Our comprehensive selection includes cookware, baking pans, hotel pans, apparel, and more. Browse through our inventory to find the perfect kitchen supplies to meet your needs. Whether you're looking to outfit a large commercial kitchen or simply need to restock your pantry, our online kitchen supply store has everything you need to keep your operation running smoothly.
Cook’s Direct is a commercial kitchen supply store that has a complete offering of commercial kitchen supplies to fully prep your institutional foodservice kitchen. You can stock up on cookware, scales, thermometers, prep utensils, reusable to-go containers, and more. We carry all the top brands in restaurant smallwares from Carlisle and Cambro to Vollrath, Mercer, FMP, Edlund and so many others. We can also provide you with personal protective equipment to ensure the safety of your staff and patrons.
If you need assistance in determining which commercial kitchen supplies would be best for your institutional foodservice kitchen, know that our customer service team is here to assist you at 866-613-2617. They are knowledgeable about institutional foodservice operations and can assist you in selecting the best commercial kitchen supplies to meet your needs.
When selecting the best restaurant kitchen supplies for your institutional or commercial foodservice operation, you will want to take into consideration the following things:
- What kitchen supplies will I need to stock up in my institutional kitchen?
- What tasks will require specialty kitchen supplies?
- Will I need to order personalized kitchen supplies like professional cutlery or protective personal equipment for my staff?
Whether you are selecting pizza supplies, kitchen prep utensils kettle tools or even home kitchen supplies for your kitchen, campus dining operation or industrial food production kitchen, you will want to consider closely what is the best fit for you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call one of our experts.
One important consideration is the type of cookware and bakeware that you will need. Stainless steel and aluminum are popular choices for cookware, as they are durable and easy to clean. Non-stick coatings can also be helpful for certain types of cooking, but it's important to choose high-quality products to avoid flaking and peeling over time.
When selecting bakeware, it's important to consider the types of baked goods that you will be making. For example, if you plan to bake bread or pizza, you will need a sturdy, high-quality pizza stone or baking stone. If you plan to bake cakes or muffins, you will need a selection of pans in various sizes and shapes, including round, square, and rectangular.
Another important consideration is the quality of your knives and other cutting tools. A high-quality set of knives can make a big difference in your kitchen, allowing you to cut and prepare food more quickly and easily. Look for knives with durable, sharp blades and comfortable handles that are easy to grip.
Other essential kitchen supplies include measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowls, cutting boards, and food storage containers. It's important to choose high-quality products that are durable and easy to clean, as these items will see a lot of use in your kitchen.
When shopping for kitchen supplies, it's also important to consider your budget. While it's tempting to go for the cheapest option, investing in high-quality equipment can save you time and money in the long run. Quality equipment will last longer and perform better, making it a better value in the long run.
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Oven mitts, protective sleeves, aprons, chefs’ coats, and work gloves; Cook’s Direct has you covered when it comes to foodservice apparel and textiles.
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Fully outfit your institutional kitchen or bakery with the baking pans, sheet pans, pastry brushes, and baking utensils you use every day and for specialty baking projects.
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Fry pans, roasters, sauce pans or pots, Cook’s Direct can supply all your cookware needs in aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron and copper.
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Shop Correctional Kitchen Supplies from top brands like Cook's Brand, FSE, Carlisle, Cambro, and more.
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Cook’s carries commercial cutting boards in a variety of sizes, in color coded sets to support HACCP programs, even purple cutting boards to promote allergy awareness.
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Disposable products are essential for the operation of your facility or foodservice operation. We have a large selection of disposable kitchen supplies and dining supplies.
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Used in the front of the house serving lines and back of the house food storage and cooking, stainless steel steam table pans, food pans and hotel pans are critical for the institutional kitchen.
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Kettle tools, like the perforated or solid kettle paddle, globe whip or kettle whip are sized appropriately to stir or mix foods being prepared in large kettles in the institutional kitchen.
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Get all the kitchen utensils you need to keep your institutional kitchen running smoothly and efficiently from turners to dishers to whips and beyond, Cook’s has the kitchen prep utensils you need.
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The best way to measure and portion your ingredients to precise measurements is by using a digital or traditional commercial food scale from Cook’s Direct.
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Protecting the health of your staff and customers, students or residents is critically important and Cook’s Direct has the personal protective equipment to help you stay safe.
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Pizza is one of the most popular take out foods in the US and we have all the supplies you need to outfit your pizzeria or pizza concept from pizza pans to wooden pizza peels.
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We carry a wide array of professional knives to outfit every area of your institutional kitchen that requires kitchen cutlery from boning knives to santoku knives to paring knives and slicers.
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Measure and track your cooking with kitchen thermometers and kitchen timers to ensure perfectly cooked and delicious meals that follow proper temperature guidelines.
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Warewashing supplies; like washracks and dollies, aren’t just for cleaning, they are often used for storage and transport of clean dishes, glassware, and flatware.
