Whether you’re new to the New York City restaurant scene or you're a seasoned executive chef with Michelin stars, having the right kitchen essentials is key to your eatery’s success.
There are so many different categories of restaurant equipment—and quite honestly, it can be easy to get lost in the sauce. Of course, there’s large-scale equipment like oven ranges and refrigeration units that you need for food prep and storage, but there’s so much more beyond those heavy duty pieces of equipment.
And though you might think Sam Tell only deals in heavy duty items and kitchen design, we also have every single back-of-house smallware you could possibly need to make your kitchen run smoothly. While our list of smallwares is essentially endless, we highly recommend these products from Vollrath.
Dishers
Available in nine sizes easily identified by their color, these durable one-piece dishers help you serve up accurate portions of food. The extended grooved handle, coated in natural antimicrobial material, provides a comfortable, secure grip, and the durable one-piece design offers ease of cleaning with no food-trapping crevices.
Ice Cream Scoops
Scoop up just the right-sized serving of ice cream with these color-coded ice cream scoops. And scoop all day without fatigue or freezing your hand, thanks to the patented ergonomic textured handles and encapsulated antifreeze, which also enables easy release of the ice cream from the scoop bowl. The colored end caps designate the capacity, ranging from 1 to 4 ounces for consistent portioning. And the durable cast aluminum ensures years of use in your ice cream shop, café or restaurant.
Utility Tongs
These durable stainless steel tongs have concave scalloped utility ends that preserve product quality in a gentle grip but also provide a secure hold so you won’t drop food while serving or cooking. These are an economical choice, as the two-piece design keeps costs down. That makes them a great item to stock up on and use throughout your kitchen, restaurant, bar or deli.
Stainless Steel Ladles
Ideal for busy commercial kitchens, these durable stainless steel ladles offer straightforward performance and reliability. They allow you to efficiently serve a variety of foods in varying portion sizes, and the hooked handle prevents the ladles from sliding into the food vessels, plus it offers a convenient way to hang them close at hand. The handles are grooved for added strength, and the durable stainless steel withstands heavy use.
Spatulas
These spatula utensils have a contoured, flexible blade that efficiently scrapes food from containers of any shape, from bowls to measuring cups to cartons, and they’re especially ideal for using with your nonstick cookware and bakeware. These durable utensils won’t lose their shape even when you’re using them in piping-hot ingredients like melted chocolate, and the unique contoured handle offers a comfortable grip. The one-piece design eliminates bacteria-prone food traps, plus they’re dishwasher safe.
Measuring Spoons
No matter what you’re cooking or baking, precise, quality measuring tools are essential in every commercial kitchen. This stainless steel 4-piece round measuring spoon set, which includes ¼ teaspoon, ½ teaspoon, 1 teaspoon and 1 tablespoon, answers with accurate measurements and durable construction. Each spoon handle is clearly, permanently stamped in both English and metric scales.
Measuring Cups
Equip your bakery or kitchen with these durable stainless steel measuring cups. This set, 1 cup, ½ cup, ⅓ cup and ¼ cup, is designed with an integral spout that makes it easy to pour dry ingredients into mixing bowls. Dishwasher safe, these cups feature sturdy handles that won’t bend or break, and they nest for storage to conserve space.
Metal Mixing Bowls
Whip up all your signature salads, batters , sauces, doughs and more in these lightweight, yet sturdy, mixing bowls. They are easy to clean, dishwasher safe and stackable for convenient space-saving storage. The beaded edge on these bowls makes them easy to hold and carry, and they sit flat on your countertops. They are a wise and affordable option for any kitchen.
Cutting Board
In today’s kitchens, using color-coded cutting boards, each designated for a different food type, is safe, smart and practical. It provides an easy way to maximize the HACCP system and reduce the risk of foodborne illness from cross contamination. Besides adding this element of safety to your kitchen, these cutting boards are extremely durable, featuring a high-density nonporous, nonstaining surface. They also resist cut-grooving but won’t dull your knives, and the nonskid design keeps these boards from sliding during use.
Cutting Board Rack
You’ll want to keep your color-coded cutting boards organized and separated by color, not only for convenience but to further prevent cross contamination. This rack holds six cutting boards, and its welded stainless steel construction will withstand years of use. It’s a simple way to keep your kitchen safe, neat and organized.
Stock Your NYC Restaurant Kitchen Today!
Don’t get caught without these essential kitchen supplies in your NYC kitchen! Contact your Sam Tell sales representative today.
