Mid West Lonely Hearts 2014

You’ll remember that last Valentine’s Day, we ran a lonely hearts column featuring the boys and the girls. We successfully paired these items up with new kitchens, and we’re hoping to do the same again this year. So, may we introduce this year’s lonely hearts contenders…

Colin the Chargrill
Just because I’m an upfront “get the job done” kind of guy in my work life, doesn’t mean that I can’t also be very romantic. I’ve been known to woo the ladies with juicy steaks and burgers, and I’m no stranger to kissing them on the chops either! I may be a heavy duty kind of guy, but spend some time with me and watch things sizzle!


Daphne the Display Case
With my smooth curves and glossy glass, I’m quite the stunner if I do say so myself! I have a chilled nature and am particularly partial to posh pastries, as well as displaying delicious deli items. I look after myself and always take care with my appearance – it’s important to showcase your assets to maximum advantage. Play your cards right this Valentine’s Day and I’ll show you my Viennese whirls!


Ben the Boiling Top
Don’t be put off by my badboy reputation – my temper may boil over when I’m provoked but when it comes to my work and love life, I’m warm-hearted and attentive. I’m not small – I’m “compact”, so my awesomeness has merely been condensed! Go on, give me a chance - things are sure to get heated very quickly!


Suzie the Salamander Grill
I’m a sizzling, saucy salamander and I’m not ashamed to say it! Although I was once arrested for flash heating, it was all a big misunderstanding. Honest. My main hobbies are grilling, browning (got to top up that tan!) and flashing (but let’s not talk about that). I’m versatile, flexible and always up for a good time, so if you like to live life in the fast lane, I’m your grill!
 

Movember - Tom the Freezer

Sadly the time has come to reveal our last item of catering equipment taking part in Movember. Our final folically-endowed friend is the largest member of our Mid West Movember team, Tom the Freezer.

Inspired by his namesake Tom Selleck's illustrious mo, Tom the Freezer has produced possibly the most magnificent moustache of all our equipment, accessorised beautifully by his finely flared nostrils and delicately raised eyebrow.

Unfortunately though, a rather ungentlemanly spat has broken out within the Mid West Movember team, between Tom the Freezer and Harry the Bratt Pan. When Tom the Freezer saw Harry the Bratt Pan's somewhat Selleck-esque effort, he decided to try and freeze him out of the team. We tried to explain that he doesn't have the monopoly on Selleck-style 'taches, but sadly Tom the Freezer became rather cold with us.

John the Slicer tried to slice through the icy atmosphere, but alas, to no avail. Even Edward the Hot Cupboard's effort to thaw the frosty mood was rebuffed. Gary the Dishwasher decided - probably quite sensibly  - to wash his hands of the whole situation, while Charlie the Chargrill and Carl the Soup Kettle tried in vain to maintain the formerly warm and friendly atmosphere in the team.

It's very sad to see things end this way, but perhaps it was inevitable, given all the testosterone-fuelled happenings of Movember. It's tragic that our equipment has taken it so seriously that they've ended up falling-out, but perhaps it just shows their unwavering dedication to the cause. If you'd like to help make sure that this sad situation hasn't been in vain, please donate to Movember here. Don't forget to visit the Movember Gallery on our website too.

We are hopeful that after tomorrow's big shave, harmony will be restored in the Mid West warehouse, and that all will be forgotten. We'll be keeping our fingers crossed.
 

Movember madness begins!

A huge team of our staff are taking part in Movember this year, growing moustaches throughout November to raise awareness and money for men's health charities. To show solidarity, a number of our items of catering equipment will be sporting moustaches for Movember too. Stay tuned here on the blog and on Twitter throughout the month to see them all! We'll also be putting a Movember Gallery up on the website soon.

Charlie the Chargrill was the first item of equipment to stand up and be counted. Keen to show off his rather impressive 'tache-growing skills, he has launched himself wholeheartedly into the spirit of Movember.

Charlie is a heavy duty chargrill, and has a heavy duty 'tache to match. In between cooking up delicious burgers, chops, and steaks, Charlie the Chargrill carefully grooms his moustache and spends a great deal of time cultivating it into the perfect bushy specimen you see before you. 

If, like Charlie the Chargrill, you'd like to join us in supporting our Movember team, you can visit their team webpage and make a donation here.