Starting a restaurant can be stressful – it’s a delicate balance of a lot of different factors, and just one wrong step can be a drastic setback. To help make your job easier, Rapids has compiled a fairly comprehensive list of smallwares required for the operation of a fast food restaurant.
Better yet, we also sell these smallwares! To order, you can either call our knowledgeable sales team at 800-899-6610 or browse our website.
Receiving
| __ 1 each | 200 lb. receiving scale |
| __ 1 each | Box knife |
| __ 2 each | Dunnage rack | 36″ |
Dry Storage
| __ 2 each | Dunnage rack | 36″ |
| __ 2 each | Wire shelf units |
| __ 1 each | Can rack |
| __ 6 each | Polycarbonate food box | 18” X 26” X 15” |
| __ 6 each | Polycarbonate food box | 18” X 26” X 9” |
| __ 6 each | Polycarbonate food box | 12” X 18” X 9” |
Cold Storage
| __ 2 each | Dunnage rack | 36″ |
| __ 6 each | Polycarbonate food box | 18” X 26” X 15” |
| __ 6 each | Drain trays for food boxes | 18” X 26” |
| __ 12 each | Polycarbonate food box | 12” X 18” X 9” |
| __ 6 each | 8 qt. round storage container w/lid |
| __ 12 each | 3.5 qt. round storage container w/lid |
| __ 12 each | 2 qt. round storage container w/lid |
Meat Storage
| __ 12 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 6” |
Ice Storage/Transport
| __ 1 each | 125 lb. ice caddy w/casters |
| __ 1 each | 84 ounce plastic scoop |
Salad Preparation
| __ 2 each | Aprons |
| __ 1 each | 16 qt. aluminum colander |
| __ 2 each | Cutting board | 18” X 24” X ½” | Green |
| __ 1 each | Cook’s knife |
| __ 3 each | Utility knives |
| __ 3 each | Paring knives |
| __ 1 each | Bucket opener |
| __ 4 each | Spatulas | Large blade |
| __ 1 each | Parer/Corer |
| __ 1 each | Egg slicer |
| __ 1 each | Egg divider |
| __ 1 each | Lemon/Tomato wedger |
| __ 1 each | Onion slicer |
| __ 1 each | Tomato slicer |
| __ 2 each | Vegetable brushes |
| __ 1 each | Table mount can opener |
Meat/Poultry Preparation
| __ 1 each | Cutting Board | 18” X 24” X 1” | Red |
| __ 1 each | Cutting Board | 18” X 24” X 1” | White |
| __ 1 each | Cutting Board | 18” X 24” X 1” | Yellow |
| __ 1 each | 2 lb. X 1/8 oz. platform scale | Fixed dial |
| __ 2 each | 10” cook’s knives |
| __ 2 each | 8” utility knives |
| __ 1 each | 10” bread knife |
| __ 1 each | 6” boning knife |
| __ 1 each | 7” cleaver |
| __ 1 each | Butcher steel |
| __ 1 each | Stainless knife rack |
Bake Preparation
| __ 3 sets | Measuring spoons |
| __ 1 set | Dry measures | Aluminum | (½ qt., 1 qt., 2 qt., 4 qt.) |
| __ 1 set | Liquid measures | Aluminum | (½ qt., 1 qt., 2 qt., 4 qt.) |
| __ 1 each | 1 cup measure |
| __ 1 each | 24 ounce aluminum scoop |
| __ 1 each | 84 ounce aluminum scoop |
| __ 1 each | SS rotary sifter |
| __ 1 each | 14” aluminum sieve |
| __ 2 each | Dough scrapers |
| __ 1 each | Pastry board | 24” X 30” X 3” | Maple |
| __ 1 each | 18” aluminum rolling pin |
| __ 2 each | Biscuit cutter |
| __ 2 each | Spatulas | large blade |
| __ 2 each | 2.5” pastry brush |
| __ 6 each | 24 cup muffin pans |
| __ 24 each | Sheet pans | 18” X 26” X 1” |
| __ 1 each | Sheet pan rack w/casters |
| __ 1 pair | 24” oven mitts |
Spoons | Stainless
Note: Spoons with insulating handles are available to reduce hot handles.
| __ 3 each | 13” solid spoon |
| __ 3 each | 13” perforated spoon |
| __ 1 each | 13” slotted spoon |
| __ 1 each | 21” solid spoon w/hook handle |
Ladles
Note: One piece ladles are available; they are stronger and more sanitary.
| __ 2 each | 2 ounce ladle |
| __ 4 each | 4 ounce ladle |
| __ 4 each | 8 ounce ladle |
| __ 1 each | 32 ounce flat bottom transfer ladle |
Tongs
Note: Tongs are available at many weights, 1mm thick is heavy duty.
| __ 8 each | 16” spring tong |
| __ 12 each | 12” spring tong |
| __ 8 each | 9” spring tong |
Thermometers
| __ 2 each | 0 – 220 degrees F pocket test w/ 6” stem | Calibratable |
| __ 2 each | 50 – 550 degrees F pocket test w/ 6” stem | Calibratable |
| __ 1 each | Freezer thermometer |
| __ 3 each | Refrigerator |
| __ 1 each | Grill thermometer |
Fryer Station
| __ 1 each | 5” X 6” fine mesh skimmer |
| __ 2 each | Fry scoop |
| __ 1 pair | Flat sided tong |
| __ 1 each | 16” tong |
| __ 1 each | 2 bulb heat lamp |
| __ 1 each | Insert pan full 2.5” deep w/pan grate |
| __ 1 each | Seasoning dredge |
| __ 1 each | Fryer thermometer 50 – 550 degrees F |
| __ 1 pair | Grease proof oven mitts |
| __ 1 each | Grease filter cone |
| __ 1 case | Grease filters |
| __ 2 each | Timer |
Grill Station
| __ 3 each | 16” tong |
| __ 1 each | Steak weight |
| __ 1 each | Frill scraper |
| __ 1 each | Large turner | 4” X 8” blade |
| __ 2 each | Medium turner | 2.75” X 8” blade |
| __ 1 each | Grill brush |
| __ 1 pair | Oven mitts | Flame retardant |
| __ 2 each | Sauce mops |
| __ 1 each | Butter wheel |
| __ 1 case | Grill bricks |
| __ 2 each | SS seasoning dredges |
Baking/Oven
| __ 1 each | Timer |
| __ 1 each | 20 ounce aluminum scoop |
Prep Table
| __ 3 each | 20.5” adapter bar |
| __ 6 each | 12.5” adapter bar |
| __ 6 each | Insert pans half | 2.5” deep |
| __ 4 each | Insert pans half | 4” deep |
| __ 1 each | Insert pans half | 2.5” deep perforated |
| __ 8 each | Insert pans one third | 2.5” deep |
| __ 4 each | Insert pans one third | 4” deep |
| __ 6 each | Sandwich spreaders |
| __ 2 each | Sandwich knives |
| __ 2 each | 12” tongs |
| __ 1 each | 2 lb. rotating dial scale |
| __ 2 each | 12 ounce yellow squeeze bottle |
| __ 2 each | 12 ounce red squeeze bottle |
| __ 4 each | 12 ounce clear squeeze bottle |
Serving
| __ 2 each | 2 element coffee warmer |
| __ 2 each | Decaf coffee decanters |
| __ 2 each | Regular coffee decanters |
| __ 1 each | Ice tea urn |
| __ 2 each | Gel-filled refreezing crocks for non dairy creamers |
| __ 2 each | Gel-filled refreezing crocks for lemon wedges w/lid |
| __ 2 each | Straw dispenser |
Dining Room Supply
| __ 6 each | 2-way booster seats |
| __ 6 each | High chairs |
| __ 6 each | Napkin dispensers |
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 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 |
| __ 8 each | 28 gallon grey trash can w/lids |
| __ 4 each | Dollies for 28 gallon trash can |
| __ 4 each | Rectangular trash cans |
Prefer a list you can actually mark off? Just open or print this PDF copy: Smallwares Requirements For A Fast Food Restaurant.
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.