Monday 11 November 2013

Valera has recently completed another installation at Gym’s Kitchen. After installing a stunning black and gold counter when the UK’s first protein-based restaurant opened its inaugural shop in Leyton earlier this year Valera has followed this up by providing a ‘Simply’ square glass ice cream counter and salad display as part of the counter run at the newly opened Gym’s Kitchen site in Gants Hill which opened in a blaze of glory with a launch party that included celebrities from the world of sport, members of the TV programme TOWIE, as well as plenty of gym fanatics from the surrounding area.
 
To remedy the lack of clean and fast food available the Gym’s Kitchen menu is packed with mouth-watering morsels designed by top nutritionists, and is notable for its absence of burgers, fries and any fried foods. The restaurant, in Cranbrook Road, is expected to attract the same high-profile customers spotted enjoying a healthy meal in Leyton over the past 12 months including Tottenham’s Kyle Walker and boxer Amir Khan.

Thursday 3 October 2013

Keeping the customer sweet!


Sugar Mill Desserts represents a new breed of dessert led restaurant and boutique lounge in London. Located just yards away from Wembley Stadium and Arena, Sugar Mill is an oasis of indulgence – offering a touch of the familiar infused with its signature decadence. Sugar Mill offers a unique range of a la carte desserts, delicious food and a wide selection of carefully selected wines in a new tantalising way!

The fact that Sugar Mill is able to show off an array of tempting products is due in no small measure to Valera and distributor Chillerbox who joined forces to install, amongst other things, a Valera ‘Tradition’ patisserie counter as part of an overall project worth in excess of £40k. Installed by Valera the counter provides a stunning retro style display for a selection of Sugar Mill’s mouthwatering desserts.

Working to strict delivery times in a restricted area the pressure was on Valera and Chillerbox but through a combination of flexible working hours and a ‘can do’ attitude they were able to make sure that the customer remained ‘sweet’!

Friday 27 September 2013


Valera’s Fagor Advance Concept combi steam ovens are perfectly suited to the professional caterer looking for simple, yet powerful and robust ovens at an affordable price.
 
The gas and electric models in the Advance Concept range promise speed and flexibility, with convection, steam, combi and regeneration functions on hand, combined with maximum power and strength. Easy to use, the ovens have digital push button controls with two scroll buttons, a preheating option and a cold-down chamber cooling system, humidifier and EZ temperature sensor. Selected models also have a quick door-closing feature.
 
Two speeds and two power ranges are complemented by a special technical support system that makes it possible to check all parts without having to dismantle any exterior panels for service and maintenance purposes.
 
Whether preparing signature dishes from scratch or regenerating plated meals in bulk, the Advance Concept combi steam ovens can rise to the challenge, promising years of trouble free service with low running costs. With seven models in the range there is something to suit all operations, from the smallest ACE-061 model which holds six full-size Gastronorm pans up to the ACE-202 model which can accommodate up to 20 pans.

Monday 19 August 2013

The Valera Pronto Slimline serve-over counter is only 800mm deep, meaning the compact yet capacious deli unit can fit easily through most standard doorways. The stainless steel, wipe clean deck of the slimline unit is complemented with an ambient glass shelf over the rear providing extra display space, while the entire module is topped with a glass hood, available in either a totally flat or curved design, depending on the model. A digital controller makes it easy to adjust and monitor the operating temperature. A specially designed grill provides plenty of ventilation at the front of the cabinet, allowing the unit to be built into a run or placed next to other furniture. A choice of width is also offered, ranging from 980mm to 2480mm, all with the space-saving 800mm depth. As an added extra, caterers can opt for a coloured front panel instead of the standard white, choosing from orange, burgundy, green, blue or grey to match existing decor. Castors can also be added for easy movement, plus sliding doors, a stainless steel stepped deck, product dividers and a cash till support case.

Tuesday 30 July 2013

I should Coco

We are delighted to have been involved in supplying a wide range of equipment at the latest venue to be opened by one of the UK’s brightest new food businesses, Coco Di Mama, at Fleet Street, right in the centre of London’s financial heartland.

The 28-year-old co-founders of Coco Di Mama, Daniel Land and Jeremy Sanders, come from a corporate background themselves, so they know their audience – but key to their success is their focus on authenticity, outstanding service and attention to detail. Prior to launch, they spent a year driving up and down Italy, sourcing the best products, suppliers and recipes – ensuring that back on Fleet Street every customer enjoys a unique, unforgettable lunch and one of the most authentic Italian coffees in town. In conjunction with www.equipsupply.co.uk Valera has provided a selection of its own refrigeration alongside some really eye-catching Jordao multideck display units, complete with stunning mirrored end walls, to ensure that the food on offer looks as good as it tastes. And there’s no stopping the Coco Di Mama brand with plans for a fifth site, again featuring Valera equipment, already well advanced.

Tuesday 2 July 2013

Boundary Mill store designed by Kitchequip with Valera/Jordao counters

Avid TV viewers will be familiar with the Boundary Mill store in Colne and the eagle eyed amongst them may well have spotted the spectacular ‘U’ shaped patisserie display unit from Valera’s ‘Simply’ range which was installed as part of a project carried out by Kitchequip.

Kitchequip designed, project managed and installed this beautiful display unit early in 2013 and it was specifically designed to be suited up to existing counters as a new continuation, giving a striking appearance and maximum visual display for the wide range of cakes, patisserie and Viennoiserie on offer to Boundary Mill’s customers. The flexibility offered by the ‘Simply’ range and the fact that it could be seamlessly joined to the existing counters played a key part in the decision to select it.

Boundary Mill are an exacting client and Kitchequip delivered all that was expected. Plans are underway for similar projects in other Boundary Mill stores throughout the UK.

Monday 1 July 2013

No drama at new theatre cafe thanks to Valera

Valera’s ability to supply quality counters and serveries to the tightest of lead times was a key element of an installation recently carried out in conjunction with General Catering Solutions at the Apex Theatre in Bury St Edmunds.

The new, ultra modern Aspretto cafe bar at the theatre features a Vision Patisserie counter supplied by Valera and it provides the focal point for the new cafe installation which combines warm oak cladding with sleek, stylish white granite work surfaces. Working to a very short deadline and within a very limited workspace Valera was nonetheless able to provide a solution that was in keeping with the overall look and feel of the venue whilst simultaneously maximising the area available for the display of Aspretto’s wide range of cakes and patisserie products.

The Apex Theatre offers free events at various times during the year and opens daily on non event days for visitors to enjoy a coffee at the Aspretto bar and to view the high quality art work in the contemporary gallery on the first floor.

Monday 17 June 2013

Wednesday 29 May 2013

New Valera catalogue launches

Its arrived! The brand new Valera catalogue is now available for download here: http://tinyurl.com/pxj8dla. As you would expect from Valera it contains 214 pages packed full of exciting new products as well as some old favourites. Choose from Valera own brand refrigeration, Jordao counters and serveries, Fagor warewashing and combi ovens and a full range of Panasonic microwaves - all at prices that you will find hard to beat.

We are now running with one straight discount across the entire catalogue. 45% discount off List Price is the general discount. Special Net prices on some popular Panasonic Microwaves will apply and also quantity/bulk orders across the catalogue.

New Product Ranges include Panasonic Commercial Microwaves / Fagor Cooking Equipment / New Valera, Silfer, Fagor and Jordao Cooling Systems Refrigeration / Fagor Glass & Dishwashers plus much more.

Thursday 9 May 2013

Fagor warewashers join Valera portfolio

Valera’s portfolio now includes high quality warewashers from Fagor with models ranging from undercounter glasswashers to the highest capacity pass through dishwashers. All the machines have a double skinned construction (reducing noise and saving energy) in high quality brushed stainless steel (AISI 304 18/10) making them ideal for front of house locations. The easy to use and maintain washers are economical in both water and power consumption and come ready for connection to the water and electrical services.

Wednesday 1 May 2013

Serve with a curve

Bring a touch of glamour to your venue with the smooth curves of the Amphora serve-over counter, now available from Valera.

The sleek Amphora collection is available in five sizes ranging from 85cm to 250cm, with optional support cases and bar counters, both high and low. All counters can be fitted alongside the Valera E-Line serve over-range to offer a completely flexible and versatile layout with a configuration to suit all types of hospitality operation.

Choose from an extensive range of coloured lacquered finishes for the cabinets, each with a delicate sheen that highlights the curved counter front. Contrasting stainless steel front and side skirtings finish off the polished look. The attractive rear worktop is 20mm opaque glass with stainless steel supports.

The wide range of display cabinets in the Amphora collection includes chilled, dry heated and ambient options, all featuring the distinctive soft curves. The counter run can be interspersed with a choice of straight high or low glass, or curved glass units where applicable to create an attractive and eye-catching display.
Amphora High Bar - with
To find out more about the Amphora range contact Valera Ltd on 0845 270 4321 or visit www.valera.co.uk.

Monday 15 April 2013

Valera offers full range of Fagor equipment

Valera is delighted to be able to offer a full range of Fagor equipment, including its new 'Advance' combi ovens.

The ‘Advance’generation of ovens is one of the largest on the market and comes in five different sizes and three different levels of performance: Advance Concept, Advance and Advance Plus.

Advance Concept ovens are the basic answer for any professional who is looking for a simple, economic and robust oven with power. Advance ovens are the ideal solution for those professionals who need an affordable oven, with advanced features, guaranteeing perfect cooking results, safety and efficiency. Advance Plus ovens are made for professionals who do not want to give up any functionality. They have the highest performance on the market, achieving a perfect balance between cooking quality, simplicity, efficiency and safety.

Independent and separated from the cooking chamber, the powerful steam generator of Advance ovens secures a continuous supply of fresh steam at all times, for perfect quality cooking and improving the juiciness of all food. The system guarantees a continued renewal of the water every 24 hours of cooking, maintaining high quality and guaranteeing hygiene inside the chamber at all times. The new generation Advance has an 8 inch touch-screen TFT, which is intuitive and very easy to use, including automatic programs such as “Fagor Easy” and “Fagor Cooking”.

“Fagor Cooking” is the automatic cooking program that helps to make the day-to-day easier and more productive. Fagor Easy is the manual cooking program, with 4 cooking cycles: Convection, Steam, Mixed and Regeneration. Fagor Multi-Tray System monitors and controls the temperature and time of each tray independently, in order to cook different types of dishes at the same time. Fagor USB allows for easy uploading and downloading of recipes and the documentation of the HACCP data to guarantee the maximum standards of food safety.

Combi Clean is the automatic cleaning system of the cooking chamber, ensuring the maximum levels of hygiene. Combi Clean has 5 washing programs, which adapts to the needs of each professional. If the cleaning process is unexpectedly interrupted, a safety automatic cleaning program is activated to ensure complete food safety.

The Fagor range, which is also available on Caterquotes via Valera, also includes warewashers and ECA approved refrigeration and was greeted with enthusiasm on the Valera stand at the recent Hospitality exhibition where it featured alongside Jordao and Scaiola products as well as Valera’s Budget line refrigeration range.

Tuesday 2 April 2013

JORDAO COUNTERS THE OPPOSITION WITH HELP FROM VALERA

Display equipment is a key part of Valera’s product portfolio and the company is proud to have the support of leading European manufacturer Jordao. From coffee shop and bakery display counters through to supermarkets and delicatessens, via bars and restaurants, the Jordao range is as comprehensive as it is reliable.

From the simplicity of practical units like the Delice counter, with its ultra modern straight glass, to more complex counters such as the stunning Amphora with its extensive range of coloured, lacquered finishes, each with a delicate sheen that highlights the curved counter front. And not forgetting the aesthetically beautiful Passion “Lux” with its choice of four wood finishes, granite or steel work tops, curved glass and spherical corners for a bespoke look that is bang up to date.

Jordao was founded in GuimarĂ£es in 1982 and since then the company has continued to lead in the world of counter design and innovation.

Monday 25 March 2013

BUSINESS AS USUAL AT VALERA

Refrigeration and catering equipment specialist Valera, which recently became part of the Unitech Industries Group, retains a strong and familiar portfolio of industry-leading products to which it has recently added the full range of Fagor equipment.

Key personnel, including Managing Director Pratap Gadhvi, remain pivotal to the business which has relocated to a more central location in Banbury, Oxfordshire from where it is now able to offer next day delivery on all products. Aside from its location little has changed - existing discount structures still apply across the Valera range and dealers can still expect a great selection of products from well established names such as Jordao, Scaiola, Enofrigo and now Fagor.

The Fagor range, which will soon be available on Caterquotes, includes combi-ovens, warewashers and ECA approved refrigeration and was greeted with enthusiasm on the Valera stand at the recent Hospitality exhibition where it featured alongside Jordao and Scaiola products as well as Valera’s Budget line refrigeration range.

Valera has also recently confirmed an agreement with Sanyo that secures the provision of spare parts for Sanyo microwaves for a period of seven years as well as a partnership with First Choice Catering Spares which will become Valera’s new parts distributor.

The marketing team at Valera is currently working on a new catalogue which will be available in April and contain a host of new products including light duty refrigeration, glass door chillers, freezers and buffet displays in addition to a number of Jordao counter solutions that will be available on Caterquotes.