The kitchen is where all the magic happens and it is important to get quality and multi-purpose equipment. Having opened a restaurant myself, I have come up with a comprehensive list of the essentials that you must not miss out on.
1. Cold Food Storage Space
As for the type of refrigeration a business needs, it really depends on the size of your restaurant. If your restaurant is smaller, it is smarter to get a reach in refrigerator and vice versa.
2. Preparation of Food
As for, I would recommend stainless steel surfaces as they do not corrode easily and can withstand any strong cleaning products.
3. Slicing
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There are two types of slicers you can consider – electric slicers or manual slicers. For me, electric slicers are the way to go as they will save you time if you do a lot of slicing. It is also more accurate and can operate on a manual basis if you slice less in the future.
4. Food Processors
There are mainly 4 type of food processors:
| Batch Bowl | Collects food as it is being processed and holds between 1-6 quarts. |
| Buffalo Chopper | Multipurpose as it handles all types of food – from tough meats to vegetables. |
| Continuous Feed | Minimises preparation time by constantly adding food during processing |
| Combination | Collects both the food from the batch bowls and continuous feed units. |
Personally, I have the buffalo chopper in my own kitchen because it is the sturdiest among the 4 options.
5. Kitchen Range
No matter the kitchen range, you will need to get a range hood to sit on top of your stoves. It will suck grease, moisture and heat out and maintain the air quality in your kitchen.
6. Ovens
Actionable Takeaway:It is better to get kitchen equipment that is multi-purpose so that you can maximise the functionality of your kitchen!
