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Differences Between Noodle Boiler and Pasta Cooker

When setting up a kitchen for a restaurant, choosing the right equipment is crucial to meet the specific demands of your culinary environment. Noodle boilers and pasta cookers are two pieces of equipment that might seem similar at first glance but are actually designed for different types of cuisine and service. Understanding these differences can

Understanding the Differences Between QSR and Hotel Cooking Equipment

Discover the key differences between cooking equipment designed for quick-service restaurants (QSRs) and five-star hotels. This comprehensive guide explores essential features, equipment types, and operational needs, helping you make informed decisions for your culinary environment. Learn how to choose the right equipment for efficiency, versatility, and aesthetic appeal in both settings.

Premium fabrication

Brandon specializes in premium fabrication for a distinguished clientele that includes hotels, exclusive restaurants, and prestigious golf clubs, among others. Our commitment to excellence is evident in every project, utilizing advanced robotic automation tools such as the Salvagnini panel bender and robotic welders for standard specifications. However, our bespoke fabrications truly showcase our craftsmanship. Each

Is UV the best technology for fume filtration?

Using ultraviolet (UV) light for fume filtration in kitchen exhaust hoods is a popular method due to its effectiveness in breaking down grease particles and controlling odors. However, some engineers suggest that there are several drawbacks to this technology:     Limited Scope of Effectiveness: UV light primarily targets grease and odor molecules. It is less

Comparison of fryers of early and latest version

Brandon has over the years developed different versions of computer control fryers.   As we add more features to the new version, the earlier version has not been discontinued as their no-frills design is still welcomed by many fast food restaurants with a concern on budget.   Price aside, let’s take a look at the

What exactly does an “OPP plancha” mean?

Since the year of 2005, Brandon has been supplying loads of plancha to France. Up until 2018, we are supplying about 20,000 units of plancha per year to France alone. Among the many different models and specifications, the biggest volume is always the OPP plancha.  This term is widely used in the trade though some

Why a computer control fryer is more accurate than a mechanical control fryer

There are two deficiencies on a fryer with mechanical thermostatic control The technology of temperature sensor In the food industry, a mechanical thermostat is generally considered accurate if its tolerance is +/- 5 deg C in the cooking range of 170 deg C, whereas a Brandon computer control fryer with thermistor sensor has a temperature

Spare parts are essential

Brandon’s commercial cooking equipment are designed to be long-lasting, on condition that the equipment is well serviced and maintained.  However, it is quite common that food equipment is not correctly used according to its intended design, and even worse, there are times they are abused in kitchen.  Though most of our customers are following guidelnes

Why international customers choose Brandon . . .

Brandon’s electric breading table and vacuum marinator (vacuum tumbler) are being used in McDonald’s China.   Back in the year of 2005 and 2006, we undertook the huge project of retrofitting more than 200 KFC stores in Australia, supplying holding cabinets, electric breading table and stainless steel fabrications.    We went through a series of

How vacuum is the vacuum marinator?

When we turn on the vacuum pump of the marinator, it starts to suck air out of the barrel and after a certain time the pressure stabilizes.  “Has it reached vacuum?” ask my customers.   No, it has not. Commercial marinator does not have to reach vacuum to marinate effectively. At sea level, the atmospheric

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