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If you use CaterQuotes for purchase orders, just type the Purchase Order number into the 'Projects' screen search bar and all purchase order numbers will be shown in the drop down menu. This allows you to easily search for a particular purchase order number, saving valuable time. Once you’ve located the purchase order number you’re looking for, click on it and open the project to see all purchase orders associated with the project.
Did you know your CaterQuotes administrator can set a Minimum Markup % for your projects? To set a minimum markup, have your CaterQuotes administrator click the Defaults button and enter the desired markup into the Minimum Markup % field.
Once the minimum markup has been set, if a user enters a markup that is below the minimum, it will be flagged and turn red in the quotation spreadsheet.
On a related note, we also recommend that you set a value in the Markup% field as well. This will automatically assign a markup to each item in the quotation spreadsheet and safeguard sending out non-profit items.
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The CaterQuotes programme offers subscribers the opportunity to communicate together through an online forum. It’s simple and enables users to ask questions, get answers, and expand their knowledge of the CaterQuotes programme.
Visit the CaterQuotes forum here: http//:caterquotes.ning.com
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Full programme support will be available throughout the holiday season.
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Amerex Fire, Bradshaw Commercial, Bravilor, Classeq, Hobart Warewashing, Lincat, Marco, Parry, Pentland Wholesale, Precision Refrigeration, Testo, Williams Refrigeration
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 As some of our customers will be only too happy to tell you, while CaterQuotes saves them a tremendous amount of time on their quotations, some of that time saving is lost when they re-key the order. The solution is to link CaterQuotes to their accounting system…which Denby Catering Equipment just did!
"We have been using CaterQuotes to generate our quotes for over two years now and whilst this has allowed us to produce professional documents in a fraction of the time, there was always an issue of what happened when these quotes became orders,” says Tracey Exelby of Denby Catering Equipment. “The solution was to link CaterQuotes to our accounting system. With the help of the CaterQuotes team, we linked CaterQuotes to our accounting system via their unique interface, which offers me full control during the posting process. The time savings are incredible! Only recently I posted nineteen completed orders, including automatically generated PO’s, in a matter of minutes. Linking CaterQuotes to our accounting system has drastically reduced the time I spend producing PO’s and posting orders."
Tracey Exelby
Denby Catering Equipment 01924 200567
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 With over 30 years experience Amman Catering Equipment is one of the UK’s leading equipment suppliers. The company was set up back in 1978 with a raison detra of putting the customer first and have stayed true to this by understanding the problems caterers face when they need equipment and being prepared to provide objective advice.
Managing Director David Rees commented “The planning and installing of any kind of catering operation is highly specialized, it requires detailed knowledge of the products available, the locations working practices and all relevant legislation. Having designed solely for the catering industry over so many years, we have such experience. Our service is totally project managed from the drawing board to a fully operational facility and we ensure that whatever the project, be it extending, refurbishing or starting from scratch everything will be a smooth and trouble free experience with the minimum of disruption.
With fully modernised offices and workshop facilities, incorporating all the latest technology the company ensures that all equipment can be overhauled and repaired to exacting manufacturer’s standards. And it’s not just in the workshop that Amman saw technology playing a leading role in business operations.
When we were first approached by CaterQuotes we saw the potential benefits almost immediately and after using the programme for over seven months now, I find that I just could not do without it. Also whenever I call for support I learn new ways to get the best out of my system”.
To find out more about Amman Catering Supplies call;
David Rees Sales Director
01269 822833 |
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 Lincat, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of commercial catering equipment, has won a prestigious Sainsbury’s Foodservice Excellence Award for demonstrating a ‘partnership approach to ways of working’. The award was presented at Sainsbury’s Supplier Conference in London recently.
Lincat have supplied a wide range of catering equipment to Sainsbury’s in-store cafes and food-to-go counters for many years. In particular, Lincat’s Development Chef, Paul Hickman, has worked closely with the Sainsbury’s Café Operations Team to introduce and develop the use of state-of-the-art Lincat Opus combi steamers.
It is for this work, especially, that Sainsbury’s wanted to recognise Lincat’s achievement in the form of an award, as Miranda Mardell of the Café Operations Team, explains…
“Lincat offers free onsite training with every new Opus SelfCooking Center, but Paul’s support to us has always been above and beyond the call of duty. His training has, without a doubt, been excellent; he has a great ability to adapt his presentation to meet the individual requirements of each of our teams.
She continued…
“However the support he has provided is far broader, ranging from bespoke menu development and programming tips to telephone advice and proof reading equipment manuals! All is done with great understanding of our business. Nothing is too much trouble.
“And, of course, we must not leave out Rob, who is equally supportive and helpful, as is the wider Lincat team in general. We’ve even been able to use Lincat’s facilities for our team meetings. We’re delighted to recognise their efforts with this award.”
Lincat have supplied catering equipment to Sainsbury’s 280 foodservice outlets for over 10 years. In addition to combi steamers, Lincat provides fryers, ovens, griddles, grills and boiling rings.
Nick McDonald, Marketing Director of Lincat said…
"We are extremely proud to win Sainsbury's Foodservice Excellence Award. It’s great to have developed such a strong relationship with Sainsbury's which is based not just on the performance of our equipment, but on the quality of our customer service and support."
Lincat Ltd manufactures one of the world’s most comprehensive ranges of catering equipment. Products are sold both here in the UK and in over 50 countries overseas, through an international network of distributors. Lincat Ltd is a member company of the Middleby Corporation.
For sales information please contact:
Nick McDonald, Marketing Director Lincat Ltd Tel. 01522 875500
Lincat products are now listed in the CaterQuotes catalogue.
Picture: Paul Hickman, Lincat Development Chef
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 Victor Manufacturing has launched its new Optimax merchandising units at a series of ‘open house’ days at the company’s Bradford HQ. Invited operators and distributors were impressed by the stylish looks, energy saving features and practical design of the latest precision engineered display cabinets from one of the UK’s most popular brands.
The Optimax range includes hot, ambient and chilled food display cabinets for both self service and assisted service have been specifically designed to deliver considerable energy savings at a time when operators are seeing rising fuel costs eroding the bottom line.
According to Victor’s Communications Manager Peter Brewin: “Increasingly, customers are requesting products that deliver in terms of energy saving, versatility and efficiency in use – criteria used in all our new product development. Nowhere is this more prominent than with our new Optimax refrigerated models, which under laboratory tests showed up to a 50% reduction in energy usage over previous models.
Of particular note are the refrigerated models, designed to display chilled produce to best advantage. The units are proven to maintain core product temperatures with pre-chilled produce held at 5°C in ambient temperatures up to 27°C delivering superb temperature control and performance.
What makes Optimax really different is the clever method Victor has devised to keep chilled air within the cabinet when the rear doors are opened. A commonly encountered problem with rear doors in frequent use is that the refrigeration system is made to work harder, use more energy and create unwanted heat and noise in the workplace.
To combat this, on Victor’s operator-assisted models, the company has developed a drop-down/lift-up rear, load-bearing door that is engineered to open in such a way to channel cold air under the middle shelf thus minimising the loss of chilled air. The result is quick recovery, reduced load on the system and less energy used for pull-down.
“Following on from the brands open house launch days, visitors to Hotelympia will have a chance to inspect Optimax and see for themselves just how innovative this product is.”
For further information on Victor products contact our Sales Department Victor Manufacturing Ltd.
Tel. 01274 722125
Victor products are now listed in the CaterQuotes catalogue.
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 With over 260 years of experience in the ceramics industry and distribution in more than 125 countries around the world, Villeroy & Boch is continually at the forefront of innovation and design in tableware. The Villeroy & Boch Hotel & Restaurant Division was set up around 25 years ago to respond to the needs of customers from the catering and hotel sectors. This division is responsible for creating sophisticated tableware, glassware for the hospitality industry and is equally recognised for its high degree of customer support in terms of professional advice and service. Chefs around the world appreciate the quality of the brand’s porcelain designs as the basis for the perfect presentation of their culinary creations, and work together to turn food and beverages into a unique and memorable dining experience.
2011 saw the popular NewWave collection extended to include a range of new and original design concepts, presenting fresh opportunities for innovative serving concepts. With an additional selection of tableware, including party plates, antipasti plates, salad bowls, dip bowls and a tray, to create culinary works of art on one of the most innovative products in the catering sector. The NewWave additions join collections such as the much acclaimed Modern Grace, which was designed with the leading chef in mind for effortless culinary presentation. Modern Grace is contemporary in design with its geometric shapes, without being overly minimalist.
As Villeroy & Boch look to expand their route to market, CaterQuotes gives the perfect opportunity to lift the online presence of the brand within the distributor market and work closely with selected Tableware and Catering Equipment Distributors. Villeroy & Boch products are now listed in the CaterQuotes catalogue.
 For more information on Villeroy and Boch, simply search for Villeroy and Boch in CaterQuotes now for the latest pricing, product information, images and brochures - all available at the click of your mouse
Nick Green MIH
National Sales Manager
07836 718791
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 You won’t believe what our friends at Induced Energy have been up to, to wish us all a Merry Christmas. High technology meets big smiles when you see the staff doing their own thing and in the company’s time too. We expect to see everyone on Britain’s got talent early next year. Visit this link and make sure you’ve got your speakers turned up.
The full range of Induced Energy products are listed in the CaterQuotes catalogue.
For further information please call:
Chris Davies
Sales Manager 01280 705 900 |
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 Hotelympia is not very far away now and we’re delighted to announce we will be demonstrating our latest programme and all new modules at the show. Our largest stand ever (S1632) is situated in the South Hall, with product demonstration areas and CaterQuotes personnel on hand to tell you everything you need to know. So please don’t hesitate to drop by and have a coffee, we look forward to seeing you there.
The CaterQuotes Team. |
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