Buying Guides & Advice


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Keep Cool with the Right Cold Food Bar

Cold food bars are available in multiple varieties, including floor models and countertop units, to help you find the right fit for your serving line.

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Choosing a Heated Holding Cabinet

Choose the best heated holding cabinet for your foodservice operation with this guide from KaTom. Learn about humidity, insulation, and more here.

Which Soft-Serve Ice Cream Machine is Best for You? Icon
Which Soft-Serve Ice Cream Machine is Best for You?

Learn about soft serve ice cream and frozen yogurt machines to help you find the right fit for your foodservice operation.

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Commercial Refrigeration in Small Spaces

Choose the best commercial refrigerator to ensure customer health and food safety at your business. Discover various equipment alternatives here.

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Choosing the Right Commercial Steamer for Your Kitchen

Select the optimal commercial steamer for your kitchen with this buying guide from KaTom. We'll help you choose the best equipment here.

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Showcase Your Sushi with the Right Display Case

Sushi display cases merchandize your sushi and drive sales while keeping it at a safe temperature. Learn the specifics of these cases here.

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Choosing a Commercial Outdoor Grill

Charbroilers and outdoor grills can add a unique flavor to your menu. This guide helps you find the right piece of equipment for your commercial kitchen.

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Tilting Kettles Buyers' Guide

Check out our buyers' guide to steam jacketed kettles here. We'll help you sort through the options and find the best jacketed kettle for your needs.

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How to Choose the Right Tilt Skillet

A tilting skillet, also called a braising pan, can add versatility to your kitchen, allowing you to do more in less space.

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What is a Blast Chiller? - Commercial Kitchen Guide

What is a blast chiller? Explore how blast freezers work, how cold they get, and what commercial kitchens use them for.

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Compact Cold: Choosing the Right Undercounter Freezer

Learn how to choose the right undercounter freezer for conveniently holding your most important frozen items at employees' work stations.

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Undercounter Refrigerators Provide Compact Cold Storage

Learn more about compact cold storage options with this guide to undercounter refrigerators. Keep your products cold without sacrificing space.

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How to Choose the Right Restaurant Water Heater

Learn about the many types of restaurant water heaters to find the right model for your dishwasher, sanitizing sink, rethermalizer, or bain marie.

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Wire Shelving Buyers' Guide

Wire shelving is one of the most versatile and affordable storage solutions for commercial kitchens. Learn about the different options with this guide.

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Deck Out Your Pizzeria with A Deck Oven

Whether you need a deck oven for pizza or all-purpose baking, knowing the sizes and specialty options available can help you make the best.

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Choosing the Right Drop-in Refrigeration

Drop-in coolers, from ice wells to those that rely on refrigeration, make it easy to conveniently display, store, and serve chilled products.

Enjoy Versatility in Cold Storage with a Commercial Refrigerator Freezer Icon
Enjoy Versatility in Cold Storage with a Commercial Refrigerator Freezer

Commercial refrigerator freezers offer versatility in cold storage and can help improve the workflow in busy kitchens.

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Find the Right Floral Cooler for Your Arrangements

KaTom offers a variety of floral coolers to accent your flower shop or grocery store display while keeping your arrangements fresh.

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Choosing the Right Commercial Griddle

Find the perfect commercial griddle to keep up with your customers' demand here. We'll help you ensure your griddle is a good investment.

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Reach-in Refrigerator Buyers' Guide

Choose the best commercial reach-in refrigerator for your establishment with KaTom's help. We'll help you sort through your options here.

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Wine Merchandiser Buyers' Guide

Wine merchandisers are a must-have for anyone with wine on the menu. KaTom can help you find the right one for your business.

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Bar Refrigeration Equipment Guide

Equip your business with the best bar equipment from KaTom, including bottle coolers, draft beer systems, and other refrigeration equipment.

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Invest in Food Prep Tables for Salads, Sandwiches, & Pizzas

Salad, sandwich, and pizza prep tables give your kitchen staff the equipment they need to construct delicious, custom meals for your customers.

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Boost Sales With a Freezer Display Merchandiser

Find the right freezer display merchandiser for your store to help increase impulse buys and overall sales.