You probably know all the major catering equipment that is available to restaurants and hotels, such as food processors, mixers, commercial refrigerators, etc. Smaller items are often overlooked and aren’t really a focus point, but they do play an important role in the food industry and commercial kitchen. Here are some of the smaller items of catering equipment that have proven useful in the commercial kitchen.
- ashtrays. If you have a smoking area in your restaurant, it is advisable to keep ashtrays within the reach of smokers.
- Bill Peak. This is a convenient way to keep all your receipts in one stack.
- Bottle openers. Always a handy tool when it comes to opening beverage bottles. Also keep one on hand for opening bottles of wine.
- Egg rings. A neat way to cook eggs and keep them in a nice round shape.
- Egg slicers. Cut boiled eggs into slices perfect for breakfast sandwiches.
- fish turner. The correct way to lift and flip fish in the pan without falling apart.
- Burger turner. It is specifically designed to lift the rounded patty during frying.
- Grater. To gratify anything from carrots to cheese.
- Iron scraper. You need to keep your iron clean and this will make it easier to do on a daily basis.
- Scoop of ice cream. Make neat, round scoops of ice cream for a delicious presentation.
- Knife sharpener. Always a must in a restaurant. Sharp knives slice food much faster and neater.
- Pepper mills. How else are you going to grind the peppercorns?
- Peelers. A quick and easy solution for peeling vegetables, especially potatoes.
- Server section. Keep portion sizes consistent at all times.
- Speed pourers. A quick fix for sparingly pouring oil and vinegar with no mess.
- Table numbers. An organized way to keep track of tables, guests, and orders.
- Wooden spoons. It is definitely a must have in any kitchen, for stirring food.
- Beaters. Hand beaters are useful for beating eggs or milk.
- trays. Instead of making multiple trips to serve food on a table, a tray can hold more than one dish or drink.
- Full measure. Measure drink tots evenly and accurately every time.
- Strainers Strain water from rice, pasta and vegetables quickly and efficiently.
- Kitchen gloves. You don’t want to dare touch a hot baking dish without a set of oven mitts.
Don’t underestimate how useful a small catering kit can be, because you’ll find out if you don’t have it.