Smallwares & Supplies


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Ensure You're Choosing the Best Hand Sanitizer for Your Needs

Learn about the different types of hand sanitizers and how to properly protect yourself against harmful germs and bacteria with this guide.

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The Essential Guide to Wine Glasses

Ensure your guests are getting the proper aroma and taste from their wine by checking out this guide on how to choose the right wine glass.

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Choosing the Right Tongs

With so many styles of tongs on the market, it can be difficult to narrow your choices down. Read more at KaTom to learn which type best suits your needs.

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Creative Cakes: A Guide to Pastry Tips

Learn about the different kinds of cake decorating tips available, and which ones you should use to achieve the decorative looks you need.

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Which Wire Shelving Material Do You Need?

Do you know which wire shelving material should be used in walk-ins and which is best for dry storage? Learn how to choose the right wire shelves here.

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Types of Plastic in Commercial Drinkware

Plastic drinkware used in commercial kitchens may be made from several materials. Learn more about them to choose the best option for your restaurant.

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Which Tablecloths Are Best For Your Restaurant?

From the type of fabric to how far it should drape over the edge, operators browsing restaurant tablecloths have a lot of options.

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Commercial Kitchen Brush Guide

Kitchen brushes fulfill a wide range of needs, from scrubbing a fryer clean to spreading melted butter over pastries. Find the ones you need here.

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Why Choose Cloth Napkins?

From going green to enhancing the customer experience, cloth napkins have many benefits. Read on to determine if they are a good choice for your operation.

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Choosing Your Cloth Napkins

Cloth napkins can elevate any restaurant's tabletops, but with so many to choose from, how can you know which option is right for your business?

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Silicone in Commercial Kitchens

Silicone is finding its way into commercial kitchen supplies, from baking pans to pot holders. We take a look at the material's benefits here.

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Cutting Board Buyers' Guide

There are a number of materials, sizes, features, and accessories to consider when equipping your commercial kitchen with cutting boards.

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Why Choose Plastic Shelving for Your Restaurant?

What makes plastic shelves ideal for restaurant use? We take a look at the benefits of installing plastic shelving in your coolers and storage areas.

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Types of Plastic Gloves for Foodservice

Learn about the types of plastic gloves in KaTom's guide, including food prep gloves, dishwashing gloves, and cleaning gloves.

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Kitchen Knives: Stamped vs. Forged

What are the differences between forged and stamped kitchen knives? Learn the pros and cons of each and how to decide which is best for you.

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Knife Handles for Safety, Comfort, & Sanitation

Learn about the materials and shapes used in commercial kitchen knives so you can find the best cutlery for your safety, cleanliness, and comfort.

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A Guide to Restaurant Aprons

Restaurant aprons are worn by bartenders, servers, and line cooks, with different types and materials that suit each role better. Learn whether you need a bib apron, smock, or waist apron here.

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Protect Your Cooks with Cut-resistant Gloves

Cut-resistant gloves are a necessary tool for OSHA compliance and employee safety. Learn about your options here.

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Kitchen Towel & Dish Cloth Options

There are quite a few kitchen towel options available. We break down the options available and what application each type of towel is best used for.

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Types of Oyster Knives

Having oysters in your kitchen means stocking up on oyster knives, but which type do you need? Learn about the four main types of oyster knives here.

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Choosing Server Dispensers by Product Thickness

Which Server condiment pump your operation needs likely depends on which condiments are being dispensed. Use this guide to find the pump you need.

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Ensure Food Safety with Sanitizer Test Strips

Sanitizer test strips help operators ensure dish sanitizing solutions are diluted correctly for optimal disinfection in foodservice venues.

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Dressing Chefs for Success

The iconic chef uniform consists of several parts, including a coat, pants, and a wide variety of hats to choose from.

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Energize Your Table Setting with Charger Plates

Adding decorative charger plates to your tabletops can help set the mood for your guests' dining experiences. Learn more about using service plates here.