Must Have Stainless Steel Equipment for Your Indian Restaurant
Indian cuisine is one of the most popular types of food in the world. It remains the third most common food type trailing only Chinese & Italian. With the colorful & aromatic variety of dishes, it’s easy to see why. Indian cuisine is a symphony of spices, tastes & textures not seen anywhere else. With that said, Indian restaurants require special equipment to operate & stainless steel fits right into the lineup perfectly. How exactly?
In this article, we’ll give you a checklist of 4 stainless steel products that should be considered for your Indian restaurant. We’ll also offer up some IMC products as examples. Let’s start.
☐ Mixer Tables
Spice grinders & tandoor ovens are two of the most important pieces of equipment to have in any Indian restaurant. Spice grinders allow you to break down all your herbs to upgrade the taste of any dish. Tandoor ovens make use of high temperature to cut down on cooking durations & is useful for making flatbread or roasting meat.
These two pieces of equipment need to be set atop a stable surface to be operated. A mixer table is the perfect item.
IMC offers Models #SMT & #SMTT. SMT is a stainless steel mixer table with a 14-gauge top & an 18-gauge undershelf. The low height (30″) is ideal for operating any machine. SMTT is similar but has the added feature of a tool tree to hold your utensils. Here’s a look:
☐ Worktables
Apart from the smaller equipment, Indian cuisine requires several other pieces of large equipment such as deep fryers, small ranges, commercial steamers & charbroilers. These products are heavy & can be unwieldy. Worktables will only help you handle these items with ease.
Presentation in Indian cuisine is vital. Workables allow you to prep & set up your vibrant dishes to serve to your patrons. Equipping your worktable with options such as pot racks will allow you to hold special Indian cookware such as kadai woks, biryani lagan braziers & patilas. Modify your worktable so that it fits in with the rest of your lineup.
To help, IMC offers Models #WT, #WTB, & #WT1. Model #WT is IMC’s standard worktable available in 14- or 16-gauge type 300 series stainless steel. Model #WTB is the same as above except it has the addition of a 6″ high backsplash to protect your walls from damage. Model #WT1 features a 1½” backsplash. Here’s a breakdown:
☐ Cabinets
Indian cuisine is notorious for its unique dinnerware such as thali plates, katori bowls, tumblers & handi bowls. When service concludes, you’ll need a place to hold these wares. Cabinets are a sensible choice.
Other kitchen supplies such as steam pans, fry pans, saucepans & sauté pans also need a secure spot to be stored when not in use. Cabinets are the perfect companion for this.
Overall, the key is to organize your wares into separate cabinets to avoid confusion.
IMC offers Models #BC, #SC & #OC. BC is IMC’s cabinet series designed to save wall space. Several sizes are available with a variety of door types as well. SC is the most traditional types of cabinet with vertical storage. They can also be equipped with doors for extra security. OC is designed to save floor space & is commonly installed above larger equipment for easy access. All are made from 100% Type 304 stainless steel. Here’s a look:
☐ Utility & Transport Carts
Dishware is plentiful in the realm of Indian cuisine. Sizes range from small chafing dishes to large karahi dishes. The amount of used dishware may become so overwhelming that you’ll need several carts to take the wares away during & after meal service Utility & transport carts can be a life saver in this department.
IMC offers Models #UT & #TT. UT is a utility cart is an all-welded tubular frame construction cart equipped with 2-3 shelf units (depending on configuration). TT is the same construction but has 5-6 shelf units based on your configuration. Both units have 5″ casters & bumpers to protect your walls while in motion. Here’s a look:
Indian cuisine remains some of the most colorful, diverse & delicious cuisine on the planet. With the endless variety of dishes, there is no stopping its impact on the industry. Pair this up with stainless steel equipment & you are ready to take on any challenge. To learn more about how IMC can cater to your stainless steel needs, click here..