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Prepping Your Commercial Kitchen for Winter

Winter Proofing Your Kitchen

If you’re in the food industry—whether you run a supermarket, retail bakery, or another operation—you know how crucial proper equipment maintenance is. As winter sets in, maintaining commercial food equipment requires some seasonal adjustments. Now that December is here, we’ve put together a few essential upkeep tips to keep your kitchen running smoothly:

  • Thoroughly clean all equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Inspect ovens and heating equipment for any wear or malfunctions.
  • Check gas lines for leaks or damage to avoid safety hazards.
  • Insulate exposed pipes to prevent freezing and bursting.
  • Ensure all ventilation systems are clean and functioning properly.
  • Test refrigerators and freezers to confirm they’re maintaining proper temperatures.
  • Review your backup power systems to prepare for potential winter outages.

By staying proactive with these maintenance tasks, you’ll be ready to tackle the winter season without a hitch! And if you find that some of your equipment is under siege and you’re ready for something new, check out our product catalog today!

LFED NEWS

Dough Tech for All Your Baking Needs

‘Tis the season for baking! For one of this month’s brand spotlight, we’re thrilled to showcase the exceptional bakery equipment brand: Dough Tech.

Dough Tech specializes in crafting high-quality dough molders, sheeters, and custom-made oven racks. They’re also a trusted supplier of a wide range of bakery equipment to meet all your baking needs.

We’re proud to include Dough Tech in our lineup of distributed brands and would love to help you bring their incredible products to your bakery. Let us assist you in finding the perfect equipment to elevate your baking game!

Dough Tech Brand Highlight

Prepare Delectable Holiday Treats on National Pastry Day!

It’s time to celebrate one of the most loved baked goods…pastries!

This year, on National Pastry Day – December 9th –indulge by visiting your local bakery to pick up some of your favorites, or get creative by baking a batch at home. Whether it’s a flaky croissant, a sweet Danish, or a buttery tart, there’s a pastry for everyone to enjoy.

Ever heard of Christmas pastries? Yup, we have and your kitchen should be making them! Take a moment to savor the deliciousness and share the joy with friends and family!

If you need some inspiration, check out these ideas from All Recipes – click here.

Industry News & Tips

Vulcan Brand Highlight

Dependable, Durable Vulcan

When it comes to cooking equipment, you want it to be dependable, durable, innovative, and exceptional—and that’s exactly what Vulcan delivers.

With over 150 years of experience in the industry, Vulcan understands what foodservice and food retail professionals need from their commercial cooking equipment. Their impressive lineup includes fryers, broilers, ovens, ranges, and so much more.

Curious to learn more about the outstanding Vulcan brand? Give us a call today or visit the “Brands LFED Distributes” page on our website for all the details!

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