The Burger Chef Reliquary

RE: Condiment Dispenser

Dear R.T.,

Earlier I had asked you if you thought information on some Burger Chef equipment would be a good addition to the Reliquary. Well, I've jarred my memory and come up with the condiment dispenser, which was used on the backline to dispense ketchup and mustard. A drawing is attached, which I did from memory, if you'd like to use it.

Basically, this is how it worked. There were two electromagnets, one for each side of the dispenser. They each operated a cylinder, one for ketchup and one for mustard. The cylinder was compressed, sending condiment up through the tubes and onto the sandwich. When the electromagnet disengaged, more condiment was drawn into the cylinder for the next use. By raising the top of the dispenser with the heel of the bun, both ketchup and mustard were dispensed. By using the buttons on the side of the dispenser, either just ketchup or just mustard could be dispensed. The amount of condiment dispensed was adjustable, and the proper amount was two spots of ketchup the size of a quarter, and two spots of mustard the size of a dime. Isn't it amazing some of the information that sticks in your mind after almost 30 years? There's a drawing of the dispenser attached, if you'd like to use it.

Talk to you later,
Bill Ore

Wooden Burger Chef Sign

Wooden Burger Chef plaque, measure about 1x2 feet. Check out the Wooden Jeff sign here and Wooden Funburger sign here. 

Serving Trays

   

Six orange plastic trays measuring 9 1/4"x 11 1/4".  They're made of very thin plastic, likely meant to be either disposable or a take-home premium for a Funmeal.

Wooden Jeff Sign

This is an advertising piece from a Burger Chef in the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio area. There is a stamp on the rear that says “Syntex Incorporated,” out of Chicago. The sign is made from heavy pressed wood and is 21” inches long and a half inch thick. There are two small screw holes, one on the top and bottom, used for mounting.

 

Burger Chef Light Shade

Burger Chef Restaurant Light Shade. A white shade with turquoise and yellow triangles all around. Fits a 4 inch bracket, 12 inches tall and 11 inches across. This is similar to the one pictured here in JSF's Burger Chef Gallery.

Salt and Pepper Shakers

These salt and pepper shakers still contain their original contents.

Glass Ashtray

Glass ashtray featuring Funburger mascot.

Foil Ashtray

One of 35 identical foil ashtrays in the Reliquary.

Napkin Holder

Heavy duty double-sided napkin holder featuring the "Chef's Hat" mascot. All metal, chrome doors; top and sides have brown wrinkle finish. Bottom is marked: "PAT. NO. 3,370,748. LUXRIFOLD NAPKINS, Manufactured by Wisconsin Tissue Mills, Menasha, Wisconsin."  Bottom also has rubber table rests.

Turnover Treat Sign

Giant 'Turnover Treat' sign, 31"x31", metal frame with wood decal trim and Plexiglas. Lower right corner reads, "Copyright 1972 Burger Chef Systems Inc."