Starting a restaurant or catering business is an extremely challenging task, but it can be made a bit easier with the right tools and appliances for your kitchen. These appliances, shelves and cutting blocks from Hobart and John Boos would be great additions to any commercial kitchen, or even for any home-cook that wants to work like a pro.
Hobart Products

Hobart LXIH4 Undercounter Dishwasher
This high-temperature dishwasher has a 16-gauge stainless steel tank, with a microcomputer top mount control panel and digital display. Revolving anti-clogging rinse arms and an automatically pumped drain make it efficient, while the large 17” door opening and automatic fill make it easy to use and a great option for restaurants or other large-use commercial operations. Runs about $5,890 online.
John Boos Commercial Maple Cutting Board- 20 x 15 x 1-1/2 brown
This commercial cutting board is reversible with a natural, food-grade oil finish. It is made from hard maple and will help you maximize space for kitchens that deal with large volumes of chopping and slicing. Runs about $70 online.
John Boos 36 in Galley Rail Stainless Wall Shelf 36 x 12 in
Keep your kitchen organized with this stainless wall shelf from John Boos. A wide 36”, this shelf can include a pot rack, four adjustable hooks, and a galley rail. Get a few of these to help organize all of your kitchen tools, to ensure your chefs can work efficiently. Runs about $330 online.
John Boos Professional 24 x 18 Professional Cutting Board
Another great professional cutting board from John Boos. This solid maple board has a convenient groove channel to catch juices, keeping your kitchen clean. The natural wood keeps away bacteria and is easier than plastic on your knives and other tools. This board costs $112.
John Boos Technica Butcher Block Table – 24x24x35 in
Perfect for smaller kitchens or those that need a portable kitchen block solution, this butcher block table is a must. Includes a stainless steel towel bar, locking casters, and a food-grade hard maple top. Measures 35 inches high and is a 24 inch square – great for smaller spaces. Costs about $1,000.