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NEW TRADITIONS MODERN WINE GLASSES MADE TO WITHSTAND HIGH USAGE

HOW TOINCREASE YOUR PROFITS DURING A BUFFET SERVICE

A CLOSER LOOKSAMMIC STICK BLENDERS

AITKENS ASKSCOUNTRY LANE CATERING, CHRISTCHURCH PIER RESTAURANT & BAR, QUEENSTOWN

SHOP HOT SUMMER TRENDS

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ARCOROC JAZZED BOWL 250ml or 410ml

Prices start at $12.92+GST

GAN L6753

TRACE ORGANIC BOWL Shown in Quartz Black Dish by @panamahouse 253ml $75.75+GST 9979325-QB

FARGO DINING CHAIR Shown in beige $126.00+GST HM1825 B

COSMOPOLITAN MARTINI 237ml $4.91+GST GLC 400

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B

A) TRACE ORGANIC PLATE.Shown in Quartz Black. Dish by @ess_rooftop.

210mm, $44.55+GST, 9979121-QB. 264mm, $66.10+GST, 9979126-QB.

B) LEXINGTON OLD FASHIONED GLASS.311ml, $3.30+GST, GLC 2338.

C) CHURCHILL EVOLVE PLATE. 165mm-324mm.Prices start at $10.08+GST, 9933116.

D) VINTAGE DINING TABLE.900mmW x 785mmH.

1500mmL, $771.75+GST, VNT36. 1800mmL, $807.45+GST, VNT01.

2500mmL, $1044.15+GST, VNT02. E) See STACKABLE STOOL.

F) FIDO JAR. Shown in 125ml, $11.25+GST, 340-008G) STONEMILL STOOL. $177.45+GST, SNM058.

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PROFILE PASTA BOWL By Churchill 250mm $18.53+GST 9931225

LEXINGTON HIGHBALL 210ml - 296ml Prices start at $2.84+GST GLC 2323

CHURCHILL EVOLVE BOWL

426ml – 2400ml Prices start at

$16.12+GST 9933218

STACKABLE STOOL Shown in mint $130.65+GST PP1825-JO1/GR

MINI MILK BOTTLE 207ml $3.18+GST GLU 70355

CONTENTS

02 SHOP 04 EQUIPMENT FUNDING MADE EASY 05 WE TALK TO: PIER RESTAURANT & BAR

06 CHARINGWORTH CUTLERY

07 BUFFET SERVICE TIPS & TRICKS

09 SEASONAL SPECIALS

11 WE TALK TO: COUNTRY LANE CATERING 12 NEW ARRIVALS: SAMMIC 13 MACADAMIA JOINS THE MILKLAB FAMILY

15 A RECIPE FROM RED LIGHT DISTRICT

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QUEENSTOWN Refurbished Nov 2017 @pierqueenstown

Tell us a little about your business… The newly revamped Pier is a vibrant restaurant/bar situated on the historic Steamer Wharf. With arguably the best waterfront views in Queenstown We serve up some of New Zealand’s finest meat and seafood for brunch/lunch and dinner. We wanted to create a venue where you can experience great locally sourced food and drink in a relaxed and friendly environment.

As a long serving outlet of L’affare in one of the most tourist-driven towns in New Zealand, how do you find the feedback from such a diverse market? L’affare has always been a winning coffee for us across a diverse market. It’s hard to find something that is going to please absolutely everyone, but L’affare delivers a coffee that suits a broad range of tastes.

Are you happy with the quality of L’affare coffee? L’affare continues to deliver a good, consistent coffee that is enjoyed by many and gets the Pier team through some busy summer days/nights.

How do you find the ordering system and service of Aitkens and its L’affare team? The ordering system works well for us as we have little storage and need multiple deliveries each week. The training provided by the L’affare team is fantastic, and Alison from the Dunedin office always goes the extra mile to help us out in the event of a coffee emergency.

What’s the most OTT coffee order you’ve had? Probably not the most OTT but certainly the most ridiculous order we’ve received is an ‘extra hot espresso’. And it’s happened more than once!

Can you pinpoint a difficulty particular to your business you are working to overcome? Trying to keep up with the needs of an ever-increasing tourist market.

What is your favourite dish/drink on the current menu? One of our favourite dishes here is our ‘Salmon Florentine’. Fresh South Island smoked salmon, wilted greens, homemade rustic potato rosti, perfect poachies, and topped off with house made hollandaise – it’s always a hit with our customers. Our favourite drink would have to be our take on the Espresso Martini – you can’t go wrong ordering one of these!

TOP TO BOTTOM Avocado bruschetta;

Burrata mozzarella, fresh basil, new season tomatoes, soft poached eggs.

Pier Restaurant standing tall with beautiful views of Cecil Peak in the background.

Outdoor dining right by the water draws in the crowds; the perfect spot for summer drinks

while watching tourists take on water sports.

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BAGUETTE 12 piece range in a mirror finish Table knife $98.73+GST per doz Table fork $63.47+GST per doz

FIDDLE 12 piece range in a vintage satin finish

Table knife $98.73+GST per doz Table fork $71.40+GST per doz

MIMOSA 11 piece range in a mirror finish Table knife $78.30+GST per doz Table fork $51.65+GST per doz

MOGANO 9 piece range in a satin finish

Table knife $78.30+GST per doz Table fork $51.65+GST per doz

SANTOL 20 piece range in a mirror finish Table knife $98.73+GST per doz Table fork $79.34+GST per doz

WELL-BALANCED, WELL-PROPORTIONED, TIMELESS CUTLERY DESIGNS

^ BAGUETTE PASTRY FORK,$78.75+GST per doz, BGM880055

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Jazzed Ice Cream Bowl

250ml $12.92+GST

GAN L6753

Be Bop 300ml

$3.73+GST GAN L8687

New York 250ml

$3.89+GST GAN L7339

Log Tempered 200ml

$2.05+GST GAN L8690

Jazzed Swirl Sundae 410ml

$18.90+GST GAN L6755

Melamine Wood Tray

300x205mm $11.71+GST

K91846

3-Tier Nesting Riser

$145.27+GST K76780

Wooden Serving Tray 450x320x70mm $45.62+GST

K76764

Reversible Riser 280x280x270mm $65.06+GST

K74781

Wooden Crate 270x120x72mm $32.03+GST

K76740

Mekkano Plate

315x163mm $18.38+GST

GAN L9558

Mekkano Plate 240x240mm

$18.38+GST GAN L9557

Star Riser 260x230x100mm $22.00+GST

K91940

Athena Buffet Tong 236mm

$25.99+GST K30095

Buffet Serving Spoon 260mm

$28.93+GST K15002

Is your buffet service working in your favour?

BUFFET SERVICE

Think you can’t control portion sizes at an open buffet? Think again! Updated buffet spreads that feature single serves are reporting on lower portions being taken to the table, and nowhere near as many half-eaten plates left behind. It’s a win-win!

A large bowl quarter full of wilted salad doesn’t look all that appealing compared to smaller rations replaced more often to keep up with varying product demands. Reducing waste on uneaten produce will keep your buffet running profitably.

Presentation of your buffet can leave a lasting impression on diners. We all want return clients. Try upscaling your layout with an arrangement of risers, coloured serving bowls or even printed melamine boards. Fresh cut flowers can add the perfect finishing touch.

PORTION CONTROL REDUCE WASTAGE KEEP IT APPEALING

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New Traditions New and exclusive in the New Zealand market through Aitkens Hospitality SEQUENCE By Chef & Sommelier

You’ll find this glass beautifully balanced and lovely to hold. Featuring a cut edge 1.2mm rim and modern stem, this glass will showcase your wine selection at its best. Its wide foot is engraved with the Chef & Sommelier emblem; a well-known and trust-worthy brand. Whilst it’s hard not to picture anything but a robust red in the large Bordeaux 740ml glass, the shape of the Sequence range is both timeless and universal. The perfect design progression, the Sequence glass brings a modern update to a classical shape with the essence of crafted crystal. Made with high-performance lead-free Krysta.

DOMAINE By Arcoroc

Don’t be fooled, we know this glassware range looks too lovely for what may be a busy commercial environment, but that’s exactly what it has been designed for. Domaine is made with fully tempered glass offering up to 5 times more resistance to breakages than untreated glass. It is heat and shock resistant, but will break into blunt fragments if shattered. You’ll also note the stem and curvature to the foot of this glass is designed to suit everyday use. It features a sensible beaded rim, but doesn’t distract from an updated shape. Domaine glassware is completely dishwasher safe and nucleated with ‘Effervescence Plus’ technology that promotes carbonation.

SEQUENCE

DOMAINE

170ml

$7.88+GST GAN L9947

350ml $8.40+GST GAN L9948

440ml $8.24+GST GAN L9949

550ml $9.14+GST GAN L9950

740ml $9.87+GST GAN L9951

160ml

$5.46+GST GAN L7425

200ml $5.67+GST GAN L8530

270ml $5.67+GST GAN L8535

370ml $6.46+GST GAN L7426

470ml $6.46+GST GAN L8904

550ml $6.77+GST GAN L8531

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LISS Cream Whipper 500ml Home Chef Series Brushed Aluminium USUALLY $104.48+GST NOW $62.69+GST CODE: 4190

LISS Cream Whipper 1lt Professional Series Black Aluminium USUALLY $107.63+GST NOW $64.58+GST CODE: 4282

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CHRISTCHURCH Open since 2015

Tell us about the 3 segments of the Country Lane Group? The Country Lane Group is all about hospitality. Our brands are contemporary and on trend, leading with ‘The Social Platter Co.’ one of Christchurch’s leading platter based companies, where our foundation is ‘social foods’. Country Lane Catering is about precision and food excellence. Our luxury lodge is contemporary and a haven for both local and international guests. Our newest addition, Suburban Eatery, is a contemporary café during the day and a casual Asian-fusion dining restaurant at night. Based in the heart of rural Canterbury, we pondered over a couple of locations but are so pleased we chose Leeston, which is also the new location of our production kitchen.

What’s the most recent item you purchased through Aitkens? Good question. We used Aitkens for every aspect of our fit-out at Suburban Eatery. They set us up with all of our tableware and kitchenware, and supplied us with brand new equipment and stainless steel fabrication for our commercial kitchen. In regards to the latest item, we purchased fifteen chrome glass hangers.

Why did you purchase this item? What is its purpose? We were trying to work out the flow of the bar at Suburban Eatery

and glass hangers ended up being the best option. We trialed a few different sizes and made the purchase. We are very happy with the result.

Are you happy with the quality of this product? Absolutely. Very happy with all the items we buy from Aitkens.

How do you find the ordering system and service of Aitkens Christchurch? Where do I start? I think last month was the smallest statement in months! There is a constant need to buy something from Aitkens and now they’re my only go to. Richard Page, our account manager, is amazing. We’re lucky to have such a great partnership.

Can you pinpoint a difficulty particular to your business you are working to overcome? Managing the constant growth and keeping up with the social media. It’s such an important medium for showcasing our product range across all facets of the business. Cross promotion can be a great gain, but it’s no easy task!

What is your favourite dish on the current menu? Definitely the dumplings on the lunch and dinner menu at Suburban Eatery.

IMAGES TOP TO BOTTOM Country Lane catering to a corporate event

Entry to Suburban Eatery @ 112 High Street, Leeston

A brilliant spread from the Social Platter Co.

Suburban Eatery interior.

@countrylanecatering @thesocialplatterco @suburbaneatery

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LANDED SAMMIC STICK BLENDERS

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250 Watts 200mm Arm Length $485.10+GST SAM3030088

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250 Watts 290mm Arm Length $554.50+GST SAM3030040

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350 Watts 420mm Arm Length $798.00+GST SAM3030412

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550 Watts 500mm Arm Length $1058.40+GST SAM3030413

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750 Watts 600mm Arm Length $1512.40+GST SAM3030291

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250 Watts 300mm Arm Length $1030.35+GST SAM3030077

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350 Watts 420mm Arm Length $1210.35+GST SAM3030417

UNITS PER CARTON / 8 CARTONS PER LAYER / 24 CARTONS PER PALLET / 120

MILKLAB® Macadamia is a premium product that has been specially formulated to texture and stretch with espresso coffee.

Designed to allow the coffee flavour to cut through.

We have collaborated with roasters, Q Graders and Baristas to develop our MILKLAB® range.

Made in Australia from 100% Australian roasted macadamias.

Exclusive to Foodservice.

Convenient twist cap for easy opening and storing.

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introducing macadamia the newest member of the

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THE FUTURE OF GLASSWASHING IS CLEAR

While Starline dishwashers and glasswashers continue to be built in West Auckland as they have been for the last 37 years, the machines themselves have evolved dramatically over this time.

Nothing embodies the recent advancements more than the Starline M2C and ROS high capacity polish-free glasswashing system.

The M2C takes the ever popular M2 dishwasher and adds a Heat Recovery Unit, using the steam to preheat an incoming cold water supply from the ROS 3-stage polish free water filter.

The M2C allows you to run back-to-back 1 minute polish-free glasswashing cycles, while saving you over $1k p.a. money when compared with a conventional passthrough dishwasher.

The polish-free system ensures that your staff spend less time manually polishing glasses and the risk of injury from breakages is reduced, so they can spend more time doing what they do best.

The set up can be completed with a locally made and customable drying table which accelerates the drying of glassware, helping you to get glasses back into storage and/or into use as quickly as possible.

The Starline polish free glass and cutlery washing system is also available as part of an undercounter solution.

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THE

36TH CHAMBER

CHRISTCHURCH @redlightdistrictbar 123 Victoria St, ChCh Central To many, Charlie Winston’s of Chelsea is your regular dry cleaning outlet. With the clothes hung and labelled, ready to be whisked away to be cleaned or picked up, you can be forgiven for not knowing that this place is one of the hottest new late night hangouts in town. Unbeknownst to the passing office workers and window shoppers strolling along Victoria Street, there is a secret amongst the freshly pressed pleats. Behind a door at the end of the clothing rail lies The Red Light District cocktail bar. With dim lighting, banked walls of red lights and ornate Chinese artefacts, this opium den-styled cocktail lounge is creating quite the stir amoung the locals.

Its cocktail list is exciting and contemporary with weird infusions, tinctures, tastes and tricks, designed to pull you out of your comfort zone but rewarding you for the leap. Headed by Zac Goy, who recently won Hospitality NZ Up & Coming Bartender of The Year, the drink offerings are unlike any others around. The 36th Chamber appeared last on the cocktail list and immediately made an impact. Now a firm crowd favourite, it’s jostling to become the most popular house creation since the bar’s opening in June 2017. This relatively simple 4-ingredient cocktail has a depth and complexity that is warming and herbaceous. Bar Manager Zac Goy says: “It’s bittersweet with very warming floral notes, but it’s boozy, so be careful ‘cause it’ll sneak up on you.”

INGREDIENTS 45ml Dry Gin (NZ’s Sacred Spring) 15ml Yellow Chartreuse 20ml Reduced Grenadine (Using Azerbijan Pomegranate Juice) 15ml Fresh Lime Juice METHOD Shaken then double strained into a Libbey Speakeasy champagne coupe

EQUIPMENT

Cocktail Shaker 750ml Stainless Steel $31.22+GST K70843 Hawthorne Bar Strainer $9.48+GST K70860 Strainer 80mm Stainless Steel $7.35+GST K34008 Speakeasy 230ml Champagne Coupe $6.93+GST GLU 601602

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