Buffet Enhancements International, Inc. ® Releases New Catalog

Aug. 22, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

FAIRHOPE, Ala – American manufacturer Buffet Enhancements International, Inc.® introduces its 2007 catalog, The Elements of Buffet™. The 32-page full color publication consists of more than 175 products perfect for the hospitality, foodservice and rental industries.

The new catalog is organized into five essential buffet elements: fire, ice, water, chocolate and service. Featured product lines include chafing dishes, carving stations, serving lines, sneeze guards, room service, frozen beverage machines, ice displays, beverage housings, breakfast service, food trays, centerpieces, trash can toppers, decorative water fountains, champagne fountains, The American Chocolate Fountain®, chocolate fountain accessories, and the Chocolate Shot Machine™.

A number of new items are introduced in the catalog, such as induction ready chafing dishes, portable folding sneeze guards, low profile illuminated ice sculpture displays and the new American Chocolate Fountain® with adjustable tiers.

Buffet Enhancements International, Inc.® has been manufacturing specialty food display and catering equipment in Fairhope, Alabama since 1988. All retail sales are conducted through authorized Food Equipment Dealers and Distributors worldwide. As a courtesy to our retail customers, you may collect and email product from our online catalog to Food Equipment Dealers or Distributors you work with to request a price quote.

To obtain a catalog, contact Buffet Enhancements at 800-990-0990. Click here to download of the 2007 Elements of Buffet catalog.

Chocolate Shot Machine Featured on TODAY show

Nov. 8, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Fairhope, Alabama - Nov. 8, 2005

The Chocolate Shot Machine is featured on TODAY as the New York Chocolate Show begins.

TODAY show food critic Phil Lempert, demonstrates the perfect drinking chocolate machine, The Chocolate Shot™.

Sept. 2, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

ALABAMA MANUFACTURER DONATES 10% OF PROFITS TO HURRICANE RELIEF

Fairhope, Alabama - Sept. 2, 2005

Moved by the catastrophic losses of businesses and individuals across the Gulf Coast of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, American Chocolate Fountain® manufacturer Buffet Enhancements International, Inc. of Fairhope, Alabama, commits to raising funds for hurricane Katrina disaster relief.

For the month of September, Buffet Enhancements donated 10% of the profits from their most popular product, The American Chocolate Fountain®, to The American Red Cross for hurricane disaster relief.

“Our manufacturing facility suffered roof damage from hurricane Katrina and we were shut down for three days due to power outages. We feel lucky to be able to resume work and continue to provide employment for the Gulf Coast community” said company President, Jay Harlan. “We want to join with other manufacturers and businesses along the Gulf that were lucky enough to sidestep this disaster and help raise the funds needed for our brothers and sisters to the west to survive and rebuild.”

Founded in Fairhope, Alabama in 1988; Buffet Enhancements International, Inc. manufactures The American Chocolate Fountain® in addition to specialty food display and catering equipment for the hospitality, rental and food service industries.

For more information on our relief effort, go to: http:www.buffetenhancements.com or http:www.chocolatefonduefountains.com

You can help the victims of Hurricane Katrina and thousands of other disasters across the country each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, which enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to those in need.

In the world of chocolate, what's old is new

Long before chocolate was eaten, it was served and enjoyed as a drink. The Maya drank 'chocolatl' made from roasted cocoa beans, water and a little spice. Montezuma shared it with the Spaniards. Hernan Cortes wrote a letter to the King of Spain calling chocolate "The divine drink which builds up resistance & fights fatigue".

Europeans and South Americans have enjoyed drinking chocolate for centuries. In the USA drinking chocolate is usually recognized as milk mixed with cocoa powder; gritty and not very satisfying. Unlike "Swiss Miss" cocoa or "Nestles' Quick" and milk, drinking chocolate is like...... DRINKING CHOCOLATE!

With Starbucks' introduction of "Chantico", US consumers are re-discovering "chocolatl" (drinking chocolate). Preparation combines a blend of real melted chocolate, high quality powdered cocoa, milk or cream, sweeteners and spices or flavorings. Many (including Starbucks) serve drinking chocolate using powdered mixes which must be prepared. Once the mix is in liquid form it is generally heated and frothed using a cappuccino machine. Unfortunately that results in the one consistent criticism; inconsistent preparation. An unsatisfactory cup is usually due to insufficient heating and mixing. Proper temperature is key regardless of the mix used. Even the best drinking chocolate mixes come across the palate as gritty if served at too low a temperature and frothing will never give a consistent serving temperature.

Enter "The Chocolate Shot™" or Chocolatera'

by Buffet Enhancements International, Inc.™

Because the drinking chocolate experience can vary depending on the knowledge and skill of the preparer, The Chocolate Shot™ uses a dual thermostat to maintain proper temperature (around 95-100° F is the spot I've found most pleasing) and a dasher to slowly agitate the 1 liter container of liquid chocolate. A proper serving temperature and the gentle tempering of the chocolate by the rotating dasher ensures a smooth rich drinking chocolate experience with every cup.
To top off the perfect cup of drinking chocolate, once it has been dispensed from the Chocolate Shot Machine, use a molinillo to froth the drink. A molinillo (pronounced "moh-lee-NEE-oh") is a Mexican "whisk". Made of wood and spun by rolling between the hands it froths the perfectly heated chocolate drink.

Buffet Enhancements International, Inc.™, the worlds largest manufacturer and distributor of Chocolate Fountains (manufacturer of The American Chocolate Fountain®) have exclusive American distribution rights for the 110/120v NSF-UL approved Chocolatera' or "Chocolate Shot™". This wonderful Italian machine is designed expressly for drinking chocolate. The Chocolate Shot™ is not a complicated or expensive device. It simply tempers and heats the chocolate consistently dispensing the most delicious chocolate beverage you'll ever taste. An additional feature of The Chocolate Shot™ is the beverage container, holding the dasher and chocolate, can be removed and refrigerated for next day use.

Buffet Enhancements also distributes Bellagio Sipping Chocolate and Bensdorp Robusto Choco-late' (Barry-Callebaut) for use in The Chocolate Shot™. Liquid dark chocolate enriched with Dutch cocoa powder. Packaged in ready to use 1 liter cartons, with a taste so pure and powerful it is best enjoyed in a demitasse or espresso cup.
An irresistible rich thick espresso like european drinking chocolate.

For more information on the Chocolate Shot™, check:

www.buffetenhancements.com/catalog
or
www.chocolatefonduefountains.com/chocolate-shot.htm

Press Release - March 17, 2005

Buffet Enhancements in Japan

Buffet Enhancements International brought the American Chocolate Fountain® to Japan March 8-11, 2005 for the FoodEX and HOTERES Food and Equipment trade shows.
The excitement created by the sight and smell of our Chocolate Fountains was incredible, as can be see by the photos above and below.

The 2 pictures above show world famous Iron Chef Sakai enjoying strawberries dipped in our chocolate fountain. The pictures below show the constant stream of enthusiastic food and beverage professionals through the Buffet Enhancements International trade show booth.

Press Release - March 14, 2005

The Chocolate Shot™
Featured on "Taste This" TV cooking program
Hosted by Chef Joseph Ciminera

Buffet Enhancements International, Inc.™, manufacturer of The American Chocolate Fountain®, is privileged to sponsor "Taste This", the public television-cable cooking show.

The program featuring our hot chocolate beverage machine The Chocolate Shot™ was taped Mar. 14th at the Buttermilk Bakery of Bellmont on Long Island, NY.

Airing this fall in all markets. For details check the Taste This TV web site.

Press Release - Feb. 3, 2005

The Food Networks' "Unwrapped" Segment "Super Sweets" featuring the American Chocolate Fountain airs beginning March 7, 9pm EST

Press Release - Oct. 19, 2004

The American Chocolate Fountain™
Featured on "Taste This" TV cooking program
Hosted by Chef Joseph Ciminera

Buffet Enhancements International, Inc.™, manufacturer of The American Chocolate Fountain®, is privileged to sponsor "Taste This", the public television-cable cooking show.

The program featuring our chocolate fountain was taped Oct. 19th at the extraordinary Leonetti Pastry Shop in Greenvale, NY.

Airing now in all markets. For details check the Taste This TV web site.

Press Release - June 10, 2004

Mobile Press Register

Thursday, June 10, 2004

Local firm to double work force

Buffet equipment manufacturer to add warehouse, 45 jobs over 3 years

Press Release - May 4, 2004

The May 2004 issue of Rental Management Magazine features an nice write up and photos of some of the Buffet Enhancements International, Inc.™ banquet service product line including The American Chocolate Fountain™.

Counter and Yard Management

"Buffet pieces present food with style and grace "

"Party planners today want high-end food presentation with little or no fuss"
Read the May issue of Rental Management Magazine online HERE.