After you have hunted down and purchased your catering trailer, van or truck for your mobile catering business you need to get it properly equipped for food storage and preparation.
There is a massive range of mobile catering equipment out there so you need to be selective. A lot course depends on what you plan to cook and serve.. For example a deep fryer is an absolute must have if you are going to be serving French fries but would be completely useless in an ice cream van.
For the newcomers – here is a list of the most common mobile catering equipment found in a catering vehicle:.
Griddle: You most probably cannot do without this one. A kind of a hot plate it is indispensable when it comes to cooking burgers, toasts, eggs, sausages and the like. They come with either 1, 2, 3 or 4 burners and you should choose one based on your expected usage.
Water boiler: If you are planning to serve any hot drinks this has got to be on top of your shopping list of mobile catering equipment. It works similar to the kettle you have at home but with a much higher capacity ranging between 5 – 10 gallons.
Fryer: The use of this handy device is not limited to just frying chips but can even be employed for the preparation of burgers and fish nuggets among countless other things.
Fridge: If you need to keep some ingredients cool through the working day you absolutely cannot do without a fridge – clearly this is a safety, not just a practical issue. It is very useful for the storage of milk, meat, burgers etc. Also make sure you get one with a freezer section in case you need to store frozen goods and ice cream.
Bain Marie: This is a piece of equipment that has several compartments (1, 2 or 3) within which hot food can be stored without worrying about it getting cold. How it works is that these steel compartments sit in a tank of hot water maintaining the food’s temperature at a level at which is more resistant to growth of bacteria.
So analyze your entire cooking process and make a more comprehensive list of the right mobile catering equipment for your business.
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excellent article we often have many catering equipment vans out and about on the road, the electrolux ovens are very popular!