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Whether you are making soups, purees or smoothies a blender is the top tool of the trade for all chefs or bar staff.

There’s so many options in the world of blenders but the right product for you will depend on many factors. Whether you are serving up cocktails or looking to blend hot or cold food we have an exciting range on offer at Lockhart.

Three blender brands to check out

Hamilton Beach Commercial is an exciting brand in the world of bar blenders, food blenders, drinks mixers and juicers. All products are designed with ingenuity, durability and attention to detail so are perfect for all busy kitchens and bars.

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Above: Hamilton Beach Fury Blender

Chefmaster offers a range of robust and competitively priced table top electrical products. This includes manual and automatic blenders, bain-maries, barbecues, fryers, grills, slicers and water boilers.

JTC is a leading manufacturer of high-performance, commercial grade blenders. It is passionate about healthy, organic eating and they're on a mission to share their love for the JTC OmniBlend to promote a healthy lifestyle across the UK and around the world.

Which blender you choose will primarily be based on what you actually want to use it for. Some blenders are more suitable for light use so if you plan to use yours a lot you will be looking for something with more durability. From a simple light duty stick blender right through to heavy-duty blenders, there are five key things which you should consider before you buy.

1. Performance

In a busy kitchen or bar, you will always be looking for products that offer you the best performance in terms of ease of use, speed and durability. One thing to consider is the power of the blender. If you work somewhere that is going to be making smoothies all day long you will need a powerful blender, however, if it’s only going to be used once a day to blend ingredients for the evening soup that could offer less power.

You should also check out the actual blade as this also offers an indication of performance. The JTC Omniblend, for example, is made of laser-cut Japanese rustless stainless steel blades. It has six dull blades and flat edges, so it can pulverise ingredients from ice to spices in seconds without ever losing its sharpness.

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Above: JTC Omniblend V Blender

The Hamilton Beach Fury is a powerful workhorse. In busy locations, the Fury's™ large paddle switches make operating the power blender fast and easy. Just set the adjustable timer to suit your recipe, and simply hit ‘start’ for smooth results every time.

2. Noise

You won’t want to upset your customers with a loud blender every single time you need to mix food, so this is something that must be taken into consideration before you buy. The last thing you want to do is upset your customers who have come to your outlet for relaxation. The Hamilton Beach Eclipse blends as quietly as a normal conversation. Whilst its the quietest commercial blender, it also provides the best drink consistency. With its unique QuietBlend™ Technology, you can serve your customers super-creamy drinks without disturbing their conversations.

3. Size of the machine

Size is key when it comes to choosing a blender as space will be limited in all kitchens and bars. Make sure you check out the dimensions before you buy and work out where the blender will be stored. When you browse blenders on our website, we give you all the dimensions you need to measure the products up for your own venue.

4. Capacity of the jar

Again, this depends on how much and how often you will be blending food, but you will want to consider the size of the jar. If you are just doing one portion at a time then a smaller jar will be absolutely perfect, however, if you are blending a higher volume you will be looking for something that blends all ingredients in one go. The Chefmaster 2 litre Digital Blender is available as both a manual and automatic and has a polycarbonate jug included. Polycarbonate is a strong material which is virtually unbreakable so is ideal for busy environments.

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Above: Chefmaster 2 Litre Digital Blender

5. Ease of use

When you have a variety of staff in and out of your kitchen or bar you will want a product that is easy to use and quick to understand with minimal training. However, it’s not simply about how easy it is to operate. Think about how easy it is to clean as well. You need to make sure it’s quick to clean it fully after each use to maximise productivity in your bar or kitchen.

The JTC OmniBlend’s powerful motor means cleaning the jug takes less than 10 seconds. Simply fill the jug up to the half way mark with warm water and a small amount of detergent, then press the ‘Pulse’ button 3 or 4 times and rinse out. There is no need for dishwashing or scrubbing.

If you would like more help in buying a blender, please get in touch by contacting us on 03701 678678 or join the Live Chat on our website.


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Lockhart Catering on 31 May 2018 12:00 AM

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