Thank you for opting to complete the University Caterer magazine reader survey.
Your opinion is extremely important to us as it helps to make the content of UC even more relevant to you and your colleagues, plus there are 3 sets of Rational chefs' knives to be won - worth £350 per set!




You and University Caterer

1. How often do you read UC magazine?


Every month
Most months
Occasionally
Rarely
Never

2. How many other people read your copy of UC?


Just me
1 - 3
4 - 10
More than 10

Features in University Caterer

3. Please tell us what you would like to see more of or less of in future issues of UC:



Equipment reviews


Less
Keep the same
More

Product reviews


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Interviews with TUCO members


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University showcase pieces


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Recipes


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Events


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Industry comment


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Bars/drinks features


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Other


Please specify:
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You and the products buy

4. Who is the responsible for catering equipment purchasing decisions?


Facilities manager/director
Chef
Catering director/manager
Other

5. Which of the following do you plan to update in the next five years (please tick all the apply)?


Kitchen equipment (ovens, ranges, fryers, pizza/pasta/kebab, grills/salamanders)
Tabletop equipment (microwaves, griddles, chargrills, hobs, toasters)
Refrigeration (fridges, freezers)
Warewashing (dishwashers / glasswashers)
Fabrication (tabling, sinks, racks, trolleys, cupboards)
Beverage (water boilers, juice extractors, coffee machines)
Food preparation (blenders, slicers, mixers, vegetable slicers, pots, pans)
Display and storage (heated display, hot cupboards, food merchandisers, bain maries)
Point of Sale (POS) systems
Other:

6. Which of the following do you plan to update in the next two years?


Utensils/light goods (plates/knives/forks)
Dining furniture and decor
Other:

7. Do you find UC useful in helping you to choose which brands of equipment to purchase?


Yes
No
If no why not?

8. Have you ever made a purchase as a result of seeing editorial or an advertisement in UC magazine?


Yes
No

9. Have you ever made a purchase as a result of editorial or an advertisement on tuco.org?


Yes
No

10. Please rate the following factors in order of importance 1 - 5
(1 being the most important and 5 the least) when you are considering a new catering purchase:


Price
Brand reputation
Sustainability/Energy efficiency
Performance
Other:

You and your purchases

11. What times of the year do you on average purchase:

Large Items Refrigeration/Ovens/Display/Dishwashers etc


Autumn/Winter
Spring
Summer

Front of House Tableware/Utensils/Glassware etc


Autumn/Winter
Spring
Summer

Beverage Coffee Makers/Juicers


Autumn/Winter
Spring
Summer

Smaller Kitchenware Pots/Pans/Knives


Autumn/Winter
Spring
Summer

12. Other than University Caterer before making a purchase decision where do you research or source the product


The Internet
Word of Mouth
Other Magazines or periodicals
If so which one?

13. On average, how often do you plan to refit/refurbish your kitchen?


Every years.

14. On average, how often do you plan to refit/refurbish your dining area?


Every years.

15. What was the total spend last time your university refitted a kitchen?


£

16. What was the total spend last time your university refitted a dining area?


£

17. What do you estimate is the total average annual spend on new equipment (all non-food catering items):


a. In your department? £.
b. Across all university catering outlets? £.

About your colleagues

18. Are there people in your department who don't subscribe to UC who you think would benefit from a free subscription?


- Yes
- No
(If yes please write their name and address here so we can send them a free trial copy)
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Surname
Job title
Address 1
Address 2
City
Postcode
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Entry deadline is 31st August 2008. Winners will be notified by the end of September 2008.