You've signed on the dotted line, and you now have your own commercial space that you intend to turn into a restaurant. One of the first things you'll likely do is start planning what the kitchen will look like and what kind of equipment you'll need to prepare the menu you want. But before you reach out to a commercial kitchen equipment supplier and start ordering appliances, it's a good idea to sit down and come up with a game plan for what's ahead. Here's how to make sure you buy the right equipment for your commercial kitchen that will get your new restaurant off to a good start.

Measure Everything and Then Measure It Again

Maybe you have a ton of space in the kitchen, or maybe things will be a little tight. Regardless of the size, you need to know the exact measurements for everything. While you need to know the measurements for the room itself, you also need to know exactly how much space you want to give to different appliances throughout the kitchen. How much space do you have for the stoves? Where will the dishwasher go? How big of a fridge do you need as well as a freezer? Measure out in detail where you envision every appliance going so that there are no surprises when it comes time to start actually installing your new equipment.

You Need to Finalize What You Will Serve Before You Can Figure Out What Equipment You Need To Cook It

Once you know how much space you want to give to each appliance, you will need to work on finding the best set of features that you can for an appliance that will fit within that allotted amount of space. But what features do you need exactly? It can help a great deal if you finalize your entire menu for the opening night before you order your first appliance or piece of equipment. Needing to cook or store certain types of foods could make you reconsider what kinds of features you need for certain equipment. Give yourself some room to grow here, as your menu might expand over time. Consider what your ideal menu would be, and try to get equipment that can eventually help you make your dream menu a reality.

Set a Budget for the Entire Kitchen, and Then Break Down How Much You Want to Spend on Each Piece of Equipment or Appliance

Setting a budget for the kitchen is a good idea, but based on your menu, you should also have an idea of which appliances will be more important than others. Set a specific price for each piece of equipment in addition to the overall budget in order to ensure you don't get carried away.

Contact a local commercial kitchen equipment supplier for more information. 

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