However large or small your business may be, whether you run a public house, a hotel or a B&B and are off-grid, we know that reliability is crucial when it comes to your off-grid fuel supply. As well as having a cost-effective and efficient 24/7 energy solution to meet the needs of you, your business, and most importantly, your customers. We understand that working in hospitality is non-stop and efficiency matters, with customers who will expect a warm and cozy setting, as well as a delicious meal, and the last thing you need is to worry about your energy source.
In this blog, we’ll take a look at how bulk LPG, also known as propane or liquified petroleum gas, is perfect for the hospitality and catering industry, providing a reliable and versatile energy source, and giving peace of mind that your guests can enjoy heating and on-tap hot water, while behind the scenes the chefs in your kitchen can cook up a storm.
Let’s cook on gas:
In any hospitality or catering business, things need to run smoothly. Precise cooking and quick and easy temperature control is a must. Commercial propane gas burns with a visible blue flame and can be turned up or down. Unlike other energy sources, such as electricity where you have to wait for your ovens or hobs to warm up, with LPG heat is instant and available at the turn of a button, providing cooking efficiency and control and distributing heat evenly around your pots and pans. It can also be easily regulated, making it easy to cook at the required temperature and therefore giving your chefs complete control when needing a high heat, or when wanting to quickly lower the temperature to simmer and reduce a sauce for instance. As it burns with a visible flame, it can be seen, so accidents in busy kitchens are less likely to happen. And once turned off the heat subsides quickly, meaning that chefs are less likely to burn any pots or pans left on the hob and can make meals quickly, efficiently and professionally.
Cost effective, clean and reliable LPG:
The costs of running a restaurant or pub kitchen can soon add up. LPG has a high calorific value and burns hotter than most commonly used fuels so can cook faster, making it an excellent economical choice and saving you valuable pounds and pennies.
LPG is a clean, low carbon energy and smokeless source. As it undergoes complete combustion, it produces no residue or particulate matter, so there are no soot marks to wipe away, and it also produces less CO2 than other forms of fuel. All meaning LPG stoves and burners require less maintenance than those running on alternative energy sources, as the lack of residue helps keep cookers cleaner inside and prevents build-ups that can cause components to stop working.
And cooking with industrial LPG means a constant supply - and no risk of disruption due to power cuts!
So with all these benefits, it’s no surprise to us that many caterers and top chefs agree that LPG hobs and ovens deliver the controllable heat they need to get the best results and cook up a real treat for their guests!
Versatile too!
With commercial gas, versatility is the name of the game. Not only is it the perfect fuel choice for cooking, LPG is also ideal for central heating, providing hot water, and for larger hotels and leisure facilities, for heating swimming pools, spas and showers, for laundry and even for powering golf buggies making it the ideal solution for your business.
We know that aesthetics are important, and with a choice of either above ground or underground LPG tanks that come in a range of sizes, there is a storage solution to suit the individual needs of your business. Whilst above ground tanks are a great fit for many customers, with an underground tank out of sight is out of mind, so it’s the ideal way to store your LPG without spoiling the look of your property, blocking views or taking up valuable space that may be used for other purposes such as parking.
And environmentally friendly!
Providing a consistent and reliable supply of energy with higher efficiency commercial boilers, you’ll use less fuel and enjoy lower maintenance costs than with alternative fuel sources. Plus as a clean burning fuel which is collected as a bi-product of the crude oil refinery process, it offers significant environmental advantages. It’s greener than most other off-grid fuels and a lower carbon alternative, producing 90% less carbon monoxide and 50% less smog than mains natural gas, and emits 35% less CO2 than coal and 12% less than oil, meaning that by switching to LPG you can reduce the carbon footprint of your business and do your bit for the environment.
Safety first and peace of mind 24/7:
When stored and used correctly, LPG is a completely safe alternative to other fuels. If there’s a spill or a leak the LPG will evaporate quickly so there’s no expensive clean-up needed or danger to the environment. It’s also virtually impossible to steal, unlike other fuels such as oil which can be siphoned off. With current high costs of energy, peace of mind that your LPG is safe and sound is more important than ever. Let’s face it, with the current cost of living crisis the last thing any business needs is to have to fork out for a new tank of fuel due to theft.
Looking to the future:
We’ve already touched on the environmental benefits of LPG, and the exciting news is that 2 new greener options are coming soon. Both are drop-in solutions that require no additional refit or new equipment as they will work with existing systems.
Firstly, BioLPG, or BioPropane, a renewable and sustainable alternative to standard LPG and made from a mix of biological feedstocks and processes, and secondly, rDME which is made from renewable feedstock and can, just like BioLPG, be used in your existing heating system. Both can make significant carbon savings and work in your existing LPG tank and with your current boiler. Click here to find out more.
If you are interested in changing from another fuel to LPG, or already use LPG but would like to switch to a supplier that provides the highest level of service and value at all times, get in touch with us at Northern Energy today on 01423 772 789 or email us at helplpg@northernenergy.co.uk.
Making the change is simple and hassle-free!