Countdown to Christmas

After the year we have had as a country and with the FIFA World Cup due to end literally a week before Christmas; there is no doubt we’re living in very strange and uncertain times. Yet those in the hotel, restaurant, pub, café and farm shop trades know that in order to make money, we need to be prepared to serve demand as it occurs. Hence our Christmas countdown.

Some of that demand is predictable with bookings for Christmas parties and events. While other demand is more ad hoc. It could literally depend on the weather or on the consumer’s feeling of the need to go out. A long run for England or Wales might dampen demand for those premises without television as people stay in; or become a place of escape for those desperately avoiding soccer.

Being Prepared for the Predictable

When demand comes, you’ll want service to function seamlessly from start to finish. For your Rational ovens this means ensuring that you have all the cleaning supplies you could need for the next 6 weeks. Regular cleaning optimises Rational performance and reduces the likelihood of a failure.

Check your cleaning supplies. Order by 2nd December and there is a reasonable chance that we can deliver before Christmas. If you order no later than 10th December and we have it in stock then you will also beat the 10-15% price increase, which Rational has had to bring in globally effective 1st December. Order either online or call the team on 01454 322222.

Being Prepared for the Unpredictable

If you haven’t already booked a Rational service or maintenance visit before the Christmas and New Year break, it’s probably too late. But we’ll happily arrange a date for January for those in our area.

Most oven breakdowns are unpredictable, but often seem to happen at times of peak demand. While many of AC Services Southern staff take a break over Christmas, there is always an engineer on call dealing with whatever crops up.

For ease of contacting us to resolve your breakdown, below are our opening hours:

In all instances, dial 01454 322222 and choose the relevant option.

• Friday 23rd Office closes at 5.00 p.m.
• Saturday 24th Engineer on call for emergencies
• Sunday 25th CHRISTMAS DAY CLOSED
• Monday 26th BOXING DAY CLOSED
• Tuesday 27th Engineer on call for emergencies
• Wednesday 28th Office open 8.30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Engineers available
• Thursday 29th Office open 8.30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Engineers available
• Friday 30th Office open 8.30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Engineers available
• Saturday 31st Engineer on call for emergencies
• Sunday 1st NEW YEARS DAY CLOSED
• Monday 2nd Engineer on call for emergencies
• Tuesday 3rd Normal office hours resume

While we cannot predict the outcome of the football; working with our catering colleagues, we can make the season less stressful and more productive by using our Christmas countdown!

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