I made a spreadsheet with all kitchen essentials, including links to recommended products at three price tiers
Holy shit. I literally just came to this sub posting a request for a kitchen essentials checklist because I'm going to move and have an actual kitchen that isn't solely a stove, fridge, and no counter. Thank you so much.
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Smallwares Requirements
for a
100 Seat Restaurant
Receiving
1 each 200 lb. receiving scale
1 each box knife
2 each dunnage rack 36"
Storage
Dry storage
2 each dunnage rack 36 inch
2 each 36 gallon ingredient bin w/slide cover
6 each polycarbonate food box - 18 X 26 X 15 inch
6 each polycarbonate food box - 18 X 26 X 9 inch
6 each polycarbonate food box - 12 X 18 X 9 inch
Cold Storage
2 each dunnage racks 36 inch
12 each polycarbonate food box - 18 X 26 X 15 inch
6 each drain trays for food boxes - 18 X 26 inch
12 each polycarbonate food box - 12 X 18 X 9 inch
6 each 8 qt. round storage container w/lid
12 each 3.5 qt. round storage container w/lid
12 each 2 qt. round storage container w/lid
Meat Storage
12 each polycarbonate food box - 18 X 26 X 9 inch
6 each drain tray for food box - 18 X 26 inch
6 each polycarbonate food box - 12 X 18 X 6 inch
Ice Storage/Transport
1 each 125 lb. ice caddy w/casters
1 each 84 ounce plastic scoops
Food Preparation
Salad Preparation
2 each aprons
2 each 16 qt. aluminum colander
2 each cutting board 18 X 24 X 1/2 inch (green)
1 each cook's knife
3 each utility knives
1 each twin blade mincing knife
3 each paring knife
4 each 8 qt. s/s bowls
2 each 13 qt. s/s bowls
1 each 63 qt. aluminum salad bowl
1 each mixing bowl dolly stand
6 each 24 cup muffin pans
24 each 18 X 26 X 1 inch sheet pans
1 each sheet pan rack w/casters
1 pair 24 inch oven mitts
Rangetop Cooking - Note: All capacities are brim full.
Meat, Poultry, Fish Preparation
1 each 18 X 24 X 1 cutting board (red)
1 each 18 X 24 X 1 cutting board (blue)
1 each 18 X 24 X 1 cutting board (yellow)
1 each 2 lb. X 1/8 oz. platform scale - fixed dial
1 each film dispenser
1 each foil dispenser
2 each bowl scraper - large blade
4 each 8 qt. s/s mixing bowls
4 each 6 qt. s/s mixing bowls
4 each 4 qt. s/s mixing bowls
2 each 10 inch cook's knives
2 each 8 inch utility knives
1 each 10 inch bread knife
1 each 6 inch boning knife
1 each 7 inch clever
1 each stainless knife rack
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Here is the spreadsheet
There are no referral or affiliate links here, I am not benefiting in any way from this. I just enjoy helping others.
Let me explain my intentions a bit more
I was bored one day week, and I decided to write up a list of all essential items that any kitchen should have. This was meant to help beginners who don't have much or any kitchen hardware, or for those who are looking to upgrade their existing hardware. I decided to also include an "expanded" and "expert" level of hardware that you will eventually need as well (see the separate tabs on the bottom of the spreadsheet).
I hand-compiled 95 items, and used product recommendations from America's Test Kitchen and Serious Eats to come up with three different options for each item, at three different price points. So there are currently 279 individual items with prices and links to purchase.
I feel pretty good with the range of items, I'd say it's about 95% inclusive. If you spot anything I have missed, feel free to let me know and I will add it.
Edit: Just wanted to highlight this great suggestion from u/BrooklynNewsie
If someone here is planning to move out of their own, it’s worth printing out a list like this and posting it on the wall of your new kitchen, add a check mark every time you want to use something from the list you don’t have yet. Highlight it if there is no available substitute to get the job done without that tool. (Obviously make sure you have the absolute basics [pan, spatula, knife, cutting board, grater, fire extinguisher]) When you hit 3 check marks, add it to your shopping list.
Edit 2: Wow! So much great feedback, thank you all so much!
I have made a few updates to the spreadsheet; I added a mandatory column, per many of your requests, which is just what is sounds like, things that are absolutely mandatory and you can't live without.
I added some little pictures as well, because why not.
Next I will be adding some descriptions as to why each item is considered essential, or basically why I think it deserves a spot in your kitchen. I will try to keep my bias out of this.
I will also be creating a list of baking essentials as well. Look for that in a new post within the next week or so.
Lastly, if any of you still reading this have any software programming experience, I am looking for some assistance setting up a Python script or Visual Basic code, or whatever, that will auto-update the prices from Amazon. I know Java and some C++, but that's it. Please DM me if you would be willing to help!
Holy shit. I literally just came to this sub posting a request for a kitchen essentials checklist because I'm going to move and have an actual kitchen that isn't solely a stove, fridge, and no counter. Thank you so much.
Asian here.
Rice cooker and Wok are essentials.
I would suggest ranking things in terms of how essential they are.
e.g. I didnt get a honing steel / whetstone till 6 mths after I bought a knife.
I'm also hoping to get a microplaner.