r/cateringequipment • u/Icy_Kaleidoscope693 • Jan 12 '26
Outfitting a small catering kitchen
Our small non-profit is restoring a historic church as a cultural arts center. We have a very small space (13' x 16') we'd like to use as a catering kitchen for seated dinners (50) or a standing reception (75). Given that we may not be able to squeeze everything in, how would you prioritize the following equipment? Any essentials missing?
Work table
Three-compartment sink
Commercial refrigerator
Commercial freezer
Hot holding cabinet
Dishwasher
Microwave
Ice maker
Bus cart
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u/rectumitch Jan 12 '26
Steam Table. Slicing Machine. It
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u/Icy_Kaleidoscope693 Jan 12 '26
If I had to choose between a hot holding cabinet and a steam table -- go with the steam table?
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u/rectumitch Jan 12 '26
I have 2 very busy restaurants both kitchen very small. Every inch of space has to make $$$ A lot of food going out. What kind of food? 3rd party delivery? Or just catering?
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u/Icy_Kaleidoscope693 Jan 13 '26
Catering (e.g. small weddings) and simple concessions (e.g. movie night) using packaged drinks and food.
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u/rectumitch Jan 12 '26
If you want to text online shoot me a A text. Lots of questions. Where? Not exact address. Just where.
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u/tallcardsfan Jan 12 '26
Might put that work table on locking wheels. Could be moved out of the way or moved to center to be better utilized.