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Buying, Selling and Swapping Used Commercial Kitchen Equipment in South Africa
Buying, Selling and Swapping Used Commercial Kitchen Equipment in South Africa
  • Alpaco Catering and Equipment
June 25, 2026

Buying, Selling and Swapping Used Commercial Kitchen Equipment in South Africa

Practical guide to buying, selling, swapping and trading used commercial kitchen equipment in South Africa....
Mango Atchar: The Secret Ingredient South African Kitchens Are Using in 2026
Mango Atchar: The Secret Ingredient South African Kitchens Are Using in 2026 Alpaco Catering & Equipment
  • atchar for takeaway
April 9, 2026

Mango Atchar: The Secret Ingredient South African Kitchens Are Using in 2026

Mango atchar is more than a side. Discover how South African restaurants and home kitchens...
Commercial Kitchen Equipment Checklist for New Restaurants (2026)
Commercial Kitchen Equipment Checklist for New Restaurants (2026) Alpaco Catering & Equipment
  • catering equipment south africa
March 24, 2026

Commercial Kitchen Equipment Checklist for New Restaurants (2026)

Starting a restaurant in South Africa? This complete commercial kitchen equipment checklist covers everything from...
Stainless Steel Table: 304 vs 430 Grade – What’s the Difference?
Stainless Steel Table: 304 vs 430 Grade – What’s the Difference? Alpaco Catering & Equipment
February 26, 2026

Stainless Steel Table: 304 vs 430 Grade – What’s the Difference?

Choosing a stainless steel prep table? Learn the real difference between 304 and 430 grade...
How to Reduce Energy Costs in a Commercial Kitchen in South Africa
How to Reduce Energy Costs in a Commercial Kitchen in South Africa Alpaco Catering & Equipment
  • buying guide
February 19, 2026

How to Reduce Energy Costs in a Commercial Kitchen in South Africa

Struggling with rising electricity and gas costs?  Learn practical ways to reduce energy usage in...
Commercial Ovens in South Africa: Complete Buying Guide (2026)
Commercial Ovens in South Africa: Complete Buying Guide (2026) Alpaco Catering & Equipment
  • bakery ovens south africa
February 12, 2026

Commercial Ovens in South Africa: Complete Buying Guide (2026)

Not sure which commercial oven your kitchen needs? This guide breaks down oven types, costs...
The Waffle Era Is Here (And We’ve Got the Gear)
The-Waffle-Era-Is-Here-And-We-ve-Got-the-Gear Alpaco Catering & Equipment
July 22, 2025

The Waffle Era Is Here (And We’ve Got the Gear)

Waffles are back — and they’ve levelled up. From crispy classics to protein-packed brunch plates,...
Retail Capital FAQ
Retail Capital FAQ Alpaco Catering & Equipment
  • Business Funding
May 27, 2022

Retail Capital FAQ

Alpaco Catering answers all the questions that you could possibly have about Retail Capital in this FAQ...
7 FUN Facts You Did Not Know About Corn Dogs
7 FUN Facts You Did Not Know About Corn Dogs Alpaco Catering & Equipment
  • Corn Dog
May 24, 2022

7 FUN Facts You Did Not Know About Corn Dogs

Alpaco Catering and Equipment shares 7 FUN Facts about Corn Dogs. Learn about who patented the...
Switch to gas today.
Switch to gas today. Alpaco Catering & Equipment
  • Eishkom
November 11, 2021

Switch to gas today.

Don't be left in the dark, switch to gas today so that you can cook...
How to store your coffee: The correct way
How to store your coffee: The correct way Alpaco Catering & Equipment
  • Café
September 30, 2021

How to store your coffee: The correct way

Alpaco Catering and Equipment launched its very own Café Range. In this blog, we show...
Payflex Frequently Asked Questions, Answered.
Payflex Frequently Asked Questions, Answered. Alpaco Catering & Equipment
September 13, 2021

Payflex Frequently Asked Questions, Answered.

If you find yourself wondering about the how's and why's of Payflex, you have come...