Resources — Buying Guides

Everyone wants to have the perfect patio. Here is the low-down on how to assemble the most functional supplies to keep your patio running smoothly. 

Restaurants, bars, cafeterias and caterers all rely on accurate measuring and portion control tools for efficiency, reduce food cost and maintain consistency. 

Here are the measuring and portion control tools every foodservice kitchen needs. 

Commercial fry pans have to withstand the daily punishment they receive at the hands of busy cooks. Choosing the right one - material, size and style can save time.  Our Commercial Frying Pan Buying Guide is here to help.

Drinkware is more than just a vessel for serving liquids. It is an expression of your restaurant’s brand and the kind of beverage experience a guest can expect. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of different types of glasses to choose from. Decide which is best for you with this buying guide.

Can you buy dinnerware designed for restaurants and bars?  Yes, you can.  And you should.  How you buy dishes designed for foodservice is a little different, though.  We are here to help. 

The recipe for salad is simple. Start with greens. Nope, more greens. Add vegetables and fruit, toss in some grains, power up with protein, dress it well and garnish with flavour and texture. 

You don’t need to be a chef to make a great salad. But using the same salad making tools the professionals use sure can help.  Remember these tools were designed to stand up to the repeated use of restaurant kitchens so they can surely handle your kitchen needs.

Buying bartending tools the professionals use makes sense. Commercial bar tools and supplies are designed to withstand the repeated use of a busy restaurant or bar. If they can do that, they certainly stand up to occasional bartending at your house. And guess what? Professional bar tools are often less expensive. 

Many tools that bartenders use increase efficiency, quality and consistency of their liquid libations and although that isn’t important to most home bar keeps, using them regularly will certainly mix up your drink game. Here’s a primer for what home bar essentials you should consider having on hand to serve your favorite cocktails. 

When considering the needs for professional waitstaff, start by looking at what you want your customer experience to be. 

Waitstaff are the face of your business, and the most frequent point of contact with guests. Organized, properly equipped staff will allow service to shine and customers to enjoy their dining experience. Set them up for success with the right tools for the job. 

Although your home may not use flatware as frequently as a restaurant (unless you have teenagers, then you might), your table still deserves the same quality foodservice flatware.   

Your forks, spoons and knives get up close and personal with you, your family and friends on a daily basis.  Choosing them deserves the same care and attention you gave the dinnerware, drinkware, linens and décor choices of your eating spaces.

But with all the choices, how do you know which one? Our flatware buying guide will tell you what you need to know. And how it’s a bit different buying foodservice flatware for home.  

When the heat ramps up as a restaurant hits its peak busy period, both front of house and back of house staff need to stay cool.

A critical part of delivering great service, a restaurant not only needs a working ice machine, but must have an ice maker that meets demand.

Not all commercial ice machines are the same, however, so we’re here to break down the different types of units — and the different types of ice — so you can be as informed as possible when buying an ice maker for your business.

Who doesn’t love waffles? Soaked in syrup or topped with fruit, chocolate, and whipped cream, these fluffy creations are truly heaven-sent. Their combined gustatory merit and culinary versatility mean they’re a staple on most menus. Sweet or savoury, waffles are a delectable, crave-worthy delight from coast to coast. 

Enjoying the waffles is easy. Making the waffles, on the other hand, is arguably an art form, but the right waffle maker can make all the difference. Keep reading so your operation can pick the best commercial waffle maker for your foodservice kitchen.