Products & Technology


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Using Halo Heat to Cook & Hold Food

Alto-Shaam Halo Heat is a proprietary technology used in cooking and holding equipment. Learn about its benefits and potential applications.

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Manitowoc LuminIce & iAuCS

Remove the hassle from ice machine maintenance with Manitowoc ice cleaning technology. UV light and automatic cleaning ensure you maintain clean ice.

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What to Know Before Buying a Commercial Gas Range

Discover how to choose the best commercial gas range for your kitchen. Compare configurations, base types, gas options, and ventilation tips before you buy.

The Cadco VariKwik Oven Cooks Faster with Tri-heat Technology Icon
The Cadco VariKwik Oven Cooks Faster with Tri-heat Technology

Add a Cadco VariKwik oven to your commercial kitchen to cook food faster without compromising its quality. Learn more about this fast-cooking oven here.

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Microban and Other Antimicrobial Products in Foodservice

Foodservice equipment and supplies manufacturers now offer more products that include antimicrobials like Microban. Learn more about those protections here.

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Fight Microbes with Libbey & Microban

The Constellation line of dinnerware from Libbey features Microban in the glaze, which helps prevent the spread of bacteria that cause foodborne illness.

Ice-O-Matic Elevation Series Simplifies Ice Icon
Ice-O-Matic Elevation Series Simplifies Ice

The Ice-O-Matic Elevation series is a simpler, more innovative way to make the same great ice millions of commercial foodservice operations rely on.

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Flywheel Slicers: Going Retro

Flywheel slicers are a callback to the equipment's European roots, and are operated by hand to give chefs precise control over their cuts.

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Type 1 vs. Type 2 Hoods

Compare Type 1 and Type 2 commercial hoods to find the right vent for your kitchen. Learn how each handles grease, heat, and moisture for safer ventilation.

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Cooking with Computers

Computers have been making their way into almost every industry imaginable, and the restaurant industry is no exception.

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Types of Refrigerants & Their Uses Explained

Read about the most common refrigerants used in fridges, freezers, deli cases, and other commercial refrigeration equipment. Learn more at KaTom.

A Guide to Cambro Food Pans Icon
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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The Convenience of Crescent Ice

Hoshizaki crescent-shaped ice cubes have been called the "World's Most Perfect Ice." We look at why and how these commercial ice makers produce the cubes.

Kitchen Heroes: The Cook-and-Hold Oven Icon
Kitchen Heroes: The Cook-and-Hold Oven

A single cook and hold oven can save hours of labor each day by helping kitchens prepare dozens of entrees en masse ahead of the rush.

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All You Need to Know About Sous Vide

Sous vide is a cooking method many operations use to achieve precise results. Learn more about this process and where it's used from KaTom.

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Wash, Rinse, and Sanitize with Three-compartment Sinks

Learn FDA guidelines for using a 3-compartment sink in your restaurant. Follow correct wash, rinse, and sanitize procedures with required temperatures.

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Hotel Pan Sizes Chart & Infographic

Need to learn about hotel pan sizes? Discover the different hotel pan measurements, configurations, and accessories.

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Pizza Ovens Built for Speed and Versatility

With the ability to produce perfectly-cooked pizza and other menu items rapidly, a pizza oven may just be the right restaurant oven for your kitchen.

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Commercial Slicers Buyers' Guide

Looking for a commercial slicer for your restaurant, deli, or cafe? Explore blade sizes, motor power, and more to help you select the perfect deli slicer.

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How to Clean Your Popcorn Machine

KaTom's popcorn machine cleaning guide covers how to clean a popcorn machine and keep it well maintained for the freshest-tasting snacks.

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The Ice-O-Matic Grande Cuber Supplies a Trend on a Large Scale

The Ice-O-Matic Grande Cuber makes trendy, over-sized ice cubes that melt slowly and provide great aesthetic to your customers' favorite cocktails.

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Innovative Technology Provides Remarkably Fast Cooking

Speed cooking restaurant ovens produce quality results in a fraction of the time. Learn more about this amazing type of restaurant oven here.

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Gas vs. Electric Commercial Ranges

Compare gas vs. electric commercial ranges, including performance, installation requirements, energy use, and which option works best for different kitchens.

Water to Ice: How an Ice Machine Refrigeration System Works Icon
Water to Ice: How an Ice Machine Refrigeration System Works

Explore the background, inner workings, and designs of the ice machine refrigeration system. Call KaTom direct for your ice making and refrigeration needs.