How Do You Design A Catering Kitchen?
Your dream of owning your own catering business is coming true and you are busy choosing your food selection offerings. Because food production on a large scale requires an adequate facility in which to prepare, plan to construct a catering kitchen to accommodate your needs. Check with your state health board and fire marshal before purchasing appliances. In some states, you may operate out of your home but will need a separate entrance to the kitchen and a reception area. In all states, fire codes apply when you’re operating a business that uses high temperature commercial equipment. Design the placement of your interior appliances and cabinets to expedite your working area. If you plan to cater entire meals, allow room to house thermo carts with an easy access to the door for transportation. Divide your catering kitchen into work areas by food group. When preparing desserts, your pastry board should be as close as possible to the flour and sugar bins and only a short reach from a cen
