Letter from the CEO
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Ovens
Ranges
Navigating the Heat (8)
Questions to Ask! (13)
Standard Ovens (22)
Convection Ovens (23)
Deck Ovens (27)
MultiCook Ovens (32)
Combi-Ovens (37)
Rotating Ovens (41)
Microwave Ovens (42)
High Speed Ovens (46)
Gas Ranges (49)
Electric Ranges (51)
Induction Ranges (52)
It is time to start over again. In June 2020, the World Economic Forum (WEF) issued an economic
recovery plan called “The Great Reset Initiative” with an aim of laying out the foundation for
rebuilding the global economy after the COVID-19 crisis. I would be willing to bet that everyone in
the foodservice industry, regardless of whether you have read WEF’s plan, intimately understands
that the last three years have not been like any other. While some restaurants pivoted and flourished
during the pandemic, others have closed. And as we settle into a new normal, the reality is that the
foodservice industry is resetting just like every other.
The Restaurant Equipment Distributors of Canada Ltd (R.E.D.) is an organization that was formed in
1982. Its members have guided restauranteurs through recessions, periods of boom, environmental
catastrophes, and now are ready to guide the existing and new entrants of the foodservice industry
post-pandemic.
Restaurant profits are made or lost in the kitchen. The design of commercial kitchens, and the
proper selection of equipment is the recipe for success. Are you using the right equipment that suits
your menu? Are you taking advantage of the efficiencies of today’s equipment?
In this Buying Guide, the first of six, we navigate the core commercial kitchen equipment category. In
the coming months, we will cover refrigeration, ice and beverage equipment; warewash & janitorial;
food prep & holding; smallwares, tabling and storage needs; and front-of-house including china,
tabletop & furniture. As a whole, we will provide a resource for restauranteurs and decision makers
in the foodservice industry to educate themselves on what’s available today. This knowledge is
foundational knowledge to lead you to an efficient and profitable kitchen. The next step is to meet
with one of R.E.D.’s Foodservice Equipment & Supply Dealers. Contact us and we will connect you
with the most appropriate expert to help you succeed. No charge and no referral fee – we envision
a strong and vibrant Canadian foodservice industry, and our vision is to be the most influential
organization in Canada’s foodservice equipment & supply industry.
Sincerely,