subject: Types Of Catering Equipments [print this page] If you are confused about what equipments to buy for your catering business, here is a list of some that will help you. It is divided into 3 groups:
Equipment for storing food- the most common equipments used for storing food are refrigerators and freezers. They prevent harmful bacteria from growing in your food. Buy freezers and refrigerators that have adjustable temperature. Other storage equipments include warming dishes, chafing dishes, and heat lamps. You also need to keep different sized containers to store the different spices used in cooking.
Equipment for preparing food- there are a plethora of food preparing equipments like, commercial stoves, convection ovens, gas burners, deep fryers, etc. that you can buy for your catering business. When buying them, keep in mind the type of heat source you will be using for cooking, like gas, ceramic hob or electricity. Other tools needed for preparing food include cutting boards, knives, mixers, measuring devices, blenders, etc. Buy these equipments based on their quality and longevity.
Equipment for serving food- food presentation is an art. Good looking crockery, like stylish wine glasses, can enhance the look of the food and attract customers. Some examples of serving utensils are spoons, spatulas, tongs, etc. You also need to keep ice tongs and ice buckets to keep beverages cool. For many modern caterers, serving equipments include tables, chairs and even decoration items.
Banquet carts are catering equipments that are used for both storing as well as serving food. Banquet carts are generally used for buffet dinner or lunches. A standard banquet cart will include a cabinet (where the food is stored), lockable doors which are closed when the food is being heated and also to keep the food covered, and chimneys to heat the food (in hot banquet cart). There are 2 types of banquet carts:
Hot banquet cart which keeps the food hot.
Chill banquet carts which serve as a mobile refrigerator and keeps food chilled and fresh.
If you are an inhabitant of Sidney and are looking for good catering equipments for your business, you need not worry. There are many good companies which supply good quality catering equipments in Sidney. Buy them and make your business a successful endeavor.
