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Commercial Meat Mincer | Heavy Duty Meat Grinder | Electric Food Processor | Caterlite CB943
£255.52
/ exc vat
£306.62/ inc vat
- High Output
- Compact Design
- Sausage Nozzles Included
- Easy-Clean Construction
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Product Overview
Thinking about adding freshly-made burgers or your own signature sausages to the menu? This Caterlite Commercial Meat Mincer is your perfect starting point. It’s a wonderfully compact and efficient machine designed to give you complete control over your ingredients, without needing a huge amount of space or a massive budget. It’s a real workhorse for smaller kitchens that value freshness and quality above all else.
Designed specifically for light-duty use, this grinder is the ideal companion for small cafés, farm shops, delis, or even the serious home cook looking to up their game. It comes with a handy set of sausage-stuffing nozzles, so you can get creative right out of the box. With an impressive output of 1.9kg per minute, it makes quick work of small batches, ensuring you’re always serving the freshest possible product.
It’s all about making your life easier. The simple controls, easy-to-clean design, and non-slip feet mean it’s safe, stable, and a doddle to use. If you want to elevate your dishes with homemade mince and bangers, this powerful and reliable electric food processor is the smart choice for your kitchen setup.
Key Features and Benefits
- High Output: Grinds up to 1.9kg of meat per minute.
- Compact Design: Fits neatly on your counter and stores away easily.
- Sausage Nozzles Included: Lets you make your own artisanal sausages right away.
- Easy-Clean Construction: Saves you precious time on clean-up after service.
- Non-Slip Feet: Stays firmly in place for safe and stable operation.
- Light Duty Motor: Perfect for smaller batches without high energy consumption.
- Simple Operation: Get grinding straight out of the box with no fuss.
- Plug & Play: Supplied with a standard 13A plug for instant use.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Caterlite
- SKU: CB943
- Dimensions: 430(H) x 420(W) x 170(D) mm
- Weight: 6.8kg
- Colour: White
- Power Type: 230V, 1.5A
- Power Supply: 13 amp plug fitted
- Output: 1.9kg per minute
- Duty: Light Duty
- Note: Not suitable for grinding bone
Expert Review and Insights
The Caterlite mincer is a cracking bit of kit for any small kitchen dipping its toes into fresh grinding. It’s obviously not built for a high-volume butcher, but for a café wanting to offer 'the best burger in town' or a deli making its own pâté, it’s spot on. It’s simple, does the job well, and doesn’t demand a huge chunk of your counter space.
Sophie Brooks – Chef Tools View Profile →
- Pro: Excellent for small-scale operations offering fresh, custom-made mince and sausages.
- Con: It's strictly for boneless meat and requires hand washing to maintain longevity.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The Salty Pig Deli in Truro wanted to start offering their own line of homemade sausages and gourmet burgers but needed a compact, affordable machine to test the waters.
"We were buying in our mince, but the quality was inconsistent. The Caterlite lets us grind prime cuts fresh every morning. Our customers noticed the difference in our sausage rolls immediately. It's been brilliant for us."
Robert Davies – Owner
This small change allowed them to introduce a new 'Burger of the Week' special, boosting midweek lunch sales by 25%.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Setting It Up
- Ensure the mincer is on a stable, flat, non-slip surface before use.
- Securely attach the desired grinding plate and blade before switching on the power.
- Always use the food pusher provided to guide meat into the hopper – never use your fingers.
- For best results, cut meat into small, manageable strips before feeding it into the machine.
Keeping It Going
- Always unplug the machine from the mains before dismantling or cleaning.
- All parts must be washed by hand in warm, soapy water. Do not put any component in a dishwasher.
- Thoroughly dry all metal parts immediately after washing to prevent any rust from forming.
- A light coating of food-safe mineral oil on the metal parts before storage will keep them in top condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can this machine grind bones or very tough sinew?
A: No, this is a light-duty mincer designed for boneless meat only. Attempting to grind bone will damage the machine.
Q: How much meat can it process at once?
A: It has an output of approximately 1.9kg per minute, ideal for small to medium batches rather than continuous, all-day use.
Q: Are the parts dishwasher safe?
A: No, all components of the mincer and its accessories must be washed carefully by hand.
Q: What kind of power supply does it need?
A: It plugs into a standard UK mains socket with the supplied 13 amp plug, so no special wiring is needed.
Q: Can I use this for grinding vegetables?
A: It is designed and optimised as a meat grinder. While it may handle some soft vegetables, this is not its primary function.
Q: What are the different accessories for?
A: The machine typically comes with different sized cutting plates to control the coarseness of the mince, and nozzles for stuffing sausage casings.
Q: Is it noisy to operate?
A: Like any grinder, it produces some operational noise, but it's well within the expected level for a light-duty kitchen appliance of this type.
Q: How do I prevent the metal parts from rusting?
A: The key is to wash and dry them thoroughly and immediately after use. A light coating of food-grade mineral oil can provide extra protection during storage.
The Caterlite Advantage: Smart, Simple, and Effective
With Caterlite, you're not just buying an appliance; you're investing in simplicity and reliability for your kitchen. For over two decades, Caterlite has been the go-to choice for smaller commercial operations and start-ups that need dependable equipment without the complexity or cost of heavy industrial machinery. The CB943 Commercial Meat Mincer is a perfect example of this philosophy. It's designed to do one job and do it exceptionally well, giving you the creative freedom to offer fresh, high-quality products. This focus on straightforward, effective design means less can go wrong, saving you time on training and maintenance, and allowing you to focus on what truly matters: creating delicious food that keeps your customers coming back.
Explore more from CaterliteFrom Mince to Masterpiece: How Sausage Nozzles Work
Ever wondered how to get your perfectly seasoned sausage meat into a casing without a total mess? That's where these clever nozzles come in. Think of them like the piping nozzles a baker uses for icing a cake. You simply attach the right-sized nozzle to the mincer's output, slide on your sausage casing (either natural or synthetic), and the machine gently pushes the meat through. This fills the casing evenly and consistently, giving you complete control over the size and density of your sausages. It’s the final step that turns a bowl of fresh mince into perfectly formed bangers, ready for the pan.
Who Should Buy This?
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Small Cafés & Bistros
Perfect for creating signature burgers and pâtés with fresh ingredients, setting your menu apart.
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Farm Shops & Delis
Ideal for processing small batches of meat to sell directly to customers or use in house-made products.
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Artisanal Sausage Makers
The included nozzles make it a fantastic entry-level machine for experimenting with unique sausage recipes.
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Serious Home Cooks
Elevate your home cooking with this powerful electric food processor, taking control of your mince quality.
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