Cooking Secret
Apr
22

Food Delivery and Catering Services

Here you find several useful tips and ideas how to organize your food preparation and storage operations ...

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Apr
16

Types of Kitchen Cooking & Preparation

1. General

1.1 Types of Operation: Depending on experience, finances, location and customers, here are a few typical types of restaurants:

1. Traditional
2. Ethnic
3. Specialty
4. Coffee Shop
5. Fast Food
6. Cafeteria
7. Self-Serve - usually small operations typically offering take-outs or eat-ins.

Beverage-Air Freezer

1.2 Typical Restaurant Kitchen Layout and Design

These designs are especially useful for small commercial kitchen owners operators: such as motels, church kitchen and pantry-room, school cafeteria, catering, banquet-preparation, and food-delivery services!

Make sure you have:

Good seating and waiting areas, serving room, cashier area, rest rooms, bar, a kitchen that allows proper food preparation and interaction between staff, dry and cold storage, dish washing, an area for staff's personal items, convenient delivery zone, ease of cleaning and maintenance, and proper ventilation and lighting.

1.21 When Preparing Food - Make sure that kitchen staff understand portion sizes (give them the kitchen and waiting staff photograph of typical entrees and/or give written instructions), also set up a recipe reference file to list dishes, portions and supplies needed.

1.22 Storing - Ensure refrigerated and frozen products are quickly placed in a cold storage- storage temperature for dry goods (betw. 10-21 C) and frozen goods (-18 C or less).


Tips on Buying Typical Kitchen Equipment



Here are several tips for a buyer of commercial restaurant equipment: First, please, be informed that your recently purchased hood and exhaust system it's no good: it sure would not pass inspection – therefore it couldn’t be installed, and is totally useless. Now that you are purchasing the commercial cooking equipment which is going be installed in a commercial kitchen, that equipment must have a blue NSF sticker on it. The stickers to be placed in a visible location on every piece of merchandise from stoves, hoods, refrigerators to commercial mixers and blenders. Now, don't be a sucker, and let not people dupe you by attempting a fraudulent NSF sticker duplication. Lack of an NSF sticker could cause a series financial problems for you as a new small business owner and a restaurant kitchen operator!

The following types of replacement parts are readily available for most of the makes and models of modern restaurant equipment in the United States: Thermostats, High Limits, Safety Valves, Heating Elements, Toaster Parts, Gas Burners, Broiler Radiants, Broiler Grates, Fryer Parts, Refrigeration Hardware, Slicer Blades, Manual Prep Parts, Convection Oven Motors, Blower Wheels...

Modern Kitchen Glossary



auto defrost : The cool element in a refrigeration or freezer appliance temporarily heats to prevent excessive icing.

BTU : Describes the heat value of fuel for appliances - the higher the BTU, the hotter it is for cooking.

catalyptic : A kind of surface found in self-cleaning ovens that helps break down food crumbs and wastes.

CFM : (cubic feet per minute) Measures the amount of air moved by appliances like range hoods. The higher the CFM, the better is the air ventilation of heat and less foul smells in a kitchen.

convection : A cooking method that circulates hot air around food to cook it faster than conventional ovens.

duel fuel (DF) : The appliance comes with two kinds of fuel for cooking: gas and electric. Like your Nissan Prius - runs on gas and solar energy ...

flame failure safety cut-out : If a gas flame blows out, but the gas is still on, this feature will stop the flow of gas to the burner.

hob : Another fancy name for the cooktop or burners, like gas, induction or ceramic.

induction : A cooking method that is faster and more energy-efficient than a traditional cooktop, but requires the use of a ferromagnetic pot (look for "ferrous cookware"). The cooktop itself is flameless, not hot to the touch and will not burn skin; Only the pot is heated.

LPG jets : (liquefied petroleum gas) LPG is a product of crude oil distillation mostly containing propane. A jet is a small screw-in cap with a drilled hole that installs into a cooktop burner. LPG jets have holes twice as small as those for natural gas because LPG contains more energy.

trivet : Metal or ceramic structures above burners that hole pots above the cooktop frame.


FAQs: What type of equipment I usually need to prepare my food products? - Either of these will do, but better if all of them, however, it might blow your budget moneywise. So the smarter move will be to accumulate your cooking equipment step by step ...

  • Commercial mixer

  • Convection oven

  • Dehydrator / drying equipment

  • Dish washer

  • Filling and Packaging equipment

  • Food processor

  • Stainless steel table

  • Standard range/oven

  • Steam jacketed kettle

  • Walk-in cooler

  • Walk-in freezer



Stock your restaurant with the right commercial food equipment A full service restaurant needs grills, stoves, deep fryers, food prep tables, refrigeration, dishwasher and ice machines at the least. You may also add a hot buffet bar, a dessert bar and a salad bar. Check out their ranges, hot plates, fryers, griddles and other types of cooking surfaces. Get the right food prep equipment for your sandwich shop. Sandwich shops usually do not need the commercial food preparation equipment that typical restaurants employ. Typically, you can start on a shoestring with just a grill, deep fryer and food prep table, and then add more and more equipment as you go.


Online Cooking Resources



1. Cooking recipes, secrets, methods and techniques - Cooking Secrets is an online cooking resource site to help you cookers online to find every recipe they typically need for food preparation. : www.cookingsecrets.org/
2. Cooking Magic. Cooking Tips and Tricks : cookingmagic.blogspot.com/
3. Secret recipes of America's favorite restaurants. Discover Thousands of Free and Accurate Cooking Recipes. : www.recipesecrets.net/, www.recipesecrets.net/




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Apr
13

WTF48A Beverage-Air Freezer

Beverage Air WTF48A (48" 2 Door Flat Worktop Freezer Table)- 11.8 cu. ft. Carrier Commercial Freezer WTF48A

Beverage-Air Freezer

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Apr
13

Coffee and Tea Machines - Beverage Equipment

Coffee Makers, Tea Service and Beverage Dispensers

Coffee makers, tea makers and beverage dispensers sold around the world. The standard commercial coffeemakers usually include airpot brewers, standard pour-over pot coffee makers, and single and multiple warmers. At Short Order, you can find paper filters, pots, serving stands and drip tray kits as well as the quality Bunn commercial coffee makers. Short Order offers free freight on all Bunn coffee service and Randell beverage dispensers. A beverage dispenser like the Bunn 5 Gallon Hot Water Machine also can facilitate an amazing variety of restaurant dishes, including gravy, cheese sauce, gelatin, mashed potatoes and oatmeal. Here are only the best beverage dispensers and drink dispensers - Bunn drink dispensers and Randoll beverage dispensers.

Coffee Service (Pour Over - 1 Warmer, Stainless Steel, Coffee Pot Sold Seperately, Single Satellite Brewer - Servers Sold Separately, Double Satellite Brewer, Airpot Auto - Double, Coffee Maker, Pour Over, 3 Lower Warmers, no decanters), Drink Dispensers (2 Juice Dispenser, Drop-in ice & water unit w/60 lb insulated ice chest, s/s bin cover and glass filler w/drain trough. FMD-3, Black, 3 Hoppers H5M-18-120, 5 Gallon Capacity), Tea Service.

Bunn - 12500.0046 Price: $907.00 USD
Bunn - 13300.0001 Price: $281.00 USD
Bunn - 13300.0002 Price: $301.00 USD
Bunn - 13300.0004 Price: $317.00 USD
Bunn - 13300.0012 Price: $301.00 USD
Bunn - 23001.0003 Price: $569.00 USD
Bunn - 23400.0041 Price: $1,339.00 USD
Bunn - 27800.0002 Price: $1,358.00 USD
Bunn - 27900.0002 Price: $1,922.00 USD
Bunn - 32900.0002 Price: $3,609.00 USD
Bunn - 34700.0002 Price: $2,645.00 USD
Bunn - 36700.0009 Price: $753.00 USD
Bunn - 36700.0013 Price: $624.00 USD
Bunn 13300.0003 Price: $338.00 USD
Bunn Hot Powdered Drink Machine Price: $1,496.00 USD


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Apr
13

Sinks and Dish Machines, Glass Washers

Restaurant sinks, glass washers and dish machines keep a kitchen running clean with the best selection of Eagle restaurant sinks, Hobart dish machines and Salvajor garbage disposals.

Dish Machines (Dish Machine - Chemical Sanitation, Low Temp Dishmachine), Garbage Disposals (Disposer, 3/4 hp, 115, Disposer, 2 hp, 208/1), Glass Washers (Dish Machine - Hot Water Sanitation), Mop Sinks (1 Comp Mop Sink, Floor Mount - Eagle Mop-Sink F1916, price $530.00, delivered costs), Restaurant Sinks (3 Comp Sink, 18" drain board on both sides, 1 Comp Sink, 18" Drainboard on Right Side).

Restaurant sinks provide your cooks, chefs and staff invaluable stations for cleaning, rinsing, sanitizing, draining and washing. Restaurant sinks are usually composed of stainless steel because it lasts longer than porcelain. The design of restaurant sinks is overseen by the National Sanitation Foundation, and picking a good restaurant sink can be a complicated affair. Short Order sells quality Eagle restaurant sinks and Advance Tabco restaurant sinks. Some dish machines rely on chemical sanitation to ensure that every dish is as germ-free as possible. Short Order sells industry-leading Hobart dish machines. Glass washers bring sparkling sanitation to your racks of cups, glasses and stemware. The best glass washers, like our industry-leading Hobart glass washers, are NSF-approved, durable and well-designed for repeated use. Commercial garbage disposals take the grind out of getting rid of larger pieces of food waste. Installed under your restaurant sinks are reliable commercial garbage disposals. Short Order sells dependable Salvajor commercial garbage disposals.

Advance Tabco - 7-PS-23 Price: $251.00 USD
Advance Tabco - 7-PS-26 Price: $1,194.00 USD
Advance Tabco - 7-PS-60 Price: $191.00 USD
Advance Tabco - 7-PS-62 Price: $476.00 USD
Advance Tabco - 7-PS-68 Price: $226.00 USD
Advance Tabco - 93-43-72 Price: $1,830.00 USD
Advance Tabco - DI-1-25 Price: $167.00 USD
Advance Tabco - DI-1-30 Price: $294.00 USD
Advance Tabco - DI-1-5 Price: $142.00 USD
Advance Tabco - DI-1-5SP Price: $431.00 USD
Advance Tabco - DI-3-10 Price: $535.00 USD
Advance Tabco - T9-3-54-18L-X Price: $947.00 USD
Advance Tabco - T9-3-54-18R-X Price: $947.00 USD
Advance Tabco - T9-3-54-18RL-X Price: $964.00 USD
Advance Tabco - T9-3-54-X Price: $776.00 USD
Eagle - 414-16-1-18 Price: $696.00 USD
Eagle - 414-16-1-18L Price: $587.00 USD
Eagle - 414-16-1-18R Price: $587.00 USD
Eagle - 414-16-1-24 Price: $1,029.00 USD
Eagle - 414-16-1 Price: $396.00 USD
Eagle - 414-16-2-18 Price: $791.00 USD
Eagle - 414-16-2-18L Price: $750.00 USD
Eagle - 414-16-2-18R Price: $750.00 USD
Eagle - 414-16-2-24 Price: $882.00 USD
Eagle - 414-16-2 Price: $643.00 USD
Eagle - 414-16-3-18 Price: $989.00 USD
Eagle - 414-16-3-18L Price: $967.00 USD
Eagle - 414-16-3-18R Price: $967.00 USD
Eagle - 414-16-3 Price: $792.00 USD
Eagle - 414-18-3-36 Price: $1,990.00 USD
Eagle - 414-22-2-24 Price: $1,707.00 USD
Eagle - 414-22-2-30 Price: $2,108.00 USD
Eagle - 414-24-2-24-CLFDO Price: $1,756.00 USD
Eagle - 414-24-2-24 Price: $1,030.00 USD
Eagle - 414-24-2-24R Price: $1,814.00 USD
Eagle - 414-24-2 Price: $1,320.00 USD
Eagle - 414-24-3 Price: $1,370.00 USD
Eagle - B2-2-24 Price: $735.00 USD
Eagle - HSA-10-F Price: $172.00 USD
Eagle B4C-2-18 Price: $530.00 USD
Eagle B5C-18 Price: $587.00 USD
Eagle B5C-22 Price: $658.00 USD
Eagle B6C-22 Price: $692.00 USD
Eagle B7C-22 Price: $770.00 USD
Eagle B8C-22 Price: $845.00 USD
Eagle F1916 Price: $530.00 USD
Glastender TSA-60-S Price: $1,087.00 USD
Glastender TSA-72-S Price: $1,166.00 USD
Glastender TSA-84-S Price: $1,244.00 USD
Hobart- LXIH-4 Price: $5,447.00 USD
Hobart - AM15-1 Price: $8,082.00 USD
Hobart - AM15-5 Price: $8,082.00 USD
Hobart - LT1-1 Price: $4,085.00 USD
Hobart - LXIC-5 Price: $4,410.00 USD
Hobart - LXIC-6 Price: $4,950.00 USD
Hobart - LXIH-3 Price: $4,907.00 USD
Salvajor - 100-SA-MRSS 115/1 Price: $1,156.00 USD
Salvajor - 100-SA-MRSS 208/1 Price: $1,156.00 USD
Salvajor - 150-SA-MRSS 115/1 Price: $1,402.00 USD
Salvajor - 150-SA-MRSS 208/1 Price: $1,402.00 USD
Salvajor - 200-SA-MRSS 115/1 Price: $1,470.00 USD
Salvajor - 200-SA-MRSS 208/1 Price: $1,470.00 USD
Salvajor - 300-SA-MRSS 208/1 Price: $1,801.00 USD
Salvajor - 75-SA-MRSS 115/1 Price: $1,115.00 USD
Salvajor - 75-SA-MRSS 208-240/1 Price: $1,115.00 USD



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Apr
13

Warming & Holding Equipment

Countertop Warmers, Hot Food Tables and Holding Cabinets

Countertop Warmers (Countertop Food Warmer, 7 qts, 120/1, Display/Merchanidser, coutertop, heated, Double Well Warmer - Comes with two 6" deep pans that hold 9qts ea. and clear polycarbonate lids, Portable Heated Shelf - with black Standard Color for Inset panels), Drop-In Food Well (Drop-in Hot Food-Well, Drop-in Hot FoodWell, 208/1), Holding Cabinets (Heated Cabinet, mobile, double compartment, insulated, flat wire rack slides for 18 x 26" pans, capacity sixteen- 18 x 26" sheet pans, stainless steel interior, alum. exterior, 5" HD casters, 208-240v/60/1, Holding Cabinet, pass-thru, double compartment, Heated Cabinet, mobile, double compartment, insulated, flat wire rack slides for 18 x 26" pans, capacity sixteen- 18 x 26" sheet pans, stainless steel interior, alum. exterior, 5" HD casters, 120v/60/1), Hot Food Tables (Hot Food Table, 120/1, Hot Food Table, 2 Wells, 120/1), Pan & Tray Racks (Pan Rack - Stainless Steel Construction, Holds twenty 18"x20" pans, Mobile Pan Rack - Accommodates twenty 18"x20" Pans. Aluminum construction. Pizza Dough Rack - 7 Box Capacity, Mobile Pizza Pan Rack - 12 welded slides.)

Hot food tables, countertop warmers and holding cabinets heat ingredients and prepared dishes at a steady level, preserving the food’s serveability. Hot food tables and food wells also keep warmed food conveniently within arm’s reach, allowing chefs and cooks to assemble components quickly into finished dishes. At Short Order, you can find quality Randell hot food tables, APW food wells and Eagle countertop food warmers.

Hot food tables, warmpans of ingredients and food for preparation, assembly and serving. Hot food tables come in a variety of voltages and sizes; options include plexi shields (sneeze guards), roll covers, adaptor plates and spillage pans. Find your ideal hot food table at Short Order, where we sell top-notch Randell hot food tables, Delfield hot food tables and Eagle hot food tables. Mobile holding cabinets (also called “mobile heated cabinets”) combine food warming, substantial holding capacity and portability in a compelling package. Most mobile holding cabinets run off 120/1 or 208-240v power and come in half-height or full sizes. Shop Short Order for the best mobile holding cabinets, including Crescor mobile holding cabinets, Alto-Shaam mobile holding cabinets and Metro mobile holding cabinets. Dropin hot-food wells provide your kitchen staff with plenty of space to store and heat food and ingredients as they make their way through prep to their eventual destination. Quality drop-in food wells can come with a panoply of features, including thermostatic heat controls, extra safety precautions, heavy stainless steel and drains for wet operation. Short Order’s selection of quality drop-in wells includes Delfield drop-in hot food wells, Randell hot food wells and APW hot food wells. Countertop warmers bring the heat in a compact, attractive package that doesn’t interfere with traffic or sightlines in your kitchen. Some warmers are built for display purposes, with clear panels; others are meant solely for kitchen use. Short Order has the best selection of Eagle countertop warmers, APW countertop warmers and Star countertops warmers.

Alto-Shaam - 1000-UP/STD/120v Price: $3,524.00 USD
Alto-Shaam - 1000-UP/STD/208-240v/1 Price: $3,524.00 USD
Alto-Sham - 1000-TH-I/HD 208/1 Price: $7,397.00 USD
Alto Shaam - 1200-UP/STD/120v Price: $3,993.00 USD
Alto Shaam - 1200-UP/STD/208-240v Price: $3,993.00 USD
Alto Shaam - 750-CTUS-120V/1 Price: $2,347.00 USD
Alto Shaam - 750-CTUS-208/1 Price: $2,347.00 USD
APW - RCW-11 Price: $165.00 USD
APW - RCW-7 Price: $154.00 USD
APW - SHFWEZ-1D Price: $577.00 USD
APW - SHFWEZ-2D Price: $1,096.00 USD
APW - SHFWEZ-3D Price: $1,399.00 USD
APW - SHFWEZ-4D Price: $1,859.00 USD
APW - W-3V Price: $159.00 USD
Cadco - DWW-2P Price: $245.60 USD
Crescor - 207-UA-13A Price: $839.00 USD
Crescor - H-137-UA-12C Price: $3,463.00 USD
Crescor - H-339-128C Price: $1,931.00 USD
Delfield - EHEI36L Price: $1,558.00 USD
Delfield - EHEI48C/208v Price: $2,015.00 USD
Delfield - EHEI48L Price: $1,968.00 USD
Delfield - EHEI60L Price: $2,369.00 USD
Delfield - EHEI74L Price: $2,817.00 USD
Delfield - N8831 Price: $868.00 USD
Delfield - N8845 Price: $1,018.00 USD
Delfield - N8859 Price: $1,153.00 USD
Eagle - 1220FWD-120 Price: $221.00 USD
Eagle - 7QFW-120 Price: $162.00 USD
Eagle - 7QFW-208 Price: $249.00 USD
Eagle - DHT2-120 Price: $622.00 USD
Eagle - DHT3-120 Price: $701.00 USD
Eagle - DHT4-120 Price: $953.00 USD
Eagle - DHT4-208 Price: $953.00 USD
Eagle - DHT5-240 Price: $1,139.00 USD
Eagle - OUR-2620-3 Price: $290.00 USD
Eagle - OUR-DB-7A Price: $388.00 USD
Eagle - OUR-PZ-12A Price: $359.00 USD
Eagle - PIH48-120 Price: $1,540.00 USD
Eagle - PIH48-208 Price: $1,540.00 USD
Eagle - PZA-12A Price: $305.00 USD
Hatco - FSDT-1 Price: $1,966.00 USD
Hatco - FSDT-1X Price: $1,892.00 USD
Hatco - GR2S-24 Price: $815.00 USD
Hatco - GR2S-30 Price: $875.00 USD
Hatco - GR2S-36 Price: $938.00 USD
Hatco - GR2S-42 Price: $1,034.00 USD
Hatco - GR2S-48 Price: $1,097.00 USD
Hatco - GR2S-54 Price: $1,156.00 USD
Hatco - GR2S-60 Price: $1,220.00 USD
Hatco - GR2S - 66 Price: $1,279.00 USD
Hatco - GR2S - 72 Price: $1,341.00 USD
Hatco - GRSR-15 Price: $358.00 USD
Hatco - GRSR-17 Price: $378.00 USD
Hatco - GRSR-19 Price: $398.00 USD
Hatco - PFST-1X Price: $2,563.00 USD
Hatco - PFST-2X Price: $2,620.00 USD
Lakeside - 136 Price: $693.00 USD
Metro - C519-HFC-4 Price: $1,796.00 USD
Metro - TC90B Price: $1,426.00 USD
Metro - TC90S Price: $1,366.00 USD
Randell - 3512-120 Price: $825.00 USD
Randell - 3513-120 Price: $990.00 USD
Randell - 3514-120 Price: $1,155.00 USD
Randell - 3515-120 Price: $1,444.00 USD
Randell - 95601-120Z Price: $622.00 USD
Randell - 95601-208Z Price: $622.00 USD
Randell - 95602-120Z Price: $867.00 USD
Randell - 95602-208Z Price: $867.00 USD
Randell - 95603-120Z Price: $1,238.00 USD
Randell - 95603-208Z Price: $1,319.00 USD
Randell - 95604-120Z Price: $1,526.00 USD
Randell - 95604-208Z Price: $1,526.00 USD
Randell - 95605-120Z Price: $1,773.00 USD
Randell - 95605-208Z Price: $1,773.00 USD
Star - 12MC Price: $478.00 USD



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