Happy Easter from Mid West

From everyone here at Mid West, we'd like to wish you all a very happy Easter!

In true Mid West style, we'd also like to introduce you to a couple of items of catering equipment who are particularly excited about Easter. Meet two of Blast Chiller Cat's closest friends, Hoppy the Hot Cupboard and Beaky the Undercounter Dishwasher...

Hoppy the Hot Cupboard

Hoppy is a lovely 1200mm hot cupboard that just so happens to think it's a rabbit. He has two shelves inside, each capable of holding three 1/1 gastronorm containers, and would be perfect for smaller catering requirements. With a warm and fuzzy personality to match his bunny-like ways, Hoppy also provides a warm prep area on top, making him small but versatile.
 
Beaky the Undercounter Dishwasher

Beaky is a chirpy little dishwasher who, despite his bird-like appearance, has a nice, quiet operation. He was bought new last year and has only performed at one event. He is quick and efficient, washing up to 500 plates an hour. Beaky offers two wash cycles and would be well-suited to life in a small catering establishment such as a pub or restaurant.
 

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 - Gary the Dishwasher

Launching himself into the fray this week is Gary the Dishwasher. As an undercounter dishwasher used at a major sporting event, he's got a pretty serious competitive streak, so Movember has presented him with the perfect opportunity to show everyone what he's made of.

Gary the Dishwasher was more than a little surprised when he discovered that his burgeoning 'tache was a rather startling shade of ginger. This has been a rather common theme among our staff Movember team too. Even colleagues with the most average brown hair have found themselves the proud owner of a distinctly ginger mo.

While some have gone down the route of total denial, Gary the Dishwasher has wholeheartedly embraced his fluorescent facial follicles and is delighted at how the orange hue complements his shiny stainless steel exterior.

Capable of washing 500 plates per hour, Gary the Dishwasher is a busy guy. It is therefore quite admirable that he has still found time to cultivate such an impressive mo. It has even been compared to the legendary 'tache of none other than Axl Rose. Take me down to the paradise city, where the mos are ginge and beards are pretty...

Please support Charlie the Chargrill, Harry the Bratt Pan, John the Slicer, Carl the Soup Kettle and Gary the Dishwasher, by visiting our staff team's webpage and donating here. Don't forget to visit the Movember Gallery over on our website too!

Four New Items Added

We’ve just added four new pieces of equipment to the website, so here’s a quick overview.


Bakers Pride P44-S Pizza Oven - £2,100+VAT

A personal favourite of ours, it has two separate baking compartments, each with two shelves and its own temperature control. It’s a great looking piece of kit, and is in really good condition. This pizza oven is not just for cooking pizzas – it’s also ideal for producing pretzels, flat breads, par baked crust, and all sorts of other lovely bakery products!


Sharp R2498G Microwave Oven 1200W - £160+VAT

This commercial microwave has a high wattage for reduced cooking times, and is made from wipe-clean stainless steel. We reckon it’s a real must-have piece of kit, and it’s invaluable for defrosting and regenerating food quickly and reducing serving times.


Foster PROG600H Upright Fridge 610lt - £190+VAT

This is an absolute bargain - we’ve slashed the price as it doesn’t have any shelves or shelf supports, but if you’re replacing a broken fridge or can harvest shelves from an old one, you’re onto a winner! This is a large 610 litre fridge with a single wide entry door for easy access – perfect for a busy kitchen.


Falcon DH22E Hood Dishwasher - £620+VAT

Representing fantastic value for money, this pass-through dishwasher is ideal for schools, canteens and hotels, and would also be great for event catering. Hood dishwashers are always popular items, so if you like the look of this one, we suggest you act fast!

Introducing Mid West Catering Equipment

Welcome to the Mid West Catering Equipment blog!

Mid West Catering Equipment specialises in the sale of high quality second-hand catering equipment. Our range of products includes six burners, combination ovens, fridges and freezers, glass and dishwashers, hot and cold serveries, fryers, microwaves and production equipment.

All of our catering equipment is thoroughly tested and commissioned to ensure that is compliant with UK health and safety regulations and in good working order, before leaving our premises.

Our website features real time stock listings, and purchases can be made online or via telephone. Precise listings are dependent on current stocks which are updated on the site regularly, and delivery can be made anywhere in the UK.

We’ll be using this blog to keep you up to date with the latest news, and to highlight new products available on the website, so keep checking back for the latest bargains and offers!