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Your Guide to Sourcing Kitchen Equipment

• Posted by John Driver June 30, 2021 Filed in Other #kitchen supplies  #kitchen suppliers  145 views
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  When it comes to opening your own industrial kitchen, commercial kitchen, restaurant, or café, the kitchen equipment you purchase will have a significant impact on the success of your establishment. While many do not see it that way, it is still the truth. Think about it this way – not only will the quality of the equipment affect the way your food turns out, but the equipment can also affect your productivity levels, and organisation within your kitchen. Therefore, when looking for a quality kitchen equipment supplier, you need to be absolutely confident in the equipment they can supply you with. By choosing the correct, as well as heavy-duty, kitchen appliances and equipment, you can maximise your space, manage your processes more efficiently, as well as make your overall production far more cost-effective.

  To assist you, we have put a guide together, informing you of all the questions you should ask yourself when sourcing kitchen equipment, or searching for a reliable kitchen equipment supplier. These will be mentioned and discussed below.

  • What kitchen equipment do you require? First off, it goes without saying – you should never use domestic equipment in a commercial kitchen. It is also of vital importance that you take your day to day demands into account. What types of food will you be preparing? What kitchen equipment is required to prepare those foods?

   

  • Which equipment is most important? Once you know which kitchen equipment you require, you then need to place them from most to least important. Since you may not be able to afford to get everything all at once, you need to start with purchasing the most important items first. That way, you can continue as normal until you have enough capital to purchase the rest.

   

  • Does the supplier stock the equipment you need? Now, your search for a kitchen equipment supplier begins. Your best bet would be to opt for a supplier that can offer you a one-stop shopping experience, rather than having to purchase equipment from several different suppliers.

   

  • Is the equipment energy efficient? Once your potential suppliers are selected, take the energy efficiency for their equipment into account. The more energy efficient, the better. You do not want equipment that will cost you heaps in the long term, in terms of your energy bill.

   

  • Will your equipment fit in your kitchen? It is no surprise that commercial kitchen equipment can be fairly large. Therefore, get in touch with a food service designer that can assist you in producing an efficient layout for your kitchen. That way, you can determine how large or small the equipment needs to be to fit into your kitchen.

   

  • Can the appliances keep up with food trends and dietary requirements? Finally, you need to ensure that the equipment you purchase will not become obsolete. As food trends, and people’s dietary requirements change, you should be able to adjust your menu as you go. If your equipment is too restricting, it could end up becoming fairly expensive.