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Purchasing the highest quality equipment is the first step to making your business a success. Which equipment and what brands and models you buy are among the most critical decisions you will need to make as a professional in this industry. Durability, convenience, and cost-effectiveness will determine which products are the best for your kitchen. While some appliances are specific to certain types of establishments, others need to be in every restaurant. It is crucial to decide what will save you time and money in the long run. Read on to learn about some of our suggestions for tools which make immense returns on investment.

Major Commercial Appliances

1. Range

Induction is at the pinnacle of modern culinary technology, and for good reason. With an induction range such as the Vollrath 912HIMC Cayenne HD, chefs can cook with unprecedented temperature consistency and control. Better yet, this type of range allows for lower temperatures than gas, making it possible to prepare a broader spectrum of dishes to absolute perfection.

2. Convection Oven

Another time-saving necessity ensuring uniform temperature is a convection oven. We like the Duke E101-E 240V Single Deck Convection Oven because 5 pans per deck means easy, evenly cooked large batches, and stainless steel means a longer-lasting appliance.

3. Gas Broiler

Some pieces of meat can only realize their true potential with ceramic tile equipment such as the Montague SB36-C Gas Heavy-Duty Salamander Broiler. The reason this material is ideal is that it boosts the heat as it disperses it, resulting in perfectly tender cuts of meat.

4. Commercial Refrigerator

Fresh ingredients are the hallmark of a great restaurant, and spoilage is costly. To save space and money, consider a multi-sectional refrigerator like the Victory VR-3 Three-Section 78" Reach-in Refrigerator. This type of set-up allows separate storage of fruits and vegetables, meat, and fish for optimum freshness without monopolizing your floor space the way having three seperate refrigerators would.

5. Commercial Freezer

Save time by storing everything you can make in advance without sacrificing quality; dough, meat, fish, fresh herbs, and many desserts will keep beautifully in a freezer. The Beverage Air CFG74-5-B Black Enamel Glass Door Freezer offers plenty of space.

6. Ice Maker

Whipped cream needs to be made in a bowl within another bowl filled with ice and water. Green beans should be plunged in a bath of ice-cold water immediately after cooking in order to retain their vibrant color. Factor in the amount of ice a restaurant uses in drinks alone and it becomes obvious why an ice machine should have a place in your kitchen. We like this roomy Ice-O-Matic ICEU22OHW Undercounter Water Cooled Cube Styled Ice Maker because of its 74lb capacity.

Modest Commercial Kitchen Necessities

7. Sharpening Stone

A chef;s premiere utensil is a shrp knife. Always have a state-of-the-art sharpener such as a Winco SS-1211 Sharpening Stone on hand to maintain high standards of safety and efficiency. Maintaining knife sharpness prevents accidents and prolongs the usability of the knife.

8. Food Processor

The only way to control exactly what goes into the food you serve – especially ground meats – is to process it in-house. Set your restaurant apart by using only the freshest ingredients. The added speed of a high-capacity machine such as the Hamilton Beach/Proctor Silex 70670 Top Mount 10 Cup Black Food Processor will allow you to make dishes right before serving them, guaranteeing freshness.

9. Microwave

As any professional chef knows, microwaves facilitate preparation of dishes that just need a finishing touch or are not being made in bulk, but they also have lesser-known uses. An industrial microwave like the Vollrath 40819 Microwave Oven also will enable you to serve your dishes at the perfect temperature and also dry your herbs before you freezer them.

10. Slicer

The use of a manual slicer like the Thunder Group OW360 Multi Use Slicer for small finishing touches results in attractive presentations. We choose this particular model based on its great durability.

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