Posts: 162
From:Alabama (But currently traveling most of the time)
Registered: Jun 2004

posted March 29, 2009 12:08 PM               

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to go a step further than Steve with the 6 culnary tools, if you had to outfit a small/medium size commercial kitchen with 6 pieces of commercial equipment what would you go for? And why, or if not why, how about an explanation of the versatility in it...maybe something you can do with the equipment others have not thought of?

[a convection oven with 6 burner gas range or flat top grill is 2 pieces. Or the Lambi Convection/Steamer combo ovens would also be considered 2 pieces]

Here is an example of what I mean.

1. Convection Oven - I have found that you can cook most anything in an oven with a little ingenuity, soups, smoke meats, rice...its all technique.

2. Flame/Char grill - most of the ones I have seen you can lay the 'grates' down flat so it can also be used as a range for big pots and saute pans if needed.

3. Steamer

4. Big Hobart mixer (you know the one that has the attchments as well for the head of it)

5. Speed Rack - this is invaluable in almost any kitchen especially for saving time and space

6. Robo Coupe (this will probably be your smallest commercial item)

So maybe I picked the most well known ones, or maybe you can surprise us with other equipment or give us a little knowledge on how to use these items better? Tips, Techniques?

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From:Diamond Springs, Calif.
Registered: May 2003

posted April 10, 2009 11:56 AM               

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About this time, I'm grumbling because I set the bar at 6 pieces ...

Here are mine:

1--Cook top with 6 or 8 burners.
2--Griddle ... I know a lot of cooks don't use the flat top, but I grew up on them in the Navy. I can grill outside on the barbecue.
3--Mixer with all the attachments ... 2 are best (5-quart Kitchen Aid and 20-quart Hobart), but I'll go with a 20-quart Hobart is that's the choice.
5--Robo Coupe or similar food processor.
6--Barbeque grill ... a must since outdoor cooking is such a big part of my reparatory.

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From:Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada
Registered: May 2003

posted April 10, 2009 12:05 PM               

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1. I think that I would definitely have to include a fryer of some sort. I used to fill one with water for cooking pasta and steaming vegetables to order. I even had a friend who went to a welder and had a basket made so he could cook 6 different items in each basket.
2. I agree with chef steve that a flattop is slways nice to have especially for breakfast items, quesedilla's fish etc.
3. Lets not forget an oven
4. Charbroiler for sure
5. I like the idea of a steamer
6. A meat slicer would always come in handy

Thats it and I too would like to add about another 6 items to my list
God Bless
Bryguy

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From:Diamond Springs, Calif.
Registered: May 2003

posted April 10, 2009 02:51 PM               

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Thanks for causing me to take a second look at my earlier post. I forgot Item #4, which was going to be a convection oven. I figure that you can always shut the fan off in a convection oven if you don't need the blowing air.

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From:Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA
Registered: May 2003

posted April 19, 2009 08:00 PM            

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Funny this post came up...I looked at it thought about it...and just put it aside...Then...Then....Then...God through the church we attend asked me to consult on creating a new kitchen for this rapidly growing church...We have looked at plans and discussed equipment..budget etc....What I had to get up front was a focus...a "Mission" statement...they also expressed the deisreto have a Food Service Ministry to oversee and administer the Vision of the Food Service Minstry! How cool is that! As in all things God is moving in ways we cannot fathom and ewven brnging me here just so I could do this...Wow...Amazing..So many things God is doing...and I thought I was a multitasker!
There is always a budget...but the reminder is that we are on a God Economy!
Praise and pray for his new kitchen...and since the focus is on a church banquet multi user volunteer kitchen where would we put our priorities along with the "list " of what we want...on the plan we have a 6 burner gas with as big of a griddle as we can afford with two convections underneath, Ice machine, Warming cabinet, Frig and freezer upright, And a selection of quality smallwares.

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