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Kitchen Equipment Guides

  • Kitchen staff cleaning a work station table with a stainless steel finish.
    November 17, 2025 Niki Bowyer

    Maximizing Tiny Spaces: A Guide to Undercounter Commercial Fridges

    Struggling with tight kitchen space? Discover the best undercounter commercial fridges, narrow-depth refrigerators, and commercial freezer undercounter options for small restaurants, cafés, and food trucks. Learn how to choose the right compact refrigeration to keep ingredients within reach without sacrificing...

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  • Food handler wearing gloves washing fresh lettuce in a commercial kitchen sink beside a cutting board during food preparation.
    October 31, 2025 Niki Bowyer

    Food Safety: 10 Easy Ways to Make Your Restaurant Safer

    Restaurant food safety starts with strong training, proper temperature control, and clear hygiene rules that protect both staff and guests. When employees follow safe food handling practices and consistent cleaning routines, your restaurant reduces contamination risks, improves efficiency, and maintains...

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  • Small commercial kitchen with stainless steel counters, wall-mounted shelves, compact appliances, and organized prep stations.
    October 31, 2025 Niki Bowyer

    Small Commercial Kitchen Equipment Guide

    A small commercial kitchen can run efficiently with compact, multi-functional equipment and design a workflow that maximizes every square foot. The right small commercial equipment helps cafés, food trucks, and restaurants streamline prep, improve food safety, and create consistent output...

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  • Commercial Dishwasher Buying Guide: Find the Right Fit for Your Kitchen
    July 30, 2025 Niki Bowyer

    Commercial Dishwasher Buying Guide: Find the Right Fit for Your Kitchen

    The right commercial dishwasher should match your restaurant’s dish volume, space, and sanitizing needs. Choose between high-temperature and low-temperature systems, compare their types and features, and balance cost with efficiency to ensure reliable cleaning performance and long-term operational savings. Choosing...

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  • Commercial patio furniture setup at an outdoor restaurant with wooden tables, cushioned chairs, and wrought iron furniture.
    July 15, 2025 Niki Bowyer

    Commercial Patio Furniture Every Outdoor Restaurant Needs

    The best commercial patio furniture for restaurants is built to withstand Canada’s weather while keeping guests comfortable year-round. Choose durable, easy-to-clean materials like aluminum, resin wicker, and treated wood to balance style, comfort, and long-term performance outdoors. Commercial patio furniture...

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  • Close-up of a stainless steel commercial deep fryer with two empty wire baskets and black handles, ready for cooking.
    July 15, 2025 Niki Bowyer

    How to Choose the Right Commercial Fryer for Your Menu

    The right commercial deep fryer depends on matching size, fuel type, and style to your menu’s needs. Compare gas and electric models, fryer types, and brands, taking into account cost, efficiency, and durability to achieve consistent results in restaurant service....

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  • Restaurant chefs cooking in a commercial kitchen
    June 18, 2025 Niki Bowyer

    Commercial Kitchen Equipment Must-Haves for 2025

    Discover how these pieces of commercial kitchen equipment serve your kitchen and create a well-functioning space fit for professional foodservice. Behind every successful restaurant is a well-equipped commercial kitchen. Without these reliable tools, even the most skilled chefs and kitchen...

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  • Commercial kitchen with stainless steel appliances, industrial stoves, and ventilation hoods for restaurant cooking.
    June 17, 2025 Niki Bowyer

    Complete Guide to Cost Control in Commercial Restaurants

    Running a successful restaurant requires attention to every detail of financial management. Success relies on tracking expenses across food, labour, rent, utilities, and equipment, and managing each category wisely to maintain stability and long-term growth. Building a profitable operation means...

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  •  A restaurant server completes place settings at a table.
    March 10, 2025 Niki Bowyer

    A Step-by-Step Guide to Opening a Restaurant in Canada

    Are you dreaming of opening your own restaurant in Canada? Whether envisioning a cozy café in Toronto or a bustling bistro in Vancouver, this comprehensive guide will guide you through what’s needed to turn your culinary vision into a thriving business. ...

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  • A clean commercial range with clean stainless steel pots
    January 22, 2025 Niki Bowyer

    How to Maintain Kitchen Equipment So It Lasts

    Running a successful restaurant isn't just about creating mouthwatering dishes—it's also about keeping your kitchen equipment in tip-top shape. After all, even the most talented chef can't whip up culinary masterpieces if their tools aren't up to snuff. With proper...

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  • Toronto’s Annual Exhibition packed with crowds and concession stand options
    June 6, 2024 Niki Bowyer

    Essential Concession Stand Equipment & Supplies Checklist

    Concession stands face the challenge of a small workspace—that’s why maximizing every inch takes top priority. Make short work of this with the essential concession machines and supplies, which we’ll cover in this comprehensive checklist!  Get all your needs at...

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  • A person standing in front of a butcher counter with meat on display
    May 2, 2024 Niki Bowyer

    Essential Butcher Shop Equipment and Supplies Checklist

    A butcher is as good as their tools and equipment. Starting a butcher shop or upgrading your existing setup requires careful consideration of the equipment and supplies needed to ensure efficient and high-quality meat processing. From specialized knives and commercial...

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  • A restaurant kitchen containing commercial refrigeration equipment
    April 9, 2024 Niki Bowyer

    Commercial Refrigerator Buying Guide

    Keeping food fresh and safe is priority number one for any business in the food service industry, be it a food truck, restaurant, hotel, grocery store, hospital, or cafeteria. Commercial refrigerators help maintain the freshness and quality your customers expect...

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  • A spotless hospital kitchen ready for service
    August 9, 2023 Niki Bowyer

    The Complete Hospital Kitchen Equipment List

    Hospital kitchens are more than just a place where meals are prepared; it’s a hub of care. Every hospital kitchen operates with a distinct set of requirements, considering factors such as patient volume, dietary specifications, and space limitations. This comprehensive...

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  • A bakery owner completing an inventory of her baked goods
    July 6, 2023 Niki Bowyer

    The Complete List of Essential Bakery Equipment

    Whether you’re an aspiring baker with a passion for pastries or an entrepreneur ready to dive into the world of delectable treats, having the right tools is essential for turning your bakery dreams into a reality. From the mouthwatering aroma...

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  • Someone receives a food order in a paper bag from a delivery driver in a blue polo t-shirt
    November 14, 2024 Niki Bowyer

    What Is a Cloud Kitchen & How to Open One in Canada

    A cloud kitchen—also known as a “ghost kitchen” or “virtual kitchen”—is a restaurant business model that operates without a dining space or storefront. Instead, these innovative kitchens focus purely on food preparation for delivery and/or takeout orders.  The concept of...

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  • Stainless steel immersion blender for meal prep, next to a bowl of chickpeas on a countertop.
    October 24, 2024 Niki Bowyer

    The Ultimate List of Essential Meal Prep Tools & Supplies

    Tired of the daily dinner scramble? Wish you had more time to enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals without the last-minute rush? Meal prepping is your secret weapon! But it's not just about chopping veggies and portioning proteins—you need the right meal...

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  • Pouring liquid nitrogen into a bowl to create instant ice cream, a unique element for an immersive restaurant experience
    October 10, 2024 Niki Bowyer

    How to Have an Immersive Restaurant Experience at Home

    Immersive dining is taking the culinary world by storm! These themed restaurants offer unique gastronomic experiences that transport diners to another world through a captivating blend of food, ambiance, and entertainment. But you don't have to travel to a fancy...

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  • A red neon sign reading "SPEAKEASY" in a window above a doorway with ornate stonework.
    September 26, 2024 Niki Bowyer

    What Is a Speakeasy? Prohibition’s Hidden Bars

    Imagine a time when grabbing a drink wasn't as simple as walking into a bar. That’s how it was in 1920s America. During the Roaring Twenties, a special kind of bar called a speakeasy became all the rage, right when...

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  • Small dorm pantry with a microwave and coffeemaker
    September 12, 2024 Niki Bowyer

    10 Must-Have College Dorm Room Cooking Essentials

    Starting college is an exciting milestone, but cooking in a small dorm can be challenging. Luckily, having the right college kitchen essentials can make dorm room cooking easier and more fun. Whether you're whipping up a quick snack between classes...

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  • The exterior of a French bistro with red and white striped awnings
    August 29, 2024 Niki Bowyer

    What Is a Bistro? How It Differs From Other Establishments

    “What’s a bistro? Isn’t that just another word for a restaurant?” We wouldn’t be surprised if you’ve thought this before. While many people mistake bistros for restaurants, these are separate types of establishments. If you plan to become a restaurateur...

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  •  A fine dining restaurant with contract grade furniture
    August 15, 2024 Niki Bowyer

    Contract Grade Furniture vs Residential Furniture

    When decorating a restaurant, every restaurateur has to decide what furniture to use to fill a dining room. They may want to look at the pros and cons of commercial vs residential furniture when making this decision. But what is...

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  • A butcher in an apron uses a soft brush to maintain butcher block countertops
    July 25, 2024 Niki Bowyer

    How to Clean Butcher Block Countertops

    Maintaining butcher block countertops is essential for any commercial kitchen, ensuring both hygiene and longevity. These countertops, known for their durability and aesthetic appeal, require regular and proper cleaning to prevent damage and food contamination. Whether you're a restaurant owner,...

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