Choosing the right appliances for a commercial kitchen

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If you are planning on equipping your commercial kitchen, it is a good idea to learn more about the equipment you can use. Your main focus should be placed on making this space more efficient. By selecting the right pieces of equipment, you should be able to get a fully functional and profitable commercial kitchen that will serve you well for the future.

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The frequency of delivering produce will have a direct impact on your storage requirements. So, you will need to calculate how much space you’ll need from your freezers and refrigerators. Generally speaking, counter refrigeration is an excellent option for those who want to get some extra space in their commercial kitchen. In order to enjoy this benefit, you should incorporate it in the prep stations. Many owners use upright cabinet fridges to get space too.

If you are using a lot of fresh produce. then you can take a cold room into account. Obviously, you’ll need a lot of space for this option. On the other hand, under counter freezers as well as counter freezers are equally helpful. They provide excellent preparation surfaces and save a lot of valuable space. If you need more space, you can opt for chest freezers or even freezer rooms.

Fryers, microwaves, extraction units, ovens and prep stations are some of the options you have for your commercial kitchen for preparing food. The best location for the prep stations is between the cooking area and food storage area. Experts recommend the use of stainless steel prep tables.

Decide whether you need electric or gas ovens. Most people use gas ovens for heavy duty activities. The same goes for fryers – you can choose between counter-top fryers and free-standing fryers.

When choosing commercial kitchen equipment think about the dishwasher and how you will dispose of waste. Select a dishwasher with an adequate size. The waste, on the other hand, must be collected and stored as far away as possible from the food preparation areas.

For more advice about the choosing the best appliances for your commercial kitchen, please contact us now.

For more advice or to discuss introducing new commercial catering equipment to your kitchen contact us on 01384 597111

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