Food For Thought

Commercial dishwashers play a vital role in restaurant kitchens by improving hygiene, speed, and overall efficiency. This blog explains the importance of commercial dishwashers and compares three popular types: under counter front loading dishwashers for small spaces, glass washers for delicate glassware, and hood type pass through dishwashers for high-volume operations. By understanding the differences and ideal use cases for each, restaurant owners can choose the right dishwasher to meet their operational needs and maintain consistent cleaning standards.

In the fast-paced world of quick-service restaurants and food kiosks, a well maintained shawarma grill is more than equipment it is the heart of your shawarma offering. Choosing the right model (3 burner or 4 burner), knowing all parts and following a consistent cleaning and maintenance routine ensures consistent food quality, hygiene, safety and long term savings. This guide helps you pick the right grill and care for it properly so your shawarmas stay juicy, tasty and safe.

A wine cooler offers specialized wine storage that regular refrigerators cannot match. By providing controlled temperatures, stable humidity, gentle vibration levels, and bottle friendly shelving, wine coolers preserve wine quality and flavor. Using a wine cooler correctly setting appropriate temperature zones for different wine types ensures wines are ready to serve and stay fresh. This post explains how wine coolers differ from standard fridges, why they are necessary, and how optimal temperature settings vary by wine type.

Choosing the right commercial mixer can make or break your bakery, pizzeria or restaurant kitchen. A versatile planetary mixer handles everything from cake batter to light doughs, while a spiral mixer delivers superior performance when dough bread or pizza is at the core of your operation. This guide helps you understand which mixer matches your needs and how to maintain it for long-term reliability.

Sandwich/salad prep tables and pizza prep tables may look similar, but their designs serve different workflows. Sandwich prep tables use smaller 1/6 and 1/9 pans and have shallow cutting boards for quick assembly, while pizza prep tables use larger 1/3 pans and wide cutting surfaces for dough and toppings. Maintaining them includes daily cleaning, sanitizing pans, checking temperatures, and regular condenser coil maintenance. Labeling pans with dissolvable labels, color-coding, and consistent placement improves speed and food safety. Omni Food Equipment recommends Coolasonic prep tables for both sandwich and pizza setups.

Fall and winter produce can be tricky to keep fresh in Canadian kitchens but with the right techniques and equipment, it doesn’t have to be. This guide shows restaurants and food businesses how to properly receive, store, and rotate seasonal vegetables and fruits while staying CFIA-compliant. Learn tips on humidity control, temperature monitoring, and smart storage solutions, plus how the right commercial refrigerators, prep coolers, and shelving can save you money, reduce waste, and keep your ingredients at peak freshness all season long.

Choosing between a combi oven and a convection oven? Discover which one suits your menu best. Learn how these commercial ovens differ in performance, versatility, and cooking style .

Restaurants and cafés can take advantage of this season by offering hearty soups, baked dishes, indulgent desserts, and cozy hot beverages. Success depends on combining a well-crafted seasonal menu with reliable, efficient equipment. Using products like Unox ovens, heated display cases, espresso machines, and stainless steel prep tables from Omni Food Equipment helps businesses serve comforting meals efficiently, attract more customers, and increase sales throughout the colder months.

Warm up your winter menu with three cozy cocktails the Maple Hot Toddy, Classic Irish Coffee, and Mulled Wine each paired with OMNI’s recommended commercial equipment for perfect preparation and presentation. These seasonal drinks not only delight guests but also drive higher profits during colder months. OMNI Food Equipment provides everything from espresso machines to bar tools to help your business serve comfort in every cup.