Past Events
Take a look at some of the past events that have taken place at Specialized! To see events that are coming up, click on the “Event Sign Up” button at the right of the page.
TurboChef 101 (Tuesday, February 9th, 2021)
Our live cooking demonstration answered these questions:
- What is a rapid cook oven and what is it capable of?
- Is there a particular TurboChef model that can fit the needs of my establishment?
- What is the benefit of a rapid cook oven?
- What is the food quality of a TurboChef oven? Bring your appetite!
- What makes a TurboChef oven a green choice?
- These ovens can be used without a hood, what are the limitations?
- What is their cost?
TurboChef 201 (Tuesday, November 17th, 2020)
All current TurboChef users were invited to join Specialized on November 17th as we hosted a hands-on learning session to discuss the various features that can be utilized including menu programming, ChefComm software and how to train your staff on proper cleaning of the ovens.
TurboChef 101 (September 24th, 2020)
Our live cooking demonstration answered these questions:
- What is a rapid cook oven and what is it capable of?
- Is there a particular TurboChef model that can fit the needs of my establishment?
- What is the benefit of a rapid cook oven?
- What is the food quality of a TurboChef oven? Bring your appetite!
- What makes a TurboChef oven a green choice?
- These ovens can be used without a hood, what are the limitations?
- What is their cost?
TurboChef 201 (July 8th, 2020)
TurboChef 101 (June 3rd, 2020)
Our live cooking demonstration answered these questions:
- What is a rapid cook oven and what is it capable of?
- Is there a particular TurboChef model that can fit the needs of my establishment?
- What is the benefit of a rapid cook oven?
- What is the food quality of a TurboChef oven? Bring your appetite!
- What makes a TurboChef oven a green choice?
- These ovens can be used without a hood, what are the limitations?
- What is their cost?
TurboChef 101 (March 12th, 2020)
Our live cooking demonstration will answer these questions:
- What is a rapid cook oven and what is it capable of?
- Is there a particular TurboChef model that can fit the needs of my establishment?
- What is the benefit of a rapid cook oven?
- What is the food quality of a TurboChef oven? Bring your appetite!
- What makes a TurboChef oven a green choice?
- These ovens can be used without a hood, what are the limitations?
- What is their cost?
Middleby Mardi Gras (February 25th, 2020)
We enjoyed a variety of cajun and creole creations made in the unique and innovative CookTek equipment featured in our test kitchen. We took a trip to the French Quarter by sampling shrimp po boys, jambalaya and more!
TurboChef 101 (February 13th, 2020)
Our live cooking demonstration answered these questions:
- What is a rapid cook oven and what is it capable of?
- Is there a particular TurboChef model that can fit the needs of my establishment?
- What is the benefit of a rapid cook oven?
- What is the food quality of a TurboChef oven? Bring your appetite!
- What makes a TurboChef oven a green choice?
- These ovens can be used without a hood, what are the limitations?
- What is their cost?
Tapas & Wine with Enomatic (January 22nd, 2020)
We enjoyed tapas and wine featuring the innovative Enomatic wine serving systems. We sampled a range of varietals through the various dispensing systems available with Enomatic. Nothing pairs better with wine than tasty tapas fresh out of the TurboChef, Beech, and Middleby Marshall equipment featured in our innovative test kitchen!
TurboChef 101 (January 7th, 2020)
Our live cooking demonstration answered these questions:
- What is a rapid cook oven and what is it capable of?
- Is there a particular TurboChef model that can fit the needs of my establishment?
- What is the benefit of a rapid cook oven?
- What is the food quality of a TurboChef oven? Bring your appetite!
- What makes a TurboChef oven a green choice?
- These ovens can be used without a hood, what are the limitations?
- What is their cost?
TurboChef 101 (December 4th, 2019)
Our live cooking demonstration answered these questions:
- What is a rapid cook oven and what is it capable of?
- Is there a particular TurboChef model that can fit the needs of my establishment?
- What is the benefit of a rapid cook oven?
- What is the food quality of a TurboChef oven? Bring your appetite!
- What makes a TurboChef oven a green choice?
- These ovens can be used without a hood, what are the limitations?
- What is their cost?
Surf & Turf with Middleby Marshall (October 30th, 2019)
We enjoyed Surf & Turf and cocktails with Middleby Marshall and experienced how their conveyor ovens can fit every culinary innovation, quality of speed and capacity need. The CTX oven by Middleby Marshall provides an automated cooking platform designed to cook, bake, broil, sear, steam, and sous vide in high volume kitchens while saving operators on energy costs by utilizing their patented Energy Management System and CTX technology. We will be demonstrating how to cook a variety of products with a push of a button, in less time, at lower energy cost, in a minimal amount of space with less cleaning.
TurboChef 101 (October 16, 2019)
Our live cooking demonstration answered these questions:
- What is a rapid cook oven and what is it capable of?
- Is there a particular TurboChef model that can fit the needs of my establishment?
- What is the benefit of a rapid cook oven?
- What is the food quality of a TurboChef oven? Bring your appetite!
- What makes a TurboChef oven a green choice?
- These ovens can be used without a hood, what are the limitations?
- What is their cost?
Beech Ovens and Jade Demonstration (September 25, 2019)
We discussed and experience how Beech Ovens and Jade can create and customize your dream kitchen. From Beech Ovens stone hearth, rotisserie and tandoor lines to Jade’s customizable island suite geared towards chef’s personal style of cooking – it was easy to see why these brands are trusted in the top kitchens around the world.
TurboChef 101 (September 19, 2019)
We discussed the variety of TurboChef rapid cook ovens available and what they are capable of bringing to your kitchen.
TurboChef 101 (August 15, 2019)
We discussed the variety of TurboChef rapid cook ovens available and what they are capable of bringing to your kitchen.
Blodgett Demonstration with Blodgett Chef Sarah Tresser (August 7, 2019)
Blodgett Chef Sarah Tresser visited the Specialized Test Kitchen to demonstrate the amazing capability of the Blodgett Hydrovection with Helix Technology.
U-line and Enomatic Happy Hour (July 24, 2019)
Specialized unveiled the addition of Enomatic Wine Systems and well as the new U-line beverage center.
TurboChef 101 (July 9, 2019)
We discussed the variety of TurboChef rapid cook ovens available and what they are capable of bringing to your kitchen.
TurboChef 201 (June 11, 2019)
Street Tacos & Margaritas (May 30, 2019)
Specialized took a trip to the bustling streets of Mexico with the Evo EVent ventless griddle and experienced how this award winning, high-efficiency electric griddle is designed for front-of-house cooking for restaurants, sports arenas, cafeterias, convention centers, resorts, grocery stores and foodservice operators without an overhead vent hood.
You can’t take a trip to Mexico without jumping in the cockpit, the bartender’s cockpit of the Tobin Ellis signature cocktail station. We enjoyed handcrafted margaritas created in the most ergonomic, efficient, and creative cocktail station in the industry.
TurboChef 101 (May 7th, 2019)
Specialized hosted this event so one could learn about the TurboChef and all that it brings to the modern kitchen.
The Ventless Kitchen Seminar (April 23, 2019)
Specialized hosted a seminar discussing how ventless cooking is creating the kitchen of the future. This event had guest speakers from an esteemed panel of ventless experts, featuring:
- James Pool, President of Turbochef
- James Zensen, Engineering & Ventless Specialist at Wells
- Scott Heim, Divisional President of Evo, Inc
TurboChef 101 (April 10th, 2019)
Specialized hosted this event so one could learn about the TurboChef and all that it brings to the modern kitchen.
TurboChef 101 (February 28th, 2019)
Specialized hosted this event so one could learn about the TurboChef and all that it brings to the modern kitchen.
Beech Ovens Demonstration (February 21st, 2019)
Specialized hosted this event to explore the stone hearth Beech Oven and the variety of cooking it is capable of.
TurboChef 101 (January 30th, 2019)
Specialized hosted this event so one could learn about the TurboChef and all that it brings to the modern kitchen.
Planning for Pizza (December 13th, 2018)
Specialized hosted Planning for Pizza to discuss how to reinvent your pizza program in 2019!
Perlick Happy Hour (November 15, 2018)
Specialized hosted Perlick Happy Hour to discuss and enjoy all of the innovative beverage options available through Perlick.
TurboChef 201 for Current TurboChef Users (November 8, 2018)
Specialized hosted a hands on learning session for current TurboChef users to discuss the various features that can be utilized including menu programming, ChefComm software and how to train your staff on proper cleaning of the ovens.
Beech Ovens (October 25, 2018)
A live demonstration of the innovative features of the Beech Ovens stone hearth oven.
TurboChef 101 (October 11, 2018)
Specialized hosted this event so one could learn about the TurboChef and all that it brings to the modern kitchen.
Southbend/Star Demonstration (September 26, 2018)
We learned all about the benefits of using the Southbend and Star line of charbroilers, ranges and more!
TurboChef 101 Demo (Sept. 6, 2018)
Specialized hosted this event so one could learn about the TurboChef and all that it brings to the modern kitchen.
Middleby Products Presentation (August 21, 2018)
Specialized is now the exclusive rep for Middleby products in all of Wisconsin, and they were all revealed in this presentation.
TurboChef FIRE Demonstration (August 1, 2018)
Specialized had a special demonstration for the new TurboChef FIRE pizza ovens- featuring three different colors and a compact size.
Blodgett HydroVection (July 11, 2018)
The Specialized Test Kitchen welcomed Blodgett on July 11 to give a live demonstration on their HydroVection oven.
COOKTEK Demonstration [June 20, 2018]
On June 20, Specialized hosted CookTek to demonstrate several of their products and the benefits thereof.
TurboChef 201 Training Class [May 9, 2018]
On May 9, Specialized hosted a class to learn about the varied abilities and features that the TurboChef has to offer.
Pizza Forum [APR. 9-10, 2018]
Pizza Forum 2018 was an exciting two day event! Specialized brought over 22 local and global vendors to create, educate, and taste together. From ovens to mixers to dough to cheese, the event highlighted the latest and greatest in the world of pizza.
