the vulcan blog

Looking for inspiration? You’ve come to the right place. We’re here to help you get the most out of your Vulcan equipment and keep your kitchen running at peak performance.

chef louella villa
Cook
09.12.23

Fall Into the Season with the TCM Combi

See our fall TCM Combi Oven recipe. We took our special pumpkin spice blend (plus petitas and candied bacon!) to enhance a breakfast favorite for the season - Pumpkin Spice Pepita Sticky Buns with Vanilla Bean Frosting and Candied Bacon.
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Tionna Wells
Cook
09.5.23

School Kitchen Trends

Here are the trends we’re seeing coming down the lunch line this school year.
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Tionna Wells
Research
04.20.23

What Does it Mean to be a 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year?

Vulcan has proudly been an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for 16 consecutive years alongside our ITW Food Equipment Group sister companies. We’ve earned this by providing a range of ENERGY STAR® certified product series.
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Tionna Wells
Cook
03.27.23

When You Can't Deep Fry, Combi Fry.

From crispy french fries to chicken patties, tenders, and nuggets, the TCM Combi can do it all – and healthier. 
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Tracie Suter
Learn
03.27.23

The Benefits of Scratch Cooking in K-12 Kitchens

Hoping to minimize processed, pre-packaged ‘heat-and-serve’ school meals, many schools use scratch cooking as a way to keep students full, nourished and growing.
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Tracie Suter
Learn
12.15.22

5 Tips to Keep School Kitchen Cooking Equipment Clean

routinely cleaning your K-12 kitchen cooking equipment not only supports efficient cooking operation, but also extends the life of your equipment. Follow these best practices to keep your Vulcan equipment performing its best for years to come.
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Kiki Aranita
Cook
11.17.22

The Versatility of Combi Ovens

Combi ovens are quickly becoming a mainstay in commercial restaurant kitchens because of their true versatility. Its core essentials control temperature and humidity for both dry heat cooking and humidity heat cooking.
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Tim Kidder
Research
10.14.22

Consumer Preference Towards Fast Food Trend

The term “fast food” is usually associated with words like greasy, junk and unhealthy. From the rise of food delivery/expanded ordering to the demand for more plant-based and vegan menu options, the future of fast food is looking brighter than ever.
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Tracie Suter
Learn
09.30.22

Is a garden right for your school kitchen?

Everything from understanding plant biology while planning the garden to the architecture of a garden while building it. Kids of all ages can see first-hand what it takes to go from a seed to food.
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