Buying Guides & Advice


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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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What Are Commercial Refrigerators Made Of?

The materials a commercial refrigeration unit is made of can affect its maintenance requirements, cost, and durability.

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Cres Cor Offers 5-Year School Warranty

To help K-12 cafeterias keep food hot, safe, and ready for kids, Cres Cor offers a 5-year warranty on any equipment purchased by these schools.

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Cap Tubes vs. TXVs

TXVs and capillary tubes are two commercial refrigeration components that do the same thing, but in very different ways. Learn the differences here.

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A Guide to Cambro Food Pans

Compare Cambro food pans by size, material, and application. Use our Cambro pan size chart to choose the best option for prep, storage, and service.

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Commercial Changing Table Options

Adding a baby changing station to your public restroom is an easy way to make your facilities more accommodating to families.

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Mechanical vs. Electronic Controls for Commercial Refrigeration

Compare mechanical and electronic controls on commercial refrigeration to help you decide which option is best for your kitchen.

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Commercial Fridge Organization: Maximize Your Shelving Space

Optimize your restaurant fridge’s organization with this guide. Get tips for maximizing space, ensuring food safety, and maintaining cleanliness in your kitchen.

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Pressure Fryers Buyers' Guide

Learn how to choose the best commercial pressure fryer to create the crispiest, juiciest fried chicken in town.

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Four Reasons to Choose a Convertible Gas Griddle

Learn how a convertible gas griddle can help keep you cooking through growth in business and unexpected events.

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Commercial Deep Fryer Terms

These are the terms you'll need to know to find your way around a commercial deep fryer.

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Compact Frying with Countertop Fryers

A countertop fryer can be space-saving options for operations with limited available space or low-volume production requirements.

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A Guide to Gourmet Ice Machines

Not sure which type of gourmet ice is right for you? With KaTom's guide, operators can find the best gourmet ice style and machine for their beverage program.

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Find the Right Flaker for Your Business

Learn about how flake ice is made and if it's right for your business. We go over flake ice machine options so you can find the right one.

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Commercial Ice Machine Terms

Learn the terms used in describing the parts and operation of commercial ice machines.

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Full-Cube or Half-Cube Ice? Find Your Ice Cube Maker

Not sure which ice type to use? Learn the difference between full- and half-cube ice for cocktails, self-serve beverages, and high-volume service.

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Nugget Ice Machines Buyers' Guide

Learn more about nugget ice and the machines that produce it to see if a commercial nugget ice machine would be a good addition to your business.

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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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Understanding How a Refrigerator Works

Learn how a refrigerator works with KaTom's explanation of your reach-in's components, from refrigerant to the materials used to construct it.

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Globe Mixer Warranty Policies

Learn what's covered by Globe's mixer warranty policies and get the most out of your equipment. Find out more about your mixer's warranty at KaTom.

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Best Kitchen Equipment for Correctional Kitchens

In order to meet the special challenges prison and jail kitchens face, manufacturers offer a variety of special features to create custom security packages.

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Expand Your Pub's Food Menu

Go beyond boring bar food and build a quality pub menu with these simple pieces of equipment. Learn about ovens, griddles, panini presses, and more.

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Autofill Options: Floats vs. Continuity Switches

Autofill is a convenient addition to equipment that requires water to operate. Learn more about the two types of autofill mechanisms here.