Smallwares
Smallwares like knives, bartending tools, and cookware are often overlooked but are essential to the daily operations of any restaurant. At Vortex, we provide a wide selection of affordable, high-quality tools to equip your kitchen and keep your workstations running smoothly. Visit our Vortex Restaurant Equipment showroom in Vancouver to explore our wide selection of baking supplies, bartending supplies, cookware, dinnerware, food storage, janitorial supplies, kitchen cutlery, kitchen supplies, pizza accessories, serving supplies and textiles. Prefer to shop from home? Order online for fast shipping!
Baking Supplies
Baking supplies – full and half size pans – food safe containers, cutting boards, mixing bowls, if you need bakeware, then check out our baking smallware section. You’ll be sure to find what you need.
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Bartending Supplies
If you operate a bar, night club, restaurant, or pub, then you need to check out our bartending supplies. From shakers to speed rails, Vortex Restaurant Equipment can get what you need to keep your staff supplied.
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Cookware
Pots, pans, baking sheets, sieves and more; Vortex Restaurant Equipment has the quality commercial cookware you need to have in you kitchen. Keep a good amount on hand, so your staff are not looking for a pot or pan but it is in the dish pit!
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Food Storage
Vortex Restaurant Equipment offer food storage bins in a variety of shapes, sizes, and styles to best suit your storage needs. An organized kitchen is an efficient kitchen. Keep all your condiments, spices, leftover food stored in food safe containers clearly labelled and within easy reach.
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Janitorial
Here at Vortex Restaurant Equipment we offer variety of janitor supplies that range from cleaning chemicals, trash bins, floor cares supplies and all other products that you need to keep every part of your business clean and healthy.
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Kitchen Cutlery
Every chef or cook on your line depends upon top quality knives and kitchen cutleries to do the job time after time. Vortex Restaurant Equipment carries knives trusted by butchers, fish packing plants, and restauranteurs throughout the world.
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Kitchen Supplies
For all those ‘bits’ which are so essential to the efficient running of you kitchen, explore our online store. From pastry brushes to tongs to spatulas to whisks, the myriad of kitchen supplies available can be sourced for you through Vortex Restaurant Equipment.
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Pizza Accessories
Do you need pizza bags for your delivery service? How about pans for serving or paddles for removing your pizzas from the oven? Vortex Restaurant Equipment has what you need to compliment your pizza shop with pizza accessories!
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Restaurant Dinnerware
No restaurant is complete without a right dinnerware. Equip your restaurant with selection of dinnerware including chinaware, utensils, glasswares and dinnerware accessories.
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Serving Supplies
Whether you need aprons, uniforms, dishrags or chefs’ hats, Vortex Restaurant Equipment can supply your servers with their ‘tools of the trade’. Our quality restaurant serving supplies will help your servers to make a lasting positive impression on your customers.
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Textiles
Aprons, uniforms, protective gloves, and cleaning cloth, come to Vortex Restaurant Equipment for those oh so important cleaning supplies. Keep you staff like a pro with large selection of textiles including apparels and aprons.
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Restaurant Smallware: Essential Tools for Your Commercial Kitchen
Every tool counts in a bustling commercial kitchen; small wares are the backbone of efficiency and quality. Often underestimated, these essential items are vital in food preparation, organization, and presentation.
Why Smallwares are Crucial in Commercial Kitchens
Enhancing Efficiency in Every Step
Smallware are the workhorses that streamline kitchen tasks, from chopping and stirring to plating and serving. These tools, from spatulas and tongs to spoons and whisks, enable chefs to move quickly and efficiently, reducing prep times and ensuring a smooth workflow.
Ensuring Safety and Organization
Safety is paramount in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Smallwares help maintain an organized workspace, reducing the risk of spills, slips, and cross-contamination. With items like colour-coded cutting boards and storage containers, kitchens can minimize accidents and uphold food safety standards.
Improving Food Presentation
A great dish is as much about presentation as it is about flavour. Smallwares such as garnish tools, presentation trays, and plating tweezers add a professional touch, allowing chefs to create visually appealing dishes that leave a lasting impression on diners.
Supporting Effective Food Storage and Preservation
Proper food storage is essential to minimize waste and maintain quality. Small wares, such as durable containers, portion scoops, and specialized storage items, help keep ingredients fresh, organized, and accessible, ensuring nothing goes to waste.
Key Categories of Smallwares for Commercial Kitchens
- Cookware: From pots and pans to saucepans and frying baskets, cookware small wares are essential for executing various cooking techniques. High-quality cookware helps ensure even heat distribution and durability, allowing chefs to produce consistent, quality dishes.
- Bakeware & Pizza Tools: Specialized bakeware, such as small wares like dough rollers, baking trays, and pizza cutters, is indispensable for bakeries and pizza kitchens. These tools ensure precise baking and portioning, creating the perfect foundation for baked goods and pizzas.
- Food Storage & Heating Tools: Proper food storage and heating equipment are critical for food safety and temperature control. Smallwares such as airtight containers, steam tables, and warming cabinets help keep ingredients fresh and dishes ready to serve at the right temperature, maintaining quality and safety.
- Tabletop Essentials for Service and Dining Experience: Tabletop small wares like plates, cutlery, and glassware contribute to an appealing dining experience. These items enhance the presentation of your culinary creations, allowing customers to enjoy their meals with the proper utensils and serveware.
- Precision Tools: Scales and Measuring Cups: Consistency is key in any commercial kitchen, and precision tools are the answer. Measuring cups, scales, and thermometers help chefs follow recipes accurately, ensuring that each dish meets the same high standards every time.
- Display Cases for Attracting Customers: Regarding presentation, display cases are vital for showcasing prepared dishes, desserts, or daily specials. A well-organized and visually appealing display can attract customers and increase sales, turning your food into an eye-catching advertisement.
- Janitorial Supplies for a Clean, Safe Kitchen: A clean kitchen is a productive kitchen. Smallwares for janitorial purposes, such as scrub brushes, mops, and sanitizers, help maintain hygiene standards and create a safe working environment. These items support routine cleaning tasks and ensure your kitchen remains sanitary.
Choosing the Right Smallwares for Your Kitchen
Quality small wares are an investment in your kitchen’s overall success. Prioritize durable, easy-to-clean materials and versatile designs that can withstand the demands of a busy commercial environment.
Explore Quality Smallwares at Vortex Restaurant Equipment
Visit Vortex Restaurant Equipment today to browse our extensive selection and take the first step toward a well-equipped kitchen.