Smallwares & Supplies


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Commercial Floor Maintenance

There are a wide variety of commercial floor cleaning supplies available to make floor maintenance simple. Find out which supplies you need here.

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Disher Buyers' Guide

Dishers are indispensable in the effort to serve consistent portions and keep tabs on product costs. Choose the right ones with help from this guide.

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Choosing the Right Tableware for Your Concept

Stale presentation and outdated tableware can affect how customers view your business. Learn how to choose the right tableware for your restaurant at KaTom.

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Restaurant Pest Control Devices

Restaurant fly traps and insect zappers allow you to take one aspect of pest control into your own hands to protect your business from a poor reputation.

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Portion Control Keeps Your Budget & Customers Happy

Restaurant portion control tools help you meet customer expectations while maintaining predictable profit margins.

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Choosing a T&S Hose Reel

T&S hose reels make many everyday cleaning tasks safer and quicker, from washing floors to rinsing equipment. Find yours here.

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Choosing the Right Food Pan Lids

Match the right lid options with your food pans to avoid spills, cross-contamination, and early food spoilage.

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Choosing the Right Table Skirts & Covers

Table covers come in many shapes, styles, and sizes. Learn how to choose the best ones for your venue with this guide.

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Porcelain vs. Stoneware vs. China

Learn how to shop for china like a pro! KaTom covers the key differences between porcelain, stoneware, and bone china ceramic dishes.

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Choose the Right Grinds for Your Kitchen Knives

Learn to recognize different types of knife grinds so you can determine the best maintenance and uses for your culinary knives.

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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.