Catering businesses require a significant amount of planning between cooking, transporting, and serving foods. Without the right equipment and supplies, operators cannot best serve their client’s needs and produce great foods.
Central put together a list of some of the most important equipment and supplies to consider when outfitting your catering business after it leaves your kitchen. Please note that this list is not all-inclusive, as every business model will vary. However, these items are a great place to start when considering what is needed to operate your catering business. For a more comprehensive list of catering business equipment and supplies, check out our Shop by Catering Business page.
Catering Equipment
So what equipment is used in catering? Let’s review some of the most commonly used items.
Keep foods at proper temperatures while transporting and waiting for mealtime. Heating cabinets are extremely versatile and are available in a multitude of sizes and styles. From undercounter, uninsulated units to full size, insulated units that do not need to be plugged in to continue heating the cabinet.