At first glance, it can be hard to tell the difference between commercial restaurant equipment, and high-end at-home models. However, appearances can be misleading. Here’s why buying commercial restaurant equipment in Ottawa from C. A. Paradis/Chef’s Paradise, can be better for your business compared to choosing at-home models.
Greater Durability
While it may be difficult to see a difference between commercial grade and at-home equipment, the biggest difference is beneath the surface. Commercial restaurant equipment in Ottawa is designed to take on the heavy workload common in most successful restaurants and hotels. However, at-home equipment is not as durable against long-term heavy use, and will require more maintenance than sturdier commercial options.
Improved Efficiency
Restaurants operate at a drastically different pace than home kitchens. Chefs need to be able to multitask almost effortlessly. Due to this, commercial equipment often comes with features and design points aimed at improving the efficiency within a kitchen. Improved efficiency can be seen with:
- Shorter cook times
- Longer preservation
- Workload reduction
- Less equipment down time
Efficiency is improved even more with the addition of industry specific features – often not found on at-home models.
Industry-Specific Features
Commercial restaurant equipment in Ottawa often have specialized features that most home kitchens would not require. These features can help improve efficiency, and thus, offer a greater return on investment for kitchens. Some examples of these industry specific features include:
- Larger oven capacity
- Built-in hot or cold food storage options
- Specialized cooking modes for bulk recipes and restaurant specific items
These types of special features, coupled with the greater durability of commercial grade equipment, help improve both efficiency and profitability.
Invest in Your Business
Investments are not limited to cash transactions. In fact, your restaurant equipment is one of your greatest assets. While commercial grade equipment may cost more to begin with, it shouldn’t be looked at as a loss. In fact, the more you invest in your business, the more you should see back in return. Improving the efficiency in your kitchen can reduce operating costs dramatically through:
- Decreased man hours
- Improved food waste ratios
- Lower maintenance costs
To learn more about how commercial restaurant equipment in Ottawa can be good for your food service or hospitality business, please contact the professionals at C.A. Paradis/Chef’s Paradise today!
