Appliances, Power, and Ventilation Commercial equipment is on a grander scale than home equipment. Ranges for commercial kitchens are heavier and more durable, as they will be in constant use. The use much more energy, both gas and electricity, and require a different type of professional installation.

Restaurant equipment refers to the tools and appliances used in a commercial kitchen to prepare, cook and serve food. It includes everything from kitchen appliances and utensils (such as ovens, refrigerators, food storage containers) to hardware and software (like kitchen display & point of sale systems).

The main difference between the two types of kitchen is the level of equipment and space they have. Commercial kitchens are typically equipped with larger cooking equipment than domestic kitchens, making it easier for multiple people to work in them at the same time.

If you have kids, a pet, or are just clumsy in the kitchen, you might want to think twice before installing commercial equipment. While residential models are specifically designed with safety in mind, manufacturers of commercial pieces expect them to be used by trained professionals.