Your equipment partner for the care sector
At Metcalfe we understand the importance of having the right equipment to enable care home chefs to prepare appetising meals that are safe for residents including those with dysphagia.
From preparing IDDSI-compliant meals that are both nutritious and enjoyable, to simply mixing thickened drinks efficiently and effectively to encourage hydration, we have the solutions.
Aside from producing the very best results you can be sure that any food preparation equipment supplied by Metcalfe will help you reduce waste, increase speed, maximise yield, improve portion control and increase profit.
To provide a simple solution to your care home we have put together a cost effective and efficient pack to suit any care home setting.
Hallde all-in-one care machine with IDDSI compliance pack
Simply you have 3 machines in one; a veg prep machine including discs, food processor and blender, to handle all your food prep and IDDSI needs.
- Low weight and handles for easy mobility
- Included pack of cutting tools that can slice, dice, shred and grate
- The vertical cutting attachments can chop and grind meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, nuts, etc.
- It blends and mixes all sorts of sauces, soups and dressings with a 3 litre bowl
- Patented three arm scraper system to prepare IDDSI levels 3, 4 and 5
- Will dice IDDSI level 6 soft and bite sized, using 15x15x15mm dice set
- Easy to clean – all loose parts and the cutting tools can be washed in a dishwasher, including inside the blade
- 12 months onsite commercial warranty and full after sales service.
Metcalfe Thermo-prep
Our newly developed commercial thermal blender produces consistent, nutritious texture modified meals to IDDSI standards quickly, hygienically and safely.
The Thermo-Prep combines precise temperature control, powerful blending, integrated scales and programmable recipes so your kitchen can deliver repeatable, lump free textures every mealtime
- Safer swallowing - smooth, consistent textures reduce choking risk and support hydration
- Better nutrition and dignity - more palatable purees increase meal acceptance and wellbeing
- Reliable consistency - programmable settings and precise speed/temperature control deliver repeatable IDDSI levels
- Faster, simpler prep - combine, cook and blend in one machine to cut prep time and reduce handling
- Hygiene and cleaning - easy clean bowls and sealed motor housing speed sanitisation and lower contamination risk
- Staff safety and training - built in safety features, guided recipes and training reduce errors and staff strain
- Space and cost efficient - compact footprint, lower energy use and reduced equipment portfolio, cuts running costs
Hallde SB-4 Kitchen Blender
The SB-4 is the most versatile kitchen blender with its unique ergonomic design. It is a robust, strong and extremely safe machine, built with high quality components to cope with the highest demands and workloads in the kitchen.
The SB-4 blends, mixes and stirs dressings, herb oils, sauces, thickenings, soups, desserts, milk shakes, juices, etc.
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Designed for applications such as restaurants, schools, hospitals, kindergarten, care homes, canteens, prisons, marine, hotels, flight catering, bakery, QSR’s and supermarkets that demand the highest durability and cutting performance
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The pestle shortens the processing time and enables the ingredients to be pushed towards the knife-unit that chops, mashes and mixes
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It has a stable and low working height, ergonomic machine base with hinged lid holder and built in safety switch, and handles for easy mobility
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Hinged lid holder with safety switch - patented
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Variable speed 700-18,000 rpm and pulse function
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Process from 2 dl up to 4 litres
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Motor placed behind the jug for optimum working height and stability
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Fast and easy cleaning
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Exemplary safety
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Outstanding quality
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Light weight - easy moving and storing
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The jug has a well thought-out design:
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it is transparent, which enables you to follow the process
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exceptionally impact and heat resistant, 115°C
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two solid handles
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hole in the lid for easy feeding of liquid
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non-drip edge
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shaped to reduce processing time
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measures litres, ounces and cups
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machine washable
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exchangeable knife blades
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Metcalfe 2-in-1 20 litre planetary mixer with 10 litre conversion kit
The perfect mixer to not only mash almost 7kg of potato at a time, but also being able to mix, or whip smaller quantities using the conversion kit. Saving both space and money vs having 2 mixers in the kitchen.
- Heavy duty bench mounted, gear driven planetary mixer with a powerful 3-speed transmission
- Bowl capacity of 20 litres
- Fully CE approved with an electrically interlocked bowl guard and bowl lift
- Quiet operation
- Stainless steel revolving safety guard with ingredient chute
- Supplied with bowl, beater, whisk, dough hook and attachment hub, plus extra bowl, whisk, beater and dough hook for 10 litre conversion and a stand
- 13amp plug and go. No need for hard wiring or separate circuits.
- 3 year onsite commercial warranty and full after sales service.
Metcalfe EP15 bench top potato peeler
- Capable of rumbling almost 7kg at a time
- Medium duty, bench mounted potato peeler constructed from food grade, non-corrosive aluminium alloy castings.
- Spindle housing and chute cast integrally, eliminating joints and possible leakage
- Sink-top/counter-top, pedestal or trolley mounted
- Complies with all relevant safety standards and designed for ease of maintenance and cleaning
- No lubrication is required. All bearings are grease packed and permanently sealed
- V- belt driven for noiseless transmission, with provision for belt tensioning if require
- Rotor plate coated on both sides, doubling its life. Fine grained abrasive for new potatoes on one side and coarse grained for regular potatoes on the other
- Inside wall of peeling chamber has patented cast-in abrasive serrations which dispenses with the need for abrasive coating. Consequently, there is less potato loss during both peeling and boiling and the efficiency of the serrations will last the life of the machine
- Spun lid removable without tools so that the rotor plate can be lifted out. Turn on water and the whole machine is flushed clean. Cleaning should be carried out on a daily basis
Add sink installation kit 9T28
Hallde bowl cutters
The Hallde VCM and VCB range of bowl cutters will easily produce consistent, thicker purees due to the patented bowl scraper system, something which our competitors do not have. The benefit of this system is that it means you can get consistent texture without overheating the product during longer processing times.
The VCM-41 is the choice for the professional small to mid-size kitchen with a bowl with 4 litre gross volume and 1.4 litre net volume.
The VCB-61 is the choice for the professional mid-size to large kitchen with a bowl with 6 litre gross volume and 4.3 litre net volume.
- Robustly built in all-aluminium with direct drive and ergonomic user-friendly design
- Built in handles for easy mobility and scraper system for perfect results
- They chop and grind meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, nuts, etc., and blend and mix all sorts of sauces, soups, dressings and desserts
- The machines have been designed for applications such as schools, hospitals, care homes, canteens, prisons, marine, restaurants, hotels, catering, bakery and QSRs that demand the highest durability and cutting performance
- Perfect for kitchens preparing texture custom food at hospitals, retirement homes etc
- Direct drive with no intermediate connections for exceptional reliability with 1 speed and PULSE
- Lid and scraping system in exclusive Xylex with high temperature resistance
- Patented replaceable knife blades give the best possible result
- Easy to clean – all loose parts can be washed in a dishwasher
- Processes all consistencies, raw or cooked/ dry or liquid
- Patented scraper system for fast and even result
- Serrated knife blades for long-lasting sharpness
- Knife unit with exchangeable knife blades
- Table top models
- Outstanding quality, carefully selected materials
- Exemplary safety
Metcalfe Metamix immersion blenders
Our powerful commercial immersion blenders combine, reliable motors, precision blades and easy clean, tool free parts so your kitchen can produce consistent, lump free IDDSI textures quickly and hygienically, reducing prep time and maintenance whilst improving mealtime safety.
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Consistent IDDSI textures - repeatable purees and smooth liquids
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Speed & capacity - handle busy service times with ease
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Hygiene first - Easy to clean
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Staff safety - ergonomic, splash‑protected operation
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Lower total cost of ownership - durable commercial construction and accessible service networks mean fewer replacements and predictable maintenance budgets
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Better resident outcomes - smooth, palatable textures improve swallowing safety, reduce choking risk, and increase meal acceptance - supporting nutrition, hydration and dignity at mealtimes
Pacojet
For smaller quantities the Pacojet 4 is an ideal alternative for stimulating all the senses and eliminating waste.
- Pacotizing® greatly increases the surface area of the ingredients. This intensifies their flavours.
- The special pacotizing® process preserves the fresh, natural colours of the foods
- Because pacotizing® micro-purees the ingredients and incorporates up to approx. 1.2 bars of air pressure, this creates ultra-fine and airy textures
Roband Sycloid X cool touch toaster
Resident and staff safety is paramount and the Sycloid® X toaster has been designed with “cool to touch” external surfaces.
High-volume conveyor toaster, energy-smart performance in a compact, easy-to-use unit producing up to 450 slices per hour.
Delivers golden toast every time - from white and wholemeal through to multigrain, raisin and even sourdough.
- The ST450X Sycloid X toaster is a 9amp machine producing up to 450 slices of standard white bread per hour
- “Smart Heat” toasting chamber gives a 30% improvement in energy efficiency
- Patron and staff safety is paramount and the Sycloid X has been designed with a cool-to-touch body for safe handling
- A user-friendly and reliable speed controller allows adjustment of the toasting time to account for different types of bread or buns to be toasted
- Beautiful toasting result throughout the entire slice of bread
- The speed lock setting allows staff to set the toasting speed
- Featuring robust stainless steel elements, the Sycloid X has a black satin finish for a contemporary appearance
- Easy access toasting chamber
- Brushless DC motor drive
- Quiet running operation
- Compact footprint - perfect for front or back of house
- Portable design - easy to use and set up
- Easy clean - fewer parts, no crumb tray hassle
- Easy access return chute
Roband hot water urn with cool touch
Roband hot water urns are stylishly finished and designed for commercial use. Double skin stainless steel construction ensures energy efficient operation and is safe to touch on the external walls.
- 120 cups (160ml), 20 litre capacity
- The urns feature a unique mode selector switch that allows either variable or pre-set temperature control, providing ultimate flexibility and ease of use
- With the mode set to variable, the temperature can be controlled across a wide range via the graduated knob. Variable mode will suit those users who require warm or boiling water for their special application
- Switching the mode selector to pre-set will fix the temperature at 95°C, the optimal temperature for most applications involving tea or coffee. Using pre-set mode offers a fast and easy setup, achieving consistent temperatures every time. Adjustment of the knob in pre-set mode has no effect on the temperature setting of the urn - it remains constant at nominal 95°C. This prevents continuous boiling and excessive consumption of energy
- Hands-free tap lever available
- Long-life concealed elements allow easier cleaning inside the urns
- Boil-dry protection ensures product longevity with auto-reset
- Twist lock lid with steam vent
- High-grade 304 stainless steel lining
- Sturdy solid brass non-drip tap prevents scalding from water drips
- Sight-glass for water level, with graduations indicating cup capacity
Roband hydration drinks mixer
Perfect for mixing fresh or powdered milkshakes, or simply using to mix up thickener powders into your drinks.
- Roband milkshake mixers are the ideal machine for making perfect thick shakes or milkshakes every time
- The Saturn Beater produces extra fluffy shakes using minimal ingredients.
- The Universal Beater is stainless steel and has 2 blade options, ideal for making normal milkshakes through to thick shakes
- Merging style, power and performance these mixers are a must for your residents boost in hydration
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