Commercial Cooking Equipment
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Commercial Cooking Equipment
KaTom offers a comprehensive selection of commercial cooking equipment designed to help restaurants, cafeterias, hotels, and other foodservice operations prepare meals in an efficient and consistent manner. Whether you're building a new cookline or replacing existing equipment, you'll find commercial ranges, ovens, fryers, griddles, and specialty cooking equipment from trusted manufacturers.
Commercial Cooking Equipment by Category
Choosing the right cooking equipment helps maximize productivity, maintain food quality, and keep your kitchen operating efficiently.
- Commercial Ranges: Versatile gas and electric models available in multiple burner configurations with standard or convection oven bases.
- Commercial Ovens: High-performance convection ovens, deck ovens, combi ovens, conveyor ovens, and specialty ovens engineered to achieve consistent results.
- Commercial Deep Fryers: Heavy-duty gas and electric floor fryers designed for rapid thermal recovery and high-volume frying applications.
- Commercial Griddles & Charbroilers: Flat-top griddles and cast iron charbroilers built for precise temperature control, searing, and high-output cooking.
- Commercial Steamers & Kettles: Energy-efficient steamers, steam kettles, tilt skillets, and braising pans designed for high-capacity batch cooking.
Essential Commercial Cooking Equipment Accessories & Supplies
Complete your cookline with the accessories and supplies needed to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.
- Cooking Equipment Stands: Support countertop equipment with durable stands, refrigerated chef bases, and mobile bases.
- Gas Hoses & Quick Disconnects: Install gas equipment safely with commercial gas connectors, restraint cables, and quick-disconnect fittings.
- Water Filtration Systems: Protect steamers, combi ovens, and other water-fed equipment by reducing scale buildup and improving water quality.
- Replacement Parts: Maintain peak equipment performance with OEM thermostats, heating elements, knobs, burners, grates, and replacement components.
- Cleaning Chemicals & Maintenance Supplies: Extend equipment life with commercial degreasers, grill cleaners, fryer cleaners, and preventive maintenance products.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of commercial cooking equipment are essential for new restaurants?
Essential equipment typically includes commercial gas or electric ranges, convection ovens, deep fryers, countertop griddles, and stainless steel work tables. Specific needs depend on your menu style and kitchen layout.
How do I choose between gas and electric cooking equipment?
Gas equipment heats up quickly and offers immediate temperature adjustments via open flame, making it ideal for high-volume cooklines. Electric equipment provides even heat distribution, simple installation where gas lines are unavailable, and efficient energy transfer.
What is the importance of energy efficiency in commercial cooking equipment?
ENERGY STAR®-certified equipment reduces daily gas and electricity consumption, lowers ambient kitchen temperatures to reduce HVAC loads, and often qualifies for utility rebate incentives.
How often should commercial cooking equipment be serviced?
Commercial cooking equipment should receive professional preventive maintenance at least twice a year. Daily cleaning of burners, fryer oil filtration, and regular vent hood maintenance are critical for sustained equipment performance and safety.
Featured Commercial Cooking Equipment Brands at KaTom
- Vulcan: Manufactures commercial ranges, ovens, griddles, charbroilers, fryers, and other heavy-duty cooking equipment for professional kitchens.
- Southbend: Produces high-performance commercial ranges, sectional cooktops, convection ovens, broilers, and specialty cooking equipment for demanding foodservice operations.
- Garland: Offers commercial cooking equipment including ranges, griddles, broilers, and induction cooking solutions designed for high-volume kitchens.
- Blodgett: Known for dependable convection ovens, deck ovens, combi ovens, and baking equipment used by restaurants, bakeries, and institutional kitchens.
- Pitco: Specializes in commercial deep fryers and frying systems engineered for efficiency, consistent cooking performance, and high-volume production.
