Catering equipment: the small but essential items

You probably know all the major catering equipment that is available for restaurants and hotels, such as food processors, mixers, commercial refrigerators, etc. Smaller items are generally 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 catering equipment items 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 easy reach of smokers.

• Bill peak. This is a convenient way to keep all your receipts neat in a pile.

• Bottle opener. Always a useful tool when opening beverage bottles. Also keep one handy for opening wine bottles.

• Egg rings. A neat way to cook eggs and keep them in a nice round shape.

• Egg cutters. Cut hard-boiled eggs into perfect slices for making breakfast sandwiches.

• Fish turner. The correct way to lift and turn the fish in the pan without falling apart.

• Burger turner. It is specifically designed to lift the rounded patty during frying.

• Grater. To grate anything from carrots to cheese.

• Plate scraper. You need to keep the iron clean and this will make it easier to do every day.

• Scoop of ice cream. Roll neat round ice cream scoops for a delicious presentation.

• Knife sharpener. Always a must in a restaurant. Sharp knives cut food much faster and better.

• Pepper mills. How else are you going to grind the peppercorns?

• Peelers. A quick and easy solution for peeling vegetables, especially potatoes.

• Serving Servers. Keep portion sizes consistent at all times.

• Speed ​​spouts. A quick solution for pouring oil and vinegar sparingly without making a mess.

• Table numbers. An organized way to keep track of tables, guests, and orders.

• Wooden spoons. It is definitely a must in any kitchen, for stirring food.

• Beaters. Hand beaters are useful for whipping eggs or milk.

• Trays Instead of making multiple trips to serve food at a table, a tray can hold more than one plate or drinks.

• Measure Tot. Measure beverage tots evenly and accurately at all times.

• Strainers. Strain water from rice, pasta and vegetables quickly and efficiently.

• Kitchen gloves. You don’t want to dare to touch a hot skillet without a pair of oven mitts.

Don’t underestimate how useful a small catering team can be, because you’ll notice it if you don’t have it.