Buying Guides & Advice


Serve Food Safely with a Countertop Buffet Warmer Icon
Serve Food Safely with a Countertop Buffet Warmer

Choose the right countertop buffet warmer to keep your foods hot, fresh, and ready to serve. We'll help you pick the right one for your business.

Refrigerated Beverage Dispensers Buyers' Guide Icon
Refrigerated Beverage Dispensers Buyers' Guide

Find the right cold beverage dispenser for an easy way to add revenue to a convenient store or provide drinks at a buffet.

What Can You Do with a Commercial Drink Dispenser? Icon
What Can You Do with a Commercial Drink Dispenser?

Commercial drink dispensers enhance displays and expand menus, maximizing the overall customer experience. Select the best one for your business here.

Coffee Grinders Buyers' Guide Icon
Coffee Grinders Buyers' Guide

The best cup of coffee starts with freshly-ground beans. Use this guide to select the right commercial coffee grinder for your restaurant.

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Hot Dog Bun Storage Made Simple

Find the right bun warmer or bun box for your business by determining the heat, humidity, capacity, and special features that will best serve you.

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Picking the Right Whipper

KaTom helps you find a whipper to bring culinary visions to life, whether it's classic whipped cream, flavorful infusions, or espumas.

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Commercial Coffee Maker Buyers' Guide

Use this handy guide for help choosing the best commercial coffee maker for your business. Learn about decanter, pod, airpot, and from-concentrate machines.

Espresso Machines Buyers' Guide Icon
Espresso Machines Buyers' Guide

Learn how to choose the right commercial espresso machine to start pulling shots for premium lattes, cappuccinos, and mochas.

Types of Frozen Drink Machines - Which Is Right For You? Icon
Types of Frozen Drink Machines - Which Is Right For You?

Looking for the best frozen drink machine for your business? Check out KaTom's buyer's guide to find the right frozen drink machine for your restaurant or bar!

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Hot Drink Machines Make It Easy to Offer Coffee & More

Hot drink machines are an easy way to offer your patrons a variety of drinks like hot chocolate, coffee, and more. Find the right one for your business.

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6 Keys to Choosing the Right In-counter Hot Food Well

Whether they're used for self-serve buffets or to build tray make-up lines, learn how to choose the best in-counter hot food well for your kitchen here.

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Smoker Ovens: Traditional Flavor in a Modern Package

Find out how a commercial smoker oven enables you to add the sought-after flavor of the fire right in your commercial kitchen.

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Merchandise While You Cook With a Rotisserie Oven

Great for grocery stores and more, a rotisserie oven provides flavorful cooking while helping merchandise the food items cooked inside it.

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Steam Table Selection Tips

Pick the perfect steam table by understanding your establishment's needs and special considerations. Learn how to choose a hot bar at KaTom.

Work Tables & Equipment Stands Buyers' Guide Icon
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.

Choosing an Energy-efficient Dishwasher Icon
Choosing an Energy-efficient Dishwasher

Purchasing an energy-efficient dishwasher with ENERGY STAR certification can save your business thousands of dollars in utility costs.

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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.

Energy-Efficient Fryers Buyers' Guide Icon
Energy-Efficient Fryers Buyers' Guide

An efficient fryer can keep your customers happy while using less energy and lowering operational costs, leaving more money in your budget.

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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.

Commercial Mixers Buyers' Guide Icon
Commercial Mixers Buyers' Guide

Find the best commercial mixer, from stand and dough mixers to heavy-duty models for bakeries, bread dough, & countertop use. Compare top models & key features.

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Choosing a Charbroiler

Serve steaks and burgers infused with that classic smoky flavor with a commercial charbroiler. Learn how to choose the right one with this guide.

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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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Protect Your Food with Sneeze Guards

Using sneeze guards to protect food in a self-serve, buffet, or catering setting is your best choice for customer safety and food quality.

Comparing Refrigerated Prep Tables, Chef Bases, Worktops, & Undercounter Units Icon
Comparing Refrigerated Prep Tables, Chef Bases, Worktops, & Undercounter Units

If you need to add refrigerated prep space, consider an undercounter refrigerator, worktop refrigerator, chef base, or prep table.