Commercial Kitchen Supplies
Having the proper commercial kitchen supplies allows you to focus on creating delicious dishes and also makes your food preparation more efficient; eliminating your staff’s struggle with inefficient resources. Explore our unique range of high-quality kitchen supply essentials–including food storage supplies, cutlery, and bakeware by your most-loved brands; such as Hobart, Globe, Edlund, and Cambro.
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Streamline Cooking with Kitchen Supplies
High-quality kitchen supplies are crucial when it comes to preparing food. With the right kitchen tools, you can elevate any meal from good to great.
Ensuring that your restaurant is well-equipped with premium-quality food supplies is as important as the cooking itself. A reliable kitchen supply store is essential for maintaining the seamless operation of your kitchen.
Explore our selection of top-tier commercial kitchen supplies such as food storage supplies and commercial mixers, all designed to handle the demands of your busy and fast-paced kitchen, and see the difference for yourself.
Kitchen supplies are items and tools used for cooking and food prep–including cookware, utensils, appliances, and tableware.
Commercial kitchen supplies can be purchased online from Central Restaurant Products! Here at Central, we are a trusted resource, ensuring quality, durability, and a comprehensive range of kitchen supplies to meet the unique demands of your kitchen.
Essential supplies for a commercial kitchen include:
- Cookware and Bakeware - Pots and pans are workhorses in any commercial kitchen. Stainless steel handles heat and heavy use best, aluminum is lighter and heats faster for busy shifts, and nonstick works well for delicate foods until the coating wears out. Stock pots sit there simmering broths for hours, sauté pans get slammed with high heat for quick sears, and sheet pans somehow end up being used for everything from roasted carrots to sheet cakes.
- Cutlery - Chef's knives and paring knives cover most of what you need to cut in a kitchen. High-carbon stainless steel holds an edge longer than other materials and doesn't rust as easily, which is why most professional kitchens use it. A few passes on a honing steel before service and regular sharpening sessions keep knives working properly.
- Food Prep Equipment - Stand mixers handle dough, batters, and whipping tasks that would take forever by hand. Blenders whip up sauces, soups, and smoothies with smooth consistency. Food Processors handle the rest, slicing and shredding mounds of produce in seconds. Strong motors and solid builds keep these tools running through endless shifts.
- Utensils - Spatulas, tongs, ladles, whisks. Stainless steel holds up to heat without warping, and good heat-resistant plastics do the job without melting. You need the right tool for each task. Running short on utensils during service creates problems fast.
- Storage Containers - Good containers actually make a difference in how long ingredients stay fresh. Clear plastic is worth it because you can see what's in there without popping the lid every time.
- Can Openers - Commercial can openers work hard behind the scenes. Manual versions are fine for the occasional can, but electric or mounted ones keep up with constant use. Stability matters when you’re opening big cans, and blades need cleaning often so they don’t gum up.
- Slicers - A good slicer makes perfect portions every time. It handles meats, cheeses, and vegetables with smooth consistency. Manual models suit smaller cafés, while powered ones breeze through bulk prep. Thickness controls offer flexibility, but safety always comes first.
Restaurant kitchen supplies should be evaluated based on durability, design, and efficiency to ensure they meet the demands of your kitchen environment.
Commercial kitchen equipment is typically made from stainless steel, aluminum, and heavy-duty plastics because these materials offer durability, rust resistance, and easy cleaning for regular use.
Commercial kitchen supplies differ from residential supplies in their heavy-duty construction, durable materials like stainless steel and heavy-duty plastics, and design for high-volume professional use rather than occasional household cooking.