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When you’re putting together a commercial kitchen, you’ll need to consider many types of ovens and other cooking equipment before you find the ones that suit your needs. While researching, though, you may find there are a few features of each type that sets a certain model out from the rest. Below, the restaurant equipment suppliers of Commercial Refrigeration of KY in Campbellsville, KY, highlight a few of the most important features of various types of equipment.

An Introduction to Commercial Cooking Equipment

Oven Options

You’ll need a high-quality commercial oven if you do a lot of baking, roasting of meats, or steaming of vegetables. First, decide whether you want an electric or gas-fired unit. This decision should be based on a combination of your cooking preferences and available hookups.

Next, decide if you have enough room for a full-sized unit or if you need to conserve space. To save space, consider a range oven, which features a cooktop along with an oven and lets you fit two appliances into the space of one, while a combination oven blends a steamer with a convection cooker to avoid purchasing two pieces of equipment. A space-saver oven is smaller and designed for tighter quarters.

Other Cooking Equipment

cooking equipment

When choosing a commercial deep fryer, consider one with an oil filtration system, especially if you do a lot of frying. It will save you oil and the time required to change it frequently. Also, when choosing a size, look for one that is slightly larger than you think you need because an overfilled fryer produces uneven results.

When choosing a grill or griddle, examine the thickness of the cooktop. A thicker metal plate will stand up better to long-term heat without warping. It also heats evenly and stays hot after you add cold food. Also, thermostatic controls—which let you set the griddle at a particular temperature—let you control cooking temperature more accurately than you can with simple high, low, and medium controls. 

A fully outfitted commercial kitchen needs a variety of cooking equipment to be functional. To discuss your commercial appliance needs, contact Commercial Refrigeration of KY, the premier seller of restaurant equipment in Southeastern Kentucky. They've been in business for more than 30 years and carry all varieties of commercial ovens, refrigeration, grills, fryers, exhaust hoods, and more. Visit their website to learn more about financing options, and call (606) 679-2339 to ask about customization.

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