Hospitality Show names Star Product Award finalists
They are among 10 finalists shortlisted for the Star Product Awards, which takes place at the Hospitality Show in Birmingham later this month.
The final 10 were whittled down from a list of entries from food and drink, catering equipment, technology and design companies.
They will be showcased in a dedicated area at the three-day show, giving visitors the chance to nominate their favourite, via Twitter, for the overall People’s Choice award.
The winner will be announced on 19 January at 4pm on the Business Briefing Stage.
The final 10
- KREBS hotChoc LM3 (Walsh Direct) – A food-safe heated and insulated chocolate spray gun for professional chocolatiers that is claimed to be both time and cost-effective.
- Vanilla Macaroon Shells (Coup de Pates) – Two large vanilla-flavoured macaroons that are ready to fill and decorate.
- Sirmione Double Rocks Glass (Cosi Tabellini UK) – A hand-crafted, rocks glass with a wide brim that releases the flavours of the drink while sitting easily in the palm of the hand.
- Orderella (Orderella) – A mobile ordering and payment service that turns a smartphone into a mobile waiter. Orderalla’s app provides the consumer with real-time feedback about the status of an order.
- Horse Radish Shoots (Westlands) – A creamy white shoot with a subtle horseradish flavour. Claimed to be versatile enough to be used in salads, as a garnish or as a complement to a main dish.
- Zumex Soul (Jestic Foodservice Equipment) – A push-button operated machine capable of producing fresh 250ml juice every 15 seconds.
- getWaiter! (Geniusin) – Available for IOS and Android smartphones, the tool allows customers to call the waiter, request more drinks and ask for the bill using just their phone.
- Venta modular buffet system (Signature FSE) – Claimed to be a serious space and energy-saver, the modular buffet system is designed for caterers in need of practical buffet display equipment.
- CultBay (Cultuzz UK & Ireland) – A bespoke software system that integrates with eBay to sell packages and offers via eBay vouchers. Offers can be created to suit different needs.
- Superiorplus 72 (Gram UK) – A refrigeration cabinet claimed to have groundbreaking technology that noticeably reduces energy consumption.
Hottest products
Toby Wand, managing director of show organiser Fresh Montgomery, said: “Congratulations to our winners and thank you to every exhibitor who took the time to enter.
“We now have our final 10 – the hottest new products that will be setting the British hospitality agenda in 2015.
Wand added: “Myself and the team are greatly looking forward to welcoming visitors from all corners of the UK, so they can taste, touch and try these latest innovations for themselves.”
An array of catering equipment suppliers will be on hand at the show, giving visitors the chance to view and discuss all types of equipment for the kitchen.
Other show highlights include an innovation zone, free mentor advice and a networking dinner.
Visit www.hospitalityshow.co.uk to register for a free ticket to the show.
