The Williams Guide to Cook-Chill
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Product Addendum
Please note the following amendments to the
data contained in this Guide:
Blast Chillers:
Blast Chill from +90°C to +3°C in under 90 mins
Blast Chiller Freezers:-
Blast Freeze from +90°C to -18°C in 240 mins
Dedicated Modular Blast Freezers:-
Blast Freeze from +90°C to -18°C in 90 mins
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Williams Refrigeration is the market leading manufacturer and provider of quality refrigeration solutions meeting
commercial catering and foodservice requirements worldwide. For over 20 years Williams has been
producing high quality, award winning professional refrigeration equipment exceeding international quality and
performance standards. With extensive manufacturing facilities in the UK, Australia and China, Williams have
built a global reputation for performance and reliability of their wide range of high performance cabinets,
counters, blast chillers and freezers, coldrooms, bakery equipment, heat exchangers and specialist equipment all
carrying ISO standards of quality and design.
Further supported by sales companies in the UK, Ireland, France, Australia, USA and Hong Kong, as well as a
dedicated and experienced Export Sales Team managing a network of dealers and distributors throughout Europe,
USA, Africa, Asia and the Middle East, Williams is a truly international company with global capability and an
outstanding reputation for innovation and excellence.
Our commitment to our customers is absolute. Not only do we offer one of the widest product ranges on the
market, but we also provide specialist help and advice on choosing and installing the right equipment through our
technical and after-sales support.
From cutting edge Blast Chillers and Freezers to coldrooms, cabinets and Bakery equipment, Williams leads the
field today in professional refrigeration technology offering a total solution for any refrigeration requirement.
Williams – Your First Choice!
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Introduction
Advances in technology means that catering establishments of all sizes and types can now benefit from using
Cook-Chill systems. Williams Refrigeration the market leader in refrigeration technology, is leading the way,
producing compact, yet sophisticated equipment that suits your needs and your pocket, with simple to use
controls.
Until recently, only large catering operations were able to take advantage of Cook-Chill systems which, because of
their size, were often thought to be very complicated. In fact, the system is quite simple and uses much of the
equipment you will already have in your kitchen.
At Williams we lead the way in manufacturing and marketing Blast Chilling and Freezing systems worldwide.
From the smallest caterer to the largest production unit, whether on land or at sea, Williams provides the
innovation and flexibility to answer your needs.
We continually invest in product design and development to bring you the highest quality engineering
performance and reliability. Using the latest control systems and technology, Williams range of Blast Chillers,
Chiller Freezers and Freezers are all driven by our unique Simple to Use 1-2-3 Control Panel featuring the 3-step
operation that all staff will find easy to operate within only a few moments of basic induction. In fact, many users
need no induction at all – it’s that Easy!
In a fast moving world with increasing caution over food hygiene you can be assured that in Williams you have
quality, performance, accuracy and reliability for your product and business. The range of Williams Blast Chillers,
Chiller Freezers and Freezers will help you to show due diligence and comply fully with UK and International Food
Safety Regulations and Hygiene Guidelines such as the Food Safety Act and Food Hygiene Regulations – HACCP
(Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and the Department of Health Cook-Chill/Freeze Guidelines.
The purpose of this guide is to explore some of the many myths that surround the Cook-Chill system, while at the
same time providing an accurate description of its operation and the
benefits it can bring to your business. As you will see in the
following pages, Cook-Chill systems can save you time, money and
also help increase your turnover and profitability. What’s more,
your Environmental Health Officer will be happy, letting you get on
with your business.
We hope that you find this guide useful and informative.
Should you require any further information please
contact Williams Sales Department on +44 (0) 1553 817000.
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Cook-Chill is a simple, controlled system of advanced food preparation designed to provide more flexibility in
foodservice. The technique involves the full cooking of food, followed by rapid chilling and storage at controlled
temperatures (for up to five days). When required, the food must be regenerated before service. The production
system itself is simple to operate if well managed, and completely safe provided the Department of Health Guidelines
on temperature/time controls are followed.
Cook-Chill Systems have the added benefit of not reducing food quality, nutritional value, flavour or appearance.
Installing a Cook-Chill System also offers the caterer added flexibility and management – and of course profitability!
Who uses Cook-Chill Systems?
Thousands of establishments throughout the whole spectrum of the Catering Industry use Cook-Chill systems.
Anyone who has eaten at a top restaurant or hotel, at a banquet or reception, or on an aeroplane or ship is likely to
have eaten a Cook-Chill meal. Cook-Chill systems are also used by many institutional caterers such as hospitals,
universities and in much of Armed Forces catering. The largest Cook-Chill user is the housewife buying a wide
selection of chilled ready meals to take home from the supermarket.
Will my business benefit from Cook-Chill?
While Cook-Chill is commonly associated with institutional catering, no catering operation is too small to adopt a
Cook-Chill system. If your business is serving hot meals and is one of the following, then you will almost certainly
benefit:
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HOTEL ●PUB ●RESTAURANT ●B&B ●FAST FOOD RESTAURANT ●CARE HOME ●CONTRACT CATERER
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BAKERY ●STAFF RESTAURANT ●INSTITUTIONAL CATERER ●CAFE/BISTRO ●TRAVEL CATERER ●MEALS ON WHEELS
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PIZZERIA ●IN-FLIGHT CATERING ● HOSPITALS ●UNIVERSITIES ●ARMED FORCES CATERING ●GOVERNMENT
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LOCAL AUTHORITIES
For large and small establishments the principles and advantages of the system are the same. The only difference is
that small to medium sized operations do not have to invest in equipment designed to deal with volume.
For the simplest Cook-Chill system, all that is required in addition to the cooking equipment you already have is a
Blast Chiller, Chiller Freezer or Freezer, a suitable storage area such as a refrigerator (at +3ºC)
and an understanding of the guidelines to Cook-Chill/Freeze systems.
What is Cook-Chill
hotel
restaurant
fast food restaurant
bakery
in-flight catering
meals on wheels
care home
contract caterer
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Why do caterers use Blast Chillers/Blast Freezers?
The principle feature of Blast Chillers, Blast Freezers or Blast Chiller Freezers is that they are capable of rapidly
reducing the temperature of hot foods (+70ºC) to low, safe temperatures (+3ºC or -18ºC). Therefore, they make it
easier for caterers to comply with Food Safety and Temperature Control Legislation. In fact, many caterers are
using them solely for that purpose, and in doing so are performing a very simple Cook-Chill operation.
Nevertheless, only using a Blast Chiller to cool cooked food rapidly for immediate or same day service, is not
making the most of the equipment. Williams Blast Chillers and Freezers can also be used as short term storage
cabinets too.
Avoid the Risks of Food Poisoning – Control Bacteria Growth
The very young and elderly are most at risk from food poisoning, however everyone can be affected and litigation
and prosecutions are on the increase. Bacteria divide in two every 20 minutes and in 12 hours one bacteria
multiplies to become almost 69 billion bacteria. With a proper Cook-Chill System and Williams Blast Chillers you
can take the risk out of your operation.
How quickly will I be able to recover my investment?
Naturally businesses with a large meal turnover will recover the capital cost most quickly. However, small
businesses can immediately recover a proportion of their labour costs, reduce wastage, and the resulting efficiency
and increased capacity pave the way for increased meal turnover, thereby accelerating the cost recovery process.
Potential
profit increase
up to 28%
through
higher production capacity
,
meal turnover and
reduced food wastage
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The truth behind Cook-Chill
Myth
FalseTrue
The use of Cook-Chill has no limitations. Any meal can be prepared, cooked, chilled and regenerated with little or no
nutritional or quality loss and without altering its appearance.
There are several misconceptions:
Cook-Chill is dangerous because it is difficult to use.
There is no known case of someone suffering from or dying as a result from eating a properly prepared
Cook-Chill meal. Unfortunately many people have suffered food poisoning and have died from eating
conventionally produced food that has not been prepared or stor ed pr operly while using traditional methods.
Cook-Chill is only for mass catering.
No - it can be utilised by publicans, function caterers, hoteliers and independent restauranteurs. Even fast
food caterers and bakers can also reap the positive benefits of the Cook-Chill method.
The equipment is large and expensive.
The equipment required by hospitals and local authorities which produce high volumes of food is large
and can therefore be expensive. But this is not the case for small to medium sized establishments.
Many of these caterers will already have suitable ovens and storage facilities, so they will only need to
acquire a blast chiller.
It is an insult to the skill of the professional caterer.
Cook-Chill gives you more time to utilise your skills more effectively than any other method.
Instead of spending valuable time on mundane tasks, the professional caterer can use that time to improve
presentation, create new dishes and menus, and attend to all other things that make a successful
business.
In Fact Cook-Chill...
Is simple to operate
Is profitable
Reduces food wastage
Is time saving
Can help improve your business
Makes it easy for you to comply with the Food Hygiene Regulations.
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Advantages of Cook-Chill
Suitable for any catering operation
The system can be utilised effectively by establishments of any size or type.
Effective time management and control system
The system allows caterers to better organise their time and that of their staff. Prime cooking can take place
when the business is quiet, for example, leaving less to do when you have customers to attend to, while at the
same time providing a safe and controlled environment and system of work.
Effective resource management
Labour and equipment can be used more efficiently while ingredients can be bought in larger quantities, providing
economies of scale. You could also prepare meals for several establishments from one kitchen.
Menu extension
The flexibility of the system allows you to prepare a greater selection of dishes, offering your customers more
choice while still maintaining or, improving on quality. In addition, because you are preparing meals in advance
you can afford to take time and make fewer mistakes.
No modification of recipes
A Cook-Chill system allows you to use all your favourite recipes without alteration.
Improvement in service
Because most food will be prepared in advance, the caterer will have more time to improve on presentation and
attend to customers.
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Flexibility in service
Because all dishes only require simple regeneration before service, caterers can serve a wide variety of food all day
and can easily cope with the fluctuating numbers of customers throughout the day.
Reduced food wastage and improved portion control
Portions can be made up precisely and only the meals ordered will need to be regenerated. This means little or no
wastage for you.
Increased profitability
All of the above can make your operation more efficient while offering customers greater choice and better
service. You will be able to cope with larger numbers of customers and at short notice. This will result in
increased turnover and profitability. You should be aware, therefore, that you may, eventually, have to extend
your washing up facilities to cope with the extra business.
Fantastic opportunity for expansion
If the meal turnover of your business is limited by the number of meals you are presently able to cook and serve
with your existing kitchen, Cook-Chill is a fast way to increase your capacity without necessarily expanding your
kitchen or employing extra kitchen staff.
What you will need
If you are already serving hot food, the only additional equipment you will require for a small to medium sized
Cook-Chill operation is a suitable Blast Chiller or Chiller Freezer. You will also need a suitable refrigerator or
coldroom (0ºC/+3ºC) for the storage of the finished product.
As with any cooking operation, a Cook-Chill system requires care to ensure that food does not become vulnerable
to harmful bacteria. Staff should, therefore, be given specific training on the Cook-Chill operation, in addition to
basic Food Hygiene training. Williams Refrigeration and its dealers are able to help you with this.
It is easiest to view a Cook-Chill system as a series of stages. Each of these stages should be regarded as equally
important to guarantee safety, and good quality dishes.
1. Selection of raw materials
2. Storage of raw materials
3. Preparation
4. Cooking
5. Portioning (Hot)
6. Rapid Chilling or Freezing
7. Storage of chilled foods
8. Distribution of chilled foods (If applicable)
9. Regeneration (Reheating of food)
10. Service
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The Cook-Chill System
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Food Service Operation - How Does it Work?
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How it works
1. A selection of raw materials
If raw materials are poor quality when you buy them, they are not going to improve with cooking. It is vital,
therefore, that you ensure your supplier only supplies you with high quality products and, if necessary, check their
storage, handling and distribution methods.
2. Storage of raw materials
Having purchased good quality raw materials, it makes sense to keep them in safe storage and in prime
condition before they are needed. This means following basic Food Hygiene and HACCP principles for food
storage to ensure the raw products are stored at the correct temperature and humidity levels.
3. Preparation
At the preparation stage, basic Food Hygiene Regulations and HACCP Guidelines apply. Separate surfaces/areas
and separate implements should be used for the preparation of certain products such as raw fish, meat and
poultry to prevent cross-contamination and spread of bacteria.
Ideally, food preparation should take place in an area separate from the cooking and portioning - as outlined in
the HACCP Guidelines.
If some raw materials arrive in a frozen condition, they should be thoroughly and safely thawed before use.
We recommend a controlled thawing cabinet for this purpose. Rapid high temperature thawing can encourage
the growth of pathogens and may leave cold spots at the core of the food. For this reason we do not
recommend thawing products with a microwave oven unless the oven is specifically designed to ensure even
thawing.
In order to make chilling more efficient after cooking, joints or packs of meat should not weigh more than
2.5kg, or measure more than 100mm in thickness. For dense foods such as meat sauce based dishes - lasagne,
moussaka, shepherds pie or stews (or even mashed potato) we recommend no more than 50mm
thickness, as described in the Department of Health Cook-Chill/Freeze Guidelines.
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4. Cooking
Whatever the food product you are cooking and by whatever method, it is essential that the core temperature
of the food reaches at least 70°C, and is held at this temperature for at least two minutes. This is to ensure that
any pathogenic micro-organisms that may be present are destroyed. (Check the accuracy of all thermometers
used, every three months and recalibrate if necessary). You should not find it necessary to alter your traditional
recipes for a Cook-Chill system.
5. Portioning
Once the food is cooked, the chilling process must start as soon as possible, and at most within 30 minutes.
This leaves time for hot portioning prior to chilling. However, handling of food should be kept to a minimum.
Dishes can be assembled from individual components after chilling. Usually, the ideal containers for chilling food
should be no more than 50mm deep. Note: Some containers are made of materials which can insulate
the food, thereby affecting chilling times. Covered containers and vacuum packages can also increase
chilling times.
If disposable containers are used, it is essential that they have been stored under hygienic conditions.
6. Rapid Chilling or Freezing
Whatever the type of Blast Chiller or Chiller Freezer you use, it must be capable of chilling the hot food to between
0°C and +3°C within 90 minutes of placing it in the Blast Chiller and commencing to chill. This is not only to
ensure safety, but also preserves the appearance, texture, flavour and nutritional value of food. Your Blast Chiller
or Chiller Freezer should be equipped with a food probe or probes with which you can monitor the temperature
of the food.
Large joints of meat etc, may not chill as quickly as first required. In this case, the temperature of the joint must be
reduced to +10°C or below within 150 minutes, and then portioned before final chilling to between 0°C and +3°C.
Every dish has its ideal cooking method to suit its density or structure, this applies to Blast Chilling too. It is
important to have the options of Hard or Soft Blast Chilling available to ensure food is not damaged in the process
and the quality is maintained.
Hard Blast Chill - during the 90 minutes the air temperature in the cabinet drops below freezing point. This is
designed for dense, large products, which are difficult to chill and have a higher fat content such as meat based
sauces, meat joints, mashed potato and lasagne. The air temperature of the cabinet ensures the product reaches
the required +3°C within the 90 minutes without the risk of freezing or damaging the food.
Soft Blast Chill – during the 90 minute process the air temperature remains above 0°C. This is ideal for delicate
and light products such as fish, rice, vegetables, cream, desserts, cakes and fried foods. The soft blast chilling
cycle gently reduces the product temperature to +3°C in the required 90 minutes with no risk of damaging the
delicate product.
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The speed at which chilling takes place will be affected by the shape, size and density of the food, its moisture
content, heat capacity and entry temperature. Placing lids on containers or stacking them on top of one another,
will increase the chilling time required. However, covering food can protect against contamination, and is
therefore sometimes appropriate as long as chilling can still be achieved within the required time limits.
It is also at this stage that you would choose to Blast Freeze the product ready for storage in a frozen food cabinet
for several weeks or months at below -18°C. Williams Reach-in equipment offers Blast Chilling or the dual function
of Blast Chilling and Freezing – taking the core temperature of the product from +70°C to -18°C within the
guideline time of 240 minutes (4 hours). The Blast Freeze cycle (see graph - page 15) transforms the liquid present
in the food into microcrystals which do not damage the tissue structure of the product and ensures the quality of
the food is maintained so you still have a high quality product after thawing.
7. Storage of chilled foods
Chilled food should be stored in a dedicated refrigerated storage cabinet at a temperature of between 0°C and
+3°C, in order to control the growth of micro-organisms.
You should use a refrigerated cabinet or coldroom designed for chilled food storage, and use it solely for your
Cook-Chill products. Williams storage cabinets and coldrooms feature alarms which will alert you should
temperatures, for any reason, rise above the recommended levels.
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Chilled food may be kept under the above conditions for up to five days (including production and regeneration
days). To ensure that products do not exceed this time span (and are therefore not wasted), a system of stock
rotation should be employed. One method is to use colour-coded labels, a different colour for each day with a
‘use by’ date, production date and product description marked on each label. A ’first in, first out’ policy should
be used. If, for any reason, the food (in store or during distribution) reaches a temperature over +5°C but no more
than +10°C, the food should be consumed within 12 hours.
Should any food in the store exceed its expiry date or reach a temperature over +10°C, it should be destroyed
immediately as it will be unfit and unsafe for consumption.
8. Distribution
If you intend to operate a centralised Cook-Chill system and supply food to one or more other locations, the
dishes must be transported to the other site whilst in their chilled state (kept below +5ºC). The use of refrigerated
vehicles is recommended, or at the very least, pre-chilled insulated containers for short journeys.
If chilled food is being transferred to other sites, it must not only be transported at the correct temperature, but
on arrival, it must also be placed in appropriate refrigerated storage cabinets (+3ºC) until required.
9. Regeneration
Cooked and chilled foods that are to be eaten cold or at room temperature, should be consumed within
30 minutes of removal from storage. If the food is to be regenerated (reheated to +70ºC), this should start no
more than 30 minutes after the food is removed from chilled storage. Regeneration must take place close to the
point of consumption.
Suitable reheating equipment, recommended in the Department of Health Guidelines, includes infra-red units,
forced air and steam convection ovens and special chill/regeneration trolleys. Traditional types of hot-air oven may
be used, but care must be taken to ensure that exposed areas of food do not become dehydrated. Commercial
microwave ovens may also be used, and we recommend these for the regeneration of individual portions or small
numbers of meals. Ideally, of course, it is preferable to install purpose-built regeneration equipment.
In order to ensure the destruction of any pathogens present, the core temperature of the food must reach at least
+70°C, and be held at this temperature for at least 2 minutes. To check that this temperature has been reached,
insert a core food probe thermometer into the slowest heating point (usually the centre).
Any food that has been regenerated and allowed to cool should be destroyed immediately. Any regenerated
meals not consumed must be destroyed and never
be reheated or returned to chilled storage.
10. Service
Once food has been regenerated to the required temperature, it should be consumed as soon as possible,
and preferably within 15 minutes of regenerating. The temperature of the food should not be
allowed to fall below +63°C.
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Blast Chiller Times
Approximate times taken to chill different foods by various Williams
Blast Chillers
Please note that actual times will depend on the thickness of the product, type of container, actual entry temperature and
ambient temperature. Different food types chill at different rates. If trays or trolleys are loaded with different types of
product they will chill at different rates and times will differ.
MEAT Hard Blast Chill 40 - 90 mins depending on type, size and quantity
(Includes beef, pork, lamb, poultry pieces, stock and mince)
FISH Soft Blast Chill 30 - 90 mins depending on type, size and quantity
(Includes fish, e.g. haddock, plaice, cod fillets, salmon, shellfish, - fried, poached or baked)
PREPARED DISHES Hard Blast Chill 50 - 90 mins depending on type, size and quantity
(Includes meat based stews, casseroles, lasagne, moussaka, shepherds pie, mashed potato, risotto)
VEGETABLES/PULSES Soft Blast Chill 30 - 90 mins depending on type, size and quantity
(Includes carrots, all green vegetables, cauliflower, rice, sliced potatoes, - steamed or roasted)
FRUIT Soft Blast Chill 60 - 90 mins depending on type, size and quantity
(Includes stewed apple, peaches, cherries, rhubarb and other cooked fruits)
DESSERTS Soft Blast Chill 30 - 90 mins depending on type, size and quantity
(Includes fruit based desserts, cream based, egg custards, flans and pies)
Hard Blast Chill 30 - 90 mins depending on type, size and quantity
(Includes steam puddings, sponge cakes, dense desserts such as tiramisu, cheesecake)
VACUUM PACKED Hard Blast Chill 75+ mins (depending on type, size, quantity and packaging)
SOUPS/SAUCES (Includes all types of soup, custard, sweet and savoury sauces)
(max 4kg) NB: The type of packaging will affect the Blast Chilling time and in extreme
circumstances may take longer than 90 mins
BAKERY PRODUCTS
Cakes Hard Blast Chill 30 - 90 mins depending on type, size and quantity
Cream Cakes/Gateaux Soft Blast Chill 50 - 90 mins depending on type, size and quantity
Pastry Hard Blast Chill 60 - 90 mins (pies, flans) depending on type, size and quantity
Please note that the times given in the above chart are approximate and will differ depending on type of
product, size, quantity and containers used. If the products are mixed within the Blast Chiller or Freezer then
cycle times will vary for different products.
* Blast Freezing is available as an optional upgrade.
Model
Capacity
Containers
No:
J1BC
23kg
Shelves
7
WBC10
10kg
3
WBC20
20kg
6
WBC30
30kg
10
WBC40
40kg
10
WBC50
50kg
13
WBC70
70kg
WBC90
90kg
WBC120
120kg
WBC160
160kg
WBC240
240kg
WBC320
320kg
1/1 GN Containers
GN or Combi Oven Trolleys
1 Trolley 2 Trolleys
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Blast Freezer Times
Approximate times taken to freeze different foods by various
Williams Blast Chiller Freezers and Freezers
Please note that actual times will depend on the thickness of the product, type of container, actual entry temperature and
ambient temperature. Different food types freeze at different rates. If trays or trolleys are loaded with different types of
product they will freeze at different rates and times will differ.
* Dual function Chiller Freezers chill at times shown opposite.
MEAT Blast Freeze 60 mins up to 240mins (all types of meat product)
FISH Blast Freeze 60 mins up to 240 mins (Raw fish/cooked shellfish)
PREPARED DISHES Blast Freeze 90 mins up to 240 mins (Meat based dishes, mashed potato)
VEGETABLES/PULSES Blast Freeze 60 mins up to 240 mins (Fried potatoes, blanched vegetables)
FRUIT Blast Freeze 60 mins up to 240 mins (Berries, rhubarb, apples, - cooked or raw fruit)
DESSERTS Blast Freeze 70 mins up to 240 mins (Raw pastry, mousses, cooked cream desserts,
cooked pastry desserts, gateaux)
VACUUM PACKED Blast Freeze 90 mins up to 240 mins (All types of sauces)
SOUPS/SAUCES
(max 4kg)
BAKERY PRODUCTS
Dough/Bread Blast Freeze 70 mins up to 240mins
Cakes Blast Freeze 70 mins up to 240mins
Cream Cakes/Gateaux Blast Freeze 50 mins up to 240mins
Pastry Blast Freeze 50 mins up to 240mins
Please note that the times given in the above
chart are approximate and will differ depending
on type of product, size, quantity and containers
used. If the products are mixed within the
Blast Chiller or Freezer then cycle times will vary
for different products.
* Dual Function Chiller Freezers.
WBF100
100kg
1 Trolley
Model
Capacity
Containers
No:
WBF200
200kg
2 Trolleys
2/1 GN or Combi Oven Trolleys
WBCF10
10kg
3
WBCF20
20kg
6
WBCF30
30kg
10
WBCF40
40kg
10
WBCF50
50kg
13
1/1 GN Containers
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Choosing the right Blast Chiller for your operation
The table overleaf outlines the capabilities of the Blast Chillers, Chiller Freezers and Freezers available from
Williams. To find out which model is the most suitable for your operation, consider the type of food you will be
blast chilling or freezing, as well as the volume of food you need to produce, calculated in quantity of kilograms.
When calculating volumes remember that you may be producing meals for consumption over seven days but with
production in only five days. It is also wise to allow a little extra capacity than you require at the present time, in
order to allow for the expansion of your business and changing menus.
Storage equipment
The storage equipment used for holding pre-cooked chilled foods must be designed and used specifically for that
purpose. Williams cabinets are equipped with shelves or gastronorm tray slides. An ordinary non-gastronorm
commercial refrigerator that is in general use within the kitchen is not usually suitable.
Steps must be taken to ensure that possible cross contamination between raw foods or other cooked products
and stored chilled food does not occur.
The store must be capable of holding products at a constant temperature of between 0°C and +3°C, and this
should be indicated clearly by a visible temperature indicator.
The equipment should also ideally feature an audible alarm which will alert you if the storage temperature reaches
unacceptable levels. A temperature recording device is also required.
When selecting storage equipment, allow for sufficient capacity to cope with peak production, as well as room for
an efficient stock rotation system. A minimum storage capacity of two days is normal for Cook-Chill products.
Storage equipment will need to be sited in an area that allows for easy access, and must be sufficiently close to
the Blast Chiller to ensure that food arrives at the store without risking any fluctuations in the 0ºC/+3ºC chilled
temperature - whilst still at the optimum chill temperature.
IMPORTANT! make sure your cooking, chilling and storage equipment are all compatible with the containers
you use (Gastronorm or designed for Combi ovens)!
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No. of meals over the week - 600
In this example, the owner of a business in a busy holiday resort, serving 600 meals per week over six days
(50 covers, two sittings and a turnover of one per sitting), realised that there was potential to operate at the same
daily turnover on a seven day basis. However, the reputation of the business was due, in large, to the quality of
the staff who were given Mondays off in lieu of weekends. The option of employing extra part-time staff for
Mondays only would wipe out the advantage gained. In any case, skilled staff were almost impossible to find.
Meanwhile potential customers were being turned away to the advantage of other establishments. There had to
be another solution.
The restaurateur worked out that by installing a Blast Chiller capable of chilling 175 meals per day he could
reward his staff by giving them weekends off, prime cook on only four days per week starting at 8.00am and
increase his meal turnover by 100 meals a week without incurring any additional staff or premises costs.
A production schedule (below) was drawn up based upon a turnover of 100 meals per day, cooking on four days.
The machine he selected was a WBCF30. The machine is actually capable of chilling 335 x 340g portions per day
based on five 90 minute cycles of 30kg per day. Of course, a greater number could be achieved if the machine
were used more times per day.
After
Practical example
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The machine chosen has plenty of spare capacity to cope with the future expansion of the business, which may
include extending the present restaurant or setting up an outside banqueting service to supply hotels and weddings
in the area. In addition, a chilled food cabinet was purchased solely for the storage of the blast chilled food.
As a result of installing the Blast Chiller the restaurateur in question was able to achieve a 28% increase in net
profit as illustrated by the following figures:
*Average price of meal is £13.50
** Extra £1,000 is depreciation on a £4,000 Blast Chiller written down over 4 years.
Plus £637.00 is depreciated on £1910.00 for a +3ºC chilled food cabinet with capacity for 400 meals.
Turnover
Staff Wages
Raw Materials
Other Expenses
Gross Profit
Less Tax
(Based on 33%)
Net Profit
As a result of installing the
Blast Chiller
the restaurateur in question
was able to achieve
over 28%
28% increase in net profit
Before After
*£472,500
(£59,520)
(£157,500)
**(£58,000)
£196,480
(£64,838)
£131,642
+28%
£405,000
(£59,520)
(£135,000)
(£57,000)
£153,480
(£50,648)
£102,832
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A Cook-Freeze system involves the full cooking of food, followed by rapid freezing and storage of food at
-18º/-22ºC, before controlled and thorough thawing and regeneration prior to service. Blast Freezing can also be
used for raw materials and semi manufactured products.
The Guidelines on Cook-Chill and Cook-Freeze Catering Systems (DHS) require that the food core temperature is
reduced from +70ºC to -18ºC within 240 minutes (4 hours - see graph on page 15). A range of Williams
Reach-in models offer the dual function of Blast Chilling and Blast Freezing, whilst there are a range of
dedicated Modular Roll-in Blast Freezers for larger volumes. As well as a Blast Freezer, suitable storage cabinets
for frozen food and preferably a controlled thawing cabinet are required.
Following full cooking, if required, the product should be portioned ready for Blast Freezing ready for storage in
a frozen food cabinet for several weeks or months at below -18ºC. The Blast Freeze cycle transforms the liquid
present in the food into microcrystals which do not damage the tissue structure of the product and ensures the
quality of the food is maintained so you still have a high quality product after defrosting.
NB: Frozen food storage cabinets are often loosely referred to as ‘Freezers’, however, their purpose is specifically
to store pre-frozen foods, not to freeze hot foods. Williams offers a comprehensive range of Freezer and
Overnight Thaw cabinets for safe storage and controlled thawing of products after Blast Freezing.
Cooking food always results in the loss of some nutrients, and there can be a further steady loss while the food
is kept chilled. However, if the Department of Health Guidelines on Cook-Chill and Cook-Freeze procedures are
followed closely, the loss of nutrients from food should be no greater than those from any other conventional
catering system.
Nutrition and flavour effects are explained in more detail in the Department of Health Guidelines.
Cook - Freeze
Nutritional information
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Glossary
Blast Chiller
A mechanical unit designed to chill hot food rapidly - from +70ºC to +3ºC within 90 mins. It works by
recirculating low temperature air at high velocity.
Hard Blast Chill - +70ºC to +3ºC in 90 mins
Blast Chill cycle suitable for denser items with a higher fat content such as meat joints, meat based sauces,
soups, sponge cakes, mashed potato and vacuum packed products. The air temperature of the cabinet drops
below freezing point during the 90 minute cycle.
Soft Blast Chill - +70ºC to +3ºC in 90 mins
Blast Chill cycle suitable for delicate and light products such as fish, rice, vegetables, cream, desserts and fried
foods. During the 90 minute cycle the air temperature of the cabinet remains above 0ºC.
Blast Chiller Freezer
A mechanical dual function unit designed to chill or freeze hot food rapidly.
Blast Freezer
A mechanical unit designed to freeze hot food rapidly - from +70ºC to -18ºC within 240 mins (4 hours).
Blast Freeze - +70ºC to -18ºC in 240 mins
Fast freezing of cooked foods to -18ºC which transforms the liquid present in the food into microcrystals –
preventing damage to tissue structure of the product and ensures food quality after defrosting. During the cycle
the air temperature of the cabinet reaches -25ºC or -35ºC (dependent on model used - see graph on page 15).
Chill Chain
The whole process of maintaining strict temperature control throughout receipt, storage, preparation,
processing, storage and distribution of food to control the growth of micro-organisms.
Food Core
The temperature within an item of food or dish. Temperature taken at the slowest cooling point - normally
the centre.
Pathogenic Micro-Organisms
All foods contain a certain level of organisms or bacteria which can carry disease if allowed to multiply to large
numbers. Cooking food kills them, while keeping food below certain temperatures limits their growth.
Consequently, a Cook-Chill system is a good way of maintaining food safety as it controls bacteria growth.
Probe
A thermometer that is inserted into a food product to record the inner temperature. The needle probe should be
disinfected each time using a special impregnated tissue or cloth.
Regeneration
The technical term for returning the pre-cooked chilled food back to the safe temperature of +70ºC ready for
immediate serving.
Graphical Representations of the Chill Cycle
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Equipment for rapid chilling
There are two common methods of rapid chilling:
(i) Using an electro mechanical Blast Chiller, which circulates low temperature air at high velocity.
(ii) The immersion of packed products in a suitable refrigerated liquid.
The first of these options is the most suitable and convenient for caterers.
There are two common types:-
Large Modular Roll-in Models
These are suitable for high volume operations such as hospitals, airline catering and staff catering. These are
designed to move one or more trolley loads of food at a time (Gastronorm or Combi oven trolleys).
Reach-In Models
These process much smaller amounts and are more suited to restaurants, pubs, function caterers, etc, or where
space is limited. Some models can Blast Chill and/or Blast Freeze should you wish to operate both systems.
Features to look for:
Whatever the type of Blast Chiller or Chiller Freezer you choose, it must be capable of reducing the temperature
of a 50mm layer of food from +70°C to between 0°C and +3°C within 90 minutes, when fully loaded. It must
also feature an accurate (+/-0.5°C) temperature display, with a built-in food probe featuring digital display. Digital
and audible timers are also useful features.
Upon completion of the rapid chill cycle, the machine should automatically revert to storage mode (0°C/+3°C),
until the chilling mode is selected again. This enables the operator to put one load in last thing at night, for
example, and remove the chilled product first thing in the morning. Where needed, Williams offers the facility to
audit temperatures at the end of the process via a printer or data port.
When selecting a Blast Chiller or Chiller Freezer, be sure that its
capacity is sufficient to match maximum production so that rapid
chilling can commence within 30 minutes after cooking. For the
same reason, the Blast Chiller must be sited near enough to the
cooking area to allow for this time limit to be met.
Make sure that the model you choose is compatible with the
electrical supply you have. Smaller models will operate satisfactorily
on a 240 volt domestic supply.
The best equipment is made from stainless steel. You should also
look for a good seal around the door. Poor seals mean an inefficient
machine and will cost you money in increased power consumption
and less effective to comply with the important times referred to in
the Cook-Chill/Freeze Guidelines.
Pay close attention to the design. It should be
possible to have easy access to the evaporator
compartment for cleaning and servicing. Look for
removable shelf sides and racking. Cabinets with
these features are easier to clean.
Automatic defrost and evaporation are essential
features to look for when selecting a machine.
Equipment
Williams Refrigeration has over 20 years experience in designing, manufacturing and installing Blast Chillers,
Chiller Freezers and Freezers that exceed international quality and Health and Safety Guidelines. During this time
we have built a worldwide reputation for outstanding quality and performance of our Blast Chiller, Chiller Freezer
and Freezer equipment and the leading technology used in the control panel to ensure ease of use and accuracy.
Key Features and Benefits of Williams Blast Chillers, Chiller Freezers
and Freezers
●
Curved, sleek looks with excellent functional hygienic design including Williams unique simple to operate 1-2-3
control panel and easy to read digital display – simple for all staff to understand, use and control the Blast Chill
cycles - designed for accuracy, flexibility and control
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All models fitted with high quality ‘L’ shaped core food temperature probes designed for easy use in both Blast
Chillers and Freezers – operating the Blast Chill or Freeze cycle using the food probe ensures perfect
temperature control every time and removes any uncertainties from the Blast Chilling/Freezing process
●
Audible alarm sounds at end of Blast Chill or Freeze cycle to notify staff – hi/lo and fail safe alarms will also
sound to indicate if product temperature is too high or too low or the cabinet is not functioning
●
Extensive range of models to suit all types of catering requirements and environments. Most models
are designed for 43ºC ambient environments
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Advanced air flow design for uniformity of chilling/freezing of product
load and eliminate the risk of dehydration and damage by large ice
crystals to the contents and ensure excellent product quality every time
●
All models feature stainless steel exterior and interior with easy to clean,
hygienic interiors including removable racking/shelving on reach-in
cabinets. Modular products are available with white foodsafe PVC
coated metal exteriors
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Auto defrost on completion of every cycle and every six hours to ensure
continued operational efficiency
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Coated evaporator and coils for enhanced life and hygiene compliance
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All models automatically switch to storage mode at the end of each
Blast Chill cycle for holding product at the right temperature until you
are ready to move it to the correct storage cabinet or coldroom
●
All models compatible with range of temperature monitoring and
control systems available from Williams
●
As with all Williams equipment, Blast Chillers, Chiller Freezers and
Freezers are 100% CFC free and manufactured to meet or exceed
international build quality and health and safety standards including
ISO9002 and CE
●
Reach-in Blast Chillers and Freezers can also be built to meet marine
specifications and include positive latch handles, marine voltages,
flanged legs for deck fixing and bulkhead fixings
●
Selected models comply to ETL/UL Approvals for USA
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Why Buy Williams Refrigeration
Advanced airflow design of
Williams Blast Chillers.
Options include:
●
UV lighting on Roll-in models for additional hygiene safety
●
Historical hard data printer option available for Blast Chill/Freeze cycle recording. Graphical print out at the end
of each Blast Chill cycle showing the time of cycle and temperature fall
●
Available for multi-voltages to suit international requirements
●
Roll-in models offer the option of Williams unique storage "pod" refrigeration system which offers increased
efficiencies and storage area
Operating Williams Blast Chillers and Freezers is as simple as 1-2-3. With a choice of operating the Blast Chill or
Freeze cycle using three buttons or with the food core temperature probe or probes
Control Buttons
Press to select Blast Chill or Blast Freeze cycle (on Blast Chillers – chilling is the only option)
Press to select Hard or Soft Chill or Blast Freeze (on Blast Freezers – Blast Freeze is the only option)
Press to select time options 30, 60, 90, 240 minutes and food probe (depending on the size of load
and product)
Press to start the Blast Chill or Blast Freeze cycle
If you have made a mistake press and start again
During the Blast Chill/Freeze cycle the cabinet temperature will be shown throughout the process
Food Probe Control*
Press to select Blast Chill or Blast Freeze cycle
Press to select Hard or Soft or Blast Freeze cycle
Press to select food probe and ensure the probe or probes are placed in the centre of the products
requiring chilling
Press to start cycle
* Not recommended for freezing
During the Blast Chill cycle using the food probe the LED display shows the time elapsed so you can clearly see how
long the product has been Blast Chilling and the core temperature of the product. The time elapsed feature is unique
to the Williams range of Blast Chillers and Freezers. The first window will show the time lapsed and the second window
will show the core food temperature(s). The 10 rectangular LED’s light up to indicate how far through the cycle the
Blast Chiller or Freezer is as a percentage.
Once the cycle is complete the Blast Chiller, Chiller Freezer or Freezer will go through an auto defrost and automatically
switch to storage mode to ensure the food is kept at a safe temperature of +3ºC or -18ºC until you are ready to
transfer the load to the correct storage cabinet/coldroom/freezer room.
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A Selection from the Williams Product Range
WBC10/WBCF10
❄
l
Capacity 10kg
l
Blast Chiller or Dual Function - Chill
and Freeze
l
Accommodates 3 1/1Gastronorm pans
l
Dimensions: H885 x D804 x W707mm
WBC20/WBCF20
❄
l
Capacity 20kg
l
Blast Chiller or Dual Function - Chill
and Freeze
l
Accommodates 6 1/1Gastronorm pans
l
Dimensions: H1290 x D804 x W707mm
WBC30/WBCF30
❄
l
Capacity 30kg
l
Blast Chiller or Dual Function - Chill
and Freeze
l
Accommodates 10 1/1Gastronorm pans
l
Dimensions: H1735 x D804 x W707mm
WBC 40
WBC 20
WBC10
❄
❄
❄
Reach-In Blast Chillers / Blast Chiller Freezers / Integral Roll-In Blast Chiller
Take control of the Cook-Chill process and eliminate the hazards of slow cooling with this range of stylish, powerful
Reach-in Blast Chillers and Chiller Freezers. Designed for small and medium sized catering operations the Williams
range combine style, ease of use and state of the art technology.
l
Designed to accommodate 1/1 Gastronorm containers
l
Stainless steel exterior and interior
l
Hard and Soft Chill Options
l
Designed for 43ºC ambient environments
l
Easy to use as 1-2-3 with the simple control panel or using the single core food temperature probe
l
Designed to Blast Chill the full capacity from +70ºC/+3ºC in 90 minutes and dual function models Blast Freeze
a full load from +70ºC/-18ºC in 240 minutes*
WBC 30
❄
WBCF 30
WBCF10
WBCF 20
WBCF 40
*Blast Chill full load at 40mm depth / Blast Freeze full load at 20mm depth
All Williams models feature CFC free insulation and 12 month warranty. We reserve the right to change the specification without notice.
WBC40/WBCF40
❄
l
Capacity 40kg
l
Blast Chiller or Dual Function - Chill
and Freeze
l
Accommodates 10 1/1Gastronorm pans
l
Dimensions: H1735 x D804 x W707mm
WBC50/WBCF50
❄
l
Designed for larger catering operations
l
Suited to 43ºC ambient environments
l
Accommodates 13 1/1 Gastronorm pans
l
Uses simple 1-2-3 control panel and
single core food temperature probe
l
Capacity 50kg
l
Blast Chiller of Dual Function - Chill
and Freeze
l
WBC50/WBCF50 are 3 phase and
require connection to a main drain
l
Dimensions: H1905 x D804 x W707mm
WBC70
WBC50
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WBC70
❄
l
One piece integral Roll-In Blast Chiller
l
Full stainless steel interior and exterior
l
Designed for 32ºC ambient environments
l
Requires no specialist erection or
installation (only requires electrician to
connect power supply)
l
Choice of user operation - either food
temperature probes or easy to use
1-2-3 control panel
l
Features Hard and Soft Chill options
l
Automatically switches to storage mode
at end of cycle
l
Accommodates low height 1/1 Gastronorm
or 600mm x 400mm trolleys
l
Door opening height: 1725mm
l
Blast Chills 70kg from +70ºC to +3ºC in
90 minutes
l
Dimensions: H2213 x D1000 x W903mm
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JADE / J1BC
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l
Blast Chiller only
l
Blast Chills 23kg from +70°C to +3°C
in 90 mins
l
Accommodates various sized containers
on 7 shelves or racked out for 1/1 GN
containers
l
Simple to operate using 1-2-3 controls
or core food temperature probe
l
Features Hard and Soft Chill options
l
Reverts to storage mode at the end of
Blast Chill cycle
l
Designed for 43°C ambient
environments
l
Dimensions: H1982 x D792 x W865mm
J1BC
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WBCF50
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A Selection from the Williams Product Range
WBC90/WBC90C
❄
l
Capacity 90kg
l
Blast Chiller with Blast Freeze option
available
l
Accommodates 1 2/1 GN or Combi oven
trolley
l
Dimensions: H2295 x W1370 or
1570 x D1250mm
l
Choice of door opening of 700mm
or 900mm
WBC120/WBC120C
❄
l
Capacity 120kg
l
Blast Chiller with Blast Freeze option
available
l
Accommodates 1 2/1 GN or Combi oven
trolley
l
Dimensions: H2295 x W1370 or
1570 x D1250mm
l
Choice of door opening of 700mm
or 900mm
WBC160/WBC160C
❄
l
Capacity 160kg
l
Blast Chiller with Blast Freeze option
available
l
Accommodates 1 2/1 GN or Combi oven
trolley
l
Dimensions: H2295 x W1370 or
1570 x D1250mm
l
Choice of door opening of 700mm
or 900mm
All Williams models feature CFC free insulation and 12 month warranty.
We reserve the right to change the specification without notice.
WBC90
❄
Modular Roll-in Blast Chillers, Blast Chiller Freezers and Roll-In Blast Freezers
Designed for larger foodservice operations such as corporate catering, large hotels, hospitals or airline catering, the
Williams range of Modular Blast Chillers, Blast Chiller Freezers and Blast Freezers are installed all over the world.
Featuring Williams unique easy to operate 1-2-3 control panel offering the choice of timed cycles or control using
three core food temperature probes, the modular range are designed to accommodate standard Gastronorm or
Combi oven trolleys. Stainless steel interior and exterior as standard, a choice of finishes is available to suit all
budgets. With easy to access large area evaporators and high velocity fans for even chilling and efficient operation,
easy cleaning and servicing, the modular roll-in range offer the option of roll-through design and Williams unique
"pod" refrigeration system for longer term storage. Blast Freezing is an optional upgrade on Blast Chiller Models
WBC120
❄
WBC160
❄
Blast Chillers or Blast Chiller Freezers
WBC240/WBC240C
❄
l
Capacity 240kg
l
Blast Chiller with Blast Freeze option
available
l
Accommodates 2 2/1 GN or Combi oven
trolleys
l
Dimensions: H2295 x W1370 or
1570 x D2350mm
l
Choice of door opening of 700mm
or 900mm
WBC320/WBC320C
❄
l
Capacity 320kg
l
Blast Chiller with Blast Freeze option
available
l
Accommodates 2 2/1 GN or Combi oven
trolleys
l
Dimensions: H2295 x W1370 or
1570 x D2350mm
l
Choice of door opening of 700mm
or 900mm
WBC 240/320
WBF100
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WBF100/WBF100
❄
l
Capacity 100kg
l
Blast Chiller with Blast Freeze option
available
l
High performance rapid Blast Freezing of
100kg from +70/-18ºC in 90 minutes
l
Accommodates 1 2/1 GN or Combi oven
trolley
l
Dimensions: H2295 x W1370 or
1570 x D1250mm
l
Choice of door opening of 700mm
or 900mm
l
90mm insulated floor either recessed or
with ramp
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WBF200/WBF200
❄
l
Capacity 200kg
l
Blast Chiller with Blast Freeze option
available
l
High performance rapid Blast Freezing of
200kg from +70/-18ºC in 90 minutes
l
Accommodates 2 2/1 GN or Combi
oven trolleys
l
Dimensions: H2295 x W1370 or
1570 x D2350mm
l
Choice of door opening of 700mm
or 900mm
l
90mm insulated floor either recessed or
with ramp
Dedicated Blast Freezers
WBF200
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For more information on Williams Blast Chillers and Freezers please contact
Williams Sales Office on: +44 (0) 1553 817000
BLAST CHILL
l The rapid chilling process must begin within
30 minutes of cooking being completed.
l Once in the chiller, the food must be chilled
to a temperature between 0°C and +3°C
within 90 minutes.
l Foods such as joints of meat can be chilled to
below +10°C within 150 minutes before
portioning and final chilling.
BLAST FREEZE
l The rapid freezing process must begin within
30 minutes of cooking being completed.
l Once in the freezer, the food must reach a
core temperature of at least -5°C within
90 minutes, and a subsequent temperature
of at least -18°C.
DISTRIBUTION
l Frozen foods must be transported to the
regeneration site under controlled
conditions.
l If a product starts to thaw, it must not be
refrozen.
DISTRIBUTION
l Pre-cooked chilled foods must remain in their
chilled state (0°C to +3°C), until they reach
the regeneration site.
l If the core temperature rises to over +5°C,
but no more than +10°C, the food must be
consumed within 12 hours.
l If the core temperature rises above +10ºC the
food must be discarded.
CHILLED STORAGE
l Cook/Chill foods should be stored in a
cabinet designed for the purpose.
l Pre-cooked chilled food should be stored
at between 0°C and +3°C for a maximum
period of 5 days.
l If the storage temperature rises to over
+5°C, but no more than +10°C, the food
should be consumed within 12 hours.
l Food should be clearly labelled with a
description, production date and expiry date.
l A stock rotation system should be operated.
FROZEN STORAGE
l Pre-cooked frozen food should be stored at
-18°C or below.
l Foods should be clearly marked with a
description, production date and expiry date.
l A stock rotation system should be operated.
l Generally, frozen foods may be stored for up
to eight weeks, although certain foods can
be stored for longer.
SUMMARY
RAW MATERIALS
l Buy from reputable suppliers.
l Choose good quality products.
STORAGE
l Raw materials should be stored at
recommended temperature and humidity
levels, in accordance with the Food Safety
(Temperature Control) Regulations 1996.
PREPARATION
l Raw materials should be prepared in areas
separated from cooking and post-cooking
areas.
l Products should be held at temperatures
below +10°C until cooking commences.
l Frozen products should be control thawed
before use.
COOKING
l The core temperature of food must reach at
least +70°C and should be held at this
temperature for at least two minutes.
l Check the core temperature using a probe
thermometer inserted into the slowest
heating point, normally the centre.
SERVICE
l Once food has been regenerated to the
required temperature, it should be consumed
as soon as possible, and preferably within
15 minutes of reheating.
l The temperature of the reheated food
should not be allowed to drop below +65°C.
l Any food left after service which has been
regenerated must be destroyed.
REGENERATION
l Cooked and chilled foods that are to be
eaten cold should be consumed within
30 minutes after removal from storage.
l Regeneration must take place close to the
point of consumption.
l The core temperature of the food must reach
at least +70°C and be held at this
temperature for at least two minutes.
l Regenerated food that has cooled below
+65ºC should be reheated for service.
REGENERATION
l Regeneration must take place close to the
point of consumption.
l The core temperature of the food must reach
at least +70°C and be held at this
temperature for at least two minutes.
l Reheated food that has cooled should be
reheated above +65ºC.
l Reheated food should not be re-frozen.
l Regenerated food not sold must be
destroyed.
THAW
l Pre-cooked frozen foods must be fully
thawed before regeneration.
l Thawing must be controlled, preferably with
the use of a controlled thawing cabinet.
l Food thawed rapidly in fast thaw cabinets
should be consumed within 24 hours.
l Thawed foods must not be re-frozen.
WILLIAMS REFRIGERATION
Bryggen Road, North Lynn Industrial Estate, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 2HZ
Sales Tel: +44 1553 817000 Fax: +44 1553 817111 Spares Tel: +44 1553 817017 Fax: +44 1553 817020
Email: sales@williams-refrigeration.co.uk Website www.williams-refrigeration.com
WILLIAMS REFRIGERATION AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
38 - 42 Gaines Road, Dandenong South, Victoria 3175, Australia.
Tel: +39 799 4900 Fax: +39 799 4911 Freephone: 1 800 338148
Email: wra@access.net.au
The highly trained and experienced Williams Sales and Technical Team will be pleased to advise you on the
operation and requirements of Cook-Chill. For more information please contact +44 (0) 1553 817000.
If you decide to set up either a Cook-Chill or a Cook-Freeze operation, you are advised to obtain a copy of
the Department of Health publication “Chilled and Frozen - Guidelines on Cook-Chill and Cook-Freeze
Catering Systems” (HMSO 1989 ISBN 0113211619). Your local Environmental Health Department should also
be involved at the planning stage, particularly for larger scale operations.
For details on basic hygiene recommendations consult the Food Safety Act 1990 and the Food Safety
(Temperature Control) Regulations 1996.
For more details of the HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Guidelines we recommend you obtain
a copy of HACCP: A Practical Guide (Second Edition) - April 1987 (ISBN Number 09059402501, reprinted in
1998). Copies can be obtained from Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association, Chipping
Campden, Glos, GL55 6LD, United Kingdom. Tel: +44 (0) 1386 842000 or access their website on
www.campden.co.uk
When you specify Williams equipment you join an increasing number of satisfied customers -
from the smallest sandwich bar to some of the most prestigious hotel groups and restaurants in the world,
from high street craft bakers to the most famous names in food retailing, hospitals and
local authorities.
All Williams products are backed by a 12 month warranty and an extensive dealer network, who will service
and support your investment. Leasing and finance terms are available from Williams or your local dealer
(UK ONLY). Extended parts only and Parts and Labour Warranties are also available.
Williams Blast Chillers and Freezers are designed and made in Britain. They are competitively priced and enjoy
a reputation for high performance and reliability. Consult your nearest Williams dealer or call us direct for
latest price and technical information.
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4A Harrington Building, 36-50 Wang Wo Tsai Street, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong.
Tel: +85 22 407 5422 Fax: +85 22 407 3767
Email: mfco@netvigator.com
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