Work Tables Equipment Stands Buyer's Guide. Restaurant Equipment Buyer's Guide. The equipment section of the KaTom website has commercial kitchen equipment and supplies that are frequently used in a foodservice business. These categories contain the large, main pieces of equipment you will need to get your business up and running quickly, or the pieces you will need to replace quickly should they malfunction.
This guide will break down each type of equipment on the page and help to explain exactly what is in each category. Commercial Refrigeration The commercial refrigeration category houses all of the refrigeration equipment your business could need. Commercial refrigeration is any type of refrigeration equipment that you will need in your commercial kitchen to keep your products cold while extending their shelf life. Sinks, Faucets, & Accessories Sinks, faucets, and accessories hold the pieces of restaurant equipment that help to keep your business clean and sanitary. Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker Machines Dishwashers & Accessories Commercial Mixers Fryers & Accessories.
True Ice Merchandisers Buyer's Guide. Ice merchandisers are ideal for storing and displaying ice to allow customers to self-serve. These units allow customers to get their own bags of ice, which reduces the amount of time your employees spend on this particular job. All of the glass door ice merchandisers offered through KaTom Restaurant Supply are from True, the world's #1 manufacturer of glass door merchandisers. True's ice merchandisers are designed using only the highest quality material and components to provide a reliable and attractive merchandiser. These laminated vinyl merchandisers are non-peel and non-chip, which reduces the amount of maintenance time spent on the merchandiser.
Types of Ice Merchandisers There are two types of ice merchandisers to choose from, either 1 section or 2 section varieties. One section ice merchandisers are smaller display merchandisers and hold less ice than the larger, 2 section models.These models can hold (50) 8 lb bags of ice. Ice Merchandiser Sizes. True Glass Door Refrigerators Buyer's Guide. Everyone knows True Refrigeration produces some of the most durable, long lasting refrigerators and freezers on the market, and reach-in True glass door commercial refrigeration is no exception. It comes ready for a long life of holding your foods at steady temperatures, has NSF-approved interiors and positive seal self-closing doors, and it now brings True's 3-year parts and labor warranty, in addition to True's standard 5-year compressor warranty.
On top of all that, True glass door commercial refrigeration comes with years of True discoveries and innovation that promise performance that's likely to surprise you. Why glass door commercial refrigeration? If you're just starting out buying restaurant equipment or you haven't previously considered glass door commercial refrigeration, you may wonder what the benefit would be. Why True glass door commercial refrigeration? True also goes above and beyond when it comes to standard insulation in its glass door commercial refrigeration units. Dynamic International Buyer's Guide. Dynamic is an innovator in the restaurant equipment world, with several unique products and quality construction. When you purchase Dynamic, there will be a dynamic difference. Dynamic: is the original inventor of both the commercial hand held mixer and the commercial salad spinner. offers the largest selection of commercial hand held mixers in the industry.
[youtube]et0TKK2DrGY[/youtube] [youtube]npvDz7PpjDk[/youtube] Dynamic International salad Vegetable Dryers Buyer's Guide. 20 Reasons to Buy True Refrigeration. True Refrigeration commercial refrigerators and freezers can be found in more foodservice kitchens than any other single brand thanks to the company's reputation for quality. They've built that reputation on components made in their own factories in the United States, from PVC-bonded shelving for their reach-in refrigerators to triple-paned glass doors for select commercial freezers. Though the list of reasons to buy True Refrigeration is long, we've boiled it down to what we think are 20 of the most important. 1. Long-lasting Evaporator Fan Motors Ask any service technician about the True Refrigeration evaporator fan motor and they’ll likely tell you about its long life expectancy.
They typically last 15-20 years, as compared to the 3-year average life expectancy of some comparable commercial refrigerator fans. 2. True compressors are oversized, which makes them more efficient at maintaining a steady temperature inside the cabinet, which further shortens pull down times. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Frymaster Buyer's Guide. True Refrigeration Buyer's Guide. The True Story In 1945, Robert Trulaske Sr. (Bob to those who knew him) returned from serving the United States as a combat pilot during World War II to his native St.
Louis. It was 1945 and Bob Trulaske, with help from his father Frank and his brother Art, was about to found a company that would come to dominate the commercial refrigeration world. Since the company's founding, True Refrigeration has grown to claim more than 60 percent of the commercial refrigeration market. The Trulaske family is still in charge at True and the company still makes all its reliable commercial refrigerators in the United States. The company offers a warranty for most every model that covers parts and labor for repair of malfunctions in the first 3 years of ownership. Given all that, choosing to buy a commercial refrigerator from True may be easy, but choosing among the company's large selection of quality, dependable commercial refrigeration products may not be. True Reach In Commercial Refrigerators. Restaurant and Foodservice Equipment Buyer's Guides. Soft Serve Ice Cream Machines Buyer's Guide. Ice cream is a staple in the American diet.
Nearly everyone loves ice cream. To make ice cream production a little easier for your business, KaTom Restaurant Supply offers soft serve ice cream makers. Soft serve ice cream machines allow you to focus on other aspects of your business while still producing this wonderfully delicious treat. During warm, summer months, your customers will enjoy this cold, soft desert, creating extra profit for your business. Ice Cream Machine Sizes The commercial soft serve ice cream equipment offered at KaTom Restaurant Supply come in three different sizes. There are industrial ice cream makers capable of producing two, five, or seven servings per minute. The smallest countertop ice cream maker offered produces two 4 oz. servings each minute. The next step up in size is the Sani Serv ice cream maker which can produce five 4oz. servings per minute. The largest ice cream maker offered at KaTom Restaurant Supply produces up to seven 4oz. servings per minute! Food Bars and Accessories Buyer's Guide.
The food bars and accessories category of the KaTom Restaurant Supply website has all of the equipment you will need for holding either hot or cold food at safe temperatures for self-service. Food bars allow customers to serve themselves easily and quickly, while these bars can also be used to allow an employee to serve as well. This category holds several smaller sections that hold food bars, warmers, and all types of accessories.
Hot Bars Hot bars are designed to practically and attractively display finished hot food products to customers. A hot food bar holds heated, prepared foods at temperatures above the 140 degree Fahrenheit "danger zone. " Hot food bars can be purchased in two different types, either electric or gas. Cold Food Bars Cold food bars are designed to efficiently and attractively display all of your cold food products to customers. Countertop Buffet Warmers Countertop buffet warmers are great ways to display food products while keeping them warm and ready to eat. Cold Food Bars Buyer's Guide. Cold bars are designed to efficiently and attractively display all of your cold food products to customers.
Cold bars can hold and maintain ice for hours and keeps temperatures at correct settings for serving cold, prepared foods. All of the cold food bars offered through KaTom Restaurant Supply are manufactured by our premier manufacturers Carlisle, Cambro, Vollrath, APW Wyott, Delfield, and Duke Manufacturing. Types of Cold Food Bars Cold food bars are available in two different types, either counter/table top or portable varieties. Counter/table top units are ideal for areas that have limited space. Counter/table top units offer the functionality of cold bars without having to use space to place an entire new unit. Cold Food Bar Wells Cold bars can be purchased with 2-6 wells to accommodate as few or many drop in food pans as necessary to meet the needs of your foodservice business. Slicers Buyer's Guide. There are many different varieties of slicers available for your commercial kitchen and choosing the perfect one to fit your business' needs is very important.
This useful guide to today's growing food slicer market should help to make your decision a little easier. Slicers are a valuable asset to your commercial kitchen because they slice a variety of products, such as meat, cheese, and vegetables more evenly than can be done by hand, producing a more consist size of sliced food product. Uniformly sliced products not only save your business money by increasing production, but also present a neat appearance to customers. Slicers are available in both manual and automatic varieties. Slicer Sizes On the KaTom Restaurant Supply site, our slicers are categorized by slicer blade size. The 9 inch blade automatic slicers feature a 1/4 or 1/5 horsepower knife motor and are perfect for cutting meats and cheeses. Food Bar Sneeze Guards Buyer's Guide.
Food bar sneeze guards, also known as food shields, are used to protect food from food safety hazards caused by customers coughing, sneezing, breathing on, or otherwise interacting with food more than necessary. This protection is achieved through a pane of glass or clear acrylic material that literally acts as a barrier between customers and food. There are two main types of food shields: pass-over and reach-thru. Pass-over units are most common in serving line operations, where customers view their food options and the staff serves them. Reach-thru units are more common in buffet or self-serve systems, where customers reach under the food shield to retrieve their selections. Another less common type of food shield is the portable sneeze guard. Length of Food Bar Sneeze Guards At KaTom Restaurant Supply, we carry several different sizes of sneeze guards, including 23", 35", 47", 48", and 60".
Sneeze Guard Construction. Hot Bars Buyer's Guide. Dishwashers and Accessories Buyer's Guide. Commercial Dishwashers Buyer's Guide. Commercial dishwashers are a must in most food service and hospitality industries around the world. In order to keep your business running, you need clean plates, utensils, and cups, all of which need to be done quickly. In most businesses, doing this job manually is out of the question, so a dependable dishwasher is the logical solution to this dilemma.
Dishwashers come in varying shapes and sizes to meet the needs of your specific business. Commercial dishwashers must be extremely efficient and reliable, since they will have to stand up to repeated, heavy-duty use. Commercial dishwashers can wash an entire rack of plates, glasses, or utensils in just minutes because of the powerful pump. In businesses, dishwashers must not only clean but also sterilize what they are washing. Most dishwashers heat to degrees well over 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Types of Commercial Dishwashers Number of Racks a Dishwasher Can Wash Per Hour Commercial Dishwasher Dimensions Commercial Dishwasher Temperatures.
Dish Dispensers Buyer's Guide. In this section of the KaTom website you will be able to choose from a great variety of different dish dispensers. Dish dispensers are a fast, convenient and efficient way to transport clean dishes to their destination within a restaurant, or used as storage and dispersal units to keep plates readily available at a buffet or salad bar. Dish dispensers are great for protecting dishes. Although broken dishes are an inevitability, this cost can be greatly reduced with a dish dispenser. Dish dispenser can be heated, non-heated, or chilled and each serves a different purpose. All are very mobile and versatile in dish size. Whether you are looking to keep dishes stored and hot, room temp or chilled; in this section of the website you will find exactly what you need. Heated dish dispensers are a great idea for serving hot entrees off a buffet or to make sure your customer receives their hot food hot.
Non-heated models are ideal for transporting dishes and protecting stored dishes. Energy Efficient Dishwashers Buyer's Guide. Kettles,Skillets,Braising pans Buyer's Guide. Large Capacity Kettles Large capacity kettles have capacities between 20-100 gallons to accommodate the specific needs of your business. These kettles have either electric, direct steam, or gas heat sources. These units have a variety of bases, such as tri-leg, pedestal, quad-leg, or modular enclosed bases. Tilting Kettles Tilting kettles are available in either tabletop or floor models.
Tabletop kettles have smaller capacities than floor models do, with capacities ranging from 3-60 gallons. These commercial tilting kettles can be powered by electric, direct steam, or gas heat. Tilting Skillets Tilting skillets can be purchased as either tabletop or floor models. Tilting Kettle/Cooker Mixers Tilting kettle/cooker mixers are available in two different styles, with an inclined agitator mixer or with a twin shaft scraper mixer.
Tilting Braising Pans Tilting braising pans are perfect for braising, grilling, holding, steaming, or cooking just about any dish you menu calls for. Large Capacity Kettles Buyer's Guide. Large capacity kettles are oversized kettles that are designed to provide faster cooking times and delicious products. Large capacity kettles can hold larger amounts of product than a typical commercial kettle, therefore making it an excellent choice for high-volume businesses. These commercial kettles are frequently used in restaurants, supermarkets, schools, health care facilities, hotels, and resorts. Regardless of the type of business you own, these large capacity kettles will meet all of your cooking needs. Large capacity kettles area ideal for cooking products such as beef, chicken, pork, soups, sauces, or desserts. This oversized kettles are great for cooking corn on the cob, chili, gravy, and nearly any type of beans.
All of your food products will be cooked thoroughly and evenly, without worrying about cold or hot spots. All of the large capacity kettles offered through KaTom Restaurant Supply are manufactured by our premier manufacturers Blodgett, Market-Forge and Groen. Tilting Kettles Buyer's Guide. Tilting Kettle Cooker Mixers Buyer's Guide. Tilting Braising Pans Buyer's Guide.
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Heated Cabinets Buyer's Guide. Steamers Buyer's Guide. Energy Efficient Steamers Buyer's Guide. Shelving Racks Carts Buyer's Guide. Wire Shelving Buyer's Guide. Energy Efficient Food Warmers Buyer's Guide. Ovens and Ranges Buyer's Guide. Oven Proofer Combination Buyer's Guide. Convection Ovens Buyer's Guide. Smoker Ovens Buyer's Guide. Rotisserie Ovens Buyer's Guide. Combi-Ovens / Steamers Buyer's Guide. Deck Ovens Buyer's Guide. Cook and Hold Ovens Buyer's Guide. Conveyor Ovens Buyer's Guide. Commercial Ice Makers Buyer's Guide. Energy Efficient Ice Makers Buyer's Guide. Hoods & Accessories Buyer's Guide. Hot Water Dispenser Buyer's Guide.
Commercial Mixers Buyer's Guide. Commercial Refrigeration Buyer's Guide. Dual Temp Refrigeration Buyer's Guide. Walk In Coolers and Freezers Buyer's Guide. Water Filters Buyer's Guide. Space Conscious Coolers Buyer's Guide. Drop-In Refrigeration Buyer's Guide. Blast Chillers Buyer's Guide. Food Prep Tables Buyer's Guide. Salad and sandwich Prep Tables Buyer's Guide. Deli and Pizza Prep Tables Buyer's Guide. Open Air Merchandisers Buyer's Guide. Freezer Display Merchandisers Buyer's Guide. Wine Merchandisers Buyer's Guide. Refrigerator Display Merchandisers Buyer's Guide. Sushi Display cases Buyer's Guide. Floral Cases Buyer's Guide. Worktop Refrigerators Buyer's Guide. Worktop Freezers Buyer's Guide. Reach-In Refrigerators Buyer's Guide. Reach-In Refrigerators 3 Section Buyer's Guide. Reach-In Freezers 1 Section Buyer's Guide. Reach-In Refrigerators 1 Section Buyer's Guide.
Pass-Thru Refrigeration Buyer's Guide. Undercounter Freezers Buyer's Guide. Undercounter Refrigerators Buyer's Guide. Ice Merchandisers Buyer's Guide. Ice Cream Freezers Dipping Cabinets Buyer's Guide. Deli & Display Cases Buyer's Guide. Energy Efficient Refrigeration Buyer's Guide. Reach-In Freezers Buyer's Guide. Reach-In Freezers 2 Section Buyer's Guide. Reach-In Freezers 3 Section Buyer's Guide. Beer Dispenser / Kegerators Buyer's Guide. Back Bar Storage Buyer's Guide. School Milk Cooler Buyer's Guide. Commercial Restaurant Fryers Buyer's Guide. Fryers and Accessories Buyer's Guide. Energy Efficient Fryers Buyer's Guide. Water Heaters Buyer's Guide. Rethermalizers Bain Maries Buyer's Guide. Sinks Faucets Accessories Buyer's Guide. Sanitizing Sink Heaters Buyer's Guide. Grills, Griddles, Char-Broilers, Hot Plates & Accessories Buyer's Guide.
Griddles Buyer's Guide. Char-Broilers and Outdoor Grills Buyer's Guide.