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Our latest infographic covers all the bases of Sous Vide Cooking, a trending cooking technique that's taking the world by storm.You can view our Sous Vide Equipment online and reach us at 1-888-621-6020 Monday through Friday 8 AM to 6 PM (CST). We'd love to hear from you and help answer your questions.

Every chef needs a good, trusty knife that he or she can count on. In many kitchens, knives are arguably the most important tool of all, facilitating multiple dish preparations and aiding with day-to-day tasks. Next time you put together a kitchen wish list, make sure to include these classics at the top of the line up:Chef's KnifeAs this is the go-to all purpose knife used for most slicing and dicing of fruits, vegetables, meats and fish, most chefs and knife experts recommend spending more money on a chef knife than any of the others. Your chef’s knife should be:forgeda minimum of 8-10 inchesbalanced in weight between blade and handleAvoid using your chef’s knife for:butchering and carving poultryremoving skin of large veggiesany cutting that requires attention to detail Continue reading →

For many restaurants, fundraising and volunteering are key ingredients in the recipe for success. Why? Because giving back is good for the community, and ultimately, for business. Consumers today are more socially conscious and expect the restaurants they dine in to be socially responsible as well. In fact, 82% of U.S. consumers consider social responsibility when deciding where to spend their money. Continue reading →

Our Favorite #Chefproblems Posts Most people don't realize what a hard life a chef has. Mission Restaurant Supply knows the struggle is real for the back of the house. Here are some of our favorite posts that give just a glimpse into the most real and common #chefproblems. Continue reading →

Believe it or not, the holiday season is right around the corner. This time of year always tends to creep up on us, but for the restaurant owner, letting it slip by is not an option. Now is the time to prepare for the multitude of diners coming your way. Consider this, the National Restaurant Association (NRA) found that in 2013, 33 million Americans dined out (or ordered in) on Thanksgiving, and nearly 46 million consumers dined out during their Black Friday Shopping. Continue reading →

However daunting and dreaded restaurant inspections may be their intention is actually quite honorable. A health inspector is there to make sure food serving establishments are practicing smart food safety and promoting clean working environments; their job, ultimately, is to check that no threats are being posed to public health. Anyone who enjoys eating out can thank them for this. Because these inspections are unannounced throughout the year, your restaurant's staff should be prepared for the visit at any given time. Doing so ensures you're not only prepared but also being the safest, most sanitary version of yourself all year long.  We've put together a trusty infographic to help your restaurant's next health inspection run smoothly. In this file, we uncover the top 5 reasons restaurants fail their inspections along with the details that are most commonly missed. Continue reading →

Most of us have had pickles on a hamburger or with a deli sandwich but other fermented foods are beginning to take the spotlight for some of their health benefits. Your digestive system (often referred to as your “gut”) depends on good bacteria to help it break down food and keep your body’s systems in good working order. Unfortunately, our modern diet and other environmental factors do not always support this good bacteria. Fermented food is a great way to help living organisms keep the bad bacteria in check and to balance your gut health. These are some of the most popular types of fermented foods should you be looking for a way to introduce fermentation into your diet. Continue reading →

Since 2005, the Texas State Fair has been the home of an annual showdown of Texas’s most unique food creations. Some of the top dishes bring us the most innovative deep fried foods since the french fry. As a salute to the 10th year of the Big Tex Choice Awards, we present to you the Top 10 Most Unusual Fried...

Today's diners have a whole new set of questions about your menu. Responding to increasing concerns about the social and environmental impact of traditional food sourcing methods, the "Locavores" prefer locally- and sustainably-sourced fare. They are calling it the local food movement, and it is gaining serious momentum. The great news is that participating in this revolution might be a lot easier than you think, and adding local food to your menu can be very beneficial for your restaurant. Continue reading →

Not all kitchen equipment is created equal. While some brands cater to accessibility through low prices, others pour innovation, technology, and resources into making their products state of the art. Alto-Shaam, with its highly innovative combi ovens, Cook & Hold ovens and renowned Halo Heat technology, embodies the latter end of this spectrum. We sat down with the brand’s Executive...