Welcome to High Sabatino's Foodservice Equipment Blog

This year has seen drastic pivots toward delivery and takeout. This means operators and restaurant owners are modifying menus, changes processes, and doing whatever they can to help control quality from the end of the cooking process up to the point where foods are being consumed -- wherever and whenever that occurs.

This year, all of us at High Sabatino and Associates are focusing on gratitude. We're eternally grateful for our customers and friends; we know we wouldn't have gotten through 2020 without your support and trust. Yes, our holidays are going to look different this year. Yes, we know so many families are suffering during this pandemic. And, yes, we're doing all we can to bring the things for which we're thankful to the forefront.

Pizza is arguably America's most loved food and a 2020 Technomic reports that 43% Americans eat pizza at least once a week. The COVID-19 crisis further popularized pizza as the go-to restaurant meal because of its freshness, minimum contact handling, and easy delivery. There are several trends that pizzerias have adapted in 2020 to survive in a highly competitive environment and cater to their demanding customers. We look at five pizza trends that are shaping the food industry in 2020.

This year so many things are being canceled, and while it technically would have been over by this point, we can't help but think about Oktoberfest when this time of year rolls around.

When we first learned about RATIONAL's latest innovations in the iVario and the iCombi Pro, the first question we asked ourselves was, "When did Apple buy RATIONAL?" Once we began to review what these two units were all about, though, the question quickly became, "What more could you need?"

What are you going to say in 10 or 15 years when people ask you these questions...

When we introduced the VarioCookingCenter® a few months ago, we had no idea how much better it was going to get. When you have a unit that's so incredibly versatile and then add a layer of control unrivaled in any commercial kitchen solution, the result is nothing short of spectacular.

Where RATIONAL's iVario Pro truly stands out is its ability to do just about anything in the kitchen. While it looks like a tilting skillet, the iVario Pro can do so much more. It can boil, fry, deep-fry, and pressure cook. It's built for speed, precision, intelligence, and ultimately, savings for operators.

During challenging times, the foodservice industry is in need of quick solutions like never before. Reopening can feel a little overwhelming and stressful, and adjusting to new guidelines might leave you with a little bit of a headache. However, don't fret. We've got the solutions you're in need of. While the world is facing a pandemic and trying to balance safety with a sense of normalcy, Denver-based BSI is hard at work developing and crafting new products specifically adjusted to help ensure you're able to continue serving the public, while promoting the health and well-being of your consumers (as well as your hired team.)

There’s nothing worse than visiting your favorite local coffee shop or speciality smoothie location, and having to pause your conversation because of the loud blender that is used in their kitchen. It’s irritating to customers (we’ve all experienced it!) and it can also hinder the effectiveness and customer service of staff members too. As we know, Vitamix is the industry leader in commercial blenders, and their ingenuity went to work yet again and developed a brand new addition to their commercial The Quiet One line- now available with a Twist Lock sound enclosure!

Foodservice operators want to re-open as soon as possible, and feel as “normal” as possible during the second half of 2020. Guests and customers want that too, but they need to feel safe when going out to eat, and trust that the foodservice staff are taking every necessary precaution to ensure that safety.

But the fact of the matter is that we’re still living in a pandemic. Adjusting to that culture and climate has proven to be like a roller coaster. Not many industries have been impacted quite as hard as the foodservice industry. Re-opening and operating restaurants, cafeterias, and other commercial kitchens can be done safely with proper solutions in place.