Choosing the Right Equipment - New Series!

Today marks part one of a new series of articles we will be writing about choosing the right equipment: how to find the ideal machine for your business.  In this introduction, we will review the variety of machines available and some general issues the consumer should bear in mind when buying equipment for restaurants, delis, caterers, and other food-service operations.

The vast majority of food-service operators require basic food preparation equipment – a slicer, a grinder, and a mixer.  No matter what segment you serve, no matter your menu style or concept, regardless of whether you’re a multinational restaurant corporation or a local family diner, we at SupplyKitchen.com - Culinary Secrets Inc. have the right solutions to help your business be the best it can be.  We offer the best for your customers, the best for your employees and, ultimately, the best for your bottom line.

Selecting the proper equipment requires some thought and planning.  The space you have available is an important consideration as is proper location of the appliance where staff can easily access the unit to remain productive.  A location too close to cooking, grilling, or frying equipment will mean grease and dirt, less efficiency and more frequent cleaning. When customers are able to see your equipment, appearance is more important.  Also, equipment too small or limiting may cost you more in the long run.   When dealing with scales, a moist or humid environment may require specially waterproof scales so they are not ruined.

We urge you to contact us when you are trying to decide what equipment is right for your kitchen.  We can help.  We have experience and expertise with every item we sell because we are intimately involved in the manufacturing, designing, and rebuilding of machines and for us every client is important and gets personalized attention.  We make certain value and quality go with every item you purchase. 

In the coming segments of this series, we will post additional information about specific machines; feel free to let us know if there is a certain machine you are considering that you would like profiled!

Planning the Perfect Super Bowl Party: Professional Home Kitchens

Since we first opened our store in 1947, we have been dedicated to selling quality commercial kitchen and restaurant equipment.  From 40 quart mixers to 13" slicers, we primarily stock multiple large machines ideal for industrial kitchens.  But there actually is some overlap between what professional chefs use and what can be used in a high level home kitchen.  We are proud to have a section on our site, clearly titled "For the Home Kitchen," where we showcase commercial machines that fit inside smaller kitchens.

Some, such as the panini grill, provide a service not generally available for home chefs but easily accessible in for many kitchens - an opportunity to make neat, exciting, restaurant-quality food in your own home.  Others, such as our commercial 6 qt mixers and 10 qt mixers or 9" and 10" meat slicing machines (2 models available: Fleetwood and Omcan), are stronger, more durable, and more reliable than the models generally sold for home use.

Whether you are catering for friends or even beginning a business from your house and looking to start small, these smaller but still heavy-duty machines are the way to go!

While we get ready for the Superbowl watching tonight's Jets-Steelers game, we thought we'd share our favorite Super Bowl party dinner:

Deconstructed Serious Steak Sandwich:
Easily make a platter of sliced meats with a compact 9" or 10" slicing machine.  Grill some onions and mushrooms.  Provide sides such as sliced cheese, tomatoes, and mustard.  Allow guests to pick their breads and sandwich innards, and expertly grill multiple sandwiches with panini or flat sandwich presser. (To save time and cleaning, you can grill the onions and mushrooms on the sandwich press beforehand!)

Enjoy!

Yes! We Ship to Canada, Hawaii, Alaska, and Anywhere Else!

Every week, people ask us if we can ship to Canada, Hawaii, Alaska, and elsewhere.  The answer is: Yes, we do!  If you would like to purchase an item off our website to be shipped outside the continental United States, simply send us an email through our contact form.  Include your address, the item/s you wish to purchase, and whether your shipping address is commercial or residential.  We will compare shipping costs and generate a code that will adjust our standard rates to reflect your destination.

This also works for expedited shipping!  Let us know your address, the item/s you wish to purchase, whether your shipping address is commercial or residential, and how quickly you need the item, and we'll make it happen!

Welcome!

Welcome to our blog, Advice and Updates.  Like the title implies, we plan to use this space for advice relevant to restaurants, delis, chefs, and others interested in buying commercial or industrial restaurant equipment, as well as to provide information about updates to our website.

In this space, we will:

• Answer questions that people have asked (you can ask us a question through our Contact Us form)
• Share updates and sale information about our store and website
• Provide our best tips for buying the best quality commercial restaurant and kitchen equipment for your needs...at the best prices!

We have been a family business since 1947, and are excited to begin using this new platform to expand on our favorite motto: It is Our Privilege to Serve You!