Smallwares & Supplies


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Whip and Whisk Buyers' Guide

From the flat whisk to the French whip, kitchen whisks come in a surprising number of styles and sizes. Learn about each different kind here.

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Complement Your Beer with the Right Glassware

Learn how to pair what's on tap with the right beer glass to bring out its best qualities with KaTom's guide.

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Choose Your Cleaning Cart

A well-equipped janitor cart is essential to a smooth cleaning routine. Learn about janitor cart options and find the best fit for your business here.

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Buying Custom Restaurant Furniture for Your Dining Room

Want to add memorable style to your dining room or patio? KaTom explains the basics of custom restaurant furniture and introduces the brands that offer it.

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Simplify Storage with the Right Restaurant Rack

Keeping surplus food organized and fresh is important to any restaurant’s success. Rack up with the right commercial dunnage, wine, keg, can, and pan racks.

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Restaurant Floor Mats Protect Your Floors

Use floor mats in your commercial kitchen, employee work areas, and high-traffic customer areas to promote safety and comfort in your business.

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Syracuse China: A Complete History

Read about the history of Syracuse China, a popular dinnerware brand that's now part of Libbey Foodservice, and learn more about Libbey dinnerware at KaTom.

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Selecting a Wooden Cutting Board for Your Kitchen

Learn how the type of wood and the construction method used can affect how well a cutting board will function in your kitchen.

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Measuring Cups: Plastic vs. Metal vs. Glass

Learn how to choose between glass, metal, and plastic measuring, each of which have their own unique benefits and drawbacks.

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Matching & Comparing Flatware Patterns Between Brands

Keeping well stocked with flatware is essential to running a successful restaurant. This guide will make finding replacement pieces a little easier.

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Cookware Material Buyers' Guide

Commercial cookware is available in many materials, each with its own benefits. Learn the best cookware material for your kitchen here.

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Paper Towels vs. Hand Dryers

Paper towels are often a customer-preferred method for drying hands. Here are some of the benefits of paper towels and paper towel dispensers.

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Hand Dryers vs. Paper Towels

A comparison of the cost, environmental, and sanitary applications of hand dryers vs. paper towels indicates that hand dryers are an ideal solution.

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Commercial Coffee Accessories Buyers' Guide

Looking to start or expand a coffee operation? Find the best commercial coffee accessories for your business with KaTom's guide.

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5 Reasons to Use Melamine Dishes

Many foodservice operations have made the move to melamine dinnerware thanks to its durability and versatility. Is it right for your restaurant?

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A Guide to the Types of Food Containers

Learn about the types of food storage containers at KaTom. We can help you determine which options best suit your restaurant's needs.

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Organize & Maximize Your Kitchen Space

Learn about the equipment you need to keep your commercial kitchen organized and functional and your employees happy and productive.

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Foodservice Fashion for Safety & Style

Providing kitchen and serving staff with proper apparel can help improve productivity and safety while also presenting a professional, cohesive appearance.

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Choosing the Right Types of Drinking Glasses

Learn about the types of drinking glasses available that service establishments ranging from casual sit-down joints to upscale bars at KaTom.

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Commercial Dinnerware, from Plastic to Fine China

How do you choose the right commercial dinnerware for your foodservice operation? Learn more about your options with KaTom's guide..

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A Guide to Commercial Trash Containers

Commercial trash cans are essential for any business to stay neat and sanitary. Learn more about the types of available commercial trash containers.

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How to Choose the Right Mop Head and Handle

Learn how to choose between cotton, rayon, synthetic, microfiber, and blended mop heads to pick the best tool for the job.

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Choosing a Cigarette Receptacle

Keep cigarette waste around your facility to a minimum with the right cigarette receptacles. Learn about your options here.

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Make Cleaning Easy with Microfiber

Microfiber cleaning clothes can revolutionize how you clean nearly everything, from soaking up countertop spills to mopping the floor.