INDISPENSABLE CATERING EQUIPMENT OF ANY ESTABLISHMENT – COFFEE MACHINE

Coffee is one of the must-have items on the menu of any decent dining establishment. Guests like to order this beverage for breakfast or lunch. They love to savor it and return to places where good, aromatic coffee is served. That’s why your establishment should have a decent coffee machine.

Wondering which model to choose? It depends on the size of your restaurant and the number of expected guests.

In a small coffee shop or a small establishment, a cob machine will work well. In such a device in a few minutes you can prepare 1-2 servings of both classic espresso and a creamy latte. This allows you to serve your guests a delicious drink tailored to their taste.

For a large restaurant, bet on an automatic model that grinds beans, brews coffee and froths milk by itself. This will take a few seconds to make a beverage and allow you to serve many guests in a short period of time.

Remember that the coffee machine itself is not enough! Also make sure you get a good cup of coffee from a local roaster. This will ensure that the beans are always fresh, and that the “little black” is full of aroma and flavor.

PROFESSIONAL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IS THE KEY TO THE SUCCESS OF ANY CATERING BUSINESS

Professional kitchen back-of-house equipment can cost up to several hundred thousand zlotys. Not surprisingly, many novice restaurateurs want to avoid such an expense and consider buying models for home use. However, it is worth remembering that the devices designed for catering establishments:

• Are made of durable materials that are water-resistant and easy to clean. The catering equipment will not rust or deteriorate despite frequent use. In addition, they can be quickly and thoroughly washed. So there is no risk that dangerous pathogens will begin to multiply in the kitchen;
• Have been approved for contact with food. The equipment does not adversely affect the quality of meals. You can be sure that the meals served retain their natural flavor and aroma;
• have special safety features that protect workers from injury. This improves the safety of the team.

Keep in mind, for example, that cooktops or ovens designed for home use will not work well in a restaurant for a number of reasons.

• Home appliances are designed to be used for a few hours a day. If you use them for longer, their components will wear out very quickly, making it necessary to buy new equipment. Professional catering equipment can run continuously for as long as you want, and without adversely affecting the quality of the food you prepare.
• Home ovens or refrigerators have a small capacity. For example, you won’t be able to fit dishes with a dish for dozens of people in them, making it necessary to prepare meals “in installments”. This will significantly increase the waiting time for guests to order. When using professional ovens or refrigerated chambers, this problem does not exist. Their sizes have been adjusted so that large amounts of food can be prepared or stored at one time.
• Broken home appliances are difficult to repair. Often there is a shortage of spare parts, and many items cannot be purchased. As a result, it is more profitable to replace the equipment with new ones. This, in turn, generates further expenses. Professional equipment, on the other hand, can be easily repaired, and spare parts can be purchased.

If you have a problem with, for example, auxiliary catering equipment, we invite you to SPERTO catering equipment service. We will check where the fault occurred, order parts and restore the former functions of the equipment.

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HOW TO EQUIP CATERING FACILITIES?

Cooktops, ovens and refrigeration chambers are not the only appliances that are essential in equipping the kitchen facilities in a restaurant. You also need to take care of the cleanliness of the utensils, as well as the hygiene of the employees. Therefore, equip your premises with:

• Dishwashers for catering – are designed to accommodate glasses, plates, cutlery, as well as pots and other accessories used in food preparation. This allows you to quickly prepare them for reuse. The devices not only clean the dishes, but also scald them, which is crucial for the quality of the meals served;
• Hand dryers – allow you to quickly and effectively dry your hands after washing. As a result, there is no need to use paper towels or cloths in the kitchen, on which there can be various contaminants and bacteria. As a result, dryers help keep hands clean while working in the kitchen.

Have you successfully created an area for cooking and washing dishes and hands? Don’t forget about a place to store excess food. For this purpose, equip your backroom with a capacious freezer. You can store supplies of meat, fish or pre-cooked vegetables in it. This will ensure that all the necessary ingredients for preparing meals will be on hand.

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DON’T FORGET TO EQUIP THE CONSUMPTION ROOM

Well-equipped facilities are not enough. Also take care of the aesthetics and functionality of the consumption room. It should be equipped with:

• Comfortable chairs and wide tables, where even several people can sit comfortably;
• Atmospheric lighting that allows you to build a romantic mood and does not blind your guests while dining.

Efficient air conditioning and ventilation systems are also very important. They should maintain a uniform temperature in the room at all times so that the food served does not spoil too quickly.

In addition, it is worth ensuring that the appliances absorb all odors from the kitchen. This will allow guests to enjoy only the aroma of their meals.

Comprehensive equipment is the basis of a well-functioning catering establishment. In such a place cooks will be able to demonstrate 100% of their skills and serve delicious dishes to guests. Check it out in practice!