Thermometers & Timer

The Hygiplas hanging freezer thermometer is a straightforward analogue dial thermometer designed to sit inside a freezer cabinet and provide a continuous visual read of the internal temperature. It requires no batteries or wiring — simply hang it inside the unit and it gives an at-a-glance reading across a range that covers typical commercial freezer operating conditions through to ambient temperatures.

In busy commercial kitchens, consistent freezer temperature monitoring is a basic food safety requirement rather than an optional extra. A visible thermometer inside the cabinet supports due diligence records and makes it easy for any member of the team to carry out a routine temperature check without specialist equipment. The wide temperature range means it remains readable through normal freezer cycling and door-open fluctuations.

• No batteries or power source required — passive and always in use
• Straightforward to hang inside any standard freezer cabinet
• Supports daily temperature logging as part of food safety records
• Readable by any kitchen team member without training
• Compact and lightweight, taking up minimal space inside the cabinet

It is worth noting that this is a general-purpose cabinet thermometer rather than a calibrated precision instrument. For operations where HACCP records require verified accuracy or where automated temperature logging is in place, a calibrated probe thermometer or a data-logging solution may be more appropriate.

This thermometer is well suited to smaller operations, back-up monitoring, or any situation where a low-cost, always-visible temperature indicator is needed inside a freezer. If you are unsure whether this type of thermometer fits your food safety monitoring requirements, we are happy to help you work through the options.

The Hygiplas Big Digit Timer is a straightforward countdown timer designed for use in commercial kitchens where clear visibility and ease of use matter. It displays time in either 12 or 24-hour format, supports countdown durations of up to 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds, and runs on a single AAA battery included in the box.

In a working kitchen, a timer is only useful if it can be read at a glance from a distance or during a busy service. The large-digit display on this model addresses that directly, making it practical for chefs working across a section without needing to lean in to check remaining time. The multi-function interface keeps operation simple, reducing the chance of errors during a rush.

• Large screen display readable at a distance during busy service
• Countdown duration long enough for slow-cook and overnight processes
• Switchable 12 or 24-hour display to suit kitchen preference
• Compact and lightweight, suitable for worktops or mounted on a surface
• Battery included — ready to use straight out of the box

This is a single-channel timer, so kitchens juggling multiple simultaneous cook times across different stations may find a multi-channel model better suited to their workflow. It is a reliable, no-frills option for smaller operations, prep kitchens, or as a secondary timer alongside other timing equipment.

Well suited to cafés, small restaurants, school kitchens, and care catering environments where a clear, dependable timer is needed without unnecessary complexity.

If you are unsure whether this fits your kitchen's timing requirements, the team is happy to help you think it through.

This is an additional sensor unit for the Hygiplas Smart Monitoring System, designed to expand the number of locations your existing set-up can track. Each sensor monitors both temperature and humidity, transmitting data wirelessly to the central Hub where it is stored, viewable, and downloadable at any time. It is sold as a single unit and is only compatible with the Hygiplas Smart Monitoring System.

In a working kitchen, consistent temperature monitoring across multiple storage and service areas is a practical food safety requirement. Adding sensors to refrigeration units, dry stores, or prep areas means the system can cover your whole operation rather than a single point. Because the sensors are battery-powered, installation is straightforward and does not require routing cables to each location.

From an operational standpoint, the main advantages are:

• Removes the need for manual temperature logging at each monitored location
• Battery-powered design keeps installation simple with no fixed wiring
• Data is stored centrally via the Hub, supporting due diligence records
• Monitoring humidity alongside temperature supports better stock management in dry stores

Before purchasing additional sensors, it is worth confirming the Hub's capacity for connected devices and whether your current placement of sensors leaves any compliance gaps. If you are building out a new monitoring system from scratch rather than expanding an existing one, it is worth speaking with us first to make sure the overall set-up matches your site's requirements.

The Hygiplas Smart Monitoring System is a wireless environmental monitoring solution designed to automate the recording of temperature and humidity data across commercial kitchen and food storage areas. Rather than relying on manual checks and paper logs, the system uses battery-powered sensors that communicate with a central Gateway unit, feeding data continuously into a cloud-based platform called The Hub, where it can be viewed, tracked, and downloaded remotely.

In a busy kitchen environment, consistent monitoring of refrigeration units, cold rooms, and dry stores is essential for food safety compliance. Manual recording is time-consuming and prone to gaps, particularly during peak service or at shift changeovers. This system removes that dependency by logging data automatically around the clock, giving operators a reliable audit trail without additional staff effort.

From an operational standpoint, the practical advantages include:

• Continuous automated logging removes reliance on manual temperature checks
• Configurable alarms alert staff when temperatures exceed safe thresholds
• Remote access to data via The Hub, accessible from any device
• Battery-powered sensors keep installation straightforward with no hard wiring required
• Early warning of refrigeration issues helps prevent costly food spoilage

Installation is relatively straightforward. The Gateway requires a power source and an internet connection, and the wireless sensors can be placed within cold rooms, fridges, freezers, or ambient storage areas without significant disruption. Coverage range and the number of sensors supported by a single Gateway are worth confirming before purchase, particularly for larger or multi-room sites where wall construction may affect signal.

This system is well suited to operators who need to demonstrate due diligence under food hygiene regulations — including restaurants, care homes, schools, hotels, and food retail environments. For larger sites with multiple storage areas or more complex compliance requirements, it is worth discussing whether additional sensors or a multi-Gateway setup would better suit the layout.

If you are unsure whether this system will cover your site effectively, or want to talk through how it fits into your existing compliance processes, the team is happy to help you work that out before you commit.

The Hygiplas Smart Monitoring System is a wireless environmental monitoring solution designed to track temperature and humidity continuously across a commercial kitchen or food storage environment. It replaces manual temperature logging with automated, around-the-clock data collection, storing records securely and making them accessible through a central hub — The Hub — from which data can be viewed, downloaded, or reviewed at any time.

In a busy kitchen operation, manual recording is one of the most consistently unreliable elements of food safety compliance. Staff forget, records get skipped during service, and by the time a problem is spotted, product loss may already have occurred. This system is designed to address that directly. Battery-powered sensors communicate wirelessly with a gateway unit, removing the need for cabling and reducing installation complexity considerably. The system can typically be set up and operational within a short time, without the need for specialist installation.

From an operational standpoint, the practical advantages are meaningful:

• Removes reliance on manual temperature logs during busy service periods
• Configurable alerts notify the team immediately if readings fall outside set parameters
• Continuous monitoring covers overnight and out-of-hours periods when no staff are present
• Centralised data access supports due diligence records and food safety audits
• Battery-powered sensors avoid the need for mains cabling to each monitoring point

Installation is straightforward by commercial kitchen standards — the gateway requires a mains power connection and router access, and sensors are positioned at monitoring points without hard wiring. That said, it is worth considering signal range between sensors and the gateway in larger sites with thick walls or multiple rooms, and checking coverage before finalising sensor placement.

This system is well suited to restaurants, cafés, takeaways, care homes, school catering operations, and any food business that needs reliable, auditable temperature records without depending on manual processes. For larger multi-site operations with more complex monitoring requirements, it is worth discussing whether a more extensive configuration would better meet the need.

If you are unsure whether this system covers your specific monitoring points or would integrate with your current setup, we are happy to talk it through before you commit.

The Hygiplas multipurpose stem thermometer is a straightforward, handheld probe thermometer designed for checking temperatures across a broad range of food types in a commercial kitchen environment. It is suited to liquids, semi-solids, and core temperature checks, making it a practical all-round tool for day-to-day food safety monitoring.

In busy kitchen use, a reliable stem thermometer is one of the most-used smallwares in any brigade. Whether probing the core temperature of cooked meat, checking the temperature of soups and sauces, or verifying that chilled or hot-held foods are within safe limits, a dependable probe thermometer is central to due diligence records and HACCP compliance.

• Suitable for checking core temperatures in meat, poultry, and fish
• Works in liquids including soups, stocks, and sauces
• Useful for semi-solids such as pâtés, terrines, and stuffings
• Supports routine HACCP temperature logging
• Compact enough for pocket or apron carry during service

It is worth noting that this is an analogue-style stem thermometer rather than a digital instant-read unit. Read times are slightly slower than digital alternatives, which is a practical consideration during fast-paced service. For kitchens requiring faster readings or greater precision across a wider range of tasks, a digital probe thermometer may be worth considering.

This thermometer is well suited to smaller operations, catering colleges, or as a backup probe in larger kitchens. If you would like guidance on the most appropriate thermometer for your specific kitchen environment or compliance requirements, we are happy to help.

The Hygiplas Smart Monitoring System is a wireless environmental monitoring solution designed for commercial food businesses that need to record temperature and humidity data continuously without relying on manual checks. The system centres around a Gateway unit that collects data from battery-powered sensors placed in refrigeration units, storage areas, or anywhere else food safety monitoring is required. Data is stored and accessed through The Hub, an online platform that allows operators to view, track, and download records remotely.

In a working kitchen, the practical value of this kind of system becomes clear quickly. Manual temperature logging is time-consuming, easy to miss during a busy service, and vulnerable to human error. An automated system removes that dependency entirely, recording readings around the clock regardless of what is happening on the floor. If temperatures drift outside a preset range — a fridge door left ajar, a unit struggling overnight — the system sends an alert so the problem can be addressed before food is compromised.

From an operational standpoint, the system offers several meaningful advantages:

• Continuous monitoring removes reliance on manual logging routines
• Wireless sensors are battery-powered, avoiding complex cabling
• Remote access to data supports multi-site management and audits
• Configurable alerts provide early warning of temperature excursions
• Cloud-stored records support due diligence and food safety compliance

Setup is straightforward. Because the sensors are wireless and battery-powered, there is no need for fixed wiring to each monitoring point, which makes installation practical in most kitchen configurations. The package includes three years of connectivity via the router, which covers ongoing data transmission without additional subscription costs during that period.

This system is well suited to independent restaurants, cafés, care homes, school kitchens, and any food business looking to formalise or simplify their temperature monitoring compliance. It is particularly useful for operators managing multiple refrigeration units or storage areas across a single site. Larger multi-site operations with more complex monitoring requirements may benefit from exploring higher-capacity configurations.

If you are unsure how many sensors your site requires, or whether the system integrates with your existing compliance processes, our team is happy to talk it through with you before you order.

The Hygiplas Mini Infrared Thermometer is a compact, handheld device that reads surface temperatures without any contact. Point it at a food surface, a holding vessel, or a delivery crate and it returns a reading in seconds — no probe required. It is a practical tool for kitchens where quick temperature verification is part of daily HACCP routine.

In a busy kitchen environment, contactless temperature checking significantly reduces the risk of cross-contamination between tasks. There is no probe tip to sanitise between readings, which saves time during service and simplifies food safety record-keeping. The device is light enough to carry in a pocket and is straightforward to operate, with results shown on a clear LCD display. An automatic power-off function helps preserve battery life during a busy shift.

Typical uses include checking the surface temperature of delivered goods on the loading bay, verifying holding temperatures in bain-maries or heated displays, and spot-checking cold-side prep areas. It is worth noting that infrared thermometers measure surface temperature only — for checking the internal temperature of meat or thick products, a probe thermometer remains the appropriate tool.

No installation is required. The unit runs on a standard battery and is ready to use out of the box, making it a practical addition to any kitchen's temperature monitoring kit without any setup overhead.

This thermometer suits catering operations of any size where surface temperature monitoring forms part of a food safety plan. It works well alongside a probe thermometer rather than as a replacement for one. If you are unsure which combination of temperature monitoring tools best fits your kitchen's compliance requirements, the team is happy to talk it through.

The Nisbets Essentials probe thermometer is a pocket-sized digital thermometer designed for everyday food temperature monitoring in commercial kitchens. It covers both chilled and cooked food checks in a single compact tool, with a fold-away probe that keeps the tip protected and hygienic when the unit is clipped in a pocket or hung on a hook between uses.

In practice, it earns its place as a reliable day-to-day compliance tool. Readings arrive quickly enough that checking core temperatures during a busy service does not disrupt workflow, and the wide temperature range means the same thermometer handles everything from verifying cold storage items through to checking the centre of roasted meats or fried products. An auto shut-off helps preserve battery life, which matters in kitchens where small tools are easy to leave switched on.

Key practical points worth noting:

• Fold-away probe reduces contamination risk and protects the tip in a pocket
• Wide temperature range covers chilled, ambient, and cooked food checks
• Auto shut-off extends battery life between uses
• Hanging hole allows storage on a hook for quick access
• Compact size suits front-of-house checks as well as kitchen use

This is a light-duty probe thermometer suited to smaller operations, catering teams, and kitchens looking for a dependable everyday compliance tool. It is not a heavy industrial instrument and is best treated as a working consumable rather than long-term capital equipment. For operations requiring calibration certification, data logging, or HACCP-integrated recording, a more advanced model from the wider probe thermometer range may be more appropriate.

If you are unsure which thermometer best fits your food safety procedures, we are happy to point you in the right direction.

The Hygiplas Triple Timer is a compact countdown timer designed for commercial kitchen use, allowing three separate timers to run independently from a single unit. Each channel displays a countdown in one-second intervals, making it straightforward to track multiple cooking processes at once without the need for separate devices on the pass or prep station.

In a working kitchen, managing several dishes across different cooking stages simultaneously is one of the more common sources of service errors. A dedicated triple timer helps reduce that risk by giving each section or dish its own visible countdown, keeping the team on track during busy covers without relying on memory or a single shared timer.

• Three independent countdown channels on one unit
• Clear multi-screen display readable at a glance during service
• Straightforward interface suited to fast-paced kitchen environments
• Compact footprint — fits easily on a pass, shelf, or prep bench
• Battery supplied, so it's ready to use straight out of the box

There are no installation requirements — the timer runs on a single LR44 battery, which is included. It sits on any flat surface and requires no wiring or mounting. It's a practical addition to any kitchen where timing discipline matters, from small independent restaurants to larger operations needing a low-cost backup or supplementary timer at an additional station.

This type of timer suits kitchens that need to track multiple cooking processes but don't require a networked or integrated timing system. For high-volume operations with more complex requirements, purpose-built digital kitchen management systems may be worth considering alongside a unit like this.

If you're unsure whether this covers what your kitchen needs, the team is happy to help you think it through.

The Vogue Kitchen Clock is a straightforward analogue wall clock intended for use in commercial kitchen environments. It provides a clear, at-a-glance time reference for kitchen teams during service, helping staff manage cooking times, breaks, and order flow without relying on personal devices or obscured digital displays.

In a busy kitchen, a well-placed wall clock is a practical tool rather than an afterthought. Analogue displays are generally easier to read quickly at a distance than small digital readouts, and a clock positioned at a suitable height above the pass or prep area becomes a natural reference point for the whole team throughout service.

• Clear analogue face for quick time-reading across a busy kitchen
• Suited to wall mounting in prep areas, pass areas, or back-of-house corridors
• Simple, low-maintenance design with no complex controls
• Compact enough to fit without dominating limited wall space

As with any wall-mounted item in a commercial kitchen, it is worth considering placement carefully — proximity to steam, grease, and heat sources can affect longevity. Positioning away from direct steam output and high-heat zones will help the clock perform reliably over time.

This clock is well suited to smaller kitchens, cafés, staff rooms, and back-of-house areas where a basic, reliable time reference is needed. For environments requiring countdown timer functionality or multi-zone timing, a dedicated kitchen timer or digital display unit may be more appropriate.

If you are unsure whether this suits your setup, or if you need advice on positioning or alternatives, feel free to get in touch with the team.