What are the commonly used kitchen utensils in restaurant kitchens?

Restaurant kitchen equipment generally includes five parts, namely storage equipment, washing equipment, conditioning equipment, cooking equipment and dining equipment. From the perspective of a professional restaurant designer, restaurant kitchen design should be combined with the chef’s usage habits. Generally speaking, the kitchen is divided into four parts: the washing area, the meal preparation area, the cooking area and the extension area. The placement of commonly used utensils is arranged according to the kitchen area and personal cooking procedures.

Cooking utensils mainly include stoves, stoves and related tools and utensils for cooking. Cabinets of different textures will also give users different tactile sensations. Relatively speaking, log panels are more comfortable than stainless steel ones. The height of the cabinet and the opening and closing direction of the cabinet door are also key factors. Everything should be based on humanized design such as convenient access to items. Height of the operating platform When working in the kitchen, the height of the operating platform plays a decisive role in preventing fatigue and allowing you to turn around flexibly. When you bend your body forward 20 degrees Celsius for a long time, it will put a huge load on the waist, and in the long run, back pain will accompany it. Therefore, before purchasing or custom-made cabinets, it is best to refer to the chef's height and usage habits. You should also ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated. You may wish to choose an open kitchen design with a window system, increase the kitchen's exhaust ventilation system, and use a larger-power range hood.

Storage equipment is divided into two parts: food storage and utensil storage. Food storage is divided into refrigerated and non-cold storage. Refrigeration is achieved through refrigerators, refrigerated cabinets, etc. in the kitchen. Utensil storage is to provide storage space for tableware, cooking utensils, utensils, etc. Storage of appliances is completed through various base cabinets, wall cabinets, corner cabinets, multi-functional decorative cabinets, etc. Washing equipment includes hot and cold water supply systems, drainage equipment, wash basins, wash cabinets, etc. Garbage bins or sanitary buckets should be set up for garbage generated during kitchen operations after washing. Modern home kitchens should also be equipped with disinfection cabinets, Equipment such as food waste crushers. Cooking equipment mainly includes cooking countertops, tools and utensils for sorting, cutting vegetables, ingredients, and preparation. With the advancement of science and technology, the number of food cutting machines, juice pressing machines, and brewing machines used in home kitchens is also increasing.

As the lighting equipment of the restaurant kitchen, the lighting arrangement of the kitchen lighting needs to be divided into two levels: one is the lighting for the entire kitchen, and the other is the lighting for washing, preparation, and operation. The latter generally arranges local lights under the wall cabinets and sets convenient switch devices. Also, today's range hoods with good performance generally have lights.

Electrical equipment embedded in kitchen cabinets Now the kitchen area is relatively moderate, and it is much more convenient to bring electrical appliances into the kitchen. According to everyone's different needs, refrigerators, ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, etc. can be arranged in appropriate locations in the kitchen cabinets for easy opening and use. The low cabinets in the kitchen are best made with push-pull drawers for easy access and better visibility. Wall cabinets are generally made into multi-layer grids with a width of 30 to 40cm, and the cabinet doors are made into bisected or folding sliding doors. Make full use of the effective space. The gap between the wall cabinet and the operating platform can generally be used to easily place some cooking utensils. Some can also be used as simple rolling shutter doors to prevent dust from small appliances such as food processors and toasters.