TAKE A SEAT
A café is more than just a place to eat out. It is a space for socialising, networking, relaxing and working. With this in mind, operators need to develop the right ambience for customers by tapping into the latest trends – and with over 43,000 products, Nisbets is the one-stop shop for everything from large coffee shop refurbishments to small and effective modernisation.
To create the right atmosphere front of house, furniture plays a vital role. From tables and chairs to display cabinets and accessories, this can transform a venue.
Current trends centre around bringing the outside in, with neutral shades and wooden tables providing a calming space. Here, Bolero’s Twist Rattan chairs prove a popular choice, available in different styles (Bay, Eden and Dune) and colours (Natural, Charcoal, Green and Honey), allowing operators to mix and match, while still ensuring consistency across the site.
The newest addition to this range is the Dune PE Twist Rattan Armchair in a warm honey colour that perfectly complements Bolero’s Olive Green Verona Café Table. With supportive armrests and an ergonomic shape, this chair delivers maximum comfort. It features a sturdy aluminium frame and premium polyethylene twist rattan weave that delivers an authentic look – with weather and UV resistance, perfect for indoor and outdoor dining. And don’t forget parasols and heaters (also available from Bolero) to combat the temperamental British weather!
HANDS-ON
Many current furniture trends are also relevant when it comes to tableware, with customers attracted to crockery that offers a natural feel. This includes earthy tones and subtle textures, as well as artisanal pieces with irregular edges and reactive glazes.
All this and more is offered by Olympia, with an expansive range of designs, all of which are compliant to British Hotelware Standard BS4034. One popular collection is Emberr – porcelain dinnerware with a distinctive blue, brown or mahogany finish. These different tones work beautifully together, capitalising on the trend for mix-and-match tableware and providing operators with a versatile range of crockery. Whether plates, bowls or dipping pots, each item offers exceptional strength and is chip resistant for long-lasting use – essential when looking to keep costs down.
Another way cafés can control their budgets is by investing in energy-efficient appliances. They’re not only better for the purse strings but help minimise environmental impact.
Nisbets is always looking for ways to improve the efficiency of its own brand products, and most recently it has upgraded Polar’s refrigeration units with new energy-saving models. Take the Polar G-Series Deli Display Fridge – this now receives an A energy rating thanks to improvements in design, insulation and refrigerant.
Using R290, the most sustainable refrigerant available, powerful force air cooling keeps sandwiches, quiches and cakes chilled and ready to eat, while being attractively displayed thanks to interior LED lights. Once an order has been placed, operators can use the easy-access rear sliding doors and select the required item, ready for serving.
GET STREAMLINED
Alongside a welcoming front-of-house, it is equally important to ensure backbars and kitchens are designed in a way that maximises efficiency, helping to streamline service and fulfil orders quickly. This is where modular appliances can come in handy, providing a simple way for operators to create their own bespoke workspace.
High performance and quality, Buffalo’s 600 series modular appliances come together to create an organised efficiency. Equipment can be installed on its own or used together to create a customisable, all-electric kitchen that has the flexibility to be arranged however the operator chooses. This can be more energy efficient, reducing costs and maintaining a cooler working environment thanks to improved heat retention.
For additional reassurance, all products within Buffalo’s 600 series range come with an extended two-year warranty, helping to minimise downtime.
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