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  One of the toughest and most time consuming aspects of the cooking process is cleaning up after. Ovens, in particular, can be a drain on labor and resources when it comes to cleaning. That's why Alto-Shaam introduced a new self-cleaning version of the rotisserie oven, which will make life easier ...

Topics: Alto-Shaam, Rotisseries

Ventless cooking is gaining in popularity for a variety of reasons....

Topics: Combitherm Ovens, Alto-Shaam, Champion Dishwashing, Rotisseries, Cook and Hold Ovens, Panasonic, Ventless, vector, combi-ovens, steamers

Why consider blast chillers? They rapidly cool food products through the danger zone to reduce the risk of contamination. They can reduce labor requirements with innovative designs and interfaces. They can help foodservice operations throughout the Pacific Northwest maintain proper reporting ...

Topics: Alto-Shaam, Food Safety, HACCP, blast chillers

The Alto-Shaam Vector F Series Multi-Cook Oven just won a Kitchen Innovation Award at the 2018 National Restaurant Association show. But before we delve into the benefits of the F Series, let's review what makes the Vector oven special in the first place....

Topics: Alto-Shaam, NRA Show, vector

“Born in the U.S.A.” is one of Bruce Springsteen’s biggest hits. And while The Boss may not have written that song about foodservice manufacturers, it certainly applies to the equipment we represent at Pro-Pacific....

Topics: Power Soak, Alto-Shaam, Champion Dishwashing, Unified Brands, Randell, Avtec, Groen, T&S Brass, Chicago Metallic, Federal, Vitamix, Norlake, Proluxe, optipure, Homer Laughlin, Cooper Atkins, Eagle Group, Cold Zone, Imperial, Oliver

As we look toward the end of the current school year, that means planning for the following year is beginning. Whether you're a newer school looking for some minor upgrades to enhance the student dining experience or you're an older school cafeteria ready for a complete renovation, Pro-Pacific has ...

Topics: Alto-Shaam, Champion Dishwashing, Unified Brands, Randell, Cook and Hold Ovens, Groen, Heated Holding, K-12 Schools, Vitamix, Warewashing, steam jacketed kettles, Norlake, combi-ovens, Cooper Atkins, NotifEye, HACCP, Ranserve

You may already be aware of the benefits of slow heat for cooking proteins. Whether it’s prime rib, chicken, or roasts, Alto-Shaam’s Cook & Hold ovens with Halo Heat technology cook food evenly and gently, reducing food shrink and improving food quality. But while there’s no beating beef ribs or a ...

Topics: Alto-Shaam, Cook and Hold Ovens

In foodservice, sometimes quality can be sacrificed for time. But what if you could get the same results, in a shorter period of time, while maintaining the integrity of your food? Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? With the Vector Oven from Alto-Shaam, it doesn’t have to be....

Topics: Convection Ovens, Alto-Shaam, Pacific Northwest, vector, menus, ovens

In foodservice, time is money. Operators, chefs, and staff look for every opportunity to save time cooking, while maintaining a high-quality that their customers and guest come to expect from every dish. Efficiency is often one of the biggest challenges faced in foodservice, and now there’s a piece ...

Topics: Convection Ovens, Alto-Shaam, Pacific Northwest, vector, menus, ovens

  If we told you there's a way to cook rotisserie chicken in half the time, would you be interested? For most delis and groceries across Washington, Oregon, and the Pacific Northwest, the answer seems to be a resounding, "yes."...

Topics: Alto-Shaam, Rotisseries, Delis, Pacific Northwest, Grocery Stores, Oregon, Washington, Chicken