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Investing in the perfect commercial blender guarantees ingredients are prepared effectively and to a high standard when creating sauces, soups, smoothies or other drinks etc. In busy restaurants and bars where fast-paced operations are common, blending and liquidising needs to be done quickly and efficiently. With a choice of designs and manufacturers available there is something for every operation and budget within our small catering appliances range.
Minimum order value £1000 ex VAT
Minimum order value £1000 ex VAT
Minimum order value £1000 ex VAT
Minimum order value £1000 ex VAT
Minimum order value £1000 ex VAT
Minimum order value £1000 ex VAT
Minimum order value £1000 ex VAT
Minimum order value £1000 ex VAT
Minimum order value £1000 ex VAT
Minimum order value £1000 ex VAT
Minimum order value £1000 ex VAT
Minimum order value £1000 ex VAT
Minimum order value £1000 ex VAT
A commercial blender is classified as such due to its more robust manufacture, durable motors, blades, and gears, and more powerful and efficient design. Commercial kitchen blenders are built to withstand regular, high-frequency use and can handle large quantities of tough ingredients, making them suitable for industrial applications where reliability and performance are critical.
The primary difference between commercial and immersion blenders is their design and usage. Both are essential pieces of food prep equipment; restaurant blenders being more of heavy-duty kitchen blender designed for countertop use with an accompanying mixing bowl, which is ideal for consistent blending in a fixed location. Immersion blenders, hand blenders, or stick blenders, are handheld devices with long shafts and optional attachments, offering the flexibility to blend directly in any bowl or saucepan. This makes immersion blenders perfect for preparing large quantities that exceed the capacity of a commercial food blender's bowl or jug.
The difference between an industrial food blender and a bar blender lies in its construction and intended use. Industrial blenders, also known as heavy duty blenders, are designed to break down hard foods like lobster shells or nuts and can handle both hot and cold foods, depending on the jug material. In contrast, bar blenders, smoothies makers and drinks mixers, may have a smaller capacity, are typically used for cold drinks, and come in models that can prepare drinks with or without ice, catering specifically to beverage preparation.
The jug of a heavy duty kitchen blender may have a sound enclosure, which is a case that surrounds the mixing container to minimise noise during operation. The sound enclosure feature is useful in restaurant blenders, both food and bar types, to reduce the disruption caused by blending or breaking down solid ingredients like ice, ensuring a more pleasant environment for staff and customers.
The best material for a catering food blender mixing container depends on the kitchen's specific needs. Plastic (polycarbonate) jugs are durable and typically shatter-resistant, suitable for various ingredients; ensure they are BPA free if used for hot contents. Stainless steel jugs are more robust and ideal for hot foods but lack transparency in viewing contents. Some industrial and professional food blenders may also feature glass jugs as an alternative.
For a professional blender, the jug capacity you need depends on the volume of product you intend to blend in one use. A larger jug can handle more product, with capacities reaching up to around 4 litres, but this will require a correspondingly larger motor. A jug capacity of around 1.4 litres is typically sufficient for smaller tasks. Both commercial and industrial blenders offer a range of capacities to suit various blending needs.
Both digital or push button and analogue or manual dial controls have advantages for commercial and heavy duty kitchen blenders. Manual dials are straightforward and easy to operate, while digital controls can offer a programmable timer, leading to more consistent blending results. The choice depends on your preference for simplicity or precision in blending operations.
Professional food blender always benefit from a variable speed feature. Variable speed allows you to adjust the RPM (revolutions per minute), with higher RPMs needed for tougher foods. Many commercial food blenders and heavy duty blenders offer this feature to build up power gently or have stepped speed settings at intervals. This versatility is crucial for preparing various ingredients, from softer foods at lower speeds to tougher ones at higher speeds. It can also protect the motor from damage by gradually increasing power to break down tougher ingredients.
The horsepower (HP) needed for a heavy duty commercial blender depends on the usage intensity and the toughness of the ingredients. For light use, up to 50 servings/day, a 1/2 HP motor is sufficient. Medium duty use of up to 75 servings/day requires 1 to 1 1/2 HP. For medium to heavy use, up to 100 servings/day, a 2 HP motor is recommended. For hefty use exceeding 100 servings/day, a 3 1/2 HP motor is ideal. Additionally, a metal clutch connecting the motor to the jug is advisable for heavy duty applications, as it's more durable than a plastic clutch more suited for lighter blending tasks.
The pulse setting on an industrial food blender provides short bursts of high power, allowing greater control over the blending process. The user can manually control the length of the pulse, making it ideal for processing larger ingredients that require a more careful approach to achieving the desired consistency.
The difference between a catering blender and a blixer is that a blixer is a more versatile appliance, combining the functions of both a mixer and a blender. While commercial blenders are primarily used for blending, commercial food processors and blixers can also mix ingredients, placing them more in line with the food processing category alongside veg prep machines and potato peelers and chippers.