasty foods is only half the mission as offering an attractive presentation is the other half of the puzzle which can often be a stumbling block. Our recommendation would be an oak stand as the neutral tone of oak would be applicable to any commercial establishment, for a more contemporary feel we would also suggest opting for a black stand.

2. Tilt Buffet Display:

When it comes to food presentation, it is of paramount importance that the food on display is appealing to the customer’s eye. Many experts can attest that a criticality that is often overlooked by restaurateurs is accurately finding the appropriate crockery. The beauty of the Craster Tilt Buffet display crockery lies in the elegant construction that can be found in both white, dark grey and brass gold. When it comes to buffet display, a crucial aspect should be presentation and seamless cohesion. Each aspect of the display should fit with the overall theme of the establishment. At Alliance Online we understand that durability and robustness is a necessity, this is why we would recommend the Tilt buffet stainless steel frame which perfectly goes with the white marble, walnut and grey marble plinths we also offer. Retro A trend to definitely look out for this year is vintage serve and display, the leading theory for this is the general public want to reminisce about the days before COVID-19 and even further back. With the expected rise of vintage and retro food display to come to fruition, shall we take a look at which pieces would be the most suitable for creating a retro atmosphere in your establishment this year. An example of this would be the Craster Shaker tabletop range of products that would perfectly fit both a vintage theme and a contemporary setting. The construction of each individual pot is durable and is designed using fine Scandinavian Aeroply which is an ideal way to show off a bakery display. Rustic Modernity One other trend that is currently on the rise is the rustic yet modern look. Simply described as a Scandinavian effect, the minimalist aspect of displaying foods is gaining momentum. The theory behind this method is placing an emphasis and importance back on the foods and drinks being displayed. For this reason, it would be most suitable for an establishment that is centred around the quality of food being served. An example of what would be most ideal for this potential setting would be the Craster cake stands that offer both walnut and oak tones. The neutrality of both browns make either choice applicable for a minimalist concept. At Alliance Online we understand that updating and purchasing new equipment for your buffet service can seem like a task that can be set aside in the current climate however we would argue that the benefits from reinvigorating standards of service and display can have a positive impact on the wider establishment. For more information regarding the Craster buffet solutions we currently stock please refer to our website.