Smallwares

Smallwares include the everyday tools and essentials that keep kitchens running smoothly, from utensils and cookware to food storage and serving items. These items support prep, cooking, and service, helping staff work efficiently and maintain consistency across tasks. Reliable smallwares are key to staying organized, reducing slowdowns, and keeping operations moving through every shift.

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What you need to know about Smallwares

Everyday kitchen essentials that keep service moving.

Better Prep & Organization

From measuring cups and food storage to knives and prep utensils, smallwares help kitchens portion, organize, label, mix, cut, and stage ingredients more consistently.

Easy to Restock & Replace

Smallwares are some of the most frequently used items in a commercial kitchen, which means they often need regular replacement. Keeping extra essentials on hand helps prevent missing tools from slowing down prep or service.

Supports Every Station

Smallwares keep each part of the kitchen stocked and ready, including prep areas, cook lines, bakeries, dish rooms, bars, and catering setups. Having the right tools in the right place can reduce slowdowns during busy service.

Practical for Front & Back of House

Smallwares support more than prep and cooking. Serving utensils, trays, tabletop items, beverage supplies, and bar tools help extend efficiency into the dining room, counter service area, and catering line.

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Stock your kitchen with the everyday tools needed for prep, cooking, baking, serving, storage, and cleanup. Burkett carries commercial smallwares for restaurants, schools, healthcare kitchens, caterers, bars, food trucks, and more, including utensils, pans, knives, cutting boards, food storage, tabletop supplies, and dish room essentials.

FAQs About Smallwares

How do I know which smallwares my kitchen needs?

Start by looking at each station in your kitchen, including prep, cooking, baking, service, storage, dishwashing, and bar areas. Then choose tools based on your menu, staff workflow, production volume, and how often each item will be used.

What smallwares are essential for a new restaurant?

Common smallware essentials include knives, cutting boards, mixing bowls, sheet pans, food pans, measuring cups, tongs, ladles, spatulas, whisks, storage containers, labels, serving utensils, thermometers, and cleaning tools. The exact list depends on your menu and service style.

What is the difference between commercial smallwares and residential kitchen tools?

Commercial smallwares are designed for repeated daily use in foodservice environments. They are often made with more durable materials, larger capacities, and foodservice-friendly designs compared to standard residential kitchen tools.

How often should smallwares be replaced?

Replacement frequency depends on the item, material, and usage level. Items like cutting boards, utensils, sheet pans, tongs, and storage containers should be replaced when they become damaged, warped, cracked, heavily worn, or difficult to clean properly.