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How to care for cutlery correctly: tips to extend its life

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In the hospitality industry, cutlery is much more than functional utensils: it is an essential part of the customer experience. Their shine, cleanliness and condition convey professionalism, hygiene and attention to detail. Therefore, keeping them in perfect condition is a direct investment in the image of the establishment.

Here is a practical guide with key recommendations to ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of your professional cutlery.

Initial cleaning and after each service

Before the first use, it is important to wash the cutlery to remove any manufacturing or handling residues.
After each service, remove coarse food residues as soon as possible. Leaving residues for too long can cause stains or damage the finish, even on stainless steel.

Correct use of the dishwasher

For an effective wash, place the cutlery in the dishwasher without clumping: a loose arrangement allows the water to reach all surfaces.
Always use a mild detergent and the rinse aid recommended by the manufacturer, respecting the doses indicated. If you notice stains or discolorations, it may be due to an insufficient or excessive amount of rinse aid; adjusting the dosage usually solves the problem.

Water control and rust prevention

Be sure to keep decalcifying salt in the dishwasher, as hard water can leave residues or cause corrosion.
In any case, avoid letting salt enter the rinse cycle: a high concentration can damage the cutlery.
Also, do not mix rusty iron or steel objects with stainless steel cutlery, as they may transfer rust particles. If this happens, the stains can be easily removed with a specific stainless steel care product.

Drying and subsequent handling

For a streak-free finish, the cutlery should be completely dry at the end of the wash cycle.
Ideally, remove the cutlery at the end of the program. If this is not possible, leave the dishwasher door ajar for a few minutes to allow steam to escape and prevent condensation.
If necessary, dry by hand with a soft cloth, especially the knife blades.

What “dishwasher safe” really means

The term “dishwasher safe” indicates that the cutlery can withstand a certain number of wash cycles without damage, but there is no standard for a minimum number of washes. Therefore, even high-quality products require regular care to maintain their appearance and performance over the long term.

In a nutshell

The durability of your cutlery depends on both its quality and the care it receives. By following these recommendations, you will be able to keep your cutlery impeccable, preserve its shine and guarantee a table experience at the height of the best gastronomy.

Visit pilsa.com and discover solutions designed to optimize the hygiene, presentation and durability of your hospitality equipment.

Preparing tables for the holidays: a guide for professionals.

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Get ready for the festive season with Pilsa: tableware, glassware, lighting and consumables for cafeterias, hotels and restaurants.

Order early and be prepared!

The holidays are coming! For professionals in the restaurant and hospitality industry, this period is a busy one. Busy establishments, special menus, buffets and corporate events: all a challenge to impress customers and put teams to the test.

To make this high season a success, there is only one key: anticipation.

Pilsa, a specialist in hospitality equipment, supports you with its wide range of products: tableware, glassware, lighting and table accessories that leave a lasting impression.

Tableware: enhance your dishes and improve your festive menus

Tableware is the main factor in the customer experience. Impeccable presentation immediately reinforces the perception of quality and attention to detail.

During the holidays, focus on refined dishes that put your customers in a festive mood: mussels with champagne, scallops on a bed of leeks, veal fillet with truffle sauce or a reinvented yule log, enhanced by elegant and professional tableware:

✔︎ Porcelain or textured plates.

✔︎ Variety of serving dishes.

✔︎ Matching wine glasses and champagne glasses.

Pro tip:

✔︎ Combine your festive dinnerware with your everyday dinnerware for impeccable service.

✔︎ Reserve a few extra pieces for simultaneous services.

✔︎ Gold, silver or matte finishes provide an instant touch of distinction.

Glassware: a discreet luxury for your cocktails and champagnes

Glassware enhances the taste and visual experience. Serving a perfectly polished glass, appropriate for the type of beverage, elevates the menu of your celebration.

What can you find at pilsa.com?

✔︎ Champagne and sparkling wine glasses.

✔︎ Elegant wine glasses.

✔︎ Modern and durable cocktail glasses.

Pro tip:

✔︎ For ease of service, provide one glass for each type of beverage (water, wine, cocktail, champagne) at each station.

✔︎ Use sturdy, ergonomic glasses to limit accidents during peak service hours.

✔︎ Varying the shapes and sizes of cocktails or appetizers creates an attractive visual impression on your buffets or trays.

Table lighting: creating a festive atmosphere

Lighting is the element that transforms an ordinary table into a memorable experience.

Pilsa offers professional solutions: torch-shaped candles, LED lamps or small illuminated fountains.

Example: create ambient lighting with torch candles or elegant candelabras; a simple detail that transforms the atmosphere of your tables.

Pro tip:

✔︎ Combine soft general lighting with localized lighting on each table for a warm, elegant look.

✔︎ Check safety: stable and certified candles, candelabras suitable for service trips.

✔︎ Small LED lights can complement candles and enhance the ambiance while limiting risks.

✔︎ Customize your candelabras to reinforce your brand image to your customers.

Festive napkins and tablecloths: the details that make the difference

A well-laid table immediately creates a warm and festive atmosphere.

Pilsa offers a wide selection of tablecloths, napkins, and decorative elements suitable for all styles: traditional, contemporary or refined.

Match the colors to your card:

✔︎ Red and gold for a restaurant with a homely atmosphere.

✔︎ White and silver for a gourmet hotel.

✔︎ Black and gold for a high-end cocktail bar.

Prepare your orders: anticipation is key

The holiday season requires organization and planning. Ordering your products in advance guarantees availability and peace of mind.

✔︎ Tableware: make sure you have enough plates and platters to serve for all your holiday menus.

✔︎ Glassware: adapt the number of glasses to the type of service (cocktails, champagne, wines).

✔︎ Lighting: plan to use candles and LED lamps for all your tables.

Pro tip:

✔︎ Make a precise inventory of needs according to the type of service: table service, buffet, cocktail reception.

✔︎ Think about consumables: tablecloths, napkins, glasses, take-out containers.

✔︎ Plan for additional resources to cope with peak attendance or last-minute contingencies.

Make Pilsa your partner for the holidays

Pilsa enables hospitality professionals to meet the demands of the festive season: refined tableware, elegant glassware and appropriate lighting.

Preparing your celebrations in advance guarantees:

✔︎ An exceptional customer experience.

✔︎ A quiet and efficient team.

✔︎ A polished and professional image for the establishment.

Plan ahead and ask for a quotation

Professional fryers for your restaurant

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In the catering universe, from traditional restaurants to food-trucks or catering services, the professional fryer is a central element: it is the key to offer crispy, golden fried food of consistent quality. Properly equipping this type of appliance is essential to ensure smooth service and a satisfying experience for your customers.

Why choose a professional fryer?

A good fryer allows you to cook quickly and accurately, maximizing performance in times of high demand. Moreover, being designed for intensive use, it offers superior durability and complies with the hygiene and safety standards required in a professional environment.

What criteria should be taken into account for the selection?

Power type: electric or gas. Electric fryers are noted for their precise temperature control and ease of installation, while gas fryers offer higher power and are often well suited to high volume services.

Cuve (vat) capacity: depends on the volume you expect to produce. The higher the volume, the higher the capacity and power of the unit must be to maintain an optimum temperature even in intensive service.

“Cold zone”: this technology allows frying residues to be deposited in the lower part of the tank without overcooking, extending the oil’s shelf life and improving the quality of the fried food.

Safety and ergonomics: pay attention to safety systems such as cold wall, safety thermostat, drain valves, stainless steel design, etc.

Type of installation: table-top or cabinet (“chest”) fryer. Table-top fryers are more compact and suitable for small spaces; cabinet fryers offer greater autonomy and production capacity.

Other characteristics to be taken into account

When choosing your professional fryer, don’t hesitate to also look for certain specific features depending on your situation and the results you want to achieve:

The presence of a drain tap: it allows to maintain the fryer quickly and to drain the oil in an instant.

Automatic oil filtering: this method allows frying several foods in a row, such as doughnuts and French fries, to limit energy consumption. The risk of flavors or odors being transferred from one food to another is avoided. It is also a recommended option for healthier cooking.

The choice of a bulb thermostat ensures extremely precise temperature control. Note that the double safety thermostat automatically shuts off in case of insufficient oil level.

In a nutshell

To select the right professional fryer, start by defining the hourly production you expect, whether you will use oil for fresh or frozen frying, whether you prefer electric or gas, and the space available on your cooking line. Then, consider the other factors (capacity, cold zone, ergonomics, safety) to make the smartest choice.

In Pilsa we have a wide selection of professional fryers. For more info and budget, you can contact us here.

How to properly maintain cleanliness in a professional kitchen

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Respecting hygiene standards is essential in a professional kitchen; it is an integral part of the quality of the dishes served. In addition, a clean kitchen will help you pass health inspections with confidence. To ensure proper cleanliness, it is crucial to use professional-grade cleaning products.

5 steps to keeping your kitchen clean

Disinfect surfaces
During service, work surfaces tend to accumulate grease, which promotes the growth of bacteria. It is therefore necessary to disinfect them regularly. You can use a no-rinse disinfectant spray that allows you to clean both surfaces and utensils efficiently.

Mopping floors
In the intense activity of the kitchen, food and liquids can fall on the floor and leave residues. It is therefore important to clean the floors with a suitable product, for example after every service, using a specific cleaner.

Degrease grills and ovens
Cleaning ovens and other cooking equipment is essential to remove grease deposits that form during cooking, as they can turn into harmful residues. For this task, use appropriate degreasers designed for professional use.

Washing the dishes
This step may seem obvious, but it may not be done correctly and customers may find themselves with poorly washed utensils due to not using the right product. At Pilsa we have dishwashing products adapted to your cleaning style.

Clean the waste bins
Waste bin maintenance is often overlooked, but it is essential to clean them regularly to prevent unpleasant odors and bacteria buildup. This cleaning should always be done outside the kitchen area using disinfectant products.

Beyond these steps, there are other key principles to consider for maintaining a professional kitchen. Avoid using the same cleaning products for stainless steel, wood, and plastic equipment. It is also vital that staff follow hygiene rules such as proper handwashing. Lastly, make sure the kitchen remains free of pests — and if necessary, use insecticides in compliance with safety regulations to prevent contamination.

Kitchen design: an essential element for proper maintenance

To facilitate cleaning and ensure compliance with hygiene standards for professionals, it’s important that the kitchen is well organized. A well-designed kitchen layout and properly selected equipment make maintenance much easier.

It’s advisable to prioritize accessibility to all surfaces and floors, install effective ventilation systems, and use high-quality, easy-to-clean kitchen equipment rather than focusing solely on the aesthetic aspects of the space. This approach helps preserve cleanliness and maintain your kitchen and its equipment in good condition for longer.

Hygiene in a professional kitchen is essential; remember that European regulations govern compliance in this area. Based on these standards, you can develop your own professional cleaning protocol, including cleaning and disinfection routines, as well as the appropriate products and maintenance techniques to use.

Surprise your customers this Halloween: tableware and settings that leave a lasting impression

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Halloween has become the perfect opportunity for hotels, restaurants, and catering services to offer unique and memorable experiences. Beyond the menu, ambience plays a key role in shaping the customer’s perception — and tableware can become the unifying thread of your entire aesthetic concept.

Below, we present a selection of tableware pieces full of personality, along with styling ideas to help you set the scene — from elegant and understated atmospheres to bold and playful setups.

Create a stylish table: from elegant to thematic

✔︎ Elegant & subtle
Style: sophistication with dark, refined accents.
Suggested elements: black or charcoal-grey tablecloth, burgundy or copper napkins, golden candles, smoked glassware.

✔︎ Stylish & thematic
Style: a balanced mix of atmosphere and restraint.
Suggested elements: matte black or silver-painted pumpkins, dried branches, small ceramic skulls, warm LED lighting.

✔︎ Bold & playful
Style: visually striking Halloween flair.
Suggested elements: black gauze fabrics, cut-out paper figures, napkin rings with “spooky” motifs, purple or green lighting.

Practical tips to impress with your table setting

✔︎ Play with contrasts
Pair dark tableware with metallic or bright accessories to add depth and shine.

✔︎ Set the mood with lighting
Candles and warm LED string lights are perfect allies to highlight details without overwhelming the space.

✔︎ Set the mood with lighting
Candles and warm LED string lights are perfect allies to highlight details without overwhelming the space.

✔︎ Blend décor with the menu
Mini pumpkins, whole spices, or edible branches bring visual and sensory harmony to the experience.

✔︎ Keep it functional
Avoid bulky or intrusive decorations. The décor should complement, not compete.

✔︎ Respect your venue’s identity
Adjust the level of dramatism to match your brand: discreet and elegant for fine dining, more expressive for casual spaces.

Inspiring tableware: elegance, texture and character

Estas colecciones combinan diseño, resistencia y ese toque visual que transforma una comida temática en una experiencia:

Kintsugi Reverse by Churchill
Inspired by the Japanese kintsugi technique, it combines deep, dark tones with delicate golden highlights. Perfect for refined settings with a mysterious edge.

Karbon by RAK Porcelain
Its rich, carbon-like finish enhances any culinary presentation. Ideal for pairing with warm lighting or metallic accents.

Fire by RAK Porcelain
Available with or without rim, this range’s warm, vibrant hue recalls fire, autumn leaves, and the deep oranges of the season — a striking base for thematic setups.
The green version expands its aesthetic versatility: a deep forest tone that evokes mystery, nature, and even supernatural allure.

Seasons by Porland
Its amber-orange color captures the essence of pumpkins and autumn foliage, adding warmth, energy, and a festive spirit without excess.

Tornado by Accolade
With its marbled glaze and unique texture, it’s an excellent choice for spaces that seek authenticity while maintaining a modern appeal.

At Pilsa, we help you create spaces that inspire and experiences that last. If you’d like to discover more about our tableware collections and how to adapt them to your establishment’s ambience, get in touch with our team today.

Tableware that embraces Autumn: trends and featured collections

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As autumn arrives with its warm tones, natural textures, and cozy atmosphere, our table can also adapt to the seasonal mood. Choosing the right tableware for this time of year goes beyond appearance: it influences the dining experience, the way each dish stands out, and the overall harmony of the table.

Keys to choosing the perfect autumn tableware

Before selecting a specific set, it’s worth considering which qualities best evoke that autumnal feeling:

Warm and neutral color palette

Shades like beige, soft terracotta, ochre, light browns, off-white, and warm grey highlight the food while reflecting the essence of the season without competing visually.

Subtle textures and matte or semi-matte finishes

Lightly textured surfaces, soft glazes, and gentle relief details add tactile depth and visual interest without distraction.

Organic shapes and smooth edges

Avoid overly geometric designs and opt for rounded or slightly irregular edges that bring visual softness.

Versatility for various dishes

Good autumn tableware should also be practical: pieces that are microwave and dishwasher safe, and suitable for professional use if needed.

Compatibility with decorative elements

Make sure your pieces pair beautifully with centerpieces like dry branches, pinecones, or autumn leaves, and with natural table linens such as linen or jute.

Perfect pairings for an inspiring autumn table

The magic of an autumn table doesn’t just lie in the tableware you choose, but in how you combine it. Playing with shapes, colors, and textures allows you to create cozy settings that invite people to savor every bite. Below are some ideas for mixing these pieces to give your table a unique, seasonal charm.

Textiles and accessories

Use linen tablecloths or runners in sand, soft mustard, or muted green tones. Add woven chargers or pieces made of natural fibers, raw cotton or jute napkins, and centerpieces made with dry leaves, eucalyptus branches, or painted oak twigs.

Contrast with seasonal foods

Use ingredients like pumpkins, mushrooms, beets, or homemade jams to create beautiful color contrasts on neutral, light-toned plates.

Warm lighting

Amber candles or soft lighting enhance the porcelain’s texture. Warm reflections keep neutral tones from feeling too “cold.”

Final tips for choosing and using tableware in autumn

Beyond design and inspiration, a few practical details can make all the difference when choosing and using tableware in autumn. From durability to how it integrates with your décor, these tips will help you make the most of every piece.

Keep a cohesive look by range or material

Even if you mix different collections, ensure that the porcelain type, thickness, and texture complement each other so your table feels balanced.

Avoid overcrowding

In autumn, simplicity conveys elegance. Let your table “breathe”: leave enough space between pieces, centerpieces, and décor.

Plan by color layers

Neutral tableware allows for subtle touches of color: rust-toned napkins, soft golden accents, or elements in copper or aged wood.

Our recommendations

Palma range by Accolade

Its embossed brown exterior adds tactile and visual appeal. The glossy glaze gives it a natural, authentic touch that enhances the colors and textures of your dishes while maintaining a clean, sophisticated look.

Savanna range by Accolade

Its natural beige tone is perfect for autumn, adding warmth without darkening the table. Ideal for serving appetizers, starters, or light dishes.

Sakura range by Pioli

While “Sakura” evokes the cherry blossom and springtime, its simplicity and purity make it incredibly versatile. Combined with warm autumn tones — terracotta napkins or rustic linens — it creates a refined, airy feel.

Harvest Mediterranean Terracotta range by Dudson

Perfect for creating a more eclectic style. Hand-finished with a distinctive rim, this rustic Mediterranean design pairs beautifully with other colors inspired by the season.

Autumn is the perfect time to refresh your table and invest in pieces that bring warmth, texture, and style. At pilsa.com, you’ll find a curated selection of tableware ideal for this time of year. Explore their collections, compare materials, shapes, and finishes, and discover how every detail can turn your meals into moments full of charm.

And if you don’t find exactly what you’re looking for, don’t worry: just let us know what you need here.

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