Starting a New Commercial Kitchen? Here Is Some Essential Equipment You Will Need
The restaurant kitchen equipment market is estimated to be worth approximately $112 billion by 2025. It is an excellent time to consider opening up your own commercial kitchen. However, successful restaurants need the best equipment in order to survive.
Needless to say, the kitchen is the brain of your business. It’s where food is stored, prepared, cooked & plated. It is where the dishwasher is located, & is home to all the various utensils, dishes, & cooking equipment. Essentially, you will need high quality restaurant equipment that can withstand the pressures of daily use.
If you’re considering opening up your own commercial kitchen, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll give you a list of some essential items you will need.
- IMC Floor Troughs
When you mop & sanitize the floor, you cannot leave the water or cleaning solutions sitting on the surface. This creates a situation for slip & fall accidents. Floor troughs prevent these accidents by creating an angle in the floor & draining off any liquid.
Soups, drinks, sauces, & all other types of liquid can be washed down the troughs as well. This is handy in a commercial kitchen, where it is easy to accidentally spill liquids but not have the time to clean it up thoroughly.
Another common reason to install a floor trough is to counteract burst pipes or floods. If your kitchen is near a waterway, or you have an emergency plumbing issue, the floor troughs will help direct & drain a lot of the water out & away.
- Freezers & Refrigerators
All commercial kitchens need a refrigeration unit of some type. There are many different styles of refrigeration equipment, & the style you choose will depend on your type of restaurant & your needs.
Generally, your purchasing decisions will involve two types: reach-in or walk-in units. There are even outdoor refrigeration & freezing options available if interior space is an issue.
Regardless of the type you choose, your cooling unit will be essential to your business.
- IMC Food Prep Counters & Worktables
IMC stainless steel prep tables, counters, cutting surfaces, & worktables in general are essential pieces of equipment. Choose surfaces made of stainless steel. Stainless steel is resistant against corrosion & can withstand the unforgiving cleaning products used in commercial kitchens.
As for cutting surfaces, plastic or wooden boards can be used depending on your needs.
- IMC Dishtables
IMC stainless steel dishtables are another mandatory purchase for your commercial kitchen. Without dishtables, there would be no place to hold pots, pans, dishes, & other flatware.
Dishtables provide the space to place dirty dishes before running them through your dishwasher or to store clean dishes before they’re put away.
To create a complete station, select a clean dishtable & a soiled dishtable to prevent any contamination.
- Mixers/Slicers
If you need to mix thick materials for doughs, buy a spiral mixer. For all other types of mixing, choose a planetary mixer.
If you need to purchase a slicer, consider how often you’ll need to use it. If your slicing is low volume, a manual food slicer is a sufficient & less expensive option. However, for larger amounts of food or foods that need to be cut to specific proportions, choose an electric slicer instead.
Consider purchasing specially designed IMC tables to provide a reliable surface for commercial mixers & slicers to sit atop. IMC has slicer/mixer tables & equipment stands.
- IMC Sinks (Hand, Compartment, Utility)
Cleanliness is essential in the food service industry, so you should be sure that your new commercial kitchen has all of the important cleaning/janitorial supplies. Sinks are critical to any kitchen because they provide running water & a washing method for food, dishes & most importantly hands.
Local health codes typically require commercial kitchens to install a three compartment wash station & a dishwashing unit.
- IMC Stainless Steel Shelving/Racks (Free Standing, Wall Mounted, Table Mounted)
Organizing & keeping items tidy in your commercial kitchen is vital. Shelving can provide an ideal solution for storing various goods in your kitchen as well as perishable & nonperishable foods. Furthermore, having an organized storage system will help simplify your kitchen operation. Ultimately, shelves & racks come in a variety of sizes & materials to meet your requirements.
- IMC Stainless Steel Cabinets
If a typical shelf is not practical enough, IMC cabinets provide flexibility in designing storage space in your facility. Specifically, storage cabinets are used to store kitchen ware such as glasses, plates, & cups. Looking for a specific material? Stainless steel models are easier to clean, more durable, & are a better investment in the long term.
- Ovens
Select a convection oven that has a fan & exhaust system that blows hot air around the food. They are a great appliance for roasting, toasting, or dehydrating.
However, for foods that are made from a batter, use a regular oven. Depending on your restaurant type, you may need to purchase special restaurant equipment such as a deep fryer or grill.
As always, proper ventilation equipment is required for any oven you choose.
- Display Systems
Technology is evolving – even in the commercial kitchen. A kitchen display system gives access to important insights in real time, including inventory available, & the progress of orders & time to completion.
- Safety Equipment
Safety should always be priority #1. Check your local fire codes before purchasing any fire, safety, or sanitation equipment, & avoid potential problems by keeping your kitchen up to fire code standards.
At IMC/Teddy, we are so much more than just floor troughs. From cabinets & shelving units to sinks & worktables, we have an extensive line of stainless steel equipment to fit your commercial kitchen requirements. Plus, our products are proudly made in the USA using the highest quality steel. For a complete overview, please check our latest price book.
We are a group of volunteers and starting a
new scheme in our community. Your web site offered us with valuable info to work
on. You have done an impressive job and our whole community will be thankful to you.
Cheers!
We love your content. Regards from Pissouri Bay Divers from Cyprus!
Hi Jubilee,
Thank you for the support!
Excellent article. I’m experiencing a few of these issues as well..
It’s good to know that stainless steel is resistant against corrosion because that means it’ll last a lot longer. I’m going to start a restaurant because I love to cook. My friend said we need good equipment before we can start.
Hi Tori,
Thank you for your cordial words, please feel free to contact us to discuss further. Thank you again for your support.
I just want to say I am beginner to weblog and seriously loved your website. Most likely I’m planning to bookmark your blog . You certainly come with awesome articles. Thanks a bunch for sharing your blog.
Pretty! This was an incredibly wonderful post.
Many thanks for supplying this info.
This piece of writing will assist the internet viewers for
creating new web site or even a blog from start to end.
Slicer and mixer is most useful tools. I love this tools. Thank you for sharing this post.
Thank you for listing out this commercial kitchen equipment essential list. My uncle is thinking of starting a restaurant and this information can help him greatly. The idea of owning commercial-grade refrigerators is indeed a necessity for a restaurant. Having a refrigerator can ensure that food won’t get spoiled easily. I should share this with him so he’ll have an idea of what to prepare.
Hi Zachary,
Thank you for your cordial remarks. Indeed, refrigeration is mandatory for any commercial kitchen. We wish the best of luck to your uncle on his future endeavors, let us know if we can be of any assistance!
Like!! Great article post.Really thank you! Really Cool.
I quite like reading an article that will make people think. Also, many thanks for permitting me to comment!
I do agree that when choosing an oven for a commercial business, it is important to choose a heavy-duty appliance. It makes sense because we will be using the oven often. Assuming I were to open a business, I will definitely heed your advice.
La principal diferencia entre los equipos para uso doméstico y los industriales, está en su capacidad. El calor que se produce con las cocinas industriales es superior al de las estufas caseras. Adicionalmente, existen otros factores que determinan la conveniencia de adquirir esta maquinaria para empresas de preparación de alimentos.
Excellent article. I am facing many of these issues as well..
Hey there! This is my first visit to your blog! We are a collection of volunteers and starting a new project in a community in the same niche. Your blog provided us useful information to work on. You have done a wonderful job!|
I found wonderful tips regarding new commercial kitchen from your post. I will try to implement them in our upcoming projects. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Daniel,
Thank you for your cordial comment – please feel free to contact us to discuss further.
It’s hard to come by knowledgeable people about this subject, but you sound like you know what you’re talking about! Thanks
It’s really a nice and useful piece of information. I am glad that you shared this helpful information with us. Please keep us informed like this. Thank you for sharing.|
There is certainly a lot to know about this subject. I love all the points you have made.|
Great, thanks for sharing this article.Much thanks again. Awesome.
I have been meaning to write something like this on my site and you have given me an idea. Cheers.
Thanks for the tips! I’m in the process of starting a new commercial kitchen, and I’m trying to get a head start on equipment.
Thanks for the great post on essential kitchen equipment for new restaurants! I’m currently in the market for a commercial refrigerator and freezer, and your tips were really helpful.
Thank you for the cordial comments, please feel free to contact us to discuss any stainless steel opportunities.
A big thank you for your blog article.Much thanks again. Want more.
Heelllo! Just wanted to say website. Keep up the good work!
You have mentioned very interesting points! ps nice site.
I love the efforts you have put in this, regards for all the great posts.
Thank you for posting such a wonderful article. It helped me a lot and I adore the topic.
It’s great to know that there would be outdoor equipment such as freezers and refrigerators available for you when you have limited space for your commercial property. It must be helpful to find a commercial equipment leasing service with those kinds of options in order for the owners to achieve their goals. And once they have lots of sales and revenue, they can probably afford a bigger place eventually.
I couldn’t resist commenting. Well written!