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Is a Sephra Waffle Maker Worth It for Your Business?

Waffles are one of those foods that do well in a multitude of settings. They are sold worldwide as a breakfast item, street food and sweet treat. People can enjoy them sweet with chocolate and fruit, or savoury with chicken and bacon. However you enjoy your waffles, the way you serve them is indisputably important. Presentation and portioning are key things to consider when creating a memorable menu that is both delicious and convenient to put together. This is where the Sephra rotary waffle maker stands out. With six interchangeable plates, you can create a vast array of delicious and unique waffles using only a single machine.

Dessert Packaging for Waffles, Ice Cream, Popcorn and More

In 2024, the frozen dessert market in the UK was valued at USD 5.68 billion. That’s not just a lot of desserts sold. It’s also a lot of packaging sold. Getting the packaging right for your dessert business is a key way to bring in new customers and keep old ones returning. What is the point of a delicious ice cream sundae if it were served in your hands?

CFW offers a range of dessert packaging, from ice cream tubs and milkshake cups to waffle cones. These high-quality packaging options help make serving easier and eating more enjoyable.

Just Add Water! Sephra’s Bakery Mixes

For such straightforward desserts, crêpes, waffles and doughnuts can be notoriously difficult to get right. Batter can often be too lumpy, making you want to whisk it more. This can develop the gluten and turn the finished product chewy. You may also end up with dense waffles if you don’t properly prepare the ingredients. For example, separating and whipping the egg whites. The smallest imbalance of measurements can leave you with a crêpe that is too hard and crispy, or so soggy and eggy it may as well be an omelette! Sephra’s bakery mixes, available through CFW, help eliminate these issues through their ease of preparation. With a simple just-add-water formula, you can de-stress your baking experience. Soon, you”ll be make high-quality crêpes, waffles, pancakes and doughnuts every single time.

Waffle on a Stick – a Portable Treat

There is an undeniable allure about food on a stick. Whether it is skewered kebabs, cake pops, ice lollies or American corn dogs, something about being able to eat your food mess-free, on the go, is sure to attract customers. The idea of putting waffles on a stick originated in America in the 1920s, at a time when the street food craze was on the rise. Nowadays, waffles on a stick can be enjoyed on the go or in a dessert establishment, all with the help of the Sephra Plus Long Waffle Maker. This is available on CFW, alongside all other products for your waffle-making needs.

For businesses looking to add something different to their menu, waffles on a stick are a simple but effective option. They are familiar enough to appeal to a wide customer base, while still feeling exciting enough to attract attention.

The Unique Potential of Waffle Balls

people have made waffles using the same technique for centuries. Typically made with flour, eggs, milk and butter, they begin as a batter poured into a waffle iron and heated until golden. The first known waffle recipe dates back to the late 14th century, but modernisation has since turned the waffle into an iconic treat enjoyed across the world. Waffle makers became a household staple in the 1900s, allowing more people to enjoy fresh waffles at home. With that popularity came innovation, and with innovation came the Sephra Plus Rotational Waffle Ball Baker. This machine offers a playful twist on the traditional square or circular waffle. Instead of producing one large waffle, it creates bite-sized waffle balls. For dessert parlours, cafés, caterers and fun food businesses, this format offers a distinctive menu staple with almost endless possibilities.

The Croffle: A Delicious Fusion of Croissant and Waffle

Food trends are constantly evolving, and the culinary world is always finding new and exciting ways to surprise our taste buds. One such trend that has gained popularity in recent years is the Croffle. This delightful creation combines the flakiness of a croissant with the crispiness of a waffle, resulting in a unique and mouthwatering treat.

10 Waffles you should be cooking in your Waffle Maker

Waffles are available in all styles, shapes and sizes such as Belgian, Bubble, Long Waffle on a Stick, Square, Heart, Churros etc, are perhaps one of the most under-rated consumer treats in the UK. The general consensus is that it is more of an American offering that we try every now and then from a breakfast menu or a product that we buy as a ready-made item in the supermarket. Making your own Waffles though is pretty easy and there are a lot of different sweet and savoury options to choose from. Continue reading

27 Ingenious Things You Can Make in a Waffle Maker (Besides Waffles)

Unlike Carly Rae Jepsen, a waffle maker is no one-hit wonder. Thanks to its distinctive honeycombed surface, the breakfast gadget is like a panini press, mini grill, and toaster oven all in one—and that means it can cook much more than waffles. Continue reading 27 Ingenious Things You Can Make in a Waffle Maker (Besides Waffles)

Sephra Belgian Waffle Maker

The Sephra Belgian Waffle Maker is a tried and tested method of baking great waffles – every time. With it’s automatic timer & thermostat with audible alarm which tells you when your waffle is baked, it is easy to use and requires no training. Continue reading Sephra Belgian Waffle Maker

Now in Stock – Sephra Auto Rota Waffle Maker

The rotational waffle baking system is a tried and tested method of baking great waffles – every time. With it’s automatic timer & thermostat with audible alarm which tells you when your waffle is baked, it is easy to use and requires no training. Suitable for breakfast buffet use with customers using as a self serve option. Simply provide cups of mix for customers to pour in to the baker, close, flip and the baker will beep when the waffle is ready.

The 180 degree left/right turning of the baking plates allows for optimal distribution of the dough. The Sephra Rota Waffle Maker features easy to use coated plates, so the waffles won’t stick to the surface and can be easily removed once baked.

Suitable for use in restaurants, cafes, buffets and hotel breakfast service etc.

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