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Start Your New Restaurant This Year

By Stana Peete  

The new year brings with it all things new and exciting, therefore the new year is a good time to start new ventures. If you’ve been dreaming about and planning to start your restaurant, then starting at the beginning of the year can work in your favor. This time of the year your mind and body are being reset because the old year is gone, and everything is starting afresh in a new year.

Right, so you have your ideas and your business plan and you’re ready to get the ball rolling on this restaurant dream of yours. Once you’ve found your location, it is time to fit it with the necessary commercial kitchen equipment to launch your business. At this stage you will be tempted to go for the lowest cost equipment but if you want to experience long term success it is wise to invest in durable and reliable catering equipment that will be able to handle the day-to-day hustle and bustle of a restaurant. This is the commercial restaurant equipment to help you get your restaurant off the ground.

Gas Stove and Oven. A gas stove is a convenient and energy-efficient kitchen equipment. A gas stove also has the advantage of heating up faster than a conventional stove and it is not reliant on electricity to continue cooking. A stove and oven are the first thing to get because it is the one piece of commercial kitchen equipment that you can use for cooking, roasting and baking all of your meals. It is the central item in your kitchen.

Chip Fryer. It’s no secret that people enjoy chips with their meals. This is something that you must be content with when starting a restaurant. If you don’t have chips on your menu as a side dish option, people will be disappointed. That means you’re going to be frying a whole lot of chips. So, you need to have a way to fry a lot of chips really quickly all day long. And that’s why a chip fryer is a handy commercial kitchen equipment for any new restaurant.
Chip Cutter. Unless you feel like hand-cutting potatoes all day, a chip cutter can be a life saver. You can cut one potato in seconds versus taking three to five minutes to cut it by hand and incurring strained and stiff hand muscles by the end of the day. You will be glad you got that chip cutter when the lunch service starts to get busy.
Commercial Refrigerator and Commercial Freezer. You’re going to need a lot of space to store the food stock that you order for preparation daily and weekly. So, you’ll need a big enough and reliable commercial refrigerator and freezer to ensure that the ingredients you acquire will be refrigerated at the correct temperature for health and safety reasons. An everyday household fridge will simply not do. It’s not geared for the heavy-duty use of restaurants. Find a durable heavy duty commercial refrigerator and commercial freezer that will serve your restaurant for years to come.
Stainless Steel Tables. For food preparation you need to have stainless steel tables that adhere to the municipal food safety standards. All food preparation must be done on stainless steel surfaces and stored in food safe containers also made of stainless steel.

Griller. There are options when it comes to grillers, depending on the type of restaurant you’re opening. There’s a flat top griller and a conventional ribbed grates griller. Whichever one you choose is up to you and your menu items. The advantage of having a griller is that you can grill multiple foods at the same time. For example, you can grill a dozen patties at once and save time. This will speed up your serving time.

Commercial Microwave. Investing in a commercial microwave that is built for durability and every day consistent use is a decision you will not regret. The last thing you want is for the microwave to give up during a busy run. The ability to heat and create certain foods in the microwave will continue as you need it to.

Utensils. The smaller items should not be underestimated. Don’t forget to get all the kitchen utensils necessary to prepare all the meals on your menu. Make sure you have the correct quantity of each item based on the number of staff you have.

itchen Uniforms. This is not catering equipment, but it is important from a health and safety perspective as well as for your new restaurant’s brand. Equip your staff in good chef wear that protects the food preparation process as well as portrays a professional image to your customers. Impress your customers as soon as they meet your staff with a professional look and warm welcome.

These are some of the most important restaurant kitchen equipment to get you off the ground. It will allow you to function well during any service as well as offer your customers the consistency in serving meals every time they visit your restaurant.

All the best with your new restaurant’s launch. May it be a success and bring many customers your way.

CaterWeb stocks a full range of commercial kitchen products and we even offer free demonstrations as well as hands on training if necessary. Visit our website to access our online store or alternatively we welcome you to visit our showroom. Please call us on 011-334-4227 or e-mail your inquiry to sales@caterweb.co.za so we may assist with your catering equipment requirements!

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Walt Alexander

Walt Alexander

Walt Alexander is the editor-in-chief of Men of Value. Learn more about his vision for the online magazine for American men with the American values—faith, family & freedom—in his Welcome from the Editor.

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