The Hospitality Show’s Star Product Awards have reached the final furlong with the ten best new products in the British hospitality industry being revealed.
The final ten were whittled down from scores of exhibitor entries from the worlds of Food & Drink, Catering Equipment, Technology and Design, and will now take their rightful place in a dedicated area for all to see throughout the three day show (19-21 January, NEC Birmingham).
Show visitors will be able to have their say on the ten Star Products in a very special People’s Choice accolade – where they’ll be able to vote via twitter. The winner will be unveiled on 19 January at 4pm on the Business Briefing Stage.
The Winners
KREBS hotCHOC LM3 by Walsh Direct
A food safe heated and insulated chocolate spray gun for professional chocolatiers that’s both time and cost effective. Developed in conjunction with Barry Callebaut, the gun’s material output is adjustable so users can achieve thin applications without losing most of it into the surrounding area, which also cuts down on costly extraction and cleaning bills.
Vanilla Macaroon Shells by Coup de Pates
Two large vanilla flavoured macaroons ready to fill and decorate. Lovingly created by the master chefs at Coup de Pates (formerly Delice de France), the semi-prepared thaw and serve shells offer a sumptuous base to let creativity run wild.
Sirmione Double Rocks Glass by Cosi Tabellini UK
The hand-crafted, high quality rocks glass, known also as a ‘Lowball’ or ‘Old Fashioned’ has a wide brim releasing the flavours of the drink and sits perfectly in the palm of your hand, built not just to last but to be passed on to the next generation.
Orderella by Orderella
An innovative mobile ordering and payment service that turns a smartphone into a mobile waiter, Orderella’s app provides the consumer with real time feedback about the status of an order. Hospitality operators can then manage incoming orders on a cloud-based solution eliminating the need for card or cash payments and allowing them to focus on delivering great customer service.
Horse Radish Shoots by Westlands
A unique and innovative creamy white shoot with a subtle horseradish flavour – Horse Radish Shoots are so versatile they can be used in salads, as a garnish or as a great complement to a main dish.
Zumex Soul by Jestic Foodservice Equipment
Capable of producing a fresh 25cl juice every 15 seconds, the compact and versatile Zumex Soul twins quality design with a simple push button operation, providing the customer with delicious, fresh and natural juice in seconds.
getWaiter! By Geniusin Ltd
Available for IOS & Android smartphones, with no other equipment needed, getWaiter! is a waiter calling and customer feedback app for bars, hotels and restaurants. The innovative tool allows customers to call the waiter, request more drinks and ask for the bill using just their phone. The app allows for feedback on food and service whilst measuring customer wait times. Operational KPIs based on wait time targets can be set and monitored by management.
VENTA modular buffet system by Signature FSE Ltd
Offering many options of functionality, and a serious space and energy-saver, Venta modular buffet systems include stylish induction tables, ideal for hotels and restaurants in need of practical buffet display equipment.
CultBay by Cultuzz UK & Ireland Ltd
Working on behalf of hospitality venues, CultBay uses bespoke software that integrates with eBay to sell packages and offers via eBay vouchers. Offers can be created to suit the hotels’ or travel partners’ business needs, allowing them to offer deals subject to availability and voucher redemption as and when the business requires.
SUPERIORPLUS 72 by Gram UK
The SUPERIORPLUS 72 is a refrigeration cabinet with a revolutionary design and groundbreaking technology that makes for marked reductions in energy consumption.
With a core focus on the best of British hospitality, The Hospitality Show is the place where the UK comes to network and do serious business, consistently attracting high quality exhibitors and special guests sourced from across the hospitality spectrum. Focus areas include: hotels, restaurants, pubs, cafés, delis and the cost sector, with the show providing a glittering showcase for cutting edge products and services from the core fields of food & drink, technology, catering equipment, interiors, tableware and careers.
For further information about the Star Product Awards Top Ten please see www.hospitalityshow.co.uk/star and visitors should go to www.hospitalityshow.co.uk and register now for a free ticket to the show.
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