Why do we separate large equipment from countertop equipment?

While you may have to consult a designer or contractor before ordering large equipment, it’s fairly painless to order a piece of countertop equipment. In most scenarios, all you need is an outlet and a work surface. This can be a countertop (of course), or it can be a work table or equipment stand. Countertop equipment is also often ordered at a different stage of a restaurant opening – countertop equipment usually falls under smallwares, and is more similar to Kitchen Supplies in many ways.

What pieces of countertop equipment are the most important?

Every foodservice operation has different needs, but there are a few pieces of countertop equipment that we see in most kitchens: food processors, blenders, planetary mixers, and immersion blenders.