• Mastering Foodservice Ovens: From Radiant to Combi

    Webinar

    Provided by Cres Cor 1 CEU available Agenda and Objectives: Discover the full spectrum of commercial-oven technology — from radiant and convection to combi-oven solutions — and how to pick the right one for your facility. Whether you run a school kitchen, hospital food-service, senior-living facility, or chains we’ll walk through key features, efficiency benefits, cost implications, and best practices for operation and maintenance. By the end of this webinar you'll be able to: Understand the differences between oven types and their ideal use-cases. Evaluate which oven suits your operational volume, menu needs, and physical space. Avoid common pitfalls and long-term maintenance issues. Position your next oven purchase to maximize value and minimize downtime. Register

  • Selecting The Right Ice for the Right Application

    Selecting The Right Ice for the Right Application
    Webinar

    Provided by Middleby 1 CEU available Goal: To Educate Design Consultants on hot to choose the right ice, size their production and storage, and optimize efficiency. A) Why Ice Matters in Hospitality (5 mins) B) Ice Types and Applications (10 mins) C) Front of House vs Back of House Applications (10 mins) D) Sizing, Production & Storage (10 mins) E) Real World Scenarios (10 minutes) F) Choosing the Right Equipment (10 minutes) G) Q&A (5 mins) To register, contact Hannah Guy at hguy@middleby.com.

  • Baking Bread in a Rack Oven Webinar

    Webinar

    Provided by Revent & the Retail Bakers of America 1 CEUs provided *Complimentary Registration for FCSI Members Running out of space? Can't afford a deck oven? Think you need one for real artisan bread? This live demonstration will show you how one rack oven can handle your entire operation - from morning pastries to crusty sourdough loaves. No deck oven required. Watch sourdough, baguettes, and focaccia baked live in a rack oven. Program: Part 1: Adapting Artisan Bread Techniques for Rack Ovens (20-30 minutes) Jen Heide, Certified Bread Baker and Assistant Pastry Chef at the Everglades Club, will share what bakers need to know about airflow, heat transfer, and steaming when baking artisan bread in rack ovens. Part 2: Artisan Bread Baking Demo (20-30 minutes) Michael Landman, Test Baker at Revent, will bake sourdough loaves, baguettes, and focaccia live in the ONE39 rack oven, followed by Q&A. Attendees can earn FCSI (Foodservice Consultants Society International) continuing education credits. Registration: Free for RBA members | $30 for non-members Register HERE FCSI Members - to request the complimentary registration please contact Sophie Boczek at sophie@retailbakersofamerica.org  

  • Fan Performance Curves- A Deep Dive (On-Demand)

    Fan Performance Curves- A Deep Dive (On-Demand)
    Webinar

    Fan Performance Curves - A Deep Dive – 1 Hour Credit Course Description: Let’s build a fan curve! We’ll start by collecting data on a real fan, and then use the fan laws to extrapolate all the require data. Then we’ll use the curves to size up fans and motors, and along the way we’ll look into eEiciency’s, safety margins, density, and even system eEect. We condensed a wealth of knowledge into 1 video that connects all the dots. Prerequisite Knowledge: None. Presenter Information Bill Griffin, President of Engineering and Manufacturing - CaptiveAire Systems, Inc. Bill Griffin is the President of Engineering and Manufacturing with CaptiveAire Systems, the nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems. He began working in the HVAC industry at CaptiveAire in 1999, immediately after graduating from the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Bill began as a draftsman with CaptiveAire and advanced within the company to overseeing all of manufacturing and engineering. For over 20 years, his career has focused on the design, development, manufacturing and improvement of products. Bill is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Pennsylvania and holds 7 patents for products in the kitchen ventilation and […]

  • CaptiveAir Fan Fundamentals – From the Wright Brothers to Today (On-Demand)

    CaptiveAir Fan Fundamentals – From the Wright Brothers to Today (On-Demand)
    Webinar
    Virtual Event

    Know nothing about fans? Perfect! We’ll cover the most fundamental topics like pressure gradients and the fan laws to build your understanding of both Axial and Centrifugal fans. Don’t worry, we make it fun with lots of demonstrations and animations, while tying some of these concepts to the early days of aviation and even cows. Yes, cows. Fans excel at one simple job: moving air. Yet, most people don’t really know how they do so, and that’s ok! But if you’re not most people and want to learn about these neat machines, you’re at the right place. Presenter Information Bill Griffin, President of Engineering and Manufacturing - CaptiveAire Systems, Inc. He is the President of Engineering and Manufacturing with CaptiveAire Systems, the nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems. Bill began working in the HVAC industry at CaptiveAire in 1999, immediately after graduating from the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Bill began as a draftsman with CaptiveAire and advanced within the company to overseeing all of manufacturing and engineering. For over 20 years, his career has focused on the design, development, manufacturing and improvement of products. Bill is a licensed Professional Engineer in the […]

  • Mobile Order & Take Out

    Mobile Order & Take Out
    Webinar

    Provided by FWE / Food Warming Equipment Co. Inc. 1.0 CEU available Review on the key factors to consider when specifying equipment for mobile order abd take out staging areas.

  • Cook-N-Hold vs. ReTherm vs. Combi

    Cook-N-Hold vs. ReTherm vs. Combi
    Webinar

    Provided by FWE / Food Warming Equipment Co. Inc. 1.0 CEU available Review on the key factors to consider when specifying a cook and hold vs. a retherm vs. a combi oven. Contact Travis Hartley at thartley@fweco.net or 615-945-2221 to schedule a live webinar.

  • Precision Holding & Why it Matters

    Precision Holding & Why it Matters
    Webinar

    Provided by FWE / Food Warming Equipment Co. Inc. 1.0 CEU available Review on the key factors to consider when specifying equipment for precision hot food holding and why it matters. Contact Travis Hartley at thartley@fweco.net or 615-945-2221 to schedule a live webinar.  

  • Banquet Carts, What to Consider

    Banquet Carts, What to Consider
    Webinar

    Provided by FWE / Food Warming Equipment Co. Inc. 1.0 CEU available Review on the key factors to consider when speicifying banquet equipment. Contact Travis Hartley at thartley@fweco.net or 615-945-2221 to schedule a live webinar.

  • Resi-Mercial™ – where residential meets commercial design

    Webinar

    Provided by Middleby 1 CEU available Summary: As the demand for more comfortable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing commercial spaces continues to grow, Resi-Mercial design oIers a unique opportunity to enhance user experience while maintaining practicality. By blending residential-style appliances and elements with commercial functionality, designers can create spaces that feel more welcoming, luxurious, and eIicient. It's important to consider the specific needs of each space and carefully assess when and where to integrate these appliances, ensuring they meet both design goals and operational requirements. As the lines between residential and commercial design continue to blur, understanding the potential of Resi-Mercial solutions will be crucial for staying ahead in the evolving design landscape. For more information, contact Madison Fitzgerald at mfitzgerald@middleby.com or 7027578498.