Managers of delicatessens and professionals in food retail chains know the effort required to set up a gastronomy counter up to the standard of the kitchen that offers traditional dishes or deliciousness with an innovative flavor. Behind the deli counter at your local supermarket there is an incredible amount of organization for the end consumer, but for expert gastronomes, not the slightest detail is overlooked, including especially the presentation. Indeed, impeccable care in the preparation of artisanal products would be rendered in vain by a mediocre display, not only in terms of aesthetics but also in terms of the functionality of the containers used.
Color notes with Gastronorm Gourmet, in standard size
The deli display counter: what to consider when choosing
Choosing a display counter for stores and supermarkets is the first step that butchers’ and delis need to take in order to best display their dishes. Two types of counters can be identified generically:
- Meat and seafood displays, refrigerated to maintain an ideal storage temperature without freezing. Glass-fronted counters contain and protect by displaying the beauty of cuts of meat perfect for roasts and slices of unpacked fish for tasty dishes of all kinds.
- Deli displays, always refrigerated, with varying temperatures for showcasing prepared meals, side dishes, cold cuts and cheeses, to be placed at the right distance from foods stored at minus degrees.
When choosing these display cases, a number of factors must be considered, ranging from the style of the environment to more technical evaluations such as humidity and temperatures. These also include lighting, which must be evaluated with respect to where the counter will be placed, and size, which must be appropriate for the display space and the food to be contained. In addition to the evaluation of the counter itself, it will then be crucial to choose the essential equipment that can help keep the food displayed in perfect condition while also considering food safety. Slicer, scales, cutlery and especially display tableware become a vital calculation for butcher shops and delis that want to offer excellence.
Containers for deli counters: the perfection of porcelain
Regardless of the choice made at the start for the counter, any respectable gastronome will subsequently have to think about an efficient and functional display, not only to maintain the freshness of the dishes presented, but also to incentivize the customer to purchase, thanks to the visibility that only this type of introduction can donate. The transparency of the counter is, in fact, perfect for allowing the consumer to appreciate salads, crepes, tasty side dishes and regional menu selections in all their beauty. The more beautiful the presentation, the more the customer will be enticed to taste. Even a simple mozzarella in carrozza becomes a fairy tale of crispness when put on display. The choice of food containers for display can only lie on porcelain for several reasons that make MPS items perfect for delicatessens as well.
Grand Buffet Roasting maintains the freshness of the dish displayed
The beauty of gastronomy with porcelain
There is something an MPS porcelain container can bring to a deli counter that other types of tableware cannot: style. More and more people are “tasting” and “buying” with their eyes, and an aesthetically impeccable display is key to making an impression. Choosing the best combinations of flavors in an interesting and striking aromatic arrangement is in the hands of the gastronome, who will prefer organoleptic characteristics that tickle the customer’s palate, which they know well. While a suggestion on functional aesthetics is offered by the Buffet line, with porcelain items of simple yet refined shapes for exquisite encounters of unexpected lines and combinations. The various sizes allow easy and practical use even as inserts for chafing dishes. It enchants in Ying Yang synthesis and makes the best use of space by combining the 1/3 or 1/6 trapezoidal inserts with the rice bowl to showcase all the ready-made sauces and vegetables. Grilled zucchini and roasted potatoes meet meatballs in Grand Buffet, with baking dishes and square plates that with the class of black surprise and in classic white delight.
Efficiency and functionality features of porcelain
Highly durable despite an apparent delicacy that gives an ethereal beauty, porcelain is the perfect material for professionals looking for efficient and practical kitchen items. Maintaining freshness over several hours is especially important for exposed food: porcelain does not absorb flavors and odors due to its nonporous surface. Grand Buffet Roasting with minimal rectangular containers accommodates pasta servings in a baking dish: the sauce of pasta with clams remains creamy and flavorful, while the béchamel of cannelloni is just thick enough. Orecchiette alle cime di rapa in the oval plain container doesn’t dry out and maintains the desired temperature. The shiny, polished surface also rhymes with cleanliness: nonporosity prevents it from catching grease, for easier cleaning. MPS porcelains can also be washed in the dishwasher, for unsurpassed collaboration with professionals looking for flawless items for presentations worthy of the prepared specialties.
The safety of porcelain tableware for health and the environment
MPS porcelain ware is an eco-friendly investment that is also safe for health. Certified by ICQ, one of the leading institutes in the industry, they are suitable for contact with food, and the glaze cover is free of lead and cadmium. Even with use in the oven and microwave, no chemicals are released, as it is a natural material, a mixture of clay blended with stones such as kaolin, quartz and feldspar, making MPS tableware an environmentally sustainable choice. So storing crispy battered codfish in MPS porcelain items will not only keep them fragrant, but there is no risk of contaminating the food due to the natural hygiene of the containers. Not only the materials, but also the processing is characterized by reduced environmental impact. In addition, the durability feature of this incredible material, avoids waste and scrap for longer and more versatile use.
Grand Buffet welcomes specialties that captivate
Porcelain containers for every display
Beauty, efficiency and hygiene are key elements in choosing the best display containers in a deli counter. Porcelain items help enhance the quality of the gastronomic selection while maintaining freshness and highlighting the style of each dish, from the most typical to the most innovative. Your wide assortment of artisanal products can rely on the supply of excellent local ingredients, as well as on our porcelain items for a presentation that can give your customer a foretaste of all the flavor enclosed in the display.
You can also decide to add an extra touch of color, to combine accents of sauces with the exterior or complete coloring of the Gastronorm Basic and Gastronorm Gourmet lines of baking dishes, available in countless sizes that follow the standardization system of containers for professional use, to fit every space and kitchen. Presentation makes the difference: find out how to add more value to your dishes with MPS porcelain tableware.
