KitchenLynx Guides & Updates

Masterfrost M660 commercial ice maker, front view with integral storage bin
Choosing a commercial ice machine: ice type, output and installation
Start with the ice format your service needs, then compare daily production, bin capacity and installation requirements. Read more...
Sterling Pro SPR212PV stainless-steel double-door commercial refrigerator, doors closed
Commercial upright fridge or refrigerated counter: which fits your kitchen?
Choose chilled storage around your kitchen’s workflow, then compare capacity, shelves or drawers, access and installation. Read more...
A person using a smartphone to photograph the interior of a bar
Digital proof of age: what changed for pubs and restaurants
Licensed premises in England and Wales can now choose certified digital proof of age for alcohol sales. Physical ID remains valid and adoption is optional. Read more...
Green, red and yellow waste-separation bins outdoors
Small cafés: prepare for England’s March 2027 recycling deadline
England’s smallest hospitality businesses have until 31 March 2027 to meet Simpler Recycling requirements. Here is what to plan before the deadline. Read more...
10-litre planetary food mixer with its bowl and guard
Choosing a planetary mixer for a café: 5 checks before you buy
Five practical checks for choosing a café mixer, from recipes and loads to attachments and access. Read more...
Auto-fill filter coffee machine with a 2.5-litre airpot
Coffee percolator, filter machine or thermal urn: which do you need?
Compare batch brewing, mains-water requirements and thermal serving containers before choosing coffee equipment. Read more...
Small café interior with a service counter and food display
Small café equipment: what to buy first and what can wait
Build a café equipment shortlist around your menu, peak service and premises, with product examples and checks before ordering. Read more...
Restaurant dining room with tables set for service
Hospitality VAT campaign takes petition with over 400,000 supporters to Downing Street
The campaign for a 10% hospitality VAT rate has submitted its petition. This is a campaign milestone, not a confirmed tax change. Read more...
A team working together in a restaurant kitchen
Hospitality partnership targets 100,000 jobs for young people
The Government and UKHospitality have announced a youth-employment partnership. Here is what is confirmed and what remains unclear. Read more...
Countertop electric griddle with smooth and ribbed cooking surfaces
Gas or electric griddle? What to check before buying
Compare installation requirements, cooking surfaces, controls, ventilation and the full cost of your griddle shortlist. Read more...
Commercial meat mincer with a feeding tray and mincing head
Choosing a commercial meat mincer: what to check before buying
Compare workload, running time, electrical configuration and replacement-part support before choosing a commercial mincer. Read more...