KaTom Restaurant Supply

KaTom Restaurant Supply: commercial kitchen equipment and supplies

KaTom Restaurant Supply is an American distributor specializing in commercial kitchen equipment and supplies for restaurants, bars, and hotels. The company sells hundreds of thousands of products online at wholesale prices and presents itself as a comprehensive supplier for setting up and operating a professional kitchen. Its catalog ranges from large cooking and refrigeration equipment to smallwares, cleaning products, and consumables.

The company has been operating since 1987 and describes itself as a trusted name in wholesale foodservice supply. It has 350,000 square feet of warehouse and distribution space across multiple facilities, allowing it to ship many orders the same business day to destinations nationwide. To expedite deliveries, it works with several shipping companies and leverages the drop-ship capabilities of the manufacturers it partners with.

Commercial kitchen equipment and refrigeration

The restaurant equipment area includes cooking, dishwashing, and preparation. Available products include ranges, ovens, fryers, grills and griddles, rotisseries, steamers, steam cooking equipment, commercial mixers and blenders, as well as hoods and ventilation and climate control equipment. It also offers dishwashers in various configurations, including undercounter models, and preparation equipment such as work tables and plumbing supplies.

The commercial refrigeration section covers refrigerators and freezers in various formats: reach-in cabinets, undercounter units, walk-in coolers, display cases, glass door merchandisers, refrigerated prep tables, chest freezers, and bakery or deli cases. Back bar coolers and bottle coolers are also included.

Ice machines and smallwares

The ice machine catalog includes ice machines with bins, undercounter units, ice machine heads, dispensers, and ice bins, plus filters and parts. Models are classified by ice type —cube, flake, gourmet, or nugget— and cooling system —air-cooled, water-cooled, or remote-cooled—.

In smallwares and small equipment, you'll find kitchen utensils, knives, cookware, cutting boards, food storage containers, trays, dishwasher racks, gloves, aprons, and towels, thermometers and timers, as well as baking and beverage service supplies. The tabletop section includes dinnerware, glassware, flatware, table linens, spice mills and shakers, plus table decor and organization accessories.

Cleaning, furniture, and consumables

The cleaning and janitorial offering includes chemicals and water testing, cleaning supplies, commercial trash cans, anti-fatigue mats, floor mats, wet floor signs, grease traps, fly traps and insect zappers, and safety equipment. It also includes soap dispensers, toilet paper dispensers, paper towel dispensers, hand dryers, and baby changing stations.

Restaurant furniture includes chairs, dining tables, cocktail tables, bar stools, folding tables, and outdoor furniture. In disposables and consumables, there are disposable food containers, disposable tableware, cups, paper products, napkins, bags and plastic wraps, straws, and to-go containers and take-out boxes. The storage and transport section includes commercial shelving, carts, platform trucks, hand trucks, commercial safes, food pan carriers, insulated beverage dispensers, pot racks, and portable bars.

Solutions by business type

KaTom organizes part of its catalog by type of establishment. It covers supplies for Asian, Mexican, and Italian restaurants, cafeterias, pizzerias, ice cream shops, convenience stores, butcher shops, bakery kitchens, catering kitchens, food trucks, movie theaters, break rooms, food delivery, and meal prep. It also serves hospitality and hotel needs, as well as advanced home cooking and events, including weddings.

Shipping and customer service

The company offers free shipping on qualifying orders over $500, with no promo code necessary, just sign in. Thousands of items in the catalog are eligible for this benefit. The site has a help center and phone support for equipment inquiries, with foodservice equipment specialists.