When choosing a work/prep table, it is vital to understand the material you will work with. Depending on the activity, when carefully selected, the right worktable will make your investment worthwhile. It can be daunting when facing the decision of choosing a prep/work table for your commercial kitchen, so some considerations to have in mind are:   Budget: Certain materials are more prone to damage and may require specific upkeep. Keep this in mind when budgeting your kitchen; it might make sense to choose a durable yet low-cost counter to avoid excessive maintenance.  Porous vs. non-porous: Some materials are more likely to...

Make Your Workspace Work for You  Mobility is freedom. Whether it’s finally getting your driver’s license or (crazy analogy time!) Being able to move your stainless-steel worktables to a different area or room, casters give you the freedom to make your space easier to design and work in. You can also use casters to create a mobile island for your kitchen. Just put wheels on your prep table/island and move it out of the way when you’re done prepping and cooking. This mobility is also perfect for any commercial kitchen.  You get several other benefits that only casters provide: - Cleaning up is much...

What Do You Need? When setting up and equipping your workspace (commercial or home), there are several factors you need to consider when it comes to work/prep tables versus equipment stands. One of the first, and most obvious, factors is the overall size of the area. Will the work table or stand fit in your space? Height is also important since equipment stands aren’t as tall as prep tables. You also want to make sure whatever you buy will fit your needs. Is it for your home or commercial space? Will you be leaving it in one area, or does...

It is a universally acknowledged truth among people who have worked BOH (‘back of house’ for those new to the biz), that one of the most valuable assets in a working kitchen is counter space. It is the kitchen's heart, where all the food is prepped and plated; the cornerstone of a restaurant that deserves the very best. Anyone that’s worked in a commercial kitchen understands that efficiency is king. Having an adequately laid out workspace is critical to achieving that ideal. If you’ve worked in a commercial kitchen you’ve been there: the dinner rush is in full speed, cooks...