Whipping up the excitement – Jestic sponsors Freakshake Challenge at the National Burger Awards 2024
Supplied by Jestic Foodservice Solutions, Vitamix Commercial is proudly sponsoring the inaugural Freakshake challenge at this year’s National Burger Awards. Now in its 10th year, the National Burger Awards showcase the ultimate burger creations from all over the UK and this year they’re also introducing an all-new Freakshake Challenge where chefs will go head-to-head on the day in a bid to create the UK’s best Freakshakes. With a shortlist that brings together chefs from restaurants from almost every corner of the UK, as well as representatives from chains and independents alike, the National Burger Awards is the must attend date in the UK casual culinary calendar.
For the new Freakshake Challenge, 16 finalists will participate as part of the 2024 National Burger Awards. Hosted at London’s Big Penny Social on 20th February entrants will have 20 minutes to prepare three Freakshakes. Ingredients will be chosen by the organisers, and every entrant creates their masterpieces with access to the same elements. As an innovative new challenge and for the best chefs to deliver on the day, they need access to the best equipment which is why Jestic will proudly be supplying Vitamix Quiet One Blenders for the contenders.
The Quiet One from Vitamix is a top of the range, intuitive to control beverage blender that can create drinks from fresh or frozen in a variety of settings. It features pre-set programs and efficient blending containers for unmatched drink quality and improved speed of service. It features easily programable settings which allow operators to create fully customised blend profiles, with 6 pre-programmed buttons and 34 available settings, making it quicker and easier than ever to create the freshest and best drinks. User-friendly controls enable staff to simply select the right drink guaranteeing consistency of serve every time, in every location, providing the speedy, delicious results expected by the customer. With milkshakes and freakshakes remaining an on-trend burger accompaniment, as well as a growing standalone dessert option, Vitamix Commercial’s premium blenders are the best option to maintain speed to service and the quality taste customers expect.
Regarding the National Burger Awards Freakshake Challenege sponsorship, Jestic Product Director Michael Eyre comments:
“We are thrilled to be supporting the National Burger Awards 2024 and what better way than to sponsor the all-new Freakshake Challenge. Milkshakes are the perfect addition to any casual dining menu and allow operators to explore innovative flavours, satisfy a sweet craving and finish a meal with a social media-friendly flourish. The Jestic team is out in the market daily talking to operators and chefs, and we know how important it is to have the best equipment to deliver fast, consistent products. The Vitamix Mix Commercial Quiet One we are providing for the competition can help create decadent freakshakes in seconds and we can’t wait to see how these brilliants chefs make the most of them on the big day!”
At Jestic Foodservice Solutions, we are focused on providing the very best solutions for operators, with staff training and menu development from our experienced Culinary Team, expert advice from their knowledgeable sales team, as well as the back-up support of Jestic Technical Services, our own, nationwide, dedicated, service and maintenance team. We aim to simplify the process and share the right information with the right customers at the right time. Our demonstration kitchen in Paddock Wood, Kent allows our expert sales team to host regular customer sessions where we can not only discuss and educate them on the latest menu trends an equipment innovation but bring it to life with hands on demonstrations.
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