Setting Up a Small Deli Business
Published on March 17th, 2016 | By Admin
Are you planning to set up small deli business? Do you have one or more recipes,which you think can create a buzz among the food lovers? If you are a caterer who has some of the best commercial kitchen equipment, you have an advantage. Even if you don’t, it is possible to be successful in your venture. The following is the step-to-step guide towards a startup.
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How to Buy the Right Hotel Kitchen Equipment
Published on March 4th, 2016 | By Admin
Great new that you have passed and got your most awaited degree from hotel management institute. You must be dreaming of serving to the platter of the whole world. But there are many things that your hotel management institute must not have taught you.
Take a look of the following pints when you are going to buy catering equipment.
Go by Your Needs
The initial step of setting up a commercial kitchen is figuring out the needs. Yiu need to decide what exactly you need to set up. The budget and equipment and the people you need to recruit everything needs to be sorted.
Size
The size of the equipment will depend on the type of business. If you are thinking about establishing your food chain your requirements won’t be the same as the requirements of a bar. You need to decide first what size and requirements of your business would be like.
Material, Technology and Easy Functionality
When you are going to use equipment in your hotel kitchen, it has to be durable and sturdy. Since it will be near high flame and used by various hands, it should be made of extremely durable material. The complicated technology will make the work more difficult for your employees. It will be better if you opt for the equipment that is updated technically and easy to handle. If you want to create a work friendly atmosphere in your kitchen then you should choose the equipment that is easily functional.
Budget
The budget of a commercial kitchen depends on the size and quantity of catering equipment as well as other requirements. The staffs you are going to recruit and the facilities that you are going to install are essential for determining a commercial kitchen budget.
The best way to start the purchasing is doing a little bit of market research and then shop.
What You need to think about when setting up a Commercial Kitchen
Published on February 22nd, 2016 | By Admin
When you are just out of your hotel management institute and thinking about serving to the taste of the whole world you also need to know some specific things too. There are many things that an institute never can help you to understand but practical experience can. If you are planning to join a commercial kitchen and start your career from there then you will be enough experienced by the time you will start your venture. But if you are going to start it now you are absolutely at the right place.
Take a look of what you need to think about when you are planning to set up a commercial kitchen and purchasing commercial kitchen appliances.
Make a Plan
When you are thinking about a new set up the first step is always making a definite plan. First, jot down a plan for your business. You need to write down all your requirements and at the same time you also need to focus on what you are going to set up. All your requirements will be dependent on the type of your business.
Set a Budget
When you are done with the basic step of listing you need to set a proper budget as well. The budget will depend on the requirements of your business. The budget may differ in the case of number and size of the commercial kitchen appliances. For that you need to figure out the type and the size of your business. It is sure that the requirements of a family restaurant and a bar are never same.
Look Out for Opportunity
When you are thinking about purchasing the commercial kitchen appliances and equipment look for the clearance sale. You can find that often many stores or old commercial kitchen sell their equipment. Quality check is important in that matter. Look for such opportunity.
Know about these things and set up a business that let you experience huge success.
How Catering Equipment is Necessary in Commercial Kitchen
Published on February 16th, 2016 | By Admin
Setting up a commercial kitchen can be a tricky task. When you are coming out of the hotel management institute carrying your glorious degree in your hand you must be dreaming of serving to the people of the world. But in most of the cases these institutes don’t teach the basic part of setting up a commercial kitchen. If you are thinking of joining a reputed food chain you are going to be benefitted. When you will be starting your own venture you will be enough experienced about the set up. But when it comes to a new venture and you are inexperienced it will become difficult for you to start. Make sure that you get the knowledge about the basic things of a commercial kitchen.
The basic step of a commercial kitchen is to know about the required equipment.
There are three basic types of kitchen equipment,
- Cooking equipment
- Storage equipment
- Exhaust equipment
Cooking Equipment
Cooking equipment is important as it is the main catering equipment in the commercial kitchen. Burners, ovens, fryers and the utensils are considered to be cooking equipment. The size and the quantity depend on the size of your business. The requirement of a bar and a family restaurant will be different. So, the type of business also works as a deciding factor of the requirement of a commercial kitchen.
Storage Equipment
Storage is necessary when it comes to deal with a vast food chain. You need to store food, vegetables and meat in the kitchen. That is why the storage is necessary. Cabinet and refrigerator are the storage equipment in a commercial kitchen. While purchasing this equipment you need to think about the durability and the functionality of it as there will be many people who will be handling them.
Exhaust Equipment
To keep the atmosphere in the commercial kitchen clean and tidy you need right exhaust equipment. For that you need to install the exhaust equipment that will keep the kitchen clean and dry and make cooking hygienic.
Know why you should never choose domestic kitchen equipments over Commercial equipments?
Published on February 10th, 2016 | By Admin
If you have, already plans of starting up a new venture of catering business then its better you make your investments correct by buying the right kitchen equipments.
Moreover, Commercial kitchen equipments are far different from those equipments you find inside the kitchen.
Thus if you were ever thinking to restrain from spending on commercial equipments and try sticking on to residential equipments then it is not a good idea.
Here are some of the key reasons as why you must be wise before choosing commercial kitchen supplies over their residential counterparts.
Choosing the right size of equipments
You must always make a wise decision to choose an equipment keeping in mind the quantity and the number of guests you are intending to serve. Opting residential equipments will not serve the purpose. For this reason, it is ideal to buy kitchen equipments suitable for commercial use.
Keep an eye on the quality of the piece
Suppliers of catering equipments will understand the uses of commercial kitchen equipments keeping in mind durability, versatility as these would be used on a regular basis.
Instant frying, stirring, heating takes a toll on these equipments leaving it completely worn out. This is the reason you must choose heavy metals like iron and stainless steel as it withstands the flurry of cooking activity night after night.
Safety code
It is necessary to keep in mind the safety measures while choosing for commercial cooking. This is to ensure that no one is hurt and you are not sued for any hamper caused to your place that you must have leased or the staffs whom you have hired.
These safety features include heat guards and finger protections as commercial kitchens carry more dangers than a kitchen at home.
However, a lot of people balk at how much investment goes into their venue for choosing commercial equipments. The main reason to choose is residential supplies could not cook and serve for hundreds of people in a single night though they have the capacity to do.
So in order to benefit better results later on, be wise on the amount of money you want to invest in choosing the right appliances.
Maintenance free kitchen equipment for commercial cooking
Published on January 30th, 2016 | By Admin
Today’s fast paced life and changing lifestyle have made life so easy, that even the most difficult things are feasible with one tap of a finger!
Due to which most of us order our lunch or dinner home or enjoy a beautiful dining, out with your beloveds, at your favourite restaurant.
If, such is the case then the owners of commercial restaurants must keep these parameters in mind – Sumptuous cooking, customer satisfaction and last but not the least good reception and service is what makes your restaurant a lasting impression on your customer’s mind.
However, you have won nearly “half the battle” if you set up your restaurant with the finest kitchen equipment.
Chefs no matter how much expertise knowledge they would have in this domain, it is tough to prepare memorable meals without the right kitchen accessories.
Recently an article on financial express highlights the story on “Maintenance free commercial kitchen equipment”, as commercial cooking is quite different from normal cooking, it is necessary you chose your kitchen accessories right !
Barbeque nation, one of the finest dining place, has now collaborated with CKI (Customized Kitchen India) for all its kitchen equipments which not only helps in selecting the right components but also keeps in mind durability, safety and operational efficiency.
For instance:
To make tandoori , clay and stone top were used which eventually cracks and makes it inconvenient to use it again.
However, CKI has suggested for an alternative, which comprises of stainless body tandoori with double high quality insulation which helps in preparing authentic tandoori besides having a traditional touch associated with it.
In addition, better table grill equipment with adjustable grating and perfect air ventilation has been suggested to reduce coal usage.
The bottom line is that, CKI helps to curb the costs keeping budget in mind as maintenance of kitchen equipment incurs high costs. On the other hand, it helps in increasing staff efficiency thus adding up to your service.
How to Survive a Kitchen Remodelling
Published on January 21st, 2016 | By Admin
You are planning to give a new touch to the area where you or your spouse spends most of the time in day. It is the main area as it is the source of your daily fuel, your food. When you are thinking about the renovation of your kitchen you need to plan ahead.
It may seem easy to think at first, but you need to know that kitchen renovation needs an expert handling. You need to have some skills that will ensure your kitchen get the right touch of newness.
There are different things that you need to think about apart from choosing the right catering equipment. Take a look.
Have Good Terms with the Contractor
It is the most important thing you need to do in the first place. The contractor will be your one point contact who will deal all the issues you have. You need to make sure that the contractor gets it right what you want from them. Ask him to give you a right working schedule. You need to plan up your own schedule accordingly.
Arrange a Temporary Kitchen
When your kitchen is getting a renovation, you don’t need to splurge on every day dinner from some posh restaurant. You can develop temporary kitchen in your home in an area where you can keep on working on your home appliances.
Ensure Safety
When renovation is on the way at your place make sure that other parts of your home is secured enough from the particles and the debris of your kitchen.
While designing your kitchen make sure that the renovation goes on a regular basis so that you become free from clutter quite soon.
Things to Know to Set Up Commercial Kitchen
Published on January 12th, 2016 | By Admin
Probably you are starting your new venture with eyes full of dreams and mind full of passion of serving platter of the whole world. But do you know how tricky it can be when you are setting it up for the first time? It can be quite difficult if you lack the basic ideas of a commercial kitchen.
There are many things that the institutes do not teach you. In the case of setting up commercial kitchen they are the basics. Worried over what you have missed? You are absolutely at the right place if you think so. Take a look and you will come to know.
- When you are going to purchase kitchen equipment you must figure out what our business actually requires. The requirement of different business can be different. This is the first thing that you need to think about. The size and budget will depend on what is your business is.
- Chalking out a budget is the nest big step. This also depends on the previous step. The size, quantity and the type of equipment will be dependant on your requirements and so is budget.
- You need to find a reliable kitchen equipment supplier. There are many suppliers and manufacturers of kitchen equipment. If you are already experienced enough you will be able to get the right things. But if you are new in this venture it is a safe idea to depend on the reputed name.
- If you are the opening first venture you need to save. When this is the matter, look out for clearance sale or closing sale for commercial kitchen. Second hand equipment can be beneficial too.
Use these tips when you are purchasing kitchen equipment. Wish you all the best for your new venture.
