School Kitchen Solutions: Essential Equipment for a Successful School Year

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School Kitchen Solutions: Essential Equipment for a Successful School Year The school year approaches quickly. Having the right kitchen equipment makes all the difference. Your cafeteria needs to run smoothly, efficiently, and safely. Whether you feed hundreds of students daily or support multiple meal programs, the right tools are essential. They help you serve healthy, […]

Smart Displays & Shelving: Essential Merchandising Solutions That Drive Sales

Smart Displays & Shelving: Essential Merchandising Solutions That Drive Sales   Commercial foodservice success depends on effective product presentation. Merchandising and shelving solutions drive impulse purchases. They also maximize floor space. Plus, they ensure efficient back-of-house operations. Leading manufacturers create smart solutions for diverse needs: True Manufacturing – Energy-efficient display cases Quantum Storage Systems – […]

Commercial Fryer Equipment Guide: Essential Fryers and Warmers for Modern Kitchens

Commercial Fryer Equipment Guide: Essential Fryers and Warmers for Modern Kitchens Fried foods dominate menus across nearly every foodservice segment today. From fast casual to fine dining, these items drive customer satisfaction. Whether it’s crispy fries, golden chicken, or hand-battered onion rings, success depends on reliable equipment. Consistently excellent fried food requires efficient, easy-to-maintain fryers. […]

Reliable Cold Storage: Trusted Refrigeration Staples for Today’s Commercial Kitchens

Dependable refrigeration keeps kitchens running smoothly without interruption. Many operators consistently choose proven, time-tested models that deliver exceptional performance. Therefore, innovation excites, but reliability wins the day. Below, we here at Castino Restaurant Design Equipment & Supply highlight the most popular “workhorse” models from top manufacturers. Furthermore, these refrigeration staples come from Atosa, Beverage-Air, TRUE, […]

Smart Summer Cooking: Equipment Essentials for a Cooler, Faster Kitchen

Summer brings busy kitchens, lighter menus, and creative specials. It’s also a season when heat and speed matter most. Your equipment must perform well, reduce heat, and save space to keep service smooth. At Castino Restaurant Design, Equipment & Supply, we want to help you prepare. This article highlights three essential products for summer success: […]

Summer-Ready Kitchens: Smart Equipment Upgrades for the Hot Season

As temperatures start to rise, customers want cool drinks. Your kitchen and beverage stations must be ready for this demand. The summer season brings more requests for blended drinks, cold beverages, and clear ice. Having the right equipment can help you work better and keep your customers happy. If you run a restaurant, café, smoothie […]

Discover Water-Saving Solutions for Your Commercial Kitchen

In the fast-moving world of commercial kitchens, water plays a big role in daily tasks. It’s used for rinsing vegetables, cooking pasta, washing dishes, and cleaning hands. But water can also be one of the most overlooked costs in a kitchen. Utility prices are going up, and many businesses care more about sustainability. Making water […]

Powering Down Costs: Boosting Energy Efficiency in Restaurants & Commercial Kitchens

In today’s competitive foodservice industry, every dollar counts. Nowhere is this more evident than in utility bills. From refrigeration to cooking, dishwashing to ventilation, commercial kitchens are among the biggest energy consumers. The good news? Energy efficiency upgrades can lower costs, improve performance, and extend appliance lifespan. Whether running a fast-paced restaurant or launching a […]

Spring Design for Commercial Kitchens: Upgrading for Efficiency & Success

Spring Kitchen Upgrades for Restaurants Seasons change, and so do the needs of your restaurant kitchen. Spring offers a great time to check your kitchen setup and equipment. You can boost kitchen efficiency, cut waste, and run smoother with the right changes. New appliances, better storage, or improved workflows make a big difference. Smart spring […]