8 Factors To Consider When Selecting Restaurant Equipment

by Main Auction Services Leading Restaurant Supply Store in Texas

Equipment is one of the most critical pieces in the puzzle of your restaurant's kitchen. Each tool is crucial in creating delicious dishes for your customers, whether it's big appliances like ovens or refrigerators.

There is so much at stake when you make these purchases. It's only right that you seek as much information as you can to make the best decisions.

We've put together this list of important considerations when buying restaurant equipment.

Include the chef

The menu will dictate how much equipment your restaurant kitchen needs. Likely, you won't find someone more familiar with it than the chef or the person who will be cooking it once it is operational.

Your chef should provide a list of equipment. However, it is a good idea to ask them for their opinions on particular models and brands. They will be able to help you compare features and functions. You may be able to save money by not spending on features that aren't necessary when you start cooking.

Prioritizing your equipment

If you don't have a plan for where your money will go, you could quickly find yourself in a situation where the price tag is much higher than you expected.

You can organize your equipment list according to which items are most important. This will allow you to decide which pieces should be purchased at a higher price and which ones you shouldn't.

The measurements of your kitchen

Although the oversized refrigerator unit you are looking at may be a great option, and might even be within your budget, will it fit in your restaurant's actual kitchen?

Be clear about the space that you have allocated for each piece before you start the buying process. Stick to this plan! It is tempting to alter the layout of your kitchen to make space for the unit that you want, but this will only make it more difficult to build the kitchen.

Energy efficiency

Budgeting for new restaurant equipment shouldn't be limited to the initial cost of each piece. You should also consider the life-cycle costs of running the equipment, as well as the energy required.

This is especially important when choosing pieces that consume the most energy. Even if you have to spend a little more upfront, choosing a model that uses less energy will be a better investment in the long term.

Compliance with regulations

Being a business owner means adhering to various codes and regulations that are enforced to protect customers, employees, and the public. Restaurants are no different. They also have to maintain the safety and quality of the food they serve.

The kitchen's process

How the kitchen provides service will determine how activities flow in the kitchen. Your kitchen should complement these activities.

Consider how food and staff will move through the kitchen, and what equipment you would need to maximize this movement.

While a conventional oven may be suitable for heating menu items, it might not be appropriate for quick-service restaurants that are creating dishes in a production line format. A conveyor oven may be the best option in this situation to ensure food moves in an orderly fashion while it cooks.

To assess the impact of each piece of kitchen equipment on your kitchen's efficiency, you should use a similar process.

Style

This is especially true for restaurants with an open kitchen style. The kitchen operations are visible to guests at the front of the House. However, it is still important to remember for all food service operations.

When forming an impression about a place, guests don't only consider the food they eat. They consider the whole experience. This includes how they feel, hear, smell and see. You want your guests to feel impressed if they can see the kitchen and even get a glimpse. If the two versions of the same piece of equipment look identical, choose the stylish one. It will be appreciated by your guests.

Your retailer's reliability

Equipment is an important investment in your restaurant's success. It shouldn't feel like your only responsibility to ensure that the equipment is selected correctly. This is an exciting step that will bring you closer to a beautiful kitchen.

Be picky about your retailer. Think about how long they have been in business, and how responsive their staff is. They will treat your needs as a priority and you will be treated as a customer.

Overall, buying used restaurant equipment is not only a great way to save on the equipment costs for your business, but is also a more economic way to get restaurant equipment that is just like new.

At Main Auction Services, Inc, we provide a variety of different ways that you can buy new and used restaurant equipment in Dallas. You can jump online and bid on name-brand equipment from the leading manufacturers in restaurant supplies and equipment.

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