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Commercial Slicers Buyers' Guide Icon
Commercial Slicers Buyers' Guide

Looking for a commercial slicer for your restaurant, deli, or cafe? Explore blade sizes, motor power, and more to help you select the perfect deli slicer.

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Shopping for a Commercial Mixer by Capacity

Ensure you buy the right size commercial mixer for your operation. Learn the tips and tricks for buying the properly sized mixer with KaTom's helpful guide.

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Popcorn Popper Machine Buyers' Guide

We'll help you choose the right commercial popcorn popper for your business, whether you're running a small concession stand or a gourmet popcorn shop.

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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 Kitchen? Reasons to Buy Commercial Cooking Equipment

Lesser cooking equipment won’t offer the capacity or reliability of a commercial oven. Restaurant ovens, over residential ovens, are best in foodservice kitchens.

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The Pros and Cons of Self-Contained & Remote Condensers

A Commercial Refrigeration Comparison: Know whether remote or self-contained refrigeration will work best for your restaurant kitchen’s food storage.

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Types of Ice: A Guide to Ice Shapes & Ice Cube Names

Explore the different types of ice and their ideal uses with KaTom’s guide. Discover the benefits of nugget, cube, flake, and gourmet ice for all your needs.

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Restaurant Equipment Checklist: Choosing Commercial Kitchen Equipment Details

A simple checklist for when you need to purchase restaurant equipment, to ensure you’re prepared to get the right commercial equipment on a budget. Don't buy kitchen equipment without this checklist. Learn the essential details, from utility requirements to sizing, to choose the right commercial equipment for your business.

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Versatile Cooking with Steam

Cooking with a commercial food steamer can save time, cut fat, prevent product shrinkage, and provide a moister end product from your commercial kitchen.

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What is the Real Cost of Your Equipment?

Restaurant industry veteran Ronnie Chastain shares his knowledge about the difference between the cost and price of your restaurant equipment.

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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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Experience the Benefits of Induction Cooking

An induction cooktop is among the safest, quickest, and most energy-efficient equipment around. Learn how it works and how to use it with this guide.

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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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Keep Food Safe & Warm with Chafers

Find the perfect chafing dishes for your foodservice operation, whether you need disposable pans or high-end chafers for formal occasions.

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Commercial Dishwashers: Renting vs. Buying

Renting a commercial dishwasher may seem cost effective upfront, but hidden expenses add up fast. Discover why buying delivers greater savings and value long term.

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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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Flatware Buyers' Guide

Here you'll find a practical guide to help you make the best choice in flatware to bring your motif to life.

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Countertop Planetary Mixers Buyers' Guide

From whipping egg whites to kneading batches of bread dough, no kitchen is complete without a planetary mixer. Learn about them with KaTom.

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Work Tables & Equipment Stands Buyers' Guide

Work tables are key to getting the most out of the limited space in your kitchen. Learn about your options when it comes to those and other critical pieces.

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6 Tips for Choosing Energy-Efficient Food Warming Equipment

Save on utility costs and streamline your kitchen operations when you follow these 6 tips for choosing energy-efficient food warming equipment.

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Energy-efficient Refrigeration: Stay Cool While Going Green

Learn what to look for in energy-efficient refrigeration, and how to get the most efficiency out of the refrigeration units in your commercial kitchen.

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Keep Your Kitchen Safe with the Right Exhaust Hood

Providing adequate ventilation in your commercial kitchen helps provide a safe working environment for staff & ensure a pleasant atmosphere for customers.

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Understanding the Types of Commercial Ovens

Discover the best commercial ovens for restaurants, bakeries and more. Learn about oven types, top brands, and how to choose the right commercial oven.