Tag: Orange County

Auctions have a rich and interesting history that many today don’t know about. Auctions have been around since 500 B.C. in Greece when women were auctioned off by their families as brides, according to an article by Telegraph. After the Greeks came the Romans who regularly auctioned off slaves, assets of debtors, and spoil acquired...

So you’ve decided to blend your passion for events and food by starting a catering business — the perfect career for those who love fast-paced, dynamic, and exciting work environments. Starting a catering company involves getting many pieces in place: obtaining insurance and licenses, finding a suitable kitchen space, creating a menu, finding clients, hiring...

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “Restaurants use about 2.5 times more energy per square foot than other commercial buildings.” With 35% of energy consumption coming from food preparation, it’s important to make sure all equipment is running efficiently. A minor leak or equipment running at full capacity during idle times can...

Even the smallest bakery can face its challenges, but Orange County is a great market with a ton of business potential. When opening a bakery, there are certain pieces of kitchen equipment that you will need. Some will be absolutely essential, and there may also be some specialty items that could be useful to you...

Having a professional espresso machine comes handy when you serve a variety of coffee drinks in your café, restaurant, bar or coffee shop. Making hundreds of cups of coffee every day can take a toll on the equipment being used, but a good commercial espresso machine should last over a decade if it is properly...

If you are a restaurant owner and serve any sort of fried food, then a commercial deep fryer will be a necessity in your kitchen. It’s important to select the right type of deep fryer to fit your space and meet your frying needs.

Every restaurant and food service business will require some form of shelving in their kitchens and various parts of their facility. Good shelving offers much-needed storage space and convenience, allowing everything your staff needs to be right within reach. However, shelving that’s not sturdy enough can become a safety hazard. That’s is why Kohn-Megibow Company...

If you have a catering business or buffet-style establishment, then having the right set of steam table pans is important for running a smooth operation. Steam table pans, or kitchen pans as they are commonly known, are designed to hold large amounts of food for long periods and are often used to keep warm food...

Every chef has cookware they love to use when preparing certain dishes. When you own a restaurant or other type of food service business, you want to make sure you purchase the best cookware for your kitchen. Much of the decision is based on the cuisine you plan to serve or even your head chef’s...

When buying commercial-grade equipment for your restaurant or food service business, it pays to do the research and understand your options. This is especially true when buying major appliances for your kitchen. At Kohn-Megibow Company, we’ve put together a list of seven questions you should ask yourself when looking into buying restaurant appliances: