Serving at outdoor events presents unique challenges, especially when it comes to ensuring food safety. Businesses need to adopt effective strategies to keep food safe and fresh despite the lack of traditional kitchen facilities. We have 5 crucial products that will help you maintain food safety standards during the dog days of summer.
Keeping ice frozen and beverages cold during outdoor events can be challenging. Many coolers turn ice into water within a couple of hours, causing drinks to lose their chill and ice to need replenishing. Cambro’s ice caddies are designed to keep ice frozen for days—literally. Thick foam insulation and a recessed well with a drain shelf maintain quality from sunrise to sunset and beyond.
Insulated food transport carriers, like the Cam GoBox® and the Ultra Pan Carrier, are ideal for transporting cold food. Both carriers are made with durable materials that provide superior insulation despite hot temperatures. Bakers rely on the front-loading GoBox to successfully transport their delicate cakes all year long.
ProTip: To maximize temperature retention during transport and service, we suggest pre-chilling your Cambro carrier in the walk-in and inserting a Camchiller® after loading food.
If you’re serving creamer, salad dressing or condiments outdoors, you need ColdFest Pans and Rounds. Freeze these containers overnight to keep food cold for hours without the need for ice. Filled with non-toxic refrigerant gel core, ColdFest containers can safely insulate contents for 6 to 8 hours depending on the size.
4. Camtainer®
When you’re serving cold beverages like water or iced tea at a wedding or birthday party, you need a reliable container to keep them from getting warm. Camtainers are designed to maintain hot or cold temperatures for at least 4 hours, ensuring guests stay hydrated and satisfied throughout the event. Made from durable plastic, this heavy-duty beverage server is made to handle tough environments.
5. Handwash Stations
Many states mandate a handwash station at food prep areas to comply with health codes. Regardless of enforcement, having a visible handwash station assures customers that food safety is a top priority for your business. While makeshift sinks are common, Cambro offers superior, long-lasting solutions at varying price points.
- Handwash Station: Start with a Camtainer and add a Handwash Accessory to wash your hands anywhere. This option is extremely affordable, fits in any vehicle and is easy for anyone to carry.
- Mobile Handwash Station: This handwashing unit provides approximately 200 handwashings per tank without the need for plumbing or electrical hookups. Equipped with two automatic soap dispensers and a foot pump to activate water flow, the Mobile Handwash Station provides a completely touchless and sanitary experience.
- The CamKiosk Hand Sink Cart: This option is ideal for hotels and venues with outdoor events. Equipped with two 5-gallon freshwater tanks, double stainless-steel sinks, two 7.5-gallon wastewater bins, a hand soap dispenser and a paper roll, the Hand Sink Cart is compatible with 110V electrical outlets and offers enough hot or cold water for up to 70 hand washings.
Confidently keep food safe and fresh during the hottest months by incorporating our innovative products into your food safety strategy. Contact your local Cambro sales rep to invest in quality, reliability and peace of mind.
AUTHOR: ADRIANA DESIDERIO IS THE DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER AT CAMBRO.
