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PES Design Group Named 2024 Top Foodservice Consulting Firm!

Food Business Review Magazine, a leading foodservice business industry publication, has named PES Design Group the “2024 Top Foodservice Design and Consulting Services Provider”. To view the online magazine article please visit: https://www.foodbusinessreview.com/pes-design-group   Read full interview below: PES Design

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Food Business Review Magazine, a leading foodservice business industry publication, has named PES Design Group the “2024 Top Foodservice Design and Consulting Services Provider”. To view the online magazine article please visit: https://www.foodbusinessreview.com/pes-design-group   Read full interview below: PES Design

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A comparison explaining the differences between a blast chiller, blast freezer, and shock freezer

CHILLING OR FREEZING? UNVEILING THE DISTINCTIONS BETWEEN BLAST CHILLERS, BLAST FREEZERS, AND SHOCK FREEZERS

In the world of food preservation, the battle between maintaining freshness and extending shelf life is fought with the help of specialized equipment. Discover the nuances and unique purposes of blast chillers, blast freezers, and

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In the world of food preservation, the battle between maintaining freshness and extending shelf life is fought with the help of specialized equipment. Discover the nuances and unique purposes of blast chillers, blast freezers, and

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Blast chillers are a powerful tool that can help commercial kitchens improve food safety, quality, and workflow. By rapidly chilling food after cooking, blast chillers can help to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.

BLAST CHILLERS: THE SECRET WEAPON FOR IMPROVING FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY

Blast chillers are often seen as a luxury or specialized product primarily used in large-scale cooking establishments like hospitals, universities, and cafeterias. However, the truth is that almost any kitchen can benefit from incorporating a

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Blast chillers are often seen as a luxury or specialized product primarily used in large-scale cooking establishments like hospitals, universities, and cafeterias. However, the truth is that almost any kitchen can benefit from incorporating a

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Successful Restaurant

8 TIPS FOR BUILDING A LONG-TERM RESTAURANT

How do you make it, in the restaurant business, for five years, ten years or longer? Here are eight great tips to help you survive for decades in a tough business: 1. BE READY TO WORK….ALOT Don’t be afraid to work long,

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How do you make it, in the restaurant business, for five years, ten years or longer? Here are eight great tips to help you survive for decades in a tough business: 1. BE READY TO WORK….ALOT Don’t be afraid to work long,

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Reducing Food Waste

6 WAYS TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE

Wasted produce can add ten percent to food costs as it becomes part of the average 150,000 pounds of trash that your restaurant throws out each year. These six tips can help cut those numbers down

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Wasted produce can add ten percent to food costs as it becomes part of the average 150,000 pounds of trash that your restaurant throws out each year. These six tips can help cut those numbers down

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Food safety and accountability in a restaurant setting.

THE COST OF CARELESSNESS

Although I try not to give a food service employee a reason to sabotage my food purposely, how do I know that they are practicing food safety at all?  I’m sure you’ve heard the adage,

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Although I try not to give a food service employee a reason to sabotage my food purposely, how do I know that they are practicing food safety at all?  I’m sure you’ve heard the adage,

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Food Service Consulting Opening a Restaurant

5 WAYS TO CREATE A SUCCESSFUL RESTAURANT

  So you want to open a restaurant? Great! Here are five key suggestions that will help make it a success!   #1. HIRE A CONSULTANT Every successful venture, from mountain climbing to financial planning to a surprise birthday party

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  So you want to open a restaurant? Great! Here are five key suggestions that will help make it a success!   #1. HIRE A CONSULTANT Every successful venture, from mountain climbing to financial planning to a surprise birthday party

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Riverview High School Cafeteria - Sarasota, FL

SOLVING SPACE CHALLENGES WITH INNOVATIVE DESIGN

During my tenure as a Food Service Consultant, I’ve had the pleasure of working with the Sarasota County School Board in the design of many of their K-12 schools. The first High School Kitchen/Cafeteria project

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During my tenure as a Food Service Consultant, I’ve had the pleasure of working with the Sarasota County School Board in the design of many of their K-12 schools. The first High School Kitchen/Cafeteria project

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Jim Richards (Jr)

WHY SHOULD YOU HIRE A FOOD SERVICE CONSULTANT?

First of all, let’s define what a Food Service Consultant is: Generally speaking, a food service consultant is a professional adviser who, for a defined scope of work and related fee, works as an advocate

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First of all, let’s define what a Food Service Consultant is: Generally speaking, a food service consultant is a professional adviser who, for a defined scope of work and related fee, works as an advocate

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manatee tech culinary kitchen

CUTTING EDGE CULINARY DESIGN FOR THE NEXT GENERATION

One of the most monumental and exciting projects I managed and designed was the Culinary Arts Center and Food Court at the Manatee Technical Institute (Bradenton, FL). The 12,000 square foot Culinary Center included a

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One of the most monumental and exciting projects I managed and designed was the Culinary Arts Center and Food Court at the Manatee Technical Institute (Bradenton, FL). The 12,000 square foot Culinary Center included a

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