Every commercial kitchen has its own menu that requires specific equipment which will help fulfill food preparation and cooking needs. The kitchen equipment used for cooking simple food is pretty much different from those used in a commercial kitchen that deals with a more comprehensive menu. To prevent yourself from getting ahold of the wrong equipment, it is best to follow the definitions that we will share through the article below.
Kitchen Range
A kitchen range is arguably the most important piece of equipment in a commercial kitchen. It combines a stove and an oven to allow different cooking techniques to be achieved using just one equipment. A range lets you boil, fry, pan-sear, bake, broil, and roast without requiring so much space. A small location may only need two burners while a larger location with higher traffic may need up to 12 burners to allow simultaneous cooking.
Commercial Ovens
There is a wide variety of commercial ovens made available in the market today that can be used to heat, bake, roast, and more. There is also the indispensable microwave oven and the humble pizza and rotisserie ovens which serve a different purpose each.
Griddles and Grills
These appliances make use of a heat source underneath a flat plate that lets food cook evenly and quickly. Griddles and grills are used for cooking different types of food from pancakes to steaks, and more. They are also useful if you need to cook large quantities of food at once like in a restaurant or at a picnic.
Char-Broilers
Char-broilers create the taste and appearance of barbequed foods which make the appliance suitable to cook meats like burgers.
Salamanders
Salamanders are overhead broilers which are self-contained units that can fulfill various cooking needs. You can crisp food, melt cheese, toast sandwiches, and more.
Deep Fryers
These are yet another essential appliance in the kitchen which will be used regularly if your kitchen menu serves fried foods. From donuts to hot chips, and more, you can get stand-alone deep fryers or counter-top options.
Steamers
Steamers are great for quickly steaming food, poaching, stewing, or even thawing out frozen food items. Steamers are generally meant for a healthier method of cooking but they can also be used to reheat food. Bain Marie and rice cookers also fall under the steamers’ category as they are used to heat up ingredients gradually or to keep food warm over an extended period of time.
Sous Vide
Sous vide refers to a cooking method in which food is vacuum-sealed inside a plastic bag and steamed for a number of minutes at a low temperature. This method of cooking is often carried out by gourmet kitchens which regularly deal with vacuum bags and vacuum packaging machines.
Food Preparation Equipment
Food preparation equipment are just as important to help facilitate fast and easy cooking. Some of the equipment that you can consider for food preparation include food processors, blenders, and slicers. Depending on your individual kitchen needs, select the right type of equipment that can cater to your requirements.
