Category Archives: Food Service

Whether you require items to cater for a large, public event, or for hosting a backyard BBQ, Deelat Industrial has you covered! We have a wide selection of high-quality food service products including small appliances, cookware, concession equipment, stainless steel BBQ’s, and portable refrigerators.

5 Essential Items to Have When Learning How to Cook

Have you ever watched the Food Network TV show “Worst Cooks in America”? It is hilarious to watch adults learn how to cook when they are challenged by tasks as simple as cooking an egg.

Often newlyweds or those leaving home for the first time are in similar situations. That is, they have no idea how to prepare a meal. However, having the right tools and equipment in the kitchen provides a great beginning for the novice cook.

Cookware

Non-stick cookware can be a lifesaver in the kitchen. To get started you’ll need:

  • A skillet for frying or sautéing. Cast iron is always the best purchase for quality and longevity.
  • A small and medium saucepan for cooking sauces or gravies.
  • Large pot for preparing soups or stews.                                                                                                                     serve-what-cooking

Baking Pans

You may not be interested in becoming a pastry chef, but you may want to learn how to bake simple treats such as cookies or brownies. To do this, you will need to have baking essentials nearby. Some necessities include:

  • A baking sheet for cookies.
  • A quarter sheet baking pan for cakes.
  • Parchment baking sheets.
  • Aluminum foil.                                                                                                                                                                             baking

Kitchen Utensils

Having the right utensils can be of great benefit in learning how to cook. To start, you’ll need a whisk for mixing and a spatula for flipping or picking up hot foods. You’ll further need a quality set of knives. Consider a set that includes a paring, bread and chef’s knife along with kitchen shears.

Small Appliances

Items such as a microwave or can opener, you will likely already have in your kitchen. However, consider purchasing these other small appliances to help you become a better cook.

  • Blender for making sauces, dips and soups.
  • Hand-held mixer for blending cookie doughs and cake mixes.
  • Toaster oven which can be used for more than just making toast, which allows you to grill, roast or bake.                                                                                                                        Small-Kitchen-Appliances

Other Equipment

Although there are numerous other items you can purchase for your kitchen ensemble, the following are crucial in food preparation.

Stock your kitchen with these items and grab a few recipes to get started. Before you know it, you’ll be a great cook and the envy of your friends and family.

Deelat.com offers a wide range of cooking products to help you get started!

 

 

 

5 Essential Serving Items You Need for Starting a Catering Business

A number of costs are associated with starting a catering business. You must first obtain the proper permits, attract customers, and jump through the legal loopholes. But once you’re ready to serve your first party or 100-person wedding, it pays to be prepared with all the proper serving equipment.

In truth, proper catering equipment is needed for two reasons. First, it will ensure you serve customers food that’s hot. Plus, the right equipment is critical for ensuring food stays at the correct temperature to ensure health safety standards are met.

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As you consider acquiring equipment for your catering business, there are a number of items you will need. Every business’s equipment needs are unique and depend on the type of food and service that they provide. Yet there are several pieces that many food service businesses – from restaurants offering brunch, to caterers serving buffets – commonly use. Here’s a look at some of the most important pieces you will need:

1. Chaffering Dishes

If you’ll be serving hot food, chaffering dishes – also known as chafers – are a critical item. These dishes have large pans that are heated using gel fuel pods or an electric heat source from underneath, and they are used to keep food warm during service. In general, water is added to the chafer, and then it is heated using the fuel source. Once the water is heated, the food pan is placed inside the chafer.

There are many types of chafers, including rectangular and oval shapes, as well as a number of different sizes. Plus, chaffering dishes are available in a variety of finishes. Stainless steel is the most common type, but there are also dishes with satin or matte finishes. Finally, chafers are also differentiated by the type of cover they use; you can choose from simple lift-off covers, retractable lids, or glass-top lids.

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2. Steam Pans

Steam pans hold your hot food items, and they are placed inside the chafer dish. These are available in a number of standardized sizes commonly used in the food service industry. For example, a full-sized chafer dish can hold two half-sized steam pans, or one half-sized and two quarter-sized pans. Often, steam pans are sold in sets of many different sizes. It’s important to have a range of steam pans so that you can serve in a variety of different configurations.

3. Beverage Urns and Dispensers

Whether you’ll be serving coffee, iced tea or a specialty beverage, you should consider the type of hardware that you will need. Coffee dispensers come in a range of styles and types, including smaller air pots, as well as large-scale urns. For cold beverages, a large glass or clear plastic urn filled with ice can serve hundreds of guests. Finally, if you’ll be serving guests tableside, your servers will need pitchers and handheld coffee pots.

4. Serving Trays

Whether you will serve appetizers off trays or carry plates to the tables, serving trays are a useful item to have. There are two main types. For example, small grab-and-go food items can be served directly off of stainless steel serving trays, while larger, durable trays are used to carry plates to the table.

5. Squeeze Bottles

You might have specialty sauces you need to serve or just good old-fashioned catsup to offer; either way, squeeze bottles can help you avoid serving sauces from a chaffering dish, which can become messy. Plus, they are affordable and easy to buy in bulk, so you can always stock up on them.

Deelat.com is your source for high-quality food service items. From stainless steel chafers, to steam pan sets, we offer a range of options covering all your catering business’s needs.

Wine Refrigerators: Buying Tips and Features To Consider

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For a wine enthusiast, a wine chiller is a solid investment. Essentially, they are small refrigerators designed to keep your wine collection at a constant temperature, which helps to preserve taste and freshness. Yet, there are many types of wine refrigerators available these days, and for buyers, it can be a daunting task to decide which type is right for your kitchen, restaurant or bar.

Wine Cooler
Wine Cooler

So what should you keep in mind as you start shopping? For one, you’ll want to consider sizes. These coolers are designed to hold a certain amount of bottles – from about 20 up to 50 or more in standard set-ups. Wine collectors, though, will likely prefer a cooler with more space, and for them, there are coolers available that can hold 150 bottles or more. You’ll also want to consider:

Temperature Uniformity:

A constant temperature is essential for preserving the wine’s quality, because wide fluctuations in temperature can degrade the wine. That’s why you need a unit that’s capable of delivering a range of temperatures and that can prevent wide swings in temperature. In general, sparkling wines, reds and whites are stored best from about 5º C to about 15º C, so you should look for a cooler that can handle that range.

In addition, some coolers are built with multiple compartments, which enable different temperatures to be set in each. This is a useful option for someone who will be storing a greater variety of wines, as whites can generally be stored at lower temperatures, while reds are better suited for slightly warmer temperatures.

Integrated Wine Cooler
Integrated Wine Cooler

Type of Shelving:

You’ll also want to consider the flexibility of the shelving. Some wine chillers, for instance, have fixed shelving that cannot be removed. This can be problematic, as it’s difficult to accommodate larger bottles and retrieved stored bottles. Many coolers, though, are equipped with sliding shelving, whether wooden or coated-wire racks, which can be removed or pulled out to easily access your wines.

Thermoelectric vs Compression Power:

Thermoelectric wine chillers generate temperature using only electricity, and thus, they’re more efficient and quieter than compression wine coolers. Yet, thermoelectric units don’t necessarily create cold air; instead they push warm air out. For this reason, thermoelectric units aren’t always as reliable when it comes to temperature uniformity.

Conversely, compression coolers use refrigerant, similar to traditional kitchen refrigerators, and thus, they actually create cool air. That’s why this type of cooler does a better job at generating cooler air and keeping temperatures more constant. They are also a bit more durable than thermoelectric units.

Locking System:

If you want to restrict access to your wine collection, you should consider a unit with a built-in locking system. In general, these aren’t standard features, but locks are available on some units. In some cases, aftermarket locks can be applied, but that’s not always an option. Thus, if you would like a lock, you should shop for a unit that equipped with one.

Standalone vs. Under-counter Units:

You’ll also want to consider the style of the unit. Some are designed to fit functionally under your existing counter system. These are ideal for kitchen islands, and they’re sleek and stylish. Standalone units are more common, and they are like miniature refrigerators.  Yet, there are a range of customization options for both under-counter and standalone coolers. For instance, some coolers have wooden shelves that can be stained to match your existing cabinetry, while others are designed to accommodate molding to match your kitchen’s palette.

Under Counter Wine Cooler
Under Counter Wine Cooler

Tinted and/or Tempered Glass:

In general, the majority of wine chillers are built with a tempered glass window. Tempered glass is sturdier than standard glass. This is important, as your wine cooler may be in a highly trafficked area like a kitchen or restaurant. Thus, the glass is better equipped to withstand bumps. Additionally, you may want to consider an option with tinted glass. This is especially important for areas with lots of natural light. UV rays can degrade the quality of the wine, and tinted glass helps to diminish this effect.

Shop for wine fridges and wine chillers on Deelat.com. We offer a range of options, from sleek 12-bottle fridges to 150+ bottle wine coolers. Plus, we offer some of the best prices around! Start shopping for your wine cooler today.