Kitchen Equipment - Necessary Pieces for a New Kitchen

By Jeremy Starkle

When outfitting a new kitchen of the commercial variety, there is a range of components to consider. Depending on what type of kitchen one wants to use, there are different items of kitchen equipment that range in order of necessity. Larger items including ranges, ovens, and grills are standard for any type of cooking. Dishwashers and commercial sinks help with the post-service cleanup. There are various appliances as well that can make aspects of the restaurant business easier.

The range, oven and grill set-up is one of the most important pieces of kitchen equipment, and can take up the most space in the kitchen. Range tops can be either gas or electric, each with its own set of considerations. Griddles and broilers offer cooking capabilities on a smaller scale. If one is going to be preparing a lot of fried food, such as in a diner, there are large skillets, frying pans, or even deep fryers for some serious frying capabilities.

If there is going to be a lot of baking or pastry service, then a separate set of kitchen equipment will be needed for this purpose. Cookware that suits the different sorts of pie plates or cake sizes is standard. Cupcake tins, ramekins, and other small baking trays are available as well. For bread products, one can use loaf pans, muffin or biscuit pans, or flat sheet pans. Cooling racks help a large scale operation of bread products to cool quickly.

Mixers and food processors can be tools that make life easier. These items of kitchen equipment can be used in all types of recipes. A stand-up mixer is beneficial when making large batches of dough or batter, or simply for preparing sauces. Food processors make dicing and blending ingredients a breeze, and can be adjusted to what is required in a recipe. Stick blenders are great for mixing sauces and soups, and require a minimal amount of effort to use on the part of the chef.

Preventing fires in the kitchen is extremely important, and fortunately there is kitchen equipment specifically made for this. Hood systems are included as part of the range top and oven set up. These include fans that suck up excess heat and re-circulate it around the kitchen, not only providing for a more pleasant working environment, but also a reduced risk of fire. Safety should always come first in a kitchen. - 29861

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