A state-of-the-art kitchen with all the equipment you want may be nice, but it is not necessary for a basic restaurant. You will very likely want more than the bare minimum, but knowing the basic equipment required can help you get started.

Kitchens have been around for centuries, however, it was not until post-civil war period that the majority of kitchen appliances were invented. The reason was that most people no longer had servants and housewives working alone in the kitchen needed culinary help. Also the advent of electricity greatly advanced the technology of labor saving kitchen appliances.

An integral part of any restaurant is its refrigeration systems. Restaurant refrigeration ranges from small coolers (like a dorm fridge) to massive walk-in refrigerators and freezers, and everything in between. Here is a break down of all the different types of commercial restaurant coolers and freezers.

Tips for buying restaurant equipment. Restaurant equipment covers everything from commercial ovens to dining tables, restaurant dishes to ice machines. Deciding what type of restaurant equipment to purchase can be overwhelming for a new restaurant owner.

One area that can feel overwhelming when opening a new restaurant is the equipment. The prices of new restaurant equipment are staggering, especially if you are new to the business.