Top 5 Types of Commercial Kitchen Equipment

Caterers now benefit from various commercial equipment to help them in the kitchen, from small appliances like toasters to large convection ovens. Ascot Wholesale is the UK’s leading equipment supplier for the industry and offers numerous appliances to meet caterers’ needs. Below are five top types of equipment used in commercial kitchens, all available to order from Ascot Wholesale at competitive prices.

1. Fryers

Regardless of the type of food you cook, it’s likely that at least one dish on your menu will include a side of chips or some fried element. Fryers, whether freestanding or countertop, can come in single or double-tank options and gas or electric-powered models. Although they are generally described as heavy-duty appliances, some leading manufacturers do offer lightweight models.

2. Toasters

Though a common household object, toasters are available for commercial use as well as for domestic purposes. Toasters for professional caterers can toast six slices of bread at once, and conveyor toasters can produce more than 350 slices per hour. So, if you are running a busy breakfast shift at a large hotel, you can be confident that there will be no delay in getting toast from the kitchen to the table.

3. Crepe machines

Crepes have soared in popularity recently, and it’s not hard to see why. They consist of a heating element and a circular griddle plate, which allows the batter mixture to be spread evenly. Perfect every time, crepe machines are a very good investment for restaurants and cafes. Models are available in electric or natural gas options, and the appliances offer more variety than people think, such as cooking chapatti, soda bread, tortillas, many other foods, and pancakes.

4. Pizza ovens

Pizza ovens are necessary for restaurants offering traditional Italian pizzas but are a great addition to any establishment offering catering facilities. These devices can be either stone/firebrick or ceramic, and they absorb moisture from the dough and remain hot for longer than other oven shelves. Pizza ovens are not only adapted for Italian favourites but are also perfect for cooking bread, pies, and pastries, so they are worth the initial payout.

5. Fly killers

Though it won’t cook up a nice meal, a fly killer is a very useful device in a professional kitchen as it prevents unwanted additions to your dishes. The object attracts insects with its lamp and then instantly electrocutes them. Housed in a safety frame and with a tray to capture the dried insects, fly killers do their job with minimal impact on the kitchen, allowing you to focus on yours.

These five pieces of commercial kitchen equipment are just a small selection of the innovative catering devices on the market. You can browse a range of models falling into the above categories and many more at www.ascotwholesale.co.uk.