by Cody Bell | Mar 10, 2020 |
Having proper storage space in your foodservice operation is essential to running an organized kitchen. At Central, we understand that importance, which is why we are proud to offer our Central Exclusive and Value Series lines of commercial shelving. These...
by Cody Bell | Sep 9, 2019 |
For over 80 years, Metro has been the industry leader in commercial shelving. Metro’s wire shelving has been the industry standard since 1965. Their focus has been on providing customers with uncompromised reliability and flexibility to create unique storage...
by Cody Bell | Mar 22, 2019 |
Storage Solutions Storage areas are supposed to keep a space organized and efficient; however, at times they can become cluttered which can cause more harm than good. Make the most of your storage areas with these tips and visit Central’s website for...
by Erin O'Brien | Nov 6, 2023 |
The 6 Best Commercial Freezers for Your Business When it comes to preserving the freshness of your ingredients, maintaining the quality of your frozen foods, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations, investing in the right commercial freezer is incredibly important. To...
by Erin O'Brien | Nov 3, 2023 |
The 6 Best Commercial Refrigerators for Your Business Are you in the market for the best commercial refrigerator to keep your business’s perishables fresh and safe? In this comprehensive guide, we’ve meticulously reviewed and ranked the 6 best commercial...
by Sydney Poynter | Aug 17, 2023 |
Table of Contents How to Design a Commercial Kitchen What Equipment is Needed When Planning a Commercial Kitchen? Layout: Why is Layout Important for a Commercial Kitchen? How to Design Your Commercial Kitchen Areas Other Considerations While Designing Your...
by Chase Stanley | Jul 1, 2022 |
Guest post courtesy of New Age Industrial, a leading manufacturer of aluminum transport and handling solutions ranging from dollies, hand trucks, carts, pan racks, shelving, and more. New Age products include a Lifetime Guarantee against rust and corrosion and a...
by Kelsey Moriarty | Jun 6, 2022 |
Food trucks are essentially restaurants on wheels. When you stop and think about it, they need all the same areas that a restaurant does—storage, prep, cook line, holding, service, dishwashing, and janitorial—all in a very compact space. Since they’re mobile, food...
by Adriane Neuenschwander | Oct 7, 2021 |
What is a Dunnage Rack for Anyway? Bags of flour and beans. Cases of bottled water. And the cans…a towering pyramid of cans. The contents of an average foodservice pantry or walk-in cooler can seem overwhelming. There are so many food products, and so few places...
by Adriane Neuenschwander | Jul 6, 2021 |
The Covid-19 pandemic inspired an unprecedented wave of innovation and creativity throughout the restaurant industry, as businesses struggled to stay afloat while reducing capacity limits and practicing social distancing. Now that the world is starting to open back up...
by Emily Hays | Jun 14, 2021 |
Used almost constantly on a daily basis, worktables are truly the unsung heroes of the commercial kitchen. Seriously, when was the last time you actually took a moment to really appreciate your worktable? That’s what I thought! Their presence is often taken for...
by Erin O'Brien | Jun 8, 2021 |
Holding cabinets and proofing cabinets are used in the foodservice industry to maintain foods in an ideal environment in order to keep them as fresh as possible. Commercial food warming cabinets and heated holding cabinets come in various sizes and styles, each...
by Adriane Neuenschwander | Jun 7, 2021 |
A walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer is an essential piece of equipment in most foodservice establishments. Its primary purpose is to keep a large quantity of perishable food cold. Unlike a reach-in refrigerator or freezer, with a walk-in you can “walk in” to the unit...
by Kelsey Moriarty | May 11, 2021 |
Commercial kitchens are a place for creativity and hard work. At its best, a professional kitchen is a well-oiled machine, sometimes producing as many as hundreds of meals per service. A commercial immersion blender can easily blend large batches of food or liquid,...
by Chase Stanley | Feb 26, 2021 |
Food transport solutions, such as food pan and beverage carriers, have long been a necessity in commercial foodservice establishments, popular for catering and delivery operations, buffet and cafeteria-style serving, schools and universities, and more. They’re...
by Chase Stanley | Jan 21, 2021 |
Navigating the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has required entire industries to reflect on current practices and adapt to new standards. Nowhere is this more prevalent than in the K-12 and restaurant setting. Due to changes to accommodate health and safety concerns,...
by Kelsey Moriarty | Jun 9, 2020 |
Duke Manufacturing was founded in 1925 by M.P. Duke as the first manufacturer of the waterless hot well. Today, they produce over 4,500 different products in their state-of-the-art plant in Sedalia, Missouri with over 680,000 square feet. Duke has dedicated its...
by Erin O'Brien | Mar 17, 2020 |
Shared kitchens or commercial commissaries can provide space to adapt your foodservice and grow your business. Maybe your restaurant customers have been asking you to add more delivery or cater private parties and events. However, maybe you don’t have enough kitchen...
by Kelsey Moriarty | Mar 2, 2020 |
Channel Manufacturing, Inc. is known for its durable food storage and material handling equipment. Their products are designed to make life easier in your commercial kitchen through storage and transportation solutions. Ensure you meet the demands in your restaurant,...
by Chase Stanley | Feb 6, 2020 |
A primary challenge many bars face is optimizing service efficiency within tight space restrictions. This is where the right underbar equipment comes into play. Not all bar layouts are created equal and not every need is the same. However, underbar equipment makes it...
