Commercial Kitchen Equipment

We’d like to share a little information about our Superior Products Restaurant Equipment and Supplies Top 10 best sellers so far this summer. Although summer didn’t officially start until the third week of June, we’re basing our “unofficial” summer period for the months of June, July, and August. June is now over and we reviewed our sales data, coming up with our top selling products for the month.

10) VersaPour Clear 60 oz. Pitchers 832820- Case of 6 now priced at $17.99

       A summer must for serving iced tea, lemonade, soft drinks, water, and any other cold beverages

9) Swivel Club Style Barstool 447998- Now priced at $58.99 each

      Comfortable sturdy and affordable bar furniture

8) 16” Aluminum Pizza Pan 801840- Now priced at $6.19 each

      Lightweight durable pizza pans

7) Windsor Medium Weight Dinner Knife 781345- Box of 12 now priced at $4.39

     Economical lightweight flatware

 


6) 8” Plastic Salad Bowl 832317- Now priced at $5.39 each

     Decorative black plastic bowls for everyday use

5) Half Size Sheet Pan 806188- Now priced at $18.49 each

     Always in the top 10, one of our customer’s all time favorites

4) Self Adjusting Table Glides 861364- Set of 4 now priced at $9.99

     Keep those tables level with these inexpensive accessories

3) Value Half Size Sheet Pan 808792- Now priced at $9.39 each

    Natural finish light duty pans

2) Tredlite Vinyl Sponge Matting 683299- Now priced at $9.19 per linear foot

    Prevents fatigue caused by standing for long periods of time

And the best selling product in June at Superior Products Restaurant Equipment and Sales was:

1) Economy Full Size Sheet Pan 881437- Now priced at $7.99 each

    Medium duty aluminum pan for your baking needs

These are our best selling supplies for June, but we also carry a full range of commercial kitchen equipment. Our product selection includes refrigeration, ranges, and food prep equipment, as well as bar equipment and supplies. With nearly 12,000 products sitewide, you need look no further!

Summer’s here and grilling season is upon us. Everyone loves freshly grilled meats, vegetables, and fruit this time of year. Superior Products Restaurant Equipment and Supplies offers you a variety of tools for you to successfully grill to perfection. From our selection of outdoor commercial gas grills to utensils and dinnerware, we’ve got what you need to provide that outdoor grilling experience that your customers will never forget!

We offer both MagiKitchen and Crown Verity grills, along with accessories for these outdoor grills, such as hoods and shelves. Tools such as cooks forks and turners are available so that you can flip your food products and have them properly grilled on all sides. Our website carries decorative platters for placing your cooked product or that can be used for serving. We carry everything but the food itself!

Superior Products also has a large of selection of outdoor seating. Choose from tables chairs and umbrellas to decorate your patio or outdoor area with. For those cooler nights, patio heaters are available. So now’s the time to purchase your outdoor equipment and furniture before summer ends!

Superior Products Restaurant Equipment and Supplies offers two exclusive brands of products. Our Superior private label can be found on large kitchen equipment such as refrigeration, and cooking and bar equipment. Our Next Day Gourmet private line of smallwares includes kitchen utensils, scales, china, flatware, and many other foodservice supplies.

Our Superior line includes reach-in refrigerators, slicers, commercial ranges, and industrial dishwashers. Back bar coolers and direct draw dispensers also can be found in the Superior family of equipment. Our Superior private label items are manufactured by such industry giants as True, APW Wyott, Star, Bakers Pride, and Jackson.

There are over 1500 Next Day Gourmet exclusive brand products on www.SuperProd.com. China patterns include Amsterdam, Cancun, Duchess, Jive, Newport, White White, and many more. Our selection of flatware patterns includes Baguette, Dominion, Palm, Pebbles, Marissa, Radianz, and Union Square, as well as many others. Choose from cutlery, coffee cups, ramekins, soup service products, salad bowls, aprons, thermometers and tongs. These are just a small selection of smallwares products we offer under the Next Day Gourmet brand name.

In addition to our private labeled exclusive brand products, we have close to 12,000 total products available on our website. Many of these are in stock and ready to ship within one business day from our 4 national distribution centers. We pride ourselves on having a great product selection, great prices, and great customer service. In business for over 75 years, we are recognized as an industry leader in the foodservice equipment and supplies business.

Welcome back to Superior Products Restaurant Equipment and Supplies three part series on the history of restaurants. Previously we explored the early history of foodservice establishments and the evolution of eateries into the American dining landscape today. While our country is still relatively young, new technologies, expanded culinary exposure, and creativity have all been key components in the shaping of our modern day cornucopia of foodservice dining options.

This article will focus on the types of eating establishments available to consumers today in the United States. We will attempt to cover the more prominent and popular types of eateries, although some are sure to be left out as there are so many to choose from. We’ll also throw in some menu fare and recommended foodservice equipment and supply items that might work well with this type of venue. So here we go…

Restaurant is a generic term referring to any establishment that serves food to customers. High end restaurants offer cuts of quality meats and seafood dishes, often adorned with sauces and seasonings that delight the palate. Many of the world’s top chefs are in charge of these kitchens where dishes are created with some of the finest and freshest ingredients to be found- all for a price! Fast food restaurants and coffee shops have menu items that will cost you less than one dollar.

Pizzerias specialize in pizza, pasta, and Italian dishes. Delicatessens tend to cater more to the soup, sandwich, and side order crowd, often serving quality specialized sliced meats, while cafeterias offer these items as well as a variety of hot entrees and sides. Superior offers restaurant kitchen equipment such as sandwich and pizza prep units to help the kitchen staff prepare their meals. Restaurant meat slicers  and pizza supplies are also available on our website.

Diners, grills, and drive-ins offer casual dining fare, usually available for dining in, or for taking out. In recent years, casual dining chains have sprung up offering a variety of ethnic favorites and American favorites such as hamburgers and sub sandwiches. These restaurants are generally higher priced than fast food restaurants but not as expensive as “dining in sit-down” restaurants. With our recent economic woes, many Americans are frequenting these establishments more often than higher priced restaurants when they are dining out.
 

Bistros, cantinas, and cafés have varietal menus, sometimes specializing in a specific type of food or food theme. They are less formal than more expensive restaurants, offering a more relaxed casual atmosphere where people gather to eat and drink, sometimes choosing lighter fare to eat. Many of these eateries offer specialty cocktails and with a large selection of restaurant glasses, we have you covered whether you need specialized or classic styles of glassware.

Concession stands, donut shops, chophouses, oyster bars…the list goes on and on. We have so many options to choose from today when it comes to eating that it is mind boggling. Whether you want to indulge in animal brains, insects, flowers, or refreshing treats such as garlic ice cream, just do a little research. You probably don’t have to go too far to find the meal of your choice. Of course, a burger, fries and milkshake are still on the menu somewhere too!

And if you own and operate one of the aforementioned restaurants, you will need quality restaurant equipment and foodservice supply to be successful. With over 11,500 products sitewide and many ready to ship out within one business day, Superior Products is the company you need for fast quality service and a wide selection of products.

Everyday Granola

Submitted by Nancy H.

3 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut*
3 tbsp (packed) brown sugar
¾ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp (generous) salt
1/3 cup honey
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup assorted dried fruit

Preheat oven to 300°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment.

Mix first seven ingredients in large bowl. Stir honey and oil in saucepan over medium-low heat until smooth.

 Pour honey mixture over oat mixture; toss. Spread on prepared sheet.

Bake until golden, stirring every 10 minutes, about 40 minutes. Place sheet on cooling rack. Stir granola; cool. Mix in fruit.

Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight.

*Unsweetened shredded coconut is available at specialty foods stores and natural foods stores.

Recommended Restaurant Equipment and supplies:

• Economy Sheet Pan
• Sauce Pan
• Economy Range

Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming specials this month at Superior Products Restaurant Equipment and Supplies. In addition to our March Furniture Sale, look for our March Madness Sale coming mid month. Spring is right around the corner and we’re going to shower you with savings this month!

Commercial kitchen equipment, food prep items, furniture and much more will be featured as sale priced items this month. We’re also offering special exclusives to our e-mail mailing list customers. If you haven’t signed up yet, you’re missing out on these great limited time only deals! Sign up now and start receiving these special offers.

Superior Products has been a leader in the foodservice equipment and supply industry for over 75 years and we offer over 11,500 products on our website. We have 4 distribution centers nationally, where we ship our stocked products out daily to our customers.

Dining traffic showed positive growth signs in the fourth quarter of 2010 and has restaurant owners hopeful for the rest of this year. There were declines in 2009 over 2008 in restaurant guest traffic, but traffic was flat in 2010 when compared to 2009. This is optimistic news for the industry, as the steady decline that was happening seems to have turned around in 2010. 



Spending at restaurants also increased, according to the NPD group market research company. An article in the Nation's Restaurant News details the results of their study.

This is also good news for the restaurant equipment and supplies industry. Superior Products prides itself on being an industry leader for over 75 years, offering over 11,500 products on our website. Choose from restaurant glasses, bar equipment, commercial kitchen equipment, and much, much more!

Our 4 nationwide distribution centers stock many of these products, so they are ready to ship out right away. Once your order is placed, in-stock products will ship out by the next business day, and you should receive product in 4 to 6 business days. Now is the time to order and take advantage of our free shipping offer on in-stock merchandise totalling $250 or more for orders shipping within the continental 48 states (offer excludes furniture and premium shipping services such as liftgate and inside delivery).

Superior Products is pleased to introduce our new line of commercial gas restaurant ranges, sold exclusively by us. These restaurant series ranges are stocked in our restaurant supply warehouses, ready to ship within one business day. Options include casters and additional oven racks for these models. Each range comes standard with two heavy-duty locking chrome racks per oven.

These new commercial kitchen equipment products feature 30,000 BTU cast iron burners with individual pilots and lift-off burner heads. The oven cavities measure 26-1/2"W x 26-1/2"D x 15"H, so full size sheet pans fit in the ovens in either direction, amd have 30,00 BTU burners with a 150 to 500 degree thermostat. The heavy-duty cast iron grates measure 12" x 12" with cast-in bowl to direct heat to the cooking surface.

The Superior ranges come in a variety of configurations and are available in natural or LP gas. 36" models come with one oven, and 60" models have two ovens. The 60" ranges can be configured with 10 burners only, 6 burners and a 24" griddle, or with 6 burners, a 24" griddle, and a 24" raised broiler. The ranges are certified to NSF Standard 4 and are ETL Safety Listed.



Models with griddles feature a 3/4" griddle plate. Each 12" of griddle surface contains a 20,000 BTU burner beneath it. Griddles are manufactured on the right side of the range. All models require a 3/4" gas connection and carry a 1 year parts and labor warranty.

A new chain of restaurants is opening in Southern California and they are bringing technology to the table. Each restaurant will feature Apple I-Pads for customers to use for placing and customizing their orders. Restaurant equipment and supplies companies such as Superior Products may have to begin selling more electronics to keep up with the current foodservice industry trends!

To read more from the article found at nbclosangeles.com, click here.

As the new chain stocks up on new technological tools, the restaurant basics still need to be purchased. To find everything from kitchen smallwares supplies to commercial kitchen equipment, visit our website. Many of products are stocked in our distribution centers, ready to ship within one business day!

Looking for great bargains on commercial restaurant equipment and supplies? You need look no further than Superior Products. We have been in business for over 75 years and have over 11,500 products on our website. Our regular wholesale pricing is already a great deal, but we offer monthy specials in our flyers and on our website as well.

Next month you can look forward to the Furniture Sale and March Madness Sale. As an added bonus, sign up  to get your email address on our email promotional list, and receive special offers available only through email to be used on our website. This is our way of saying thank you for being a valued customer of ours! Once you've signed up, check your email in-boxes on Mondays and Tuesdays for these limited time offers, which we send out periodically each month.




Save on everything from commercial kitchen equipment to industrial ice machines to small kitchen tools. Shop with us and purchase all that you require to create culinary masterpieces. Although our products are intended for commercial use, many of them are a must for your household kitchen cooking needs. So, sign up now and save!

The annual Superior Products Winter Equipment Sale is now going on. Choose from a variety of commercial foodservice equipment from your restaurant equipper for over 75 years. We’ve got you covered with all of your restaurant equipment and supply needs.

Choose from refrigeration and ice products for the kitchen: sandwich and pizza prep units, stainless steel fridges and commercial ice machines. Bar equipment on sale this season include direct draw dispensers and back bar refrigeration units.

Take the chill out of winter with great savings on commercial kitchen equipment such as restaurant ranges, fryers and griddles. Concession equipment on sale ranges from popcorn poppers to hot dog rollers to frozen pizza ovens. Chill, heat, serve….all of the equipment you need this winter is available at Superior Products!

Superior Products Restaurant Equipment and Supplies now offers retractable shelving, which comes in 2 different sizes. Both sizes are available with either 2 or 3 shelves. These portable units allow you to add extra storage space when you need it, or to fold up the units if the space is needed for other equipment.

Each aluminum shelf can hold up to 250 pounds. The units are 20” deep and come in 36” or 48” widths. They ship directly from the manufacturer pre-assembled in closed position, and come with drywall and stud mounting installation hardware.

Also available now are retractable prep stations. The image on the right shows a unit in the closed position. Choose from 36” or 48” wide models. Both come with a 1-3/4” backsplash on 3 sides, an undershelf, and a 12-1/8” deep cantilever overshelf. The units are 60” tall and 5-1/4” deep when closed. They, too, come with mounting hardware. These prep stations are made of 16 gauge stainless steel and also ship directly from the vendor.

For all of your commercial kitchen equipment and supply needs, choose the source that has been an industry leader for over 75 years. With over 11,500 products available on our website, Superior Products is the name you can trust.

Duke Manufacturing plans on unveiling a new product at the 2011 NAFEM show taking place in Orlando, Florida from February 10 through 12. This revolutionary restaurant equipment product will help save thousands of gallons of water a year at your foodservice establishment, offering tremendous cost savings for operators. Duke has in turn created a super eco-friendly piece of commercial kitchen equipment for our environment.

Dri-Therm is a rethermalizer for bagged frozen food items. Two safety features are a value-added benefit of the new product- elimination of boiling water during operation will prevent burns or scalds by hot water, and reduction of water spillage on floors will prevent employee falls. Duke is a well recognized major manufacturer in the foodservice equipment industry and many of their products are featured at our Superior Products Restaurant Equipment and Supplies website.

Check out the PR Leap press release from Duke and find out more about this innovative product!

Amana is a leader in the microwave cooking industry, and has been so since it first introduced the Radarange oven, marketed in 1967 for domestic use. Prior to that, microwaves were first produced for commercial use in 1954, but they were as large and heavy as refrigerators, and were very expensive.

It took a few years for the microwave market to take off, but by the early 1970s, they had become an affordable piece of kitchen equipment in both homes and businesses alike. Today, it would see unfathomable to not see a microwave in a home kitchen, workplace break room, cafeteria/deli or foodservice kitchen. Amana still leads the way and Superior Products Restaurant Equipment and Supplies is proud to now feature Amana’s RCS and RMS Series microwaves among the plethora of kitchen cooking equipment we offer.

The RCS Series are 1000 watt microwaves designed for medium volume applications. They feature a Grab and Go door handle, see through door and lighted interior. Choose from touch screen or dial models. The RCS10TS is great for pizza restaurants, delis, clubs, and casual dining establishments, while the RCS10DS is designed for use in coffee shops, concession and dessert stations, and ethnic restaurants. Both carry a 3 year warranty on Magnetron, and meet NSF and UL commercial standards, as do the RMS Series microwaves.

The RMS Series ovens are foodservice equipment designed for low volume use. They are 1000 watt and compact. They have the same handle, door, and lighting features as the RCS Series ovens, and are available in three models. Amana’s RMS10T and RMS10TS have touch screens, and are ideal for break rooms, vending area, and espresso bars. The RMS10D has a 6 minute light up dial and a white powder coated interior.

These commercial kitchen equipment musts are in stock and ready for fast shipping from our 4 nationwide restaurant supply warehouses. After placing your order, you should receive your microwaves in 4 to 6 business days. For more information regarding these models, please see below.

MORE INFO:

RCS10TS

RCS10DS

RMS10T

RMS10TS
 

RMS10D

The year is coming to an end and it’s the time to highlight our best selling restaurant equipment and supplies from 2010. These products will be featured on www.SuperProd.com tomorrow but we are giving you a sneak preview on Superior Connections today.

With a variety of products ranging from commercial refrigerators and ice machines to glassware and china, Superior Products offers over 11,500 foodservice equipment and supply products on our website. Choose from a variety of commercial kitchen equipment and catering supplies.

Be sure to check out the seasonal savings that run through the end of the week. We would like to thank you for your purchases in 2010; we look forward to offering a great selection and great deals to you in 2011. Superior has been a leader in the foodservice industry for over 75 years, and many of our products are stocked in our four distribution centers, ready to ship out to you within one business day.

The store has since relocated, and has been at its current location since June of 2006. The Charlotte Superior Outlet Center offers a wide variety of foodservice equipment and supply products, including commercial kitchen equipment, bar equipment, and catering supplies. Having the advantage of being located very near the Charlotte restaurant supply warehouse, the store is able to easily accommodate orders for our entire in-stock inventory of restaurant equipment and supplies.

Charlotte’s manager is Karen Peralta, who has worked for Superior Products for 13 years, 9 of those in Charlotte. Prior to that, Karen worked as manager of our former Fort Worth, Texas location. She began her tenure with Superior Products working in the Call Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. Karen’s staff includes three long-tenured Superior Products employees.

The Charlotte outlet center’s assistant manger is Jason Nahooikaika, who has also worked in Charlotte for 9 years. Jason worked for a year in our former Atlanta location prior to that. Brian Harvey and Michael Jordan have both worked in Charlotte for 10 years. Michael worked in the distribution center for 4 years prior to moving to the outlet center, where he has worked for the last 6 years.

EXCITING NEWSFLASH:
SUPERIOR OUTLET CENTERS are now
US FOODS CULINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES OUTLET CENTERS...
We'll have a fresh look and a new product catalog in early 2012!