Buying Guides & Advice


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Stay Warm with the Right Food Warming Equipment

Food warming equipment helps you meet food safety regulations by holding food at safe temperatures. Learn about KaTom's food warmers here.

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Get More Out of Your Fryer with Accessories

Fryer accessories like deep fryer filter systems and fry dump stations can improve your kitchen's output, product quality, and customer satisfaction.

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Commercial Dishwashers & Accessories Buyers' Guide

Your employees need the right commercial dishwasher and accessories to work efficiently and provide guests with clean glasses, dishes, and flatware.

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Put Your Counters to Work with Countertop Cooking Equipment

Countertop cooking equipment can help you increase your output and menu offerings while making the most of your space.

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Tips for Building a Food Bar

Learn how to choose the right food bar options for cafeteria-style dining, buffets, and even grab-and-go stations with snacks and drinks.

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How to Choose Pizza Warming Equipment

Keep take-out pizzas hot until they're picked up or stage pizzas for table service with this pizza warming equipment.

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Glass Door Merchandiser Buyers' Guide

A glass door cooler can help drive impulse sales and enables customers to serve themselves. A guide to these merchandising marvels.

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Dip Into Profits with the Right Ice Cream Freezer

Learn to scoop up a new revenue stream with KaTom. We'll go over the different styles to help you choose the best freezer for ice cream.

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5 Tips for Purchasing an Ice Merchandiser

Find the right ice merchandiser to display and sell bags of ice, indoors and out.

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Braising Pans & Steam Kettles Bring Versatility to Your Kitchen

Commercial braising pans and steam-jacketed kettles increase your kitchen's cooking potential. Learn more about their benefits and how to use them here.

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Improve Impulse Sales with an Open-air Cooler

Did you know an open-air cooler can significantly increase impulse sales? Find the right one for your operation with this buyer's guide.

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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.

Save Space & Add Convenience with a Proofer Oven Icon
Save Space & Add Convenience with a Proofer Oven

Proofer ovens do double duty by proofing and baking bread in one machine. KaTom shares tips on choosing the perfect model for your commercial kitchen.

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Improve Kitchen Workflow with a Pass-thru Refrigerator

Pass-thru refrigerators can be opened from the front and back, allowing for kitchen setups with improved workflow and convenience.

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Picking the Perfect Proofing Cabinet

Proofing bread at a precise temperature and humidity is essential to producing perfect loaves. Learn how to choose the perfect proofer with this guide.

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Deli & Display Cases Buyers' Guide

Discover the best display cases for your business and compare refrigerated deli cases and non-refrigerated cases. Explore top styles, features, and sizes.

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Eliminate Product Loss with Cook-and-hold Ovens

Select the right cook-and-hold oven for your establishment with KaTom's guide. Learn about the benefits of this type of equipment in your kitchen here.

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How to Choose the Right Conveyor Oven

Conveyor ovens provide quick and consistent cooking, and especially handy in establishments that serve pizza and toasted sandwiches.

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Convection Ovens Buyers' Guide

Here you'll find the information you need to help you make the right decision when shopping for a commercial convection oven.

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Best Commercial Microwaves: Top-Rated Models

Compare the best commercial microwaves for restaurants, offices, and more. Learn about defrosting, self-steaming, and rethermalization. Shop Now.

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Combi Ovens Offer the Best of Steam & Convection

Combi ovens, which combine steam and convection cooking, can expand your menu and increase production. Learn more to see if they're right for your business.

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School Milk Cooler Buyers' Guide

Learn how to choose between top-accessed and side-accessed milk coolers as you shop for equipment to serve the classic lunchtime beverage.

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Restaurant Shelving & Transport Guide

Learn how to choose the best commercial shelving and transport solutions for your business with this guide.

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Find the Right Sinks for Your Commercial Kitchen

Learn about the different types of commercial kitchen sinks so you can find the perfect ones to meet the needs of your business.