Items of catering equipment such as mixers are an investment and, now more than ever, savvy caterers need to get their buying decision bang on so they can derive value out of every penny. No single catering operation is the same, each one has their own unique offering, budget, size and demand, so it makes sense that mixers are not one size fits all!

If you’re currently unable to visit LLK HQ and get to grips with our range of mixers with your own hands as well as speak to our well informed Sales Team face to face, don’t worry; we’ve created a mini quiz to get you on track to finding the mixer that ticks your boxes:

Which of these options best describes your offering?

a)     Our main menu features pasta in a variety of sauces followed by a dessert offering with iced cakes, meringues and cookies.We also make our own condiments, chutneys, salsas and relishes.

b)     We have a varied offering. We serve pizza and pasta as well as dessert, plus we make all our own sauces and condiments.

c)      We offer mainly pizza as well as garlic bread.

If you answered a) the mixer best matched to your operation’s needs is: the Planetary Mixer!

Planetary Mixers are best for operations such as cafés, hospitals, hotels, schools, and restaurants that are working with softer, creamier foods and not too much dough. They are supplied with 3 attachments: wire whisk, dough hook and a flat beater. These can be easily switched and swapped allowing this versatile mixer to be used for mixing a wide variety of products including cream, cake mixture, icing, meringue, pasta sauces,condiments and creamed potatoes. They are available in a range of sizes, from counter top versions to even floor standing models, so you can select the one that fits your operation’s space and demand best. These machines even come with a 2 years parts and 1 year’s labour warranty plus a free loan service.

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If you answered b) the mixer best matched to your operation’s needs is: the Multifunction Mixer!

Just one Multifunction Mixer can be used to mix a variety of products, including dense dough as well as softer creamier mixtures, saving valuable kitchen space. The electronic control panel with a timer and 8 different mixing speeds allows for more controllability for the user, as does having the choice of 3 mixer attachments to create the desired product. It is available with 10L and 20L bowl capacity so you can select a model that best fits your space and demand.

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If you answered c): You’re in need of a heavy duty Dough Mixer! Dough mixers are manufactured to mix large quantities of thick dough without breaking a sweat thanks to their powerful motor. Selecting a planetary mixer when a dough mixer is required can lead to disaster when the motor burns out (possibly mid service!). You now need to answer 1 more set of questions to determine your ideal dough mixer:

Which of these options best describes your operation’s budget?

a)     We’re currently working with quite a limited budget.

b)     Our budget is quite generous.

If you answered a), the mixer best matched to your operation’s needs is: the Economy Dough Mixer!

If you’re a smaller operation that’s balling on a budget but still needs a strong muscled mixer to whip your dough into shape, the Economy Dough Mixer may be the one for you.  These mixers are available in a range of sizes from 20L to our monstrous 50L so you can be sure we’ve got a good fit for your space and demand. It’s simple and straightforward to use and clean, plus it comes with a 2 years parts and 1-year labour warranty!

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If you answered b), the mixer best matched to your operation’s needs is: the Cuppone Silea Dough Mixer!

This dough mixer is powered by the most robust, powerful motor on the market making it perfect for tackling large quantities of dough in pizzerias, restaurant and bakeries. It perfectly oxygenates the mixture without overheating it. It’s easy to use and clean, plus it comes with a 2 years parts and 1-year labour warranty!

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If you want to discuss your catering operation’s unique mixer requirements in deeper detail with our knowledgeable, friendly Sales Team, call us on 0161 633 5797 or email kitchens@linda-lewis.co.uk.

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