Smallwares

Smallwares are the tools that your employees will use in the kitchen to prepare and cook your dishes. When ordering smallwares for your new kitchen, make sure that you purchase the right quantity, so your employees aren't fighting for the same item. Here's our list of the essential smallwares for your commercial kitchen:

• Chef Knives: A sharp set of knives are the most important set of tools in a kitchen. Sharp chef knives not only make food prep easier, but they also decrease the risk of accidents and cuts.
• Cutting Boards: Also, if you want to color code your kitchen to prevent cross-contamination, you can purchase multiple colors of cutting boards and follow HACCP guidelines.
• Mixing Bowls: When purchasing mixing bowls, be sure to get multiple sizes for different applications.
• Pans: There are many different kinds of pans, such as sauce, saute, braising, and fry. Consider which types your kitchen needs and in what quantity before placing your order.
• Pots: Similar to pans, there are multiple types of pots, such as stock pots, double boilers, pasta cookers, sauce pots, and more.
• Whisks: Whisks are a useful tool that you can use to incorporate air into your ingredients, giving them a light and fluffy texture. You can also choose from the different types of whisks for the one that best suits your needs.
• Food Pans: Prepare dishes in the oven in food pans or use them to hold food in a food warmer until it's ready to serve. Food pans are especially essential for caterers for transporting food and buffets for serving food on steam tables.
• Kitchen Spoons: Stir sauces in the back-of-house area, serve foods at your buffet, or remove ingredients from a bowl with kitchen spoons. These versatile tools should be on every restaurant equipment list.
• Turners: If your restaurant or diner is planning on using griddles, charbroilers, or grills, turners are must-have tools. Choose turners with high-heat handles to keep your employees' hands safe.
• Tongs: Tongs have a lot of utility, and you can use them for food prep, plating, or serving purposes, depending on your needs.