Welcome to High Sabatino's Foodservice Equipment Blog

We always look for the latest innovations in the kitchen. That's true for the High Sabatino team at home when we cook on the weekends, and it's certainly true in the foodservice industry where we help our customers overcome the myriad of challenges in today's foodservice landscape.

The Kitchen Innovation Awards, initiated in 2005 by the National Restaurant Association, celebrate revolutionary advancements in the foodservice and restaurant industries. These accolades represent a benchmark for pioneering achievements that enhance operational efficiencies, safety, and sustainability in commercial and institutional kitchens. Each year, the awards spotlight technologies that significantly impact the foodservice landscape, driving growth and improving operational practices across the board.

Navigating the complex landscape of school nutrition poses many challenges for foodservice directors. From labor constraints to budgetary limitations, today's directors continue to face formidable tasks that are greater than just about any other type of foodservice operations. That said, there are always innovations that can help solve today's challenges. Let's look at three important brands that can help school nutrition directors make the most of the essential Four F's.

The pizza industry cooled off after the massive growth experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, but according to an industry-leading survey, the potential for further expansion is likely.

Almost everyone loves pizza. And what do customers love more than pizza? A well-made, crispy crust pizza. Crusts that are soggy or not flavorful are a recipe for disaster. Our own Mike Colligon has some tips to help ensure your foodservice is serving the best pies in town.

School nutrition programs face many challenges ranging from budgetary constraints to nutrition guidelines and regulations. Add in the labor shortages in school cafeterias, and it's a recipe for inefficiency. The good news is there are foodservice equipment innovations that can help make school foodservice easier and more successful. Commercial refrigeration equipment from Continental can alleviate many of the challenges that school cafeterias face, allowing schools to serve healthy meals without added expenses.

We already know how popular pizza can be. In fact, according to the Washington Post, Americans consume roughly 350 slices per second, and nearly half of the country eats pizza at least once a week. For the rest of you? Well, we're not sure we can be friends.

If you've ever worked in a commercial kitchen or eaten in a commercial or institutional foodservice operation, you know how important fresh ingredients can be. For operators, though, the process of preserving freshness is harder than eating the end result, and blast chillers can help.

Combi ovens can be viewed as one of the most versatile pieces of foodservice equipment in any commercial or institutional kitchen. In school cafeteriaswhere labor challenges are so pronounced, combi ovens can be even more beneficial. Why? Let's take a closer look at the five reasons why school nutrition directors should consider using a combi oven.

Commercial and institutional kitchens are changing. A combination of foodservice industry trends coupled with foodservice equipment innovations is speeding up these changes like never before. For example, the current labor shortage is forcing operators to consider automation, robotics, and smart kitchens as a way to run more efficiently and profitably.