Restaurant Kitchen Tools
Some kitchen tasks simply cannot be done without the right kitchen accessories. Frying up a precisely round egg for breakfast sandwiches isn't possible without an egg ring, and grating cheese by hand is hardly an efficient use of your time. Here you'll find all sorts of specific kitchen tools and gadgets that enable you to create precise dishes while saving time and energy.
Miscellaneous Kitchen Supplies
From seasoning sprays to ice chippers and butter curlers, miscellaneous commercial kitchen tools help streamline and enhance food prep and cooking.
Meat Tenderizers & Steak Weights
Serve the most tender meat when you keep a meat tenderizer handy. Choose from manual, handheld, and automatic versions.
Ice Scoops & Shovels
Fill bags for selling ice in bulk or serve ice by the cupful without risking contamination by using an ice scoop. Models come in durable plastic or metal.
Colanders
Find a colander for your restaurant. We have them with and without bases so you can dry and drain anything from pasta to vegetables.
Cheese Slicers & Cheese Graters
Commercial cheese slicers and graters help simplify the process of slicing and grating products such as cheese and vegetables. Learn more about them here.
Hamburger Press
Use a hamburger press to make perfectly formed patties. They're available in a number of sizes.
Ice Totes
Reduce physical strain on your employees and streamline your workflow by using ice totes to transport loads of ice safely and efficiently around your establishm...
Ice Picks, Chippers, & Mallets
Ice quality is just as important as the liquor in any cocktail. Ensure your bar's ice-related needs are met with our selection of ice picks and other tools.
Ice Sphere & Cube Molds
Create unique ice cubes and spheres to enhance your cocktails and liquor drinks. Browse through our website to find the best ice mold for your establishment.
Egg Rings
Fry up perfectly round eggs for breakfast sandwiches and more with an egg ring. Silicone and metal versions are available.
Garnishing Tools
Garnishing tools make it possible for chefs to spiralize carrots, turn fruit into a culinary vessel, and decorate with sauces. Find the ones you need here.
Egg Slicers
Egg slicers are simple yet crucial tools for foodservice operations needing to prepare boiled eggs for salads or cut mushrooms and other soft ingredients.
Mortar and Pestle
Hand craft your own unique seasonings and garnishes with a classic mortar and pestle from our collection.
Shrimp Deveiner
Shrimp is a popular dish, but it's important to keep your customers free from any unappetizing discoveries. This can be done easily with a shrimp deveiner.
Kitchen Torch & Smoke Infuser
Browse KaTom's selection of kitchen torches here. We'll help you find the right tool to bring beautiful glazes, melts, and browning to your kitchen.
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Common Questions About Restaurant Kitchen Tools
Why use a mortar & pestle instead of buying pre-ground spices?
A mortar and pestle enables operators to grind or pulverize spices to his or her preferred textures. If you want to provide your guests with a burst of flavor, you can leave the spices coarsely ground, which also provides an interesting visual element to your dish. On the other hand, if you want the spice to disappear while leaving its flavor, you can also create a very fine grind. This kitchen tool also provides the option to grind spices fresh for each meal, bringing the best possible flavor to your guests.
What type of egg ring do I need?
These kitchen gadgets come in a surprising variety. The standard option cooks a single egg at a time on a grill (or in a pan), and the main difference between these is the material used to make them. For large-scale operations such as a breakfast shop, though, you can find egg rings designed to cook in multiples. Four- and six-egg options are available, with or without a covering. KaTom also offers egg stations, which operate by cooking the eggs independent of a grill or oven. This tool is incredibly handy on a food truck or where grill space is often limited.
What type of meat tenderizer should I get?
Meat tenderizers make even tough cuts of meat tender and palatable. There are several different types of meat tenderizer, the most common being mallets and bladed tenderizers. Both types of tenderizer break down the meat's dense tissue, easing chewing and helping reduce cook time. The bladed-style tenderizer works best with steaks and tough cuts of meat that need to retain their shape throughout cooking, while mallet tenderizers work best with meat that is still appetizing after being flattened by the mallet. Keep in mind you don't want to pulverize the meat—don't knock holes in it or deform it completely. Gentle blows along the length of the meat are sufficient to make it soft and appetizing. Do not use a meat tenderizer on fine cuts of beef, such as aged steaks.
What types of cheese grater are available?
The two main types of cheese grater are rotary cheese graters and rasp graters. A rotary grater has a drum where users place the cheese and a handle that will turn the cheese against the grating surface, forcing it through with speed. Rotary graters are great for commercial establishments that need to grate large amounts of cheese quickly. Rasp graters consist only of the grating surface and a handle, giving the operator a place to scrape shreds of cheese from their block. Rasp graters aren't as quick as rotary graters, but offer a more hands-on, traditional look to the service. Even though both have different strengths and weaknesses, each of these kitchen accessories will provide a sharp-looking end product.
