Golden Chef NEW RESTAURANT KITCHEN EQUIPMENT PURCHASE GUIDE

Prep Area:

This is where ingredients are prepared for cooking. The prep area usually includes a large worktable with cutting boards, knives, and other tools for chopping, slicing, and dicing ingredients. There may also be a food processor, blender, or mixer for processing ingredients in large quantities.

Product List:

Cutting boards, Knives (chef’s, paring, utility, etc.), Measuring, cups and spoons, Mixing bowls, Food processor, Grater, Slicer. Peelers, Colander, Kitchen scales, Mandoline slicer

Cooking Area:

This is where the actual cooking takes place. The cooking area usually includes a range (gas or electric), oven, griddle, fryer, and other cooking equipment. This is where the chefs and cooks prepare dishes to order.

Product List:

Range (gas or electric), Griddle, Oven, Broiler, Deep fryer, Salamander, Charbroiler, Steam table, Induction cooker, Convection oven, Microwave, Rice cooker, Sous vide machine

Refrigeration and Storage:

This area is where ingredients are stored to keep them fresh before they are used in cooking. The refrigeration area includes reach-in refrigerators, reach-in freezers, walk-in refrigerators, walk-in freezers, and other types of refrigeration units. The storage area includes shelves, racks, and other types of storage units for dry goods and non-perishable items.

Product List:

Reach-in refrigerators, Reach-in freezers, Walk-in refrigerators, Walk-in freezers, Beverage coolers, Refrigerated prep tables, Dry storage shelves
Wire shelving units, Food storage containers, Sheet pans and baking trays

Dishwashing Area:

This is where dirty dishes, utensils, and cookware are cleaned and sanitized. The dishwashing area usually includes a commercial dishwasher, sink, and other equipment for washing and drying dishes.

Product List:

Commercial dishwasher, Sink and faucet, Dish racks, Bus tubs, Garbage disposal

Serving Area:

This is where dishes are plated and garnished before being served to customers. The serving area usually includes heat lamps, buffet tables, and other equipment for keeping dishes warm until they are served.

Product List:

Heat lamps, Buffet tables, Plate warmer, Sneeze guards, Carving station