Designing a cafeteria that allows your customer to easily identify and load their tray with what they crave requires knowledge and preparation. To simplify this process, Rapids has compiled a fairly comprehensive list of the smallwares necessary for the operation of a 200-seat cafeteria.
Once you’ve put together a list of everything you need, just call our knowledgeable sales team at 800-899-6610 or browse our website to order.
Prefer an interactive checklist? Simply download or print our helpful PDF: Smallwares Requirements for a 200-Seat Cafeteria.
Receiving
| __ 1 each | 200 lb. receiving scale |
| __ 1 each | Box knife |
| __ 2 each | Dunnage rack | 36″ |
Dry Storage
| __ 2 each | #10 can racks |
| __ 4 each | Wire shelving w/post |
| __ 4 each | Dunnage rack | 36″ |
| __ 4 each | 36 gallon ingredient bin w/slide cover |
| __ 6 each | Polycarbonate food box – 18 X 26 X 15” |
| __ 36 each | Polycarbonate food box – 18 X 26 X 9” |
| __ 6 each | Polycarbonate food box – 18 X 26 X 6” |
| __ 6 each | Polycarbonate food box – 18 X 26 X 3” |
| __ 54 each | Polycarbonate food box cover 18 X 26” |
| __ 12 each | Polycarbonate food box – 12 X 18 X 9” |
| __ 12 each | Polycarbonate food box cover 12 X 18 |
| __ 6 each | 12 quart round containers w/lid |
Cold Storage
| __ 1 each | Refrigerator thermometer |
| __ 4 secs | Wire shelving w/post |
| __ 4 each | Dunnage rack | 36″ |
| __ 6 each | Polycarbonate food box – 18 X 26 X 15” |
| __ 24 each | Polycarbonate food box – 18 X 26 X 9” |
| __ 6 each | Drain trays for food boxes – 18 X 26” |
| __ 6 each | Polycarbonate food box – 12 X 18 X 9” |
| __ 24 each | Polycarbonate food box – 12 X 18 X 6” |
| __ 30 each | Polycarbonate food box cover 12 X 18” |
| __ 6 each | 12 quart round containers w/lid |
| __ 6 each | 8 quart round storage container w/lid |
| __ 6 each | 3.5 quart round storage container w/lid |
| __ 6 each | 2 quart round storage container w/lid |
| __ 1 each | 28 gallon lettuce container w/dolly |
Meat Storage
| __ 6 each | Polycarbonate food box – 18 X 26 X 9” |
| __ 6 each | Drain tray for food box – 18 X 26” |
| __ 6 each | Polycarbonate food box – 12 X 18 X 9” |
| __ 24 each | Polycarbonate food box – 12 X 18 X 6” |
| __ 30 each | Polycarbonate food box cover 12 X 18” |
Ice Storage/Transport
| __ 2 each | 125 lb. ice caddy w/casters |
| __ 2 each | Ice shovels |
Salad/Vegetable Prep
| __ 2 each | Aprons |
| __ 1 each | 5 lb. platform scale |
| __ 2 each | 16 qt. aluminum colander |
| __ 2 each | Cutting board 18 X 24 X 1/2” (green) |
| __ 2 each | 12” cook’s knife |
| __ 3 each | Utility knives |
| __ 1 each | Twin blade mincing knife |
| __ 4 each | Paring knife |
| __ 1 each | Radish rosette |
| __ 1 each | Stainless knife rack |
| __ 1 each | 3-way sharpening stone |
| __ 4 each | 8 qt. SS bowls |
| __ 2 each | 13 qt. SS bowls |
| __ 1 each | 63 qt. aluminum salad bowl |
| __ 1 each | Mixing bowl dolly stand |
| __ 4 each | 3 quart round Jell-O mold |
| __ 1 each | Bucket opener |
| __ 4 each | Spatulas – large blade |
| __ 2 each | Stainless box grater |
| __ 6 each | Vegetable peelers |
| __ 2 each | Parer/corer |
| __ 2 each | Egg slicer |
| __ 1 each | Egg divider |
| __ 1 each | Cheese wire |
| __ 1 each | Lemon/tomato wedger |
| __ 1 each | Onion slicer |
| __ 1 each | Lettuce slicer |
| __ 2 each | Melon baller |
| __ 1 each | Apple divider |
| __ 1 each | Potato scoop |
| __ 3 each | Vegetable brushes |
| __ 1 each | Commercial food processor |
| __ 1 each | Table mount can opener |
| __ 1 each | Large can punch |
| __ 2 each | 13” spoon solid |
| __ 2 each | 13” spoon slotted |
| __ 2 each | 13” spoon perforated |
| __ 12 each | 2.7 quart salad crocks w/lids |
| __ 1 each | Bucket opener |
Meat Preparation
| __ 1 each | 0 – 220 degrees F pocket test thermometer | Calibratable |
| __ 1 each | Steak/meat tender |
| __ 1 each | 18 X 24 X 1 cutting board (red) |
| __ 1 each | 18 X 24 X 1 cutting board (blue) |
| __ 1 each | 18 X 24 X 1 cutting board (yellow) |
| __ 1 each | 2 lb. X 1/8 oz. platform scale – fixed dial |
| __ 1 each | Film dispenser |
| __ 1 each | Foil dispenser |
| __ 2 each | Bowl scraper – large blade |
| __ 4 each | 8 qt. SS mixing bowls |
| __ 4 each | 6 qt. SS mixing bowls |
| __ 4 each | 4 qt. SS mixing bowls |
| __ 2 each | 10” cook’s knives |
| __ 2 each | 8” utility knives |
| __ 1 each | 6” curved boning knife |
| __ 1 each | 6” boning knife |
| __ 1 each | 7” clever |
| __ 1 each | Poultry sheers |
| __ 1 each | Stainless knife rack |
| __ 1 each | Butcher steel |
Bake Preparation
| __ 4 sets | Measuring spoons |
| __ 1 set | Dry measures – aluminum (.5 qt. ,1 qt., 2 qt., 4 qt.) |
| __ 1 set | Liquid measures – aluminum (.5 qt. , 1 qt., 2 qt., 4 qt.) |
| __ 2 each | 1 cup measure |
| __ 2 each | 24 ounce aluminum scoop |
| __ 2 each | 32 ounce aluminum scoop |
| __ 1 each | 84 ounce aluminum scoop |
| __ 1 each | Dough scale |
| __ 2 each | 18” French whip |
| __ 2 each | 14” French whip |
| __ 2 each | 14” piano whip |
| __ 2 each | 12” piano whip |
| __ 1 each | SS rotary sifter |
| __ 1 each | 14” aluminum sieve |
| __ 2 each | Dough scrapers |
| __ 1 each | 24 X 30 X 1 pastry board – maple |
| __ 1 each | 18” maple rolling pin |
| __ 1 each | 15” maple rolling pin |
| __ 1 each | 18” aluminum rolling pin with .5” offset |
| __ 1 each | 20” pastry pin |
| __ 1 each | 18 X 30 X 3” maple cutting board |
| __ 1 set | Biscuit cutters |
| __ 2 each | Dough scraper |
| __ 6 each | Spatulas – large blade |
| __ 6 each | 2.5” pastry brushes |
| __ 4 each | 4” pastry brushes |
| __ 1 each | 13 quart SS pail w/bail handle |
| __ 4 each | 13 quart straight sided mixing bowls |
| __ 4 each | 8 quart straight sided mixing bowls |
| __ 4 each | 6 quart straight sided mixing bowls |
| __ 1 set | Pastry tubes |
| __ 4 each | Medium pastry bags |
| __ 4 each | Spring form pans |
| __ 12 each | 10 X 1.5” cake pans |
| __ 48 each | 9” pie pans |
| __ 1 each | 7 cut pie marker |
| __ 1 each | 9 cut pie marker |
| __ 1 each | Pie edger/crimper |
| __ 12 each | 24 cup muffin pans |
| __ 120 each | 18 X 26 X 1” sheet pans – 16 gauge |
| __ 72 each | 12 X 18 X 1” sheet pans – 18 gauge |
| __ 2 each | 18 X 26 X 1 cooling grate |
| __ 12 each | Mini loaf pans |
| __ 6 each | Cast iron corn stick pans |
| __ 18 each | 18 X 24 X 4 roast pans |
| __ 6 each | Sheet pan rack w/casters |
| __ 1 pair | 24” oven mitts |
| __ 4 each | Insulated oven pads |
| __ 1 each | Oven thermometer |
| __ 1 each | Timer |
Steam Kettle
| __ 1 each | 1 quart transfer ladle |
| __ 1 each | 13 quart SS pail w/bail handle |
| __ 1 pair | Insulated oven mitts |
| __ 1 each | 48” SS kettle whip |
| __ 1 each | 48” SS stirring paddle |
| __ 1 each | 21” spoon – solid w/hook handle |
Tilting Brazier
| __ 1 each | 36” mixing paddle |
| __ 1 pair | Insulated oven mitts |
Fryer Station
| __ 1 each | Culinary fry basket 1/4” mesh |
| __ 4 each | Extra fry baskets to fit fryer |
| __ 2 each | 5 X 6” fine mesh skimmers |
| __ 2 each | 16” tong |
| __ 1 each | 2 bulb heat lamp |
| __ 1 each | Inset pan full 2.5” deep w/pan grate |
| __ 1 each | Seasoning dredge |
| __ 2 each | Fryer thermometer 50- 550 degrees F |
| __ 1 pair | Grease proof oven mitts |
| __ 1 each | Grease filter cone |
| __ 1 case | Grease filters |
Grill Station
| __ 3 each | 16” tong |
| __ 1 each | Large turner 4 X 8” blade |
| __ 1 each | Medium turner 2.75 X 8” blade |
| __ 1 each | Grill brush |
| __ 1 pair | Oven mitts – flame retardant |
| __ 2 each | Sauce mops |
| __ 1 each | Inset pan one fourth 4” deep |
| __ 1 each | 21” SS meat fork w/hook handle |
Griddle Station
| __ 1 each | Large turner 4 X 8” blade |
| __ 1 each | Medium turner 2.75 X 8 square end blade |
| __ 1 each | Grill scraper |
| __ 1 each | Steak weight 9.5 X 5.75” – 3 lb. iron |
| __ 1 each | Toast/bacon weight 11 X 9” – 2 lb. aluminum |
| __ 1 each | Batter/oil dispenser |
| __ 1 each | Grill brick holder |
| __ 1 case | Grill bricks |
| __ 1 each | Butter wheel |
| __ 2 each | SS seasoning dredges |
| __ 1 each | Griddle thermometer |
Baking/Oven
| __ 1 each | Timer |
| __ 1 pair | 21” oven mitts flame retardant |
Range Top
| __ 2 each | Seasoning dredges |
| __ 2 each | 8” double medium mesh |
| __ 2 each | 10” double medium mesh |
| __ 1 each | 14” reinforced strainer medium mesh |
| __ 1 each | 12” china cap medium |
| __ 1 each | Spaghetti strainer |
| __ 6 each | 10” silverstone fry pans |
| __ 1 each | 18 quart brazier |
| __ 6 each | 8 quart sauce pan |
| __ 3 each | 4 quart sauce pan |
| __ 3 each | 1.5 quart sauce pan |
Trays
| __ 250 each | 14 X 18” fiberglass serving trays |
Salad Service
| __ 2 each | 20” pewter salad bowls |
| __ 8 each | 11” pewter salad bowls |
| __ 4 each | Hinged salad tongs |
| __ 2 each | 12” spring tong |
| __ 8 each | Holloware buffet serving spoons solid |
| __ 8 each | Holloware buffet serving spoons slotted |
| __ 12 each | 1 ounce short handle ladles |
Utensils
| __ 12 each | 13” serving spoons solid |
| __ 12 each | 13” serving spoons slotted |
| __ 8 each | 12” spring tongs |
| __ 4 each | 9.5” spring tongs |
| __ 1 each | Ham holder |
| __ 2 each | Cutting board to fit hot well |
| __ 2 each | 14” roast meat knives |
Flatware
| __ 2 each | 4-compartment stainless flatware dispenser |
| __ 65 dozen | Teaspoons |
| __ 40 dozen | Dessert spoons |
| __ 21 dozen | Ice tea spoons |
| __ 34 dozen | Bouillon spoons |
| __ 100 dz | Dinner forks |
| __ 40 dozen | Dinner knife |
| __ 5 dozen | Hollow ground steak knife |
China
Note: China measurements are brim full capacities.
| __ 12 dozen | 9.5” compartment plate |
| __ 20 dozen | 6.5” bread plate |
| __ 12 dozen | 11.5” platter |
| __ 7 dozen | 9.5” platters |
| __ 25 dozen | 8.5” plates |
| __ 10 dozen | 10.5 ounce salad bowls |
| __ 5 dozen | 18 ounce nappies |
| __ 5 dozen | 12.5 ounce nappies |
| __ 5 dozen | 7.25 ounce bouillon |
| __ 5 dozen | 5 ounce ramekins |
| __ 4 dozen | 8 ounce welsh rarebits |
| __ 4 dozen | 12 ounce welsh rarebits |
| __ 18 dozen | 7 ounce coffee cups |
| __ 18 dozen | 5.5” saucers |
| __ 38 dozen | 5 ounce fruits |
Glassware
| __ 25 dozen | 14 ounce large beverage |
| __ 25 dozen | 10 ounce water |
| __ 12 dozen | 5 ounce juice |
| __ 6 dozen | 4.5 swirl sherbet |
| __ 6 dozen | 6 ounce dessert/custard cup |
Hot Table
| __ 3 each | 20.5” adapter bar | |
| __ 6 each | 12.5” adapter bar | |
| __ 16 each | Inset pans full 1.25” deep | |
| __ 108 each | Inset pans full 2.5” deep | |
| __ 30 each | Inset pans full 4” deep | |
| __ 6 each | Inset pans full 6” deep | |
| __ 6 each | Inset pans full 2.5” deep perforated | |
| __ 12 each | Inset pans half 1.25” deep | |
| __ 60 each | Inset pans half 2.5” deep | |
| __ 12 each | Inset pans half 4” deep | |
| __ 60 each | Inset pans half 2.5” deep perforated | |
| __ 6 each | Inset pans one third 2.5” deep | |
| __ 12 each | Inset pans one third 4” deep | |
| __ 6 each | Inset pans one third 6” deep | |
| __ 8 each | Inset pans half size long 1.25” deep | |
| __ 18 each | Inset pans half size long 2.5” deep | |
| __ 9 each | Inset pans one ninth 4” deep | |
| __ 6 each | Inset pan false bottom full size | |
| __ 12 each | Inset pan false bottom half size |
Bain Marie
Note: Stock pots are used as bain marie pots in kitchen to hold temperatures prior to transfer to serving line.
| __ 20 each | 12 quart aluminum stock pots |
| __ 18 each | 20 quart aluminum stock pot |
| __ 8 each | 40 quart aluminum stock pot |
| __ 2 each | 60 quart aluminum stock pot |
| __ 2 each | 20 quart stainless stock pots |
| __ 2 each | 40 quart stainless stock pots |
| __ 3 each | 1 quart transfer ladles |
| __ 14 each | 13” solid spoons |
Beverage Service
| __ 2 each | 2 element coffee warmer |
| __ 2 each | Decaf coffee decanters |
| __ 2 each | Regular coffee decanters |
| __ 4 each | 3-tier beverage carts |
| __ 4 each | Pump type decaf coffee dispenser |
| __ 4 each | Pump type regular coffee dispenser |
| __ 4 each | Insulated ice buckets |
| __ 4 each | 12 ounce SS ice scoops |
| __ 6 each | Amber ice tea pitchers |
| __ 6 each | Clear water pitchers |
| __ 8 each | Gel-filled refreezing crocks for non-dairy creamers |
| __ 8 each | Gel-filled refreezing crocks for lemon wedges w/lid |
| __ 4 each | Toothpick dispensers |
Dining Room Service
| __ 1 each | 4-compartment flatware dispenser |
| __ 1 each | Straw dispenser |
| __ 6 sets | Oil & vinegar salads sets |
| __ 12 each | 2-way booster seats |
| __ 12 each | High chairs |
| __ 2 each | Lobby dust pans w/toy broom |
| __ 2 each | Hat & coat rack |
Tabletop Accessories
| __ 72 each | Sugar caddies |
| __ 72 each | Bud vases |
| __ 168 each | 3 ounce salt & pepper shakers |
| __ 72 each | Table tents |
Bus Station/Warewashing
| __ 4 each | 3 tier bus carts |
| __ 18 each | 7” bus tubs |
| __ 2 each | Dishwashers aprons |
| __ 1 each | Maximum hold thermometer |
| __ 2 each | Glass rack dolly |
| __ 16 each | 36 compartment racks 6” inside height |
| __ 7 each | 36 compartment racks 5” inside height |
| __ 4 each | Flat racks |
| __ 18 each | Plate/tray racks |
| __ 4 each | Tilt cup racks |
| __ 10 each | Flatware washing baskets |
| __ 4 each | All-purpose racks |
| __ 1 each | 20” pot brush |
| __ 2 each | 8” pot brushes |
| __ 1 each | Triple glass brush |
| __ 1 each | Scrap block |
| __ 12 each | Stainless metal sponges |
| __ 12 each | Green pads |
General Cleaning Supply
| __ 4 each | Hand & nail brushes |
| __ 2 each | Hi-Lo brushes w/squeegee |
| __ 1 each | Drain brush |
| __ 1 each | Steam kettle brush |
| __ 2 each | Coffee decanter brush |
| __ 1 each | Bake pan lip brush |
| __ 2 each | Coffee urn brushes |
| __ 1 each | Stack oven brush |
| __ 4 each | Heavy duty hand brush |
| __ 12 each | 16 ounce spray bottle |
| __ 144 each | Hand towels |
| __ 2 each | Mop buckets & wringer |
| __ 2 each | Mops |
| __ 2 each | Wet floor signs |
| __ 1 each | Counter brush |
| __ 2 each | Floor brooms |
| __ 12 each | 28 gallon grey trash can w/lids |
| __ 4 each | Dollies for 28 gallon trash can |
LET’S FIND YOUR SOLUTION
Rapids Contract serves the United States with locations in Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri!
Get in touch with one of our experts and let us know how we can help with any of your foodservice needs.
Talk to one of our experts right away and get immediate assistance. We are open Mon – Fri, 8am – 5pm CST.
Get in touch with one of our experts and let us know how we can help with any of your foodservice needs.
Talk to one of our experts right away and get immediate assistance. We are open Mon – Fri, 8am – 5pm CST.