By
Rebecca Gibson |
Marine interior refurbishment specialist Trimline is to create a demonstration kitchen galley at its Southampton headquarters in the UK.
The facility has been designed to enable suppliers and partners to display and test their products in an environment that replicates galleys onboard ships, as well as to allow shipowners to understand the environmental benefits and financial benefits of the technology before purchasing it. The galley will also function as a training venue for chefs, enabling them to learn how to use the equipment and test the its performance.
It will feature an MKN Flexi Combi Oven and Flexi Chef, both with touch screen control panels, an induction hob, a Wexiödisk dishwasher and a refrigerator and a combination fridge freezer from Porkka. The galley will also have a Capture Jet hood with UV light technology from Halton Marine and an energy-saving MARVEL system designed by Marine Systems Technology. The hood uses infra-red sensors and other intelligent controls to optimise extraction levels, saving operators energy and reducing operating costs.
“The addition of a demonstration galley to Trimline is a fantastic step towards the company’s commitment towards our customers and suppliers,” said Colin Stapley, Trimline’s business development manager of catering. “It is essential for us that we match cost, performance and energy savings with excellent products that produce outstanding food. The galley will allow us to show our clients exactly what these innovative products can do and allow them the opportunity to practise within the kitchen before they make a commitment.”
The demonstration galley is due to be completed at the beginning of October and will open for guests at the end of the month.
“This is a very exciting time for Trimline,” said Gary Oliver, Trimline’s managing director. “Ahead of our 50th aniversary in 2015, we are taking another step towards the progression of the company for the next 50 years. The galley will allow us to understand the catering needs of our client base, something that will be essential to the longevity of the company.”