PASTA & PASTA SAUCES
Shiny, happy pasta! Philip Sanderson, sales director at Valentine & Cuisinequip, enlightens us on how its latest equipment is delivering on so many levels. Talk to us about your products. Valentine & Cuisinequip is proud to be the exclusive UK agent for Bottene, a market-leading Italian manufacturer with 150 years of experience in producing quality pastamaking machines. Within our portfolio is the Bottene PM80, designed specifically to support the growing demand for fresh, authentic, in-house restaurant pasta. With an extrusion rate of up to 17kg per hour, the PM80 enables restaurants, production kitchens and caterers to create a wide range of shapes and styles in-house, using their own recipes and ingredients. The flexibility to use any type of flour, with or without eggs, also allows operators to respond to dietary preferences, allergen requirements and health trends.
In terms of the pasta sauce sector, freshly made, artisan pasta can be perfectly paired with a wide variety for a premium and diverse dining experience. Fresh pasta improves texture, holds sauce better and is more visually appealing – elevating a dish from ‘everyday’ to exceptional. With over 70 traditional shapes available, as well as custom options, chefs can opt for classic or bespoke. Additionally, the simple-to-use Valentine VMC pasta cooker is another exceptional choice. At just 350mm wide, this stainless-steel unit is designed for busy kitchens, even where space is at a premium. The VMC features a one-piece, fully insulated pressed pan and comes complete with a choice of basket configuration. A rear tap connected to the water supply allows easy filling and, along with a removable water levelling device, helps reduce the build-up of starch. Available in both 7kW and 10kW options, the VMC has a wide temperature range, as well as fast temperature recovery, ensuring high output even during peak service times. Ideal for single site operators or national chains. How can you assis businesses in such difficult times? Making fresh pasta in-house with the Bottene PM80 can help – by sourcing ingredients in bulk, such as flour, operators can gain greater control over costs and ultimately improve profit margins, while offering a more premium menu. As with all products from Valentine & Cuisinequip, the PM80 pasta maker and VMC pasta cooker have been designed for minimal labour and maximum energy efficiency. Both are simple to use, requiring little training, helping kitchens to manage staff gaps by removing the reliance on skilled chefs. Making fresh pasta also allows operators to adjust daily
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