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Navigating the Heat:
An Overview of Commercial Cooking Equipment
Running a successful kitchen isn’t just about delicious recipes; it’s about having the right tools for the job.
The heartbeat of every restaurant is the kitchen. The kitchen is where profits are made or lost. While patrons
fill their senses with aromas of sizzling steaks and sights of freshly baked breads, it is the commercial food
equipment that creates the backbone of professional kitchens, empowering your culinary talent to transform
ingredients into masterpieces. Commercial kitchen equipment is not only built to withstand continuous use,
but also built to allow teams to execute menus with precision, consistency, and efficiency.
What pieces of equipment does a restaurant need? The design of a commercial kitchen flows from the menu
and capacity. What is being made in the kitchen? And how much is being made? Professionals answer
those two primary questions to determine the right equipment for the business. Of course, there are other
considerations, such as space, budget, fuel source, and regulatory requirements for your area, that all play a
factor in the final kitchen design. Making the wrong choices cost money daily, and in an industry where profit
margins are generally in the single digits, there is no room for error. On the other hand, investing in the right
equipment will pay dividends for years.
This guide is split up into three sections: Core Equipment, High Volume Cooking Equipment, and Specialty
Equipment. Core Equipment are the most common pieces found in commercial kitchens. High Volume
Cooking Equipment are designed for the larger kitchens, such as hotels, banquet facilities, retirement houses,
or even prisons. Finally, Specialty Equipment are pieces of equipment designed to do few things extremely
well. This guide will not cover food preparation equipment, the topic of a separate buying guide.
Whether you are a start-up or an established foodservice business, R.E.D. Dealers can help you increase your
bottom-line by selecting the right tools for your job.
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