Buying Guides & Advice


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Choosing the Right Tongs

With so many styles of tongs on the market, it can be difficult to narrow your choices down. Read more at KaTom to learn which type best suits your needs.

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Hot Dog Roller, Broiler, or Steamer: Which Hot Dog Cooker is Best?

Learn about hot dog rollers, broilers, and steamers to help you decide which will work best for your foodservice operation.

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Creative Cakes: A Guide to Pastry Tips

Learn about the different kinds of cake decorating tips available, and which ones you should use to achieve the decorative looks you need.

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Dinex Induction Chargers: SmartTherm vs. DuraTherm

With the SmartTherm and DuraTherm induction charger systems, Dinex can help your healthcare facility deliver hot meals to patients each day.

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Healthcare Food Delivery with Dinex

In healthcare facilities that require food delivery, developing a transport system is crucial. Dinex supplies can help establish those delivery systems.

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Pizza Pans vs. Pizza Screens

A guide to choosing between pizza pans and pizza screens. Understand the differences to find the best fit for your commercial pizza oven.

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Which Wire Shelving Material Do You Need?

Do you know which wire shelving material should be used in walk-ins and which is best for dry storage? Learn how to choose the right wire shelves here.

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Types of Plastic in Commercial Drinkware

Plastic drinkware used in commercial kitchens may be made from several materials. Learn more about them to choose the best option for your restaurant.

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Which Tablecloths Are Best For Your Restaurant?

From the type of fabric to how far it should drape over the edge, operators browsing restaurant tablecloths have a lot of options.

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Commercial Kitchen Brush Guide

Kitchen brushes fulfill a wide range of needs, from scrubbing a fryer clean to spreading melted butter over pastries. Find the ones you need here.

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Ice Bin Capacity Ratings

AHRI sets the standards that make it easier for consumers to compare commercial ice makers. Take a look at a recent change in those standards here.

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Why Choose Cloth Napkins?

From going green to enhancing the customer experience, cloth napkins have many benefits. Read on to determine if they are a good choice for your operation.

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Choosing Your Cloth Napkins

Cloth napkins can elevate any restaurant's tabletops, but with so many to choose from, how can you know which option is right for your business?

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Commercial Oven Door Options

Commercial oven doors should never be an afterthought in shopping for cooking equipment, as they can have huge impacts on workflow efficiency.

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Silicone in Commercial Kitchens

Silicone is finding its way into commercial kitchen supplies, from baking pans to pot holders. We take a look at the material's benefits here.

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Cutting Board Buyers' Guide

There are a number of materials, sizes, features, and accessories to consider when equipping your commercial kitchen with cutting boards.

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Why Choose Plastic Shelving for Your Restaurant?

What makes plastic shelves ideal for restaurant use? We take a look at the benefits of installing plastic shelving in your coolers and storage areas.

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Oven Liners: Porcelain vs. Stainless Steel

While porcelain-coated steel is the industry standard in commercial oven liners, some operators may benefit from considering a stainless steel alternative.

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Make Pizza, Bread, & More with a Deck Oven

Deck ovens offer a way to produce a crisp bread crust or traditional pizza in a short amount of time. Learn about the options available here.

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Types of Plastic Gloves for Foodservice

Learn about the types of plastic gloves in KaTom's guide, including food prep gloves, dishwashing gloves, and cleaning gloves.

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Pizza Peel Buyers' Guide

Pizza peels are standard pieces of pizza-making equipment commonly used in commercial kitchens. In this article, we break down your pizza peel options.

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Kitchen Knives: Stamped vs. Forged

What are the differences between forged and stamped kitchen knives? Learn the pros and cons of each and how to decide which is best for you.

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Knife Handles for Safety, Comfort, & Sanitation

Learn about the materials and shapes used in commercial kitchen knives so you can find the best cutlery for your safety, cleanliness, and comfort.

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Choosing Your Pizza Peel Material

Why should restaurants and specialty pizzerias stock their kitchens with commercial pizza peels made of both wood and aluminum? Learn more here.