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New vs. second hand catering machinery

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Are you thinking of starting a new business or changing and giving a new look to the one you have? It is at this point that the typical question arises: What to do with the machinery – buy new or second-hand?

In this article we offer you 5 keys to decide whether to buy new or used machinery.

Machinery warranties.

New products have a minimum warranty of 2 years. This allows you to maintain security when using it, because if any problem arises with the machine, you have a technical service behind you to solve it.

This is not the case with second-hand machines. They do not have a real warranty that covers repairs to the machine. So you may have to spend what you originally saved by buying a second-hand machine on repairs. It may also happen that the machinery is older than you think and has a shorter life than expected.

Technical service.

Once you have acquired any new machinery, you have a commercial company behind you that, in most cases, is in charge of training you in the use of the new machine, offers you a technical service and takes care of its maintenance.

If you decide to purchase second-hand machinery, it is usual that you do not have the necessary technical service to start up the machinery with guarantees.

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Technology.

If you buy a new generation machine, it will most likely have more features than older models, better energy efficiency, new cooking techniques, new functions to improve cleaning, etc.

Second-hand machinery, on the other hand, is often technologically obsolete.

Asymmetric information (Lack of information).

What criteria should we follow when buying second-hand machinery? To take our word for it from the seller and think that the machine has not suffered any breakdowns? Or how long the machine has been in use? At first glance, a second-hand machine we will not be able to tell if it is good or bad.

Economic savings.

This is the point where the acquisition of second-hand machinery stands out. Buying new equipment can be expensive, and it is obvious that the cost of a second-hand machine will be lower.

Product catalog.

It is more usual to find a new product or machinery at your trusted machinery supplier than to have to go to the second hand market, having to wait for the machine we want to buy, at the price we are willing to pay and with the determined time of use.

Remember that within the Yelow catalog you can find everything you need to open or renovate your hospitality business.

After these arguments for and against buying second-hand machinery, what do you prefer, do you prefer to have your machinery refurbished or to buy it second-hand?

Leave us your comments.

Do you want to have a beautiful, profitable and tasty restaurant?

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When we chose the term ‘Easy Hospitality’ to accompany our brand we were very clear about the reason: because it is what we really want, can and know how to do. Because we not only make our customers’ daily lives easier by providing them with a cash register with more than 18,000 items in stock. We also make their dreams easier, such as having a beautiful, profitable and tasty restaurant.

To achieve this, we have a team of professionals specialized in advising on integral projects. That is, we help our clients to create from scratch a hospitality business or give a new look to the one they have to make it more attractive and improve their bottom line. Since we opened our doors, Yelow’s Consulting area has consolidated itself as a reference in the sector. This is demonstrated by the success stories that we show you every month on our Facebook, Instagram and Youtube profiles.

But since we have the recipe to enrich bland hospitality businesses :), we have decided to make it even easier for any professional from all over Spain to ask us for information and advice. That’s why we have created a specific website where we explain what we can do for your business, project or idea: www.hosteleriafacil.pro/solucionesVisit it, smile, tell us how much you like it and share.

We take care of everything, even making you smile.

  • Consulting / First we analyze what project you want to undertake or what are the real needs of your business taking into account the location, supply and competition.
  • The proposal / We make you an integral proposal that adapts to your pocket but without renouncing to make your clients fall in love and attract new ones.
  • Financing / We do not want money to be a problem when it comes to fulfilling your dream. We finance your opening or renovation project for up to 5 years.
  • Hands to work / We accompany you from start to finish in the construction project, installation and commissioning of all the elements of hospitality and decoration. We take care of every detail.
  • Equipment / A stock with more than 18,000 items for kitchen and dining room makes us the most competitive Horeca supplier in price and quality.
  • Customer service / Our work does not end with the inauguration. We continue to accompany you in the day-to-day running of your business: technical service, purchase management and transport.

Tips on how to clean pots and cookware

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In the world of hospitality it is essential to keep our crockery, cutlery, pots, pans, frying pans and cookware in perfect condition. In addition to keeping them clean, we must go a step further and always have a totally disinfected and debacterized kitchen.

It is normal that over time, the exteriors of the pots and pans get the color of burnt, or that some cooked food has passed to a better life by some small oversight. To solve these possible mishaps, we propose several ways and tricks to leave your cookware as good as new.

Sodium bicarbonate.

sodium bicarbonate

One of the properties of baking soda is that it contains natural acid particles. This gives it great properties for use as a cleaning product.

Try sprinkling in the bottom of your pots a little of this product, about two tablespoons, add a splash of water and bring it to a boil. Wait a few minutes. Add baking soda again, this time on your sponge and use your usual detergent. You will see how the grease comes out more easily. Don’t forget to rinse with plenty of water and dry with a clean, dry cloth.

Vinegar.

vinegar

Try using the vinegar directly on the pan, pour it on the surface, either inside or outside, wait a few seconds and scrub with the sponge. Depending on the type of material of the pots you could use an aluminum scouring pad, but we recommend that you use it only on the outside of your cookware, and ONLY if the material allows it, as you could scratch your pots and we do not want them to lose their properties.

Vinegar is a great degreaser and disinfectant, it has the advantage of being totally natural as well as being a good product to eliminate all types of odors.

Lemon.

lemon pot cleaning

Lemon can also be used to shine your pots, pans and cookware. Cut the lemon in half and rub it on the part where you have the grease stain or burn, wait a few minutes and try cleaning as usual. The lemon cleans and disinfects and leaves the surfaces shiny.

Water and salt.

water and salt cleaning pots

This simple method can be useful if the food is not stuck to the surface of the pan.

Make a first cleaning with your usual detergent, once only the stuck parts remain, pour a finger of water and add a handful of salt, bring it to a boil and let it stand for about 20 minutes. Clean again with the sponge and the detergent and you will see how your food stains will disappear.

Degreasing products.

degreaser to clean pots and pans

There are a multitude of degreasing products on the market that help to completely clean cookware and other items. They are just as effective as the previous methods, but we have found one drawback: they are products based on chemical reactions. They are less respectful with the environment and with the health of your skin than the methods we have proposed above.

At Yelow we are committed to the environment. We believe that the hospitality business must do its bit to make this world more sustainable. Working on chemical free cleaning and making our restaurants “ecofriendly” spaces.

Finally, we propose a method that will enhance the cleaning and disinfection of your pots and pans and other kitchen utensils. Yelow installs the Ecoworld system . An effective and practical solution that consists of an ozone treatment that achieves a high cleaning and degreasing power, without having harmful effects on our skin, and without the use of chemical products, so harmful to the environment and our health.

All these methods will help you to keep your pots, pans and cookware in perfect condition.

If you want to know more, check our easy catering page and solve all your doubts.

Tips to be an ‘ecofriendly’ restaurant

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Investing in sustainability is proven to have a positive impact on the environment – and your pocketbook – in many different ways.

On the one hand, more and more customers are looking for restaurants that share their values and choose restaurants where the food, in addition to being healthy, is also sustainable.

On the other hand, there are efficient appliances that contribute to reduce the environmental impact, in addition to considerably reducing your bill at the end of the month.

We thought it would be interesting for you to find out what steps you can take to make your restaurant more sustainable, while at the same time generating value for your company and differentiating yourself from your competition:

Caring for the environment is everyone’s responsibility / Unplash

1 / Starting from scratch: eco-design or sustainable architecture

If you are starting to design your restaurant, you should know that there are many systems developed to reduce your environmental impact.

You can implement a lighting system that is designed to optimize efficiency,install faucets with motion sensors that reduce water waste, decorate with furniture made from recycled materials or install photovoltaic solar panels that favor the use of renewable energy, among other systems.

2 / Investing in efficient appliances

Ovens, dishwashers, air conditioning… Restaurants need many electrical appliances for their daily operation.

In YELOW we have it very clear because we distribute kitchen machinery and equipment with energy efficiency certifications that help our customers that help our customers to reduce their consumption and, consequently, their electricity bill.

Using local and seasonal products is another way to cook more responsibly / Unplash.

3 / Don’t throw away, reinvent recipes

Before throwing food away, think about what you could invent with it. It is not a question of using outdated products, but to revive the cooking of our grandmothers, when with a stew, they ate three days.

Another option would be to donate your leftover food to organizations that work with people without means, such as soup kitchens and homeless shelters.

4 / Promotes responsible consumption

It creates menus that are aware of the overexploitation of resources, works with suggestions, seasonal products and KM.0 that motivate responsible consumption of our food, favor the reduction of aggressive cultivation and stimulate local business.

5 / Paper is OUT

Printing menus, minutes and suggestion cards generate a constant waste of paper that you can easily reduce through digital letters.

Whiteboards are a more analog method, but equally sustainable and ideal for going paperless in your restaurant.

6 / Use sustainable products

It uses napkins and take-away containers made from recycled materials, biodegradable kitchenware and eco-friendly dishwashers, among other products, to promote more socially and environmentally friendly consumption and significantly reduce the environmental damage caused by waste.

7 / Chemical free cleaning

At Yelow we help your hospitality business work more efficiently and sustainably. Get to know the ‘Ecoworld’ solutionan ozonation system for kitchen cleaning and washing of food products 100% free of polluting chemicals.

Now that we’ve explained some of the steps your restaurant can take to become more sustainable, download our catalog and contact our consulting team to help you in everything you need.

Silicone, stainless steel, wood… Discover the best (and healthiest) kitchen utensils

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Wooden, clay, steel, glass… From the forbidden copper to the modern silicone. The history of our stoves is extensive and we have been acquiring and discarding all kinds of materials for the manufacture of our kitchenware.

Here we tell you which are the best materials for cooking:

Wood: the usual

Wood is a porous material that can seep moisture and cause bacteria to grow, which has earned it a reputation for being unhygienic, but depending on what utensil and what you use it for, it can be a very appropriate material. Spoons (for example) protect our pans and have a lower risk of generating these bacteria.

For domestic use, we suggest bamboo, which is prepared to withstand high temperatures and is very resistant.

Glass: clean and stable

Who hasn’t baked (or microwaved) macaroni in the typical glass tupperware?

It is ideal for the oven because it withstands very high temperatures. It is a clean material that does not transfer flavors or other elements of its composition to the food, which makes it one of the healthiest materials for cooking.

Stainless steel: harder than steel

Every professional kitchen is (or should be) covered with stainless steel. Work tables, cold rooms, baking plates…

Stainless steel is one of the most heat-stable materials and more resistant to shocks and falls, which makes it practically eternal. In addition, it is easy to clean, just hot water and a little detergent. However, do not go near a frying pan because steel utensils irreversibly scratch Teflon.

Silicone: the jewel in the crown

It is the ideal material. It is of natural origin and has many hygienic qualities, making it ideal for domestic and professional use.

Among its many advantages:

  • Non-porous
  • It is comfortably flexible (remember that cake pan that unmolds so easily).
  • Non-adherent, less soiling and better cleaning.
  • And it doesn’t burn! A few seconds after being in contact with a heat source, the silicone cools down and we can touch it without risk of burns. Perfect if you have children at home.

Cast iron: those pots that weigh so much

Cast iron pots and pans have taken over our homes in recent years. They come in many colors and sizes, so it is easy to see them in mini format to put tapas or individual portions.

It is a good material because it does not contain glazes, which avoids the risk of transferring harmful elements to the food.

And finally, the mud

They are very popular because they transmit heat slowly. They like them because they transmit heat little by little, but make sure that they are not enameled because the varnish could contain heavy metals that can pass into the food.

In this post we have summarized the most used materials in kitchen utensils, choosing the one that best suits your needs is up to you.

We will (always) recommend that you choose trusted brands with EU Quality Certification, which accredit the quality and origin of the materials, such as those we distribute at Yelow.

Take a look at our catalog, you will surely find what you need. And if you have any doubts, contact us without obligation.

4 trends your restaurant wants to try

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Starting a new year invites us to renew ourselves, to consider new changes, so today we tell you what trends in the restaurant sector your business wants to try. In general terms, we see a healthier consumer, who is looking for new experiences and wants to share them with others. Take note!

ONLINE Mode

We are in a time where digital transformation is here to stay and it is not alien to the world of catering. We have a consumer who visits our restaurant and in parallel shares and values his experience, immediately reaching family or friends and satisfaction or dissatisfaction, leaves a digital footprint that must be taken care of because it affects brand reputation.

Additionally, it is essential to have a presence in digital media such as websites and social networks, as they become a key source of consultation for your business.

The consumer is also looking for ease and the growth in online reservations is advancing year after year. “40% of restaurants already receive online reservations, while 90% have profiles on social networks and 45% have their own website”, are the main conclusions of the Annual Report of the Hospitality Industry in Madrid, conducted by the Association, TripAdvisor and ElTenedor.

Ahh! and don’t forget that consumers are now fascinated by sharing on networks the best photos of the restaurant they visit or the food they order in your business, so take care of your look, because it matters a lot!

Attractive Experiences

When consumers go to a place to eat, good food is now not enough, as strange as it may seem. Increasingly, consumers are looking to pair a delicious meal with an engaging dining experience.

This is why concepts such as multisensory food with illuminated tableware, for example, are born, seeking to evoke emotions and stimulate the senses. It is clear that the challenge now is to provide a 360-degree experience, very positive and that leaves a very good taste!

Health Food

The importance of taking care of oneself (or fitnsess trend) is clearly impacting the world of Catering 2019. Consumers are increasingly interested in finding healthy menus, low in calories, high nutritional power, taste and exquisite presentation.

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Here salads, light menus, creams, special drinks such as juices and smoothies featuring fruits and vegetables should be included in the offer of those looking for “healthier” snacks.

These places stand out for the organic and natural aspect that their decoration offers, to provide a pleasant and complete gastronomic experience. And they also look great when it comes to uploading photos to Instagram.

Special Menus

Just as the “healthy” world has specific needs, there are trends such as veganism and vegetarianism that require an offer of menus different from the conventional ones. It is also the case of people with food intolerances such as gluten or lactose that demand different products and attention.

In 2019, the foodservice sector expects this approach to see significant growth during the year and is sure to focus its attention on offering a variety of spaces that cater to this consumer as well.

At Yelow we provide you with everything you need to make your change resolutions easier.

Charming terraces. 5 essentials to get yours.

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Spring and summer lend themselves to go out, enjoy, and do what you have not been able to do in the cold seasons. The weather lends itself to filling the terraces of all venues everywhere.

In spring, the terraces start to fill up at midday and finding a free table in your favorite bar is impossible.

In summer, with the heat, we wait for the sun to go down to enjoy the coolness of the night. We go out in search of a beer or a soft drink with lots of ice to escape from the day. Or maybe you are one of those who are on vacation at the beach, and the beach bar is your place of choice.

It all belongs to our Mediterranean culture of enjoying the street and gathering around a table, but in all of the above cases there is a common denominator:

The terrace.

What would we be without a good terrace to go to. In the sun or in the coolness, as each one prefers.

So, if your business is lucky enough to have a terrace space, here are 5 must-haves you can’t miss:

Style.

If you want your terrace to have its own personality and style, you can’t have the tables and chairs of the beer or soft drink supplier of the day. Yes, it’s cheaper, but do you really want to stand out from the competition?

You know that details are what make the difference between one business and another, and your customers perceive and value those details. That is why you should consider what style you want to give it. Rustic, modern, chill, sober and elegant or colorful and casual. You choose. But the rest should be in line with that style.

Furniture.

The choice of furniture for your terrace is very important. First of all you have to take into accountwhat space you have. If it is an interior space, if the terrace is in the middle of the street or if you are on the beachfront.

Depending on the location of your terrace and the style you have already chosen, purchase the right furniture.

Tip: Think about the customer’s comfort and how they would feel more comfortable in our premises. A happy customer is a loyal customer and we assure you that if they liked the experience, they will come back.

If you have chosen a chill and indoor environment, choose sofas and low tables according to the context. If on the other hand your terrace is in the middle of the street and you have decided to have a casual style, buy tables and chairs to match, to bring color and liveliness to the environment. Or if you have a small space that you want to take advantage of, high tables and aluminum stools may be the best solution.

Sunshades.

Spain is considered “the country of the sun”, it is highly valued by all, but let’s not fool ourselves, when the sun presses, few are able to remain impassive under its heat. Most mortals prefer to have lunch under a good shade. That is why it is essential to have parasols that promote the comfort of the diners.

Choose wisely, depending on your style as we have mentioned above. There are round, octagonal, square parasols, with a wooden or aluminum pole, and with different colors. And don’t forget the base! Let it be cement or concrete.

Household goods.

Household goods in yelowIf you are concerned about bringing a style to your terrace, you must accompany it with a different tableware and tableware to maintain that style. Nowadays you have plenty of possibilities to choose from: You can choose the classic porcelain or opt for more original materials such as wood, slate or melamine.

You can also choose some of the top brands of tableware and glassware.

  • Churchill and its countless models, Stonecast, Profile, Bamboo, Textured Prints, Vintage Prints, Mediterráneo, Buckingham, etc.
  • Costa Verde with its duo tableware, combining circles and ellipses.
  • Alchemy and the Energy and Ambience models.
  • RAK and its Banquet or Classic Gourmet.
  • DasSchone stands out with Miracle and Apicius.
  • Schonwald offers you Connect and Generation.
  • UpPortuasal and its tableware with a woman’s name, Augusta and Aitana.
  • Vista Alegre triumphs with Matrix and Oh Moon
  • One thousand 994 so natural with Cloud and River.

Barbecue.

lotus-grill-xl- yelowA barbecue is the extra that can give your terrace the perfect touch. The BBQ LOTUS GRILLfor example, is small, comfortable and very easy to use. It will make your customers go crazy to book a table at your place.

What are the advantages of this particular barbecue?

  • The time to start cooking does not exceed 4 minutes.
  • You can regulate the temperature with the on/off button of the built-in fan.
  • Thanks to its coating , you can carry it lit without getting burned.
  • Its design prevents grease from falling into the embers.
  • It is completely removable, which makes it easy to clean.

If you want to know more, in Yelow we already dedicated a whole blog to her. You can see it by clicking here.

We believe that with these 5 elements you will have the brightest terrace in town, on the beach or in the mountains.

At Yelow we provide you with everything you need to find the right style for your terrace.

So #Easy, so #Yelow.

Do you think we are missing something? Would you add anything else to this list? Do you need to add any of the items we have mentioned? We are all ears.

#Yelowers: Eiffel’s Whim

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El Capricho de Eiffel: Paris on the Costa Tropical

Second fortnight of August: very reluctantly we are already rushing the last weeks of summer, but we are still in time to recommend you a plan to enjoy a few more days of warmth and beach: a visit to the town of Motril.

Located about 45 minutes by car from Granada, the capital of the Tropical Coast of Granada welcomes visitors with a sensational subtropical climate, characterized by more than 300 days of sunshine a year, which allows you to enjoy the most of the different beaches in the area. However, its attractions do not end there, offering multiple alternatives for tourism and leisure: a large number of religious buildings and buildings of historical interest, golf courses, sugar museums or the incredible landscapes that make up the fields of cultivation of native fruits such as cherimoya.

In fact, the gastronomic offer is another of the main attractions of the region, and although it is usually based on products of marine origin, today we are pleased to introduce you to a restaurant that stands out from this majority trend: El Capricho de Eiffel .

El Capricho de Eiffel, MotrilLocated in the center of the town, and only five minutes away from the main beaches of Motril, El Capricho de Eiffel focuses its offer on meats, but not just any meat: its specialty is matured meats, cooked with a very special care and at a temperature of 300º. And always on holm oak charcoal. The love that his team professes to these products of animal origin is perceived when discovering his spectacular refrigerated showcase and maturation chamber, the biggest in Spain.

Given the passion they apply in everything they do, we could not fail to thank its owner, Fermín Peñalver, for having trusted in our experience for a challenge as big as this, of which we are enormously proud and in which we hope to have transferred the same passion they pour into the stoves and grills.

We put the icing on the cake to this exciting project with our comprehensive catering services, aimed at meeting all the furniture, kitchenware and machinery needs of El Capricho de Eiffel. To paraphrase Fermín himself “Yelow is a very important supplier for our business, because of its reliability, seriousness and punctuality. The perfect complement to the quality of the product we offer”. So, objective achieved!

We hope that this new video that we have shared with you has got your teeth long and that you will be encouraged to visit El Capricho de Eiffel, a visit that will be worthwhile to discover a restaurant with a very unique character, a very careful decoration, a spectacular translucent vertical waterfall and decorative elements that will make you feel in Paris itself.

When is your next visit to Motril scheduled for?

#Yelowers: 19th Hole Beach Club

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THIS SUMMER, YOUR PLACE IS HOLE 19

We are already in the middle of summer, that time so awaited by everyone for so many months and in which most of you enjoy the “3D”: rest, disconnection and fun.

One of the things we like to do at this time of the year to escape the high temperatures is to escape to the beach, enjoy the sea and, of course, its beach bars.

In Punta del Santo of Playa Granada you have a very special one: Hoyo 19 Beach Club, who have trusted in our integral catering services to renovate their kitchen and cover all their furniture and machinery needs.

In the video we share with you you will discover some details of its offer: a fresh, tasty, recognizable gastronomy, with varied options and very very beachy. Just the way we all like it. As if this were not enough, the evenings are enlivened with its selection of cocktails (you can not miss their incredible mojitos) and is a benchmark in the summer nightlife of the coast of Granada.

We think it is clear that it is a place that we love… but the best thing is the attention to detail, know-how and closeness of their professional team. And it seems that the feeling is reciprocal! To quote Lara Rodriguez, manager of Hoyo 19, “Yelow has attended us very well, the technical assistance has been perfect, the products were what we expected and when we had any doubts, they solved them immediately. Above all, we would like to highlight their punctuality, the quality of their service, the materials they work with, the human quality… what more could you ask for?… what more could we ask for?

One of the key points for an easy catering business, as identified by our philosophy and product catalog.

From here we send a big hug to all the team of Hoyo 19 Beach Club for having trusted us in this project.

What are you waiting for? We assure you that you will want to spend the rest of the summer there!

Yelow, Mint and Chocolate

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We present you the #YelowClient of the month. A 360º project that left a great taste in our mouths.

What do you think about Mint and Chocolate? Undoubtedly, something appetizing and fresh, as is this restaurant business located in El Chaparral (Albolote) and that was carried out entirely by our 360º Projects team. We were delighted with the result, with the professionals behind this restaurant-pizzeria, and we want to thank them for the trust they placed in Yelow, so they are our ‘client of the month’.

Very soon we will introduce you to the Menta y Chocolate team in video but today we want to tell you the story of Gabriel Rodriguez. He used to set up fairs, but his real dream has always been to have his own celebration hall. Life did not make it easy at the beginning, but he fulfilled his dream after a lot of hard work and in the best possible place: to open in his town and with his family a pizzeria where people would feel at home.

The great team of Menta y Chocolate is formed by Puri, Gabriel’s partner, who is in charge of all the decoration and even the smallest detail. Gabriel’s son, who is in charge of accounting. Noelia daughter, who shows her culinary arts in the family business elaborating dishes and sweets to remember. And let’s not forget Manuel, a fundamental piece in this story, born cook and soul of each dish.

They decided to trust Yelow Hostelería Fácilto make their project a reality and we couldn’t have liked the project more.

We invite you to visit the website of Menta y Chocolate and discover their menus designed to share and enjoy. They have a delicious menu that you will eat with your eyes or live and direct booking on 958 495 283. kitchen

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