Phoeniks

Biota Dining - Another MKN Kuchenmeister in Australia

2011-06-02T21:38:00.000-07:00

I first met James Viles as he was designing his future kitchen in Signorelli, the new venue of Doltone House in Sydney. Then I had the opportunity to invite him to see an MKN Kuchenmeister on MKN stand during FHA in Singapore. See below:

From there we discussed about the technology and the equipment he wanted in his custom-made cooking suite. After discussions on sizes, shapes, budget, gas or Induction, we achieved to agree on a hand-sketch drawing as follows.

You will notice that at that time, the name of the future restaurant was Botanica. Despite the bad quality drawing above, MKN in good Germans achieved to send a more presentable 3D drawing.
After about 3 months, the Kuchenmeister arrived in Bowral.

1.5 ton of equipment in one piece that we would have to slide into the kitchen. And we did it.

After tilting the Kuchenmeister back on its plinth, James could discover his cooking suite for the first time.

We then, just had to connect the appliance to power and water. Thanks to MKN design, there is only one connection point for power and water in the complete cooking suite.
Since the opening in March, Biota has been acclaimed for its design and of course for James and Shaun Quade's cooking. Biota has been positively mentioned in Sydney Morning Herald as one of the Best Designed Restaurant in New South Wales.

We are very proud to have been part of this project and wish to James and his team all the Best of luck and success for the future.

http://www.biotadining.com/

Hidria GIF ventilated ceiling HACCP certified

2011-05-20T01:33:00.000-07:00

More information on Hidria GIF ventilated ceiling http://www.phoeniks.com.au/newproducts_hidriaGIF.html

Gourmet Traveller Review on PM24 - French Rotisserie by PHOENIKS

2011-02-23T22:54:00.000-08:00

Here is the review on new restaurant open by Philippe Mouchel, PM24, in this month (March 2011 issue) Gourmet Traveller. Highlight of the kitchen as mentioned is the red enamelled Rotisserie, delivered by Phoeniks and manufactured by Cuisines Design (France).

More about Cuisines Design Rotisseries:

www.phoeniks.com.au/newproducts_cuisinesdesign.html

The Source - Moorilla Estate

2011-02-12T23:12:00.000-08:00

I have met Philippe Leban, Excutive Chef of The Source in Moorilla Estate in April last year for the first time. After having discussed about his project, I have drawn a first draft of the custom made Kuchenmeister from MKN

His idea was to have gas burners and gas target tops but we suggested to go for Induction. Here are the 3-D drawings that MKN sent back to us.

After negociations and approval, MKN manufactured the Kuchenmeister and we delivered it on site. We had to deliver in 3 pieces as the kitchen is situated on the first floor of the building and we couldn't get the Kuchenmeister in one piece. We had to crane the pieces on the balcony and then slide them inside the kitchen.

Then Peter, sent from MKN could weld each piece and make the Kuchenmeister one piece cooking island as it was.

We added the hand rail and the shelf

Finally here it is. Please note the Salvis salamander and the GIF ventilated ceiling provided by PHOENIKS as well.

More information, contact PHOENIKS 1300 405 404

NEW! Hot Boxes by VAUCONSANT

2010-08-18T16:18:00.000-07:00

The ventilated heating cupboards allow
you to link cooking and distribution, whilst
also guaranteeing meals at the right temperature
and with no loss of taste for the
consumer.

Capacity
• 3 drawers GN1/1
• From 4 to 17 levels GN1/1
• From 10 to 20 levels GN2/1

Standard equipments
• Regulation by thermostat with control light, temperature
display by mechanical thermometer
• Tray racks designed to hold GN1/1 & GN2/1 racks
(not supplied) or GN1/1 containers (not supplied)
• 4 swivel wheels W 125 mm

Construction
• Stainless steel K41 (TNB)
• Opening steel or glass door (except for models
with 4 levels and 3 drawers, only steel door or
drawers)
• Ventilated heating with stainless steel heating
element
• Rock wool insulation, 30 mm thick
• Grab handle and corner scuff protections in rubber,
except for the “4 levels” cupboard

Options
• Manual humidity control (GN1/1-65 container
with anti-wave facility)

• Digital Thermometer Display

More information on www.phoeniks.com.au/newproducts_vauconsant.html

ELRO Kettle JRW 2200 and LushDesserts

2010-06-15T03:54:00.000-07:00

There are many important steps in the process of creating a great product for manufacture, at lush desserts one of our key components in manufacturing is not just the recipe but the equipment to prepare our production runs.For many chefs there is nothing glamorous about a large 120 litre auto rotating, thermo reversible, digitally controlled, double jacketed steam kettle, but all chefs would agree that the most expensive part of cooking is in the ingredients. Having precise and perfect control over hundreds of dollars worth of ingredients that are in each of our production runs is extremely important and cannot be understated.

The recipes that I use for production are developed from scratch in 1 Litre pots, using precise heat ranges and expensive gourmet ingredients, so that when I scale up to the 120 Litre production batches using the ELRO Kettle, I know that it will be a perfect result, I encourage chefs/manufacturers to take a close look at the ELRO kettle and the benefits it will bring to the quality of their product.

Many chefs and production managers will beware that when preparing delicate sauces and crèmes for the retail or food service market, precise temperature control is paramount, not only from a HACCP point of view but also that some ingredients will only work when added at a certain heat stage or correctly hydrolysed.The elro kettle really is in a class of its own.

When our desserts crèmes are ready, we hold at the desired temperature while at the same time the ELRO kettles unique paddle rotates at a set speed while evenly distributing the precise holding heat, we then connect to the well engineered tap at the base of the kettle and fill our retail and food service tubs via a piston filler, sealing straight after filling to ensure product integrity.

On first inspection of the elro kettle you will notice that is as precisely built as a Swiss watch and runs equally well, no surprise here, as it is designed and manufactured in Switzerland and true to Swiss workmanship everything is well engineered .On second inspection you will see there is not much more to think about except where to put it in your kitchen or factory.

For more detailed information on the elro kettle contact Jacques Morin from Phoeniks

PO box 1314 Camberwell VIC 3124 Australia
Email Jacques@phoeniks.com.au
Web www.phoeniks.com.au

Peter Little
Director
Lush desserts
Peter@lushdesserts.com.au
www.lushdesserts.com.au

Brunner - Swissbidone - The only bowl cutter / citrus juicer

2010-02-08T00:31:00.000-08:00

Swissbidone is a bowl cutter and citrus juicer combined in one machine only.

The worldwide patented "easy swing" mechanism makes emptying the bowl cutter as easy as ever possible.

The cutter is fully made in stainless steel and has variable speed.

Advantages of Swissbidone:

Multi functional bowl cutter and citrus juicer

Fully stainless steel - reaches the highest hygiene HACCP standards

Direct drive - powerful, long life, reliable

Swiss Quality - Swissbidone is made in Switzerland

More information on
www.phoeniks.com.au/newproducts_brunner.html

The Swissbidone will be soon available in Australia and at disposal for tests or demonstrations. Just call us to organize a time.

Tel: 1300 405 404

HoldOMat (SALVIS) - The precise and economical warming oven

2010-01-22T20:07:00.000-08:00

While you sleep peacefully, the Hold-o-mat cooks tomorrow’s menu of the day for you! Slowcooking «overnight» in the Hold-o-mat utilises cheap off-peak electricity – allowing you to keep your cool while keeping your electricity bill down. The Hold-o-mat is also your perfect partner for keeping joints, à la carte and menu grilled meats hot – and at top quality – as leading chefs from all over the world testify.

Lighten your work load.

Store quick fried food and breaded dishes until serving in the Hold-o-Mat. (Everything is always fresh and crispy because of the dehumidifier).
Quick searing is sufficient, the Hold-o-Mat gently simmers the food leaving your grill free to prepare more dishes.

Make more efficient use of your combi-steamer.

The Hold-o-mat provides a «cook and hold» capability.
Meat is kept warm in the Hold-o-mat and improves in quality.

Also suitable for parties and outside catering.

Food ready-prepared in the kitchen can be transported in the Hold-o-Mat and served warm.
The fold-out handles ensure optimum ease of carrying in quality.

Calm orderliness at the serving point.

From the Hold-o-mat directly to the guest.
continuously prepare set menues and ... let’s go!

Reduce energy consumption

The Hold-o-Mat runs on domestic current 230 V and so avoids excessive energy use.

Comparison:
combi-steamer power consumption:

400 V/12-18 kW

Hold-o-Mat power consumption:

230 V/1 kW

Example:

For simmering roast beef a fully-laden Hold-o-mat uses only 0.4 kW/h

More information on www.phoeniks.com.au/newproducts_salvis.html

Vauconsant - New Visio Line built-in modules Better design, greater efficiency, more savings

2010-01-21T13:09:00.001-08:00

With a sleek yet understated design, the new Visio Line modules provide a style that will make your restaurant a warm, hospitable and elegant place to be. Refrigerated and heated modules have the same design to enhance the harmonious style of the units. Being highly compact, the Visio Line range of built-in modules creates more space to receive your customers.

In contrast to units of other manufacture, our completely open self-service displays guarantee an unrivalled level of performance. Greater accessibility allows your customers to be served easily and quickly. Customer numbers are optimised and your restaurant becomes more profitable.

It’s proven; Vauconsant long term refrigerated displays perform better than units manufactured by others. +5°C core product temperature is guaranteed in an ambient room temperature of +25°C (even after 24 hours). Vauconsant refrigerated display performance far exceeds the industry standard. The use of the curtain allows preparations to be left over night (thanks to 24 hours storage capability). Your stock control is increased.

With the use of the optional UVC system within the interior of the well (type C shortwave ultra-violet), the development and proliferation of any germs or bacteria circulating throughout the

system is curtailed.

With the new Visio Line built-in modules, cleaning has never been so quick and easy! All parts are removable without tools; radiused corners and a sloping well to the drain, lift-up evaporator, hinged front glass and removable ventilation ducts. Everything has been designed to make cleaning easy.

Vauconsant uses new generation Eco-Power compressors which are more efficient and more economical. These compressors enable energy savings up to 20%.

By re-cycling ventilated cold-air (GN containers placed in the well guarantee the sealed-air circulation). The Reverso is 40% more efficient than a traditional appliance.

The same re-cycling principal allows the Reverso hot-air and bain- marie to reduce electricity consumption by around 40% compared to a traditional bain-marie.

More information on www.phoeniks.com.au/newproducts_vauconsant.html

Hidria GIF Ventilated ceiling

2009-09-30T05:55:00.000-07:00

For 30 years, Hidria GIF has designed and installed more than 300,000 square metres of ventilated ceilings Worldwide.

Ventilated ceilings and their advantages within a modern kitchen:

The Hidria GIF ventilated ceiling creates a really comfortable working atmosphere as air is supplied draught-free (for e.g. with 0,2 m/s).

Compared to conventional hoods a ventilated ceiling represents a “ready-to-cook” solution. The complete ceiling is supplied by one company, including all ceiling components for exhaust/supply air, integrated luminaries and installation material.

Ideally constructed in a way that almost the entire ceiling can be easily taken down, it allows you to clean all components in the dishwashing machine, which fulfils all hygienic standards of a modern kitchen. This due to a modular system with dimensions of 500x500 mm. This saves maintenance costs.

The construction of the Hidria GIF ceiling is so, that in the event of a fire in the kitchen, the flames do not penetrate the cassettes and therefore all installations and ductwork in the plenum are protected.

Hidria GIF Ventilated ceilings requires less air compared to conventional hoods. Besides the effect of energy saving, this in turn saves investment costs (smaller fans, smaller ducts, dampers etc).

More information on www.phoeniks.com.au/newproducts_hidriaGIF.html

The new generation of the MKN - „KÜCHENMEISTER“

2009-09-16T18:40:00.000-07:00

MKN, the German premium manufacturer of professional cooking technology, presents, the new “KÜCHENMEISTER“ premium cooking block. Ergonomically perfectly shaped and technically sophisticated, its flowing lines are a visual attraction in every kitchen. You will find technical and design innovation here that can only be found in the “KÜCHENMEISTER“.

Its highlight – a new operation design concept: the operation panel, at an angle, combines perfect height with comfortable operation and with aesthetic and dynamic modern flowing ergonomics and stands out distinctly, optically, when compared to standard lines. Only the new „KÜCHENMEISTER“ is equipped with high quality, perfectly shaped operation buttons and extraordinary spherical corners which make it unmistakable, particularly functional and easy to clean. Unique details, which harmonise ergonomics and modern aesthetics and accentuate the high quality manufacturing design of the „KÜCHENMEISTER“. Combinable, innovative energy systems, like the new, the original MKN high power-surface – induction or electric and gas hobs allow the chef to work with the latest technology and to combine different ways of heating (gas, electric, induction). The smallest combisteamer HansDampf from MKN even find its useful place on a rotating podium. Unique and in any size and shape the new „KÜCHENMEISTER“ coordinates room conditions and specific customer needs perfectly.

The MKN - „KÜCHENMEISTER“ – A strong heart at the centre of every modern
professional kitchen.

More information on www.phoeniks.com.au/newproducts_mkn.html

HansDampf Compact – The Space Combi from MKN

2009-09-16T18:21:00.000-07:00

Space savingThe MKN development team has accomplished a real space saving wonder with the HansDampf Compact. The slim combisteamer is only 55 cm wide and offers, in spite of its small measurements, a lot of capacity for professional 1/1 GN sizes. Approximately 40% less space compared with standard combisteamers.

Easy Cleaning
The cleaning system functions on the proven dishwasher principle; cleaning water is circulated in a closed system. Even in the toughest cleaning cycle, the water consumption is remarkably low. WaveClean offers you lots of advantages; it saves time, it saves money and it saves space in the kitchen when compared to conventional liquid cleaning systems. WaveClean works with patented two-in-one cartridges and does not need bulky storage containers. Safe: The detergent is contained in a cartridge behind a protective wax seal. You have no physical contact with the chemicals.
DynaSteamAlways as much steam as you actually need; the steam is dynamically controlled during the entire cooking process with maintenance free DynaSteam technology. At first, rapid and precise steam saturation is carried out and afterwards a reduction down to 40%. This saves water and energy and provides optimal food quality.
Auto-Reverse fanThe Auto-reverse fan provides balanced air distribution in the cooking chamber, so you can achieve extraordinary consistent results, especially with sensitive bakery products.
Auto-showerAlways perfectly clean even between two cooking processes. With the integrated shower system the cooking chamber can be easily rinsed out by the push of a simple button.

QuickHeat / CoolDown
Preheat or cooling down functions before cooking

High quality coking chamber
The cooking chamber is made of highly polished stainless steel with seamless curves and is equipped with easily removable hygienic racks, manufactured in one piece with stable shelf runners.
Easy installation and easy maintenanceHansDampf Compact is equipped with an integrated siphon which makes them easy and economical to install.
Technical service is made easy; the diagnostic system can be displayed directly on the monitor and the electronic components are easily accessible, for maintenance, from the front.

More information on www.phoeniks.com.au/newproducts_mkn.html