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Every seasoned chef or kitchen manager knows the significance of a reliable catering sink in a professional kitchen. It isn't just about having a place to clean dishes or rinse ingredients; it's about efficiency, hygiene, and functionality. In catering establishments, where the pace is swift and volumes high, the choice of commercial sink, whether a single bowl catering sink or double bowl commercial sink, can either streamline operations or become a bottleneck.
Minimum order value £1000 ex VAT
Minimum order value £1000 ex VAT
Minimum order value £1000 ex VAT
Minimum order value £1000 ex VAT
Minimum order value £1000 ex VAT
Depending on size, a commercial kitchen should have at least 2-3 catering sink units. Essential sinks include a double sink for washing and rinsing plates and dinnerware or a deep pot wash sink to clean cookware, a commercial hand wash basin for personal hygiene, and a food prep sink with potable water. An additional janitorial sink or mop sinks may be necessary. Commercial dishwasher sinks are also available designed specifically to complete warewash areas. It's important to use each sink only to maintain hygiene and efficiency in restaurant kitchen and other catering environments.
The size of catering stainless steel sink you need for your business depends on the kitchen's size, the volume of dishes, and the dimensions of the largest cookware. Sinks with deeper bowls are recommended for pot washing. Standard commercial sink bowl sizes vary in height, width and depth, as will the overall dimensions of the sink unit with multiple widths and depths available depending on whether you're shopping for single bowl or double bowl, with drainers or without. Although there are a wide range of standard sizes, if you can't find the perfect fit, custom sizes are available to meet specific needs. Choosing a sink that can accommodate the kitchen's demands while ensuring efficiency and hygiene is essential and with standard widths ranging from 800mm, through to 1500mm and up to 2500mm there is a commercial kitchen sink for every demand.
Catering stainless steel sinks are favoured in commercial kitchens for their high quality, durability and ease of cleaning. Type 304 stainless steel is preferred for sinks due to its higher corrosion resistance, which is essential for withstanding frequent use and cleaning. Type 430 stainless steel, while more economical, is often used in applications where less exposure to corrosive elements occurs. Both types are integral to the catering industry, with Type 304 being the choice for sinks and Type 430 for various other food prep equipment and stainless steel tables.
Taps, standpipes, pre-rinse jets and spray arms are typically not included when purchasing a commercial sink and must be bought separately. Standpipes, plugs and waste strainers and fittings may come with the sink, but verifying this with the supplier is important. Government legislation requires catering kitchen sinks to supply hot and cold water, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. For commercial double sinks and catering kitchen sinks, always check the specifics of what is included before making your purchase.
There are a great many uses for stainless steel sinks and so the option of commercial single sinks or double bowl commercial sinks ensures kitchens have greater flexibility to meet individual requirements. While single bowl, small catering sinks may be ideal for food preparation or light washing duties in smaller operations, double restaurant kitchen sinks offer larger access to clean water, whether that's for greater quantities of food preparation or to rinse and wash larger amounts of crockery, dinnerware and cookware.
The number of drainers needed in a commercial kitchen depends on the layout and workflow. Typically, drainers can be positioned to the left or right of the sink bowl or on both sides to accommodate the kitchen's operations and space constraints. It's essential to plan the placement of draining sections to optimise efficiency and maintain smooth kitchen workflow.
Commercial stainless steel sinks are freestanding and available both flat-packed and fully welded. Flat-packed sinks facilitate easier delivery and positioning within buildings, while fully welded sinks are generally stronger and more durable. Both small commercial sinks and large commercial sinks may offer flat packed or fully assembled options, however If access for pre-assembled sinks isn't an issue, then we recommend fully welded options for larger fabrications, for added strength. When choosing a commercial dish sink or restaurant sink, consider the assembly type that best suits your installation needs and durability requirements.
A grease trap or other grease separation and removal system, is required under sinks for commercial kitchens that produce hot food. Installing and maintaining a suitable grease trap is necessary to prevent fats, oils, and grease from entering the main drainage system. Adequate grease management is crucial, as non compliance can lead to significant fines from local water authorities. This applies to all types of commercial kitchen sink, whether single bowl or double bowl.
FFD Catering Equipment offer a massive range of catering sinks from fabrication brands that guarantee robust build and high-quality. With names including Parry, KWC DVS, Vogue, Lincat and Connecta plus more, locating hygienic commercial kitchen furniture has never been easier.