The catering business is considered as one of the fastest growing employment sectors worldwide. While a fully equipped kitchen with a comprehensive range of equipment would be ideal, for those who are just starting out it is not always practical.
Below, we have listed what we consider to be the most essential equipment necessary for all you start-ups out there. Your Cornwall catering equipment can be purchased from Bartlett.
Commercial Refrigerator/Freezers
Catering involves food and other perishable goods. For small catering businesses, an under-bench fridge will save space in the work area. However, an upright fridge freezer is more practical because it offers greater storage and spacious freezing facilities.
Preparation Tables/Counters
Food should be prepared on a clean table or counter. For most catering businesses, an aluminium steel counter is required. Our counters are available in different sizes and designs to suit individual preferences.
Grills/Stoves/Ovens
Some catering equipment manufacturers offer a 3-in-1 cooking facility that is highly recommended for start-ups, considering they usually have minimal space.
Display Units
Presentation is everything in the food industry. Food products are better merchandised in display units to give customers an idea of what’s on offer. When choosing your display unit, always check the materials used as this will hold most of the finished products.
Cleaning Equipment/Dishwashers
At the end of the day, you will be dealing with a lot of plates, pans and other dirty kitchen utensils. Dishwashers can help lighten the manual load and once you have one, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.
Kitchen Tip: Assigning a dedicated area for cleaning equipment and dishwashers can help to make cleaning faster and easier.
Waste Disposal Units
Proper waste disposal is very important, not only to follow certain laws and regulations but also to assure the cleanliness and safety of the food being served. Waste disposal units should be placed away from food storage areas to avoid contamination. Getting rid of all the collected waste should be done in a hygienic and environmentally friendly way and should be based on EC Legislation
In order to maintain the quality of your catering equipment, Bartlett also offers maintenance and repair services. You can access the relevant page here.