| Subject | Date Asked |
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| LPG Deck Oven | 11/21/2009 |
Q: I am an enthusiastic amateur baker and want to set up Blodgett LPG Deck in garage. I can rise 2' and ...
A: Richard, I believe the code will call for a Class 1 duct to an upblast fan, because of the LP gas. ...
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| Lincoln Impenger Pizza Oven | 11/18/2009 |
Q: Can you wire 3 Phase pizza oven on single phase service
A: Mike, Lincoln makes a number of different size ovens. You will need to check with a service company ...
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| Air oven and Fire Suppression | 11/17/2009 |
Q: Jim, Checking on the need for a fire suppression system (UL 300) when using an air oven cooking ...
A: Steve, Which brand oven are you looking to buy? You will want to have a hood because the ...
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| Ventilation needed for deck oven? | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I am hoping to purchase a single electric deck baking oven for my home. I will be baking bread. ...
A: Kathie, You shouldn't need an exhaust hood with an electric bake oven cooking bread. There is no ...
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| dough balls | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I am researching a business plan for a store that includes pizza, and I was wondering, will I do ...
A: April, I am sure that you can make dough balls and save money, but you have to invest in a mixer, ...
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| LP pizza oven | 10/31/2009 |
Q: on trailer for selling pizza on concessions, Fairs, etc. The type of oven I need is some thing that ...
A: The only oven that will cook a pizza in 32 minutes is an electric turbochef. A wood oven in a ...
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| Gas pressure to cooking equipment | 10/22/2009 |
Q: We've installed recently installed cooking equipment in a (new construction) hospital kitchen. As ...
A: David, Are you the dealer? I love this question, because I am the Cooking Products Manager for ...
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| commercial kitchen plumbing requirements | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I have been trying to decipher the requirements for creating an in-home commercial kitchen in ...
A: Kim, It will be important for you to go see a foodservice dealer in your area. A foodservice dealer ...
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| ventilation hoods | 9/10/2009 |
Q: The basement is being converted. I will use deep fryers and possiblaly a grill. I have been looking ...
A: Tammy, The Fire Marshall in each jurisdiction is the ultimate authority on the requirement for ...
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| concession trailer | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I would like to know what type hood and ventilation is required and if i can use flexible pipe to ...
A: Melody, The requirements for a hood are the responsibility of the Fire Marshall in the jurisdiction ...
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| expanding existing business | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I opened a boutique 11 months ago which features eclectic home decor, jewelry, art, etc. It is ...
A: Annette, This is not my area of expertise, but I am fairly confident that you will need to conform ...
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| hot dog vending | 9/4/2009 |
Q: Jim - thank you for taking the time to respond to me. I have met several vendors at fairs that are ...
A: John, I'm not sure that I can answer your question, because what you need is a complete business ...
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| Fixed Crepe Stall | 8/31/2009 |
Q: Texas in a high traffic retail center by Rice University. Rather than a cart, I am considering a ...
A: Lindsey, This sounds like a really great idea. Obviously you will need to follow the dictates of the ...
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| hood for electric single convection oven | 8/19/2009 |
Q: Which 2 locales in Atlanta did you say require a hood over these ovens? thanks,Rick
A: The City of Atlanta and the City of Decatur are the two jurisdictions that, I believe, require type ...
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| Hood for convection oven | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I work for a private school. I have a single convection oven (electric) in our kitchen right now. ...
A: Omega, The Fire Marshall in each jurisdiction is the ultimate authority on the requirement for ...
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| Moffat E32 Convection oven compliance with health codes | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I want to open a small business in Santa Clara County, ca. The building I've chosen is an ...
A: Ann, The Moffat E32 electric convection is health code compliant in that it has the National ...
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| vent hood | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I have a vent hood system, it works to well it sucks out all the a/c in the building. I thought they ...
A: Andy - Exhaust hood systems are designed to exhaust 100 cfm (cubic feet per minute) of air for each ...
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| difference of gas broiler versus infrared ceramic salamander broiler | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I want to get a broiler for my small kitchen and would like to know which broiler is actually ...
A: Steve - There are plenty of ceramic broilers out there. Jade, Imperial, Southbend, Garland, etc. Get ...
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| difference of gas broiler versus infrared ceramic salamander broiler | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I want to get a broiler for my small kitchen and would like to know which broiler is actually ...
A: Steve, They are both gas broilers. The ceramic broiler produces infrared heat and is much faster in ...
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| Brewpub Design | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I am in the preliminary stages of designing a brewpub. It will basically be a casual high quality ...
A: Kevin, The basic rule of thumb for space allocation is front of the house dining area 50%, back of ...
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| catering kitchen | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I have designed many residential kitchens, and now must plan a kitchen in a business space that ...
A: Nancy, Such is the way of Government. They are not so good at being available. A catering kitchen ...
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| cupcakes | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I want to start an out of home cupcake business, as a research i am finding that there is a lot work ...
A: Manny, Starting a business will require a lot of research. You will definately need the help of a ...
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| Convection oven hood | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I currently have 2 very small bakeries in Northern CA that use the double stacked Moffat e32 ...
A: Andrea, My guess is that the health inspector doesn't know how little heat to space electric ovens ...
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| Food Truck Business | 7/7/2009 |
Q: My husband and I want to start a food truck business in SC. However, he is confined to a wheelchair ...
A: Renata, Certainly all things are possible, but this would present many logistical issues the first ...
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| onboard small generator | 7/1/2009 |
Q: small onboard generators. I've seen the outer side panel onboard generators on the Wells Cargo ...
A: Luis - I don't know why you couldn't run a generator while going down the road? You'll have to check ...
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| food truck locations | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I have been operating with my food truck for about 6 months with event concessions. It is necessary ...
A: Michelle - I wish I could help you, but the only answer I could give you would be to find a location ...
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| Home-Based Catering Business Start Up | 6/15/2009 |
Q: Jim, I am a working mom and planning on starting culinary school for a 2 yr degree in the culinary ...
A: Kristen- There are a million questions that need to be answered about developing a catering business ...
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| Converting an RV to food truck | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I have been given a nice older RV. A few friends have noted a large nightlife area with no food ...
A: Mister Mike - I have attached all of the previous answers that I have given others with your line of ...
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| Ice for Catering | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I am the food coordinator the day of my friends wedding. Two question that I am having difficulty ...
A: Renee - This is nowhere near my expertise, but I would think that 8 oz. of ice per person should be ...
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| set up requirements State of Florida | 6/2/2009 |
Q: Just wondering what the recipe is for a street vender snow cone machine. I know I have no ...
A: Michael - Contact the health department in Lakeland, and see what their requirements are. Food codes ...
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| Truck conversion to Food Service Truck | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I am looking to purchase an old ice cream truck or the like and convert it into a food service ...
A: Jared - The only way I know to answer your question is to send you a copy of all the other questions ...
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| pizza ovens | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I am having trouble trying to figure out what style of pizza oven would be best for me. When I had a ...
A: Marc - The best oven to own would be electric. It would be much cheaper to operate than a propane ...
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| pizza ovens | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I am having trouble trying to figure out what style of pizza oven would be best for me. When I had a ...
A: Marc - Because of the circumstances that you want to have a mobile trailer business, you will need ...
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| cajun food on the run | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I am orginally from new orleans and now live in az but what i have come to realize is that noone ...
A: Stacy - I don't know of any companies that rent out mobile food trucks. All I know about mobile ...
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| Work stations for high school culinary classroom | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I am outfitting a new culinary classroom at a continuation high school (I am not the end user). My ...
A: Pal - A company by the name of Metal Masters makes work tables that should work for your needs. An ...
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| Mobile vending | 5/5/2009 |
Q: Wixson, I am looking to open a mobile pushcart italian ice business in Orlando, Florida. Can u give ...
A: Pamela - I'm sorry, but this question is way out of my area of expertise. I know equipment layout ...
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| Baseball concession | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I'm laying out a concession stand for our baseball league. I wanted to install the counter 6' from ...
A: John - Ideally, the counter should be straight behind the window, and immediately adjacent to the ...
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| Small Farmer's Market | 4/21/2009 |
Q: We are setting up a small food establishment within a farmer's market in Philadelphia. Venting to ...
A: All I could only find three used hoods that might work. Two of them appear to be 24" wide, you could ...
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| Wedding preperation equipment needed | 4/20/2009 |
Q: First, let me say 'thanks' for all the help you provide on these boards. I've been reading through ...
A: Alisa - I would take up a collection and have it catered. In the end, it will be much cheaper, and ...
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| Small Farmer's Market | 4/14/2009 |
Q: We are setting up a small food establishment within a farmer's market in Philadelphia. Venting to ...
A: Iman - The ventless hood units by Wells, BKI, and Giles is a great idea. These units have fire ...
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| Cupcake oven | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I am opening a cupcake shop where I will only be baking and selling cupcakes. Could you recommend a ...
A: Jenine - A full size convection Oven is what most people use. Generally an electric bakes a more ...
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| Bangkok Kitchen Equipment | 3/23/2009 |
Q: Jim, Hello, I am living in Bangkok, Thailand, and am currently running a kitchen at a university ...
A: Ryan - I am not familiar with foodservice equipment distribution outside of the US. There are many ...
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| Food truck | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I WAS JUST WONDERING HOW CAN I STARTED A BUSINESS.. MY BOYFRIEND AND I HAD AN IDEA, OF SELLING SOME ...
A: Carol - The only way I know how to answer your question is to copy to you the answers I have given ...
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| mobile food establishment | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I'm planning on heading to Florida to start a mobile food concession and a couple questions came up ...
A: Cathy - My guess is that you could get a sponsor like a grocery store to let you use their kitchen ...
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| sink size | 2/17/2009 |
Q: what size sinks do i need for a mobile food service trailer i dont have much room
A: Eric - Health Department codes require a minimum of 3 sink bowls. The size of the bowls need to be ...
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| Convection Oven ventilation | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I'm opening a small cafe in New York City and hoping to do some baking. I'd like to use an electric ...
A: Rish - It is the call of the Fire Marshall in the jurisdiction of the City your business is located. ...
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| installing hoods | 2/8/2009 |
Q: i have a deli shop on the first floor of a 6 story building i want to install char brioler and ...
A: David - I don't know what part of the country you live in, but don't be confused by electric. It is ...
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| gourmet cookie compnay | 2/3/2009 |
Q: My wife and I are considering starting a handmade-to-order, gourmet cookie company... we have a ...
A: Gary - One of the inherant issues with convection ovens is the uneven browning, hence turning pans. ...
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| steam jacketed kettles | 1/13/2009 |
Q: t d b table-top kettle does not heat right can you help. I work for captain D i think it's the ...
A: I'm sorry that none of these answers has fixed the problem, but sometimes you need to call in the ...
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| food vending at music festivals | 1/13/2009 |
Q: For many years I have wanted to try my hand at the food service industry - I have been a waitress ...
A: Anjil - This is a big undertaking. I'm sure that you could make some money at this; however, After ...
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| FOOD TRUCK | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I WAS WONDERING IF YOU HAD ANY IDEAS OR COMMENTS AS TO WHERE I CAN FIND USED FOOD TRUCKS AND WHAT MY ...
A: Malerie - Here is all kinds of information I have written to others about. There should be plenty in ...
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| food-based business | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I would like to start a business selling vegan, allergen-free (free of gluten, dairy, egg, nuts, ...
A: Stella - You can do this from your home, but you need to conform to USDA (United Stated Department ...
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| steam jacketed kettles | 1/8/2009 |
Q: t d b table-top kettle does not heat right can you help. I work for captain D i think it's the ...
A: The kettle has probably lost its vacuum. When it is room temperature, and you look at the gauge, ...
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| about license for food service | 12/18/2008 |
Q: want to know what licenses i need to sell food in hillsboughro county ruskin florida.im giong to ...
A: August - I am not an expert on business codes and licensing. I do know that you will need a business ...
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| ventless hoods | 12/18/2008 |
Q: installed a Giles ventless hood in a deli type area that grills and has fryers (deli is in a high ...
A: Todd - The first rule is that you can not use these ventless hoods with gas fired appliances, only ...
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| starting selling frozen foods to major chain of stores | 12/11/2008 |
Q: at first just 10 stores maybe 2400 pieces per month what do i need size of building,cooking my own ...
A: This really isn't my expertise, but I am assuming that you are talking about pizza? Anyway, what ...
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| Square Footage | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I am designing a private dining club for a school project. There will be a main dining area for 40, ...
A: Stacy - The rule of thumb is front of the house 15 ft2 per person. Back of the house which includes ...
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| convection oven phases | 11/27/2008 |
Q: I bought a used elec. convection oven in expectations of opening a restaurant. We were never able to ...
A: Sam - The information you have given me doesn't tell me whether the oven is single or three phase. ...
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| Foodservice Design Guidelines | 11/19/2008 |
Q: Jim, I was hoping you may have some general guidelines as far as sizing for facilities and what kind ...
A: Joshua - Yes there are many rules of thumb for foodservice facilities, but more importantly I would ...
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| Opening internet cafe/restaurant | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I am trying to open an internet cafe/ restaurant in Holly Hill, SC. I will serve cafe products and ...
A: Laquisha - There is a foodservice dealer in Columbia that would be able to help you with plan ...
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| mobile food truck/trailer | 11/6/2008 |
Q: Where do I go to find the rules and regulations for the State of Florida?
A: I hope all this info helps. These are past answers to mobile food truck/trailer answers. The health ...
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| LPG | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I want to start a pizzeria. If I use a deck oven, will it be cost efficient to use LP Gas or ...
A: Zenon - You are correct, P54.50 x 2.28 = P124.26 x .15 = P18.64 per heavy hour. The 30,000 btu on ...
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| LPG | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I want to start a pizzeria. If I use a deck oven, will it be cost efficient to use LP Gas or ...
A: Zenon - Given your electric rates in the Philippines with the surcharges, it may well be that LP is ...
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| Nursing home kitchen size in Mi | 10/27/2008 |
Q: Saw your two answers for 50 & 100 residents. How about cooking equipment for 200 and a tray make up ...
A: John - If I owned a nursing home of 200 residents, I would have a cooking line that would consist of ...
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| Commercial Ranges and CO levels | 10/24/2008 |
Q: We have commercial ranges in all of our fire stations. Recently high carbon monoxide levels in 2 ...
A: Mark - This is inherently the problem of gas appliances whether they be residential or commercial. ...
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| vending...? | 10/20/2008 |
Q: . I just happened upon your q & a... My husband and I are considering starting a food vending ...
A: Sherri - Read some of my past answers to questions about mobile vending and I think you will get ...
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| Egg Casserole | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I need to cook 10 2" pans of scrambled egg mix with peppers & onions and have ready in the morning ...
A: Wade - Yes you can cook eggs in the c-vap I don't happen to know the cooking times or temps, you ...
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| food bussines with truck | 10/14/2008 |
Q: Do you know where I can buy that kind truck?
A: Dilek - Here is some information I have supplied to others. You answered this question on 08/07/08 ...
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| RV Burrito Stand | 10/6/2008 |
Q: My wife and I were thinking of opening a burrito stand using an old RV, and serving out the window. ...
A: Kris - I would keep the product warm at 140F and try to cook only that amount that you anticipate ...
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| cookie oven | 10/3/2008 |
Q: is there already on the market a small convection cookie oven that will cook, for the most part, ...
A: Robin - Yes there are many different brands for sale. One of the really good lines is Cadco at the ...
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| Baked Potato Preparation | 9/30/2008 |
Q: For a fundraiser, I am planning a baked potato bar. My question is: 24 hours prior to our ...
A: Christina - What I would do is wash the potatoes, wrap them in foil, and then put them back in the ...
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| Griddle | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I am in proceess of purchasing a small Ice cream and coffee shop. I would like to offer egg ...
A: Matt - This is the call of the Fire Marshall that has jurisdiction in the city your ice cream shop ...
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| Commercial Pizza Dough Ball suppliers in or near Georgia | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I am have a difficult time finding a pizza dough ball supplier for my restaurant in the Metro ...
A: Marsha - I am not aware of any vendor selling fresh dough balls, but I think you have several ...
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| commissaries | 9/29/2008 |
Q: i live in SW Florida. no commissaries. if i start my own,do you know the minimum standards for such ...
A: Paul - I have gone back and found many of the previous answers I have given others to explain what ...
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| renting my lunch truck | 9/26/2008 |
Q: I own a lunch truck -three sided, two hot and one cold with a built in coffe pot. Unfortunately I ...
A: Alex - I'm sorry, but this is way out of my expertise level. I'm sure that you could find a boiler ...
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| Commisary | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I understand that in Florida with a mobile vending license I must have a primary and or secondary ...
A: Laura - There are many regulations as there need to be. The last thing you want is for somebody to ...
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| "flooder" dealer/business? | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I was reading over your "gut truck" answers and came across the phrase "flooder dealer" several ...
A: Leelannee - I'm so sorry to lead you on a wild goose chase. I had sent responses to previous ...
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| start-up pancake house and restaurant | 9/19/2008 |
Q: The location is Bethany Beach, DE. I have a five store strip and a 3,300 sq. ft. restaurant is ...
A: Ernest - My only concern is the previous failures in the same location. I always ask why they ...
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| propane hose and vent hood | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I bought a 40lbs commercial deep fryer with twin baskets and with no hose. I need to know what kind ...
A: Luis - You need to let a used foodservice dealer in the area you live put your fryer together with a ...
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| Market | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I have a couple questons you may be able to answer for me.. The business is a market/deli, no raw ...
A: Irvin - I am not a code expert and it is important to understand that all code officials interpret ...
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| Electric convection oven & self evaporation of refrigerated displays | 9/10/2008 |
Q: Jim: I was so delighted to finally find someone who has a answer to all my questions. I read your ...
A: Maria - Here are two sites. The second one is very descriptive of what UL 197 covers. One of the ...
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| Electric convection oven & self evaporation of refrigerated displays | 9/9/2008 |
Q: Jim: I was so delighted to finally find someone who has a answer to all my questions. I read your ...
A: Maria - California is the most eco-centric state in the union, and they have some very over the top ...
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| fundraising at an agricultural fair | 9/8/2008 |
Q: our town has a large agricultural fair (50,000 people attend) my boy scout troop is looking for a ...
A: Jan - Tough question. I liked your milkshakes idea. They have great appeal. Hope you weren't making ...
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| single vs 3 phase | 9/5/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me what is the difference between single and 3 phase convection ovens. Is one better ...
A: Melody - The difference between single phase and three phase is that single phase is higher ...
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| Vent hood | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I'm opening up a small coffee roastery here in Savannah and the fire marshall has requested that I ...
A: James - What will the exhaust hood be ventilating? What type of equipment are you installing? I ...
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| Ventilation? | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I am opening a coffee / sandwich shop in College Park, MD. There will not be a need for cooking at ...
A: Chris - Generally an electric convection oven does not require a class 1 ventilation system; ...
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| Food Processing Trailer? | 8/20/2008 |
Q: Hey Jim, enjoying your info-site! We are in the food processing business, and looking for a mobile ...
A: Malcolm - Your different needs are easily achievable if you select the appropriate vendor that can ...
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| How to size unit for facility | 8/19/2008 |
Q: My customer is a 99 bed elder care facility they currently have a Cleveland Classic Series two ...
A: Joel - Boilerbased gas fired pressureless steamers are so yesterday. They require tremendous amounts ...
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| what exactly does a kitchen prep area mean? | 8/19/2008 |
Q: i am starting a new bus making choc lollipops and favors, all i need is a microwave and hand wash ...
A: Melody - The board of health wants you to demonstrate safe food handling techniques. A prep area ...
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| mobile coffee van | 8/17/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are looking into starting a mobile coffee van in Oregon. A few questions we have ...
A: Aubrey - Might be kind of tough outfitting a VW bus with all of the things the regs will require. ...
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| Commercial gas range | 8/16/2008 |
Q: Is it ok to install a commercial gas range in a residential home even if i do not install a ...
A: Valdis - Gas volume and gas pressure are important to performance of the appliance. I'll presume ...
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| building conssecion stand | 8/10/2008 |
Q: wareI'm trying to find out what kind of appliances I should buy for our trailer. And were is a good ...
A: Sam - Below is lots of information that will get you started. Contact a foodservice dealer where you ...
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| Small Certified Kitchen Layout | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I am in need of finding someone in the Hershey Pa area that has expertise in the design/layout of a ...
A: Mike - You might want to contact a dealer near you. Try these folks: Chef's Choice Foodservice ...
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| Venting requirements for residential kitchen | 8/6/2008 |
Q: Jim, I am building a home and am intending to use commercial rated appliances in the kitchen. Do I ...
A: Dan - This question is outside my expertise. The Fire Marshall in the town where your hose is ...
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| mobile food truck | 7/28/2008 |
Q: i just wanted your thoughts and advice on the following: a local ice and propane company on a busy ...
A: Steve - Sorry for taking so long to answer your question. I thought that I had answered it. I ...
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| Purchasing a used taco/food truck | 7/25/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend and I are looking into starting a mobile food business and have been searching ...
A: Marie - I am not in the loop on trailers or trucks for sale, so I can't help you on questions to ...
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| equip for certain food | 7/23/2008 |
Q: want to get a concession trailer. i'm in washington wanting to serve idaho/oregon as well. how big ...
A: Jim - I am not an expert on food trucks, but I seem to get hundreds of questions from people like ...
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| facilities and lay out | 7/15/2008 |
Q: What are the significance of physical layout, menu, & method of service in foodservice facilities?
A: Catherine - Whole books have been written on this subject. I'm not sure that I can give you a ...
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| considering a build out | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I am in Big Bear Lake, California and am considering building out a small specialty bakery in a ...
A: Trish - In most of the country, electric convection ovens don't need an exhaust hood as long as you ...
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| mobil food vendor | 6/26/2008 |
Q: Jim, I want to start a mobil vending business. Going to fairs, festivals and such in Texas. The ...
A: Don - Read some of my past responses to others and it will give you most of your answers. Plus, you ...
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| griddle/hood | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I am building a mobile food unit in NC. It is a 29' RV that I have gutted. I am primarily going to ...
A: Peter - You need a hood to positively vent the by products of combustion. Primarily, you will have ...
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| Pizza Crusts | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 32 lane bowling center in Va. I currently use Sysco as my vendor. I am struggling to find a ...
A: Kevin - My favorite product of the frozen par baked variety is Hunt Brothers Pizza. They have a ...
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| Adding Food Equipment To A Coffeehouse | 6/24/2008 |
Q: Jim, We started a Brazilian Coffeehouse in MD. I would like to add some food items common in a ...
A: Roddie - I would recommend you look into buying a medium sized Combi oven such as Cadco. ...
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| starting catering business | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I would like to know what would be the best way to start catering and get your business out there?
A: LaTonya - This is way out of my expertise. I think the key to any business is to gage the market ...
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| catering kitchen | 6/20/2008 |
Q: Jim, good afternoon! I'm working on starting my own small-scale tea catering business in Monterey, ...
A: Darya - If I were in your shoes, I would contact restaurants in your area that are Dinner operations ...
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| propane gas | 6/16/2008 |
Q: i we have a pitco fryer model 35c with natural gas and want to convert to propane gas. can you ...
A: Ray - You need to call a foodservice repair service agency in your area. Copy and paste this link ...
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| concession trailer | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I have a food concession trailer for a tex-mex stand.North Carolina requires you to operate out of a ...
A: Danielle - They don't want you to just have some land that is zoned for restaurants, they want you ...
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| portable hot water sink | 6/11/2008 |
Q: our dept of agriculture says we need a portable sink. Is there something we can purchase that is ...
A: Jamie Bullock - I would think that you can find a small used stainless steel pot sink at a used ...
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| commercial kitchen | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I would like to open a small commercial kitchen in a 12x12 building in my back yard...what would be ...
A: Paulette - I think the first thing you will have to do is to make sure that there are no ordnances ...
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| Off site food preparation and catering | 5/24/2008 |
Q: I am interested in opening a off site kitchen, with no public seating and access, strictly for ...
A: I have no idea what the codes in New York are, but I would have to think that if you get a business ...
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| ice cream commissary | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I bought an ice cream cart and am going thru the process of the paperwork and the board of health ...
A: Theresa - These laws are in place for the right reasons. The Board of Health in each of these States ...
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| ice cream store | 5/6/2008 |
Q: We are wanting to open an ice cream store--we only want to serve ice cream cones,sundaes, shake and ...
A: Sue - The best thing you could do is to go with a franchise concept. That way you get the full deal ...
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| Cooking in an open area | 5/3/2008 |
Q: Do you have to have a trailer to cook and sell food at fairs or festivals? I recently saw a family ...
A: Kathy - You don't need to have a trailer to sell food unless you are in an area where the city codes ...
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| baking dog treats | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I am baking dog treats in a regular oven. Ingredients are wheat flour, peanut butter, applesauce, ...
A: Mary - I'd try ebay and look for convection ovens, full size, electric. I don't know any used ...
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| baking dog treats | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I am baking dog treats in a regular oven. Ingredients are wheat flour, peanut butter, applesauce, ...
A: Mary - A convection oven would definitely improve cooking times. The moving air in the oven assists ...
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| Getting started with my mobile food trailer. | 4/26/2008 |
Q: My question is I have been working in the food industury for about 20 years, and I need to know what ...
A: Darlene - I wish you luck in your business and the only way I know of answering your question is to ...
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| electrical needs | 4/19/2008 |
Q: We just bought a building and are in the process of upgrading the electrical service and want to be ...
A: Ed - My suggestion is that you would set up the space with 120-208v/3 phase, 400 amp service. Most ...
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| stainless steel electric turkey fryer | 4/14/2008 |
Q: The question I have is we are on a tight budget, and are looking for alternatives to getting around ...
A: Don - No way. A fryer is a fryer, and whether it is gas or electric it has to be under a qualified ...
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| restaurant electic demands | 4/10/2008 |
Q: power needs for : . 10' hood..fans/intake exhaust lights 30 qt hobart table top mixer ...
A: William - I'm not sure how you want to use this information? The dealer you are purchasing the ...
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| food truck commisary | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I live in Florida, and in reading the guidelines for licensing a MFDV they require a commisary. They ...
A: Elizabethe - They want the vendor to have a permanent location that is in operating in the ...
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| conncession truck alterations | 4/8/2008 |
Q: we are looking into the concession business and into purchasing a used concession truck/trailer. My ...
A: Robin - I am guessing that it would be much easier to start from scratch on your concession trailer. ...
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| business expansion/prepared foods | 4/3/2008 |
Q: located outside Philly,PA. Expanding current upscale farm market primarily to increase prepared ...
A: Bonnie It looks like Penn Fixture is the biggest dealer in Philly is Singer Equipment ...
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| Hoods | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I am involved with the opening of a business in Canon City, CO. It will be located in a 100 year old ...
A: Susan - I think what they are talking about is a Type 2 Hood which is a condensate canopy for ...
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| Food cart plans | 3/26/2008 |
Q: do u know of anyplace to get plans and layout ideas? i'm in oregon and wanna sell pasta, my ...
A: Pablo - I don't know of any plans for trailer remodels. My guess is that they don't exist. But, I am ...
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| Packaging and Improving Shelf Life | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I have a small fresh baked Natural Organic cookie business. I would like to take the cookie to ...
A: Lillian - I would recommend that you look into a combi oven to cook your cookies and cupcakes. You ...
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| Packaging and Improving Shelf Life | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I have a small fresh baked Natural Organic cookie business. I would like to take the cookie to ...
A: I wish I could Lillian, but I have no experience with packaging equipment. You might have better ...
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| exhaust hood for convection ovens | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I want to install stacked hobart gas convection ovens in my AZ cafe, but have limited hood space. ...
A: Jana - Absolutely. Gas equipment always has to be vented with a Type 1 exhaust hood with fire ...
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| Concession business | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I'm interested in starting and purchasing a concession trailer to operate in SW Florida. My question ...
A: Wade - The best way to answer your question is to have you call the folks from Russell Trailers that ...
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| Opening my own business | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I have been cooking for families for over a year out of my home and I have a silent investor ...
A: Stephanie - First of all, what City and state do you plan to open up in? What kind of food will you ...
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| vent hood | 3/2/2008 |
Q: Do you need a vent hood system for counter-top electric fryers (3)? ANSWER: Paul - You must put an ...
A: Paul - There is really no way around an exhaust hood over a fryer. This is an NFPA 96 issue ...
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| seasoning a new american range grill | 3/1/2008 |
Q: oh I think my subject says it all. I am a new cook to cafe cooking.
A: Kathy - Below is how I answered this question for another questioner back in 2006. Dealers of ...
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| Eco Foodstuffs | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I am a trend analyst in London and i am researching into how the future of gadgets and technology ...
A: Rebecca - Great question. I think I have much to say about Eco friendly food preparation. I am one ...
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| Common Voltage Supply | 2/25/2008 |
Q: Is 3 phase 208V or 3 phase 240V commonly available in the commercial food service industry (e.g., ...
A: Sheila - Almost every commercial facility has 208 or 240V single phase service. Other than rural ...
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| Brands of convection oven | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I am in philadelphia, pa.I am currently baking in a small gas range. I mostly bake cookies, bars, ...
A: Michael - Range ovens are awful!!! They are only good for a single pan at a time and temperatures ...
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| Russell Concession Trailers | 2/12/2008 |
Q: Have you had any experience with Russell Concession trailers? I am looking to start a new ...
A: David - I wasn't sure if you got all the answers from me and others, you needed to move forward on ...
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| Russell Concession Trailers | 2/10/2008 |
Q: Have you had any experience with Russell Concession trailers? I am looking to start a new ...
A: David - I have had limited experience physically setting up mobile foodservice operations. I did ...
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| Russell Concession Trailers | 2/10/2008 |
Q: Have you had any experience with Russell Concession trailers? I am looking to start a new ...
A: David - I got a chuckle out of the "famous thousands of words" comment. I too live in Atlanta, and ...
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| Convection oven for Cookie Shop | 2/9/2008 |
Q: I'm planning to open my own bakery in a few years and i'm currently working on my business plan and ...
A: Michelle - In my opinion, the cost of utilities to run your ovens is the smallest of all of your ...
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| Type I Hood | 1/30/2008 |
Q: Jim, I need to install a type I hood, about 48" long, in my cafe. Can you recommend a source for ...
A: Bill - You might call Bargreen Ellington in Seattle and see if they can help you. I am sure that ...
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| cleaning a gas griddle | 1/29/2008 |
Q: We changed from a commercial electric griddle to a gas griddle. What is the best way to clean? The ...
A: Georgianne - First I have to ask why you felt compelled to change your electric griddle to a gas ...
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| How to find a publication for concession equip. | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a publication to advertise the Ribbon Potato Cutters that I have been manufacturing ...
A: Carol - You might want to start by going to http://www.iaapa.org/membership/benefits/ which is ...
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| Over the stove microwave shelf | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I found a microwave oven shelf bracket, which you hang on the wall and put your microwave on. Can ...
A: Kelly - Putting a microwave over a stove in a commercial situation would not be a good idea. There ...
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| commissaries | 1/21/2008 |
Q: HOW do you find a food-service commissary?? Live in SW Florida. The lady at the state office ...
A: Mary - You generally have to create your own commissary or find another viable foodservice business ...
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| Doyon PIZ 6 | 1/20/2008 |
Q: this oven seems perfect for my store. But, we cook pan style pizzas.Doyon has a wire rack option ...
A: Clive - You really need to call Doyon and ask them specific questions that would relate to your ...
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| Food Service | 1/12/2008 |
Q: How long are sauces (mayo, mustard, etc) supposed to stay out on front line as well as in walk-in ...
A: Jenni - I would not reuse any of the sauces that have actually been put on the front line. You ...
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| Ice cream stand/ trailer | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I have been wanting to get a food concession stand trailer to put at first monday trade day in ...
A: Saray - Check out my responses below to Sherry. You will want to contact a local foodservice dealer ...
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| starting my own food service vending | 1/8/2008 |
Q: i'm interested in starting my own mobile food service bussiness.however i really would like to know ...
A: TP - Read some of my previous responses and you should find most of the answers you need. You ...
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| Par Baked Pizza Mfgrs. In Southern Calif. | 1/7/2008 |
Q: Hey Jim, Got a question for you! I am looking for a par baked pizza manufacturer in Southern ...
A: JD - Sourcing food products is not my specialty. I might suggest that you use a dough press like ...
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| pizza oven | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I am currently shopping ovens and have a small footprint to work with. The oven I found for the size ...
A: Mark - I don't think you will have any problems with the Doyon oven. Cooking times are almost ...
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| essential equipments for hot dog sandwich making | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I would like to ask about the essential equipment that must be present in a sandwich making ...
A: Ahmed - Hot dogs are easy to prepare and serve. You can either steam, grill , or broil hot dogs. The ...
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| concessions | 12/26/2007 |
Q: I am opening a children's Indoor play center. I am going to have simple concession items to serve ...
A: Leslie - I am not an expert in business licensing. My best guess is that you call the business ...
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| concession food sale | 12/20/2007 |
Q: At a state fair, what would be a normal day, take Selling hot dogs plus sausages, sandwiches cans of ...
A: Paul - This is almost an impossible question, but I'll take a wild stab at it. If you assume that a ...
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| cost breakdown of mobil food truck | 12/19/2007 |
Q: I read your articles, thank you. Do you or do you have a site that can give me a sample breakdown ...
A: Steve - I am not the expert on the subject of running a mobile foodservice business. You might want ...
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| Fryer For Mobile Food Truck | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I would like to know the best type of fryer and hood system I would need for my mobile food truck. ...
A: Donna - If this is going to be a mobile truck where you won't have access to high voltage electric ...
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| Gas range not performing well? | 12/13/2007 |
Q: We've recently done an upgrade in the kitchen and I convinced the household to switch from decades ...
A: Gary - There could be many things going on here. The 17000 btu burner should be getting as hot as ...
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| Want to start my own food based business | 12/12/2007 |
Q: My goal is to help people learn to cook for themselves in their home. I would help them shop if ...
A: Mary - I don't believe you need any permits based on what you have said. If you are producing meals ...
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| Grilled Cheese stand | 12/4/2007 |
Q: Jim, I am trying to open a grilled cheese stand in Greenville, NC. I will have my stand downtown in ...
A: Evan - I'm sorry, but this is way outside the scope of what I am able to answer in this forum. This ...
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| Nursing Home Kitchen Size | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I am doing a project on food service and was wondering how big of a kitchen (in square feet) I would ...
A: Tiy - This is just like a question that Laura just asked, so below is my answer to her. Based on ...
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| Opening a Food Truck | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I want to open a food truck in New York city. What licenses and permits do i need, where can i find ...
A: Michael - This is not my specialty, but I have written many words on the subject. I am sending you ...
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| Kitchen equipment | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me with a school assigment? I need to create a foodservice ...
A: Laura The rule of thumb is that you appropriate 50% of the space to the front of the house, and 50% ...
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| kitchen size | 11/23/2007 |
Q: for a school assignment I need to design my own french cuisine restaurant that will serve 300 ...
A: Courtney - The rule of thumb is that you appropriate 50% of the space to the front of the house, and ...
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| Financial Picture/Business Model | 11/15/2007 |
Q: Jim, Do you have any templates for a mobile food service business model? I would love to see ...
A: Jason - I have answered hundreds of questions on mobile or stationary concession operations. I am ...
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| foodservice dealer help | 11/7/2007 |
Q: Jim- I am a personal chef who is in the process of designing a mobile kitchen trailer. It will be ...
A: Scott - The biggest and most in-depth dealer in the Kansas City area is Qualserv ...
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| average income | 11/6/2007 |
Q: .i am curious what average of income can be expected in the food service truck business in an area ...
A: George - This is really not my expertise. I have answered many questions about concessions ...
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| demonstration kitchen | 10/31/2007 |
Q: Jim, I am looking for information on vendors particularly for a mirror to mount over a mobile ...
A: Bob - Here is what you want and are looking for ...
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| Opening a cafe | 10/12/2007 |
Q: Just This Cafe I live in the northeast part of Columbus, OH. I'd like to open a cafe that offers ...
A: Rina - First let me say that you will need the help of a good foodservice dealer sales/engineer in ...
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| Personal Chef/Catering | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I have any opportunity to expand my personal chef business, and before I go exposing myself to any ...
A: Steve - The absolute answer to your question is that you need to contact the health department in ...
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| Starting a vending cart business on a college campus | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I am a student at the University of Dayton in Ohio. Two classmates and I had the idea of starting a ...
A: Katia - I hate to do a pre-answered Q&A dump, but I have written many words on this subject that you ...
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| Looking to start a concession trailer | 9/24/2007 |
Q: My Husband and are are hoping that you can give us some answers to our questions that will help us ...
A: Amy - Like I have answered for others...I have written many thousands of words on this subject, and ...
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| concession stand business | 9/22/2007 |
Q: My husband and I are brain-storming ideas for a business. We were attending a Labor Day festival and ...
A: Mary - As I have answered this question with others...I have written many thousands of words on this ...
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| Food Service | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I would like to sell middle eastern lunch sandwiches from some type of trailer. I would be leaving ...
A: Lisa - I have written thousands of words on this subject, so I thought the best thing to do would be ...
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| ventilation & alternative ovens | 9/14/2007 |
Q: I am a chef in Toronto, Canada who is planning on opening a cupcake shop. I am pretty sure that I ...
A: Sergio - You will need to check with the Fire Marshall in the township where you are locating your ...
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| Trucks or Trailers | 9/2/2007 |
Q: What is best to use when you're going to be in a fixed location? I'm planning on just doing hot ...
A: Roy - I found a dealer that is near to the area you are wanting to set up a trailer in. It is ...
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| Frites in the streets... | 9/1/2007 |
Q: Jim, My brother and I are exploring the possibility of taking our award-winning Pommes Frites ...
A: There are a couple of ways to do what you want to do. You can blanche fries in 300F oil and then ...
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| Trucks or Trailers | 9/1/2007 |
Q: What is best to use when you're going to be in a fixed location? I'm planning on just doing hot ...
A: Roy - As much as I'd like to help you plan your trailer, it is just impossible over this format. You ...
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| hot dog vending | 8/27/2007 |
Q: What is your opinion of the many start up tutorials offered on line. Is there any information ...
A: Deborah - I've never read any start up tutorials. Most of getting started is common sense and gut ...
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| concession vending | 8/26/2007 |
Q: We recently moved into a townhouse adjacent to a large soccer complex. We have for 8 months ...
A: Sounds like a great opportunity, especially if you have the permission of the recreation ...
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| Ventless hoods for cooking that meet UL | 8/24/2007 |
Q: Wonder if you could give me the names of any company that makes ventless hoods for cooking that meet ...
A: Kevin - This is an easy one. Giles makes several different sizes of ventless hoods. One will be just ...
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| Crepe concession stand business | 8/23/2007 |
Q: Would having a crepe concession stand business that travels throughout the state of Florida in fairs ...
A: Jason - I'm afraid that I fall into the un-sophisticated groups that really don't understand crepes. ...
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| Food Service Designer | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I currently work at a Restaurant Equipment Dealership in the estimating/sales dept. I am interested ...
A: Michelle - There is no easy answer for how you go from dealer support in the estimating department ...
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| Off Site commercial kitchen and then some... | 8/22/2007 |
Q: Oh my gosh where do I start? I have a retail kitchenware store in Roslyn, Washington. I want to ...
A: Kevi - The way it needs to be done is that the foods need to be prepared and blast frozen at the ...
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| Off Site commercial kitchen and then some... | 8/22/2007 |
Q: Oh my gosh where do I start? I have a retail kitchenware store in Roslyn, Washington. I want to ...
A: Kevi - If you are selling the product to the public directly, then you are a catering operation. You ...
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| convection oven | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I am researching the cost of putting together a small bakeshop in northern Virginia. I will be using ...
A: Stephanie - This is a question for the Fire Marshall in the incorporated township where you are ...
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| Kitchen Design Layout | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I am currently completing my business plan for an Asian restaurant concept in Chicago (Approximately ...
A: Mike - The best thing you can do is contact the Senior Sales Engineer of Edward Don Company there in ...
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| frozen pizza | 8/10/2007 |
Q: For a small concession with limited area for production, what would be a good source of information ...
A: Tim - Here is how I answered another questioners question about pizza operations. The Hunt Brothers ...
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| a food concession stand | 8/10/2007 |
Q: where there were 2 stores in my area there are 5 furniture stores. i have a busy walk by street, i ...
A: Frank - 11 x 15 should be enough space. You will want to spend some time with a foodservice design ...
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| Conversion | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I have read most of the questions that have been asked of you. I did not see anything having to do ...
A: Melodie - This is not my area of expertise, but what I would do is contact a couple of RV ...
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| starting a concessions business | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I want to start a concessions business, I have a new world class skate park in my town and the city ...
A: Chris - This is a difficult question to answer, because there are too many unknowns to properly ...
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| modify a concession trailer | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I am in the process of purchasing a concession trailer,that was used for selling ...
A: Don - You really are going to need the skills of a foodservice dealer sales engineer that can layout ...
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| Food Service Trailer | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I bought a 8x16 trailer that is equiped with a grey water tank, HWH and double sink. I now know ...
A: Tony - First, your health department controls the enforcement of codes and operational inspection. I ...
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| concession trailer business | 7/18/2007 |
Q: I am getting ready to start a mobile vending trailer business. I live in Florida and am primarily ...
A: Doug - A commissary can be any permanent location where the zoning allows a commercial business. ...
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| follow-up to pizza equipment | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I am interested in a conveyor oven. Thanks for the info re: screens. I live in Southern ...
A: dbordier - I would buy my pizza dough frozen, then I would slack in the refrigerator, proof as ...
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| Custom made ice cream cakes | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I am considering taking orders off a well-designed web site for homemade ice cream cakes and ...
A: JoAnn - The health department that has jurisdiction over the restaurant will inspect the facility ...
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| follow-up to pizza equipment | 7/8/2007 |
Q: I am interested in a conveyor oven. Thanks for the info re: screens. I live in Southern ...
A: Dbordier - Many small pizza operations use a Lincoln model #1301 that will cook approximately (10) ...
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| food production for sale | 7/7/2007 |
Q: I read in one of your answers that "you can make food items for sale where ever you want so as long ...
A: Lois - Each State does have its own Health Department and their own interpretation of the food ...
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| Pizza equipment | 7/5/2007 |
Q: Please tell me what a proofer is. Also, which type of pizza pan works best for the various types ...
A: Dbordier - The kind of pan you use with conveyor pizza ovens is what they call a pizza screen which ...
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| Kitchen layout | 6/30/2007 |
Q: Can you direct me to a foodservice dealer in my area that can help with kitchen layout, exhaust ...
A: Denny - The Ford Hotel Supply folks are exactly who you are looking for. ...
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| catering kitchen | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I have to design a permanent catering kitchen as a part of a multi-use facility. The facility will ...
A: Peter - You should get a professional dealer designer to help you design the layout for you. I think ...
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| fresh squeezed juices | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I would like to sell fresh squeezed strawberry lemonade, carrot, pineapple juices and a few other ...
A: Margaret - The answer is yes. Any time you sell a food product (anything that is ingested) you need ...
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| name for my business | 6/1/2007 |
Q: i have read, and learned from your info, thanks. my cousin and i are starting a food truck and we ...
A: Stacy - You caught spell check messing up my great words. It auto corrected the word foodservice and ...
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| Even more vending questions for you! | 5/24/2007 |
Q: I have read all of your many responses to questions regarding the mobile vending business and found ...
A: Doug - You really need to contact a foodservice pro in your area. Someone like Jill Rothkopf, ...
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| concession sink unit | 5/19/2007 |
Q: My wife and grown kids are setting up a food sales unit for a local farmer's market weekly event. ...
A: Doug - Seems to me that I would design a drag behind the truck trailer unit. You really need the ...
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| food truck start up | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I want to open a food truck service, but besides knowing how to cook im "lost in the sauce" i have ...
A: J - I have written thousands of words on this subject and the best way to answer your question is to ...
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| soccer field concessions | 5/15/2007 |
Q: Our non-profit soccer club is building a building for our 6 field complex in Florida. We are in ...
A: Patti - This should be really easy. You should contact a foodservice dealer in your town to help you ...
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| locations... | 5/10/2007 |
Q: i live in california and am exploring options of starting a food business (we specialize in ...
A: Crystal - This is not really in my area of expertise. You will need to go to your local business ...
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| Outfitting a kitchen for a pancake restaurant | 4/30/2007 |
Q: Jim, I am an American living in Bangkok, Thailand. We are in the beginning stages of opening a ...
A: Nelson - This is one of those questions that I know the answers to, but would take me 400 pages to ...
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| Ice Cream Truck Business - Atlanta, GA area | 4/29/2007 |
Q: I have a friend who would like to start a ice cream truck business in the Cobb County area of ...
A: This is not my area of expertise. I am sure you need a business license, and you will need a health ...
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| Ice cream truck equiptment | 4/26/2007 |
Q: Where would i find an affordable ice cream freezer in orange county NY to set up in my pick up truck ...
A: Ralph - The best thing to do is to contact a restaurant dealer in your area and look at Kelvinator ...
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| Where to go? | 4/24/2007 |
Q: I owned a restaurant in Georgia and want to participate in some events in Atlanta. My thought was to ...
A: The best way to store condiments is in rubbermaid containers stored in a refrigerator. You can buy a ...
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| Kitchen Rental | 4/24/2007 |
Q: I am trying to start up a cake baking business. The state of Florida says that I cannot bake ...
A: Michael - There are many white tablecloth restaurants that don't open for business until 4pm each ...
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| Where to go? | 4/21/2007 |
Q: I owned a restaurant in Georgia and want to participate in some events in Atlanta. My thought was to ...
A: Pamela - That is the best way to go. Put the pickle in one of those small zip lock bags, separate of ...
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| Starting a Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Business | 4/15/2007 |
Q: How do I get started, buying from the Big Guys at wholesale. For example: cambro, ...
A: Steve - This may not be an avenue for you, because you would have to improve on the existing online ...
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| Ice Cream Truck | 4/7/2007 |
Q: Do you know where to purchase a serving window with a serving counter for a mini bus I am converting ...
A: john - The only window companies that I know are ...
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| insurance for food concession trailer | 3/31/2007 |
Q: We are investigating approximate costs for a full kitchen food concession trailer in Florida in ...
A: John - I know a lot about operations and ideas for products, but I couldn't hazard a guess about the ...
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| Licencing, codes, plain old how to get started | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I a retiring soon and plan to move to Columbus, Georgia. I want to operate a food service trailer ...
A: Carolyn - I have written thousands of words on this subject and the best way to answer your question ...
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| mobile food units | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I noticed that you suggested preparing some of the meats/cheeses at home under sanitary conditions; ...
A: Maxine - Anytime you sell food to the public, you need a foodhandlers permit that can be obtained ...
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| exhaust system for concession fryers | 12/31/2006 |
Q: Jim, read your answer for exhaust for grill. Have a 7x16 concession trailer and have a corn dog ...
A: Jessi - I would install a hood capable of getting grease extraction through the filters. You can ...
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| Mobile Unit setup | 12/17/2006 |
Q: YOU are awesome and so is this forum. I will be setting up in Deschutes County, Oregon. I have ...
A: Katrina - You really should put in an inexpensive exhaust hood. You should be able to find a used ...
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| Mobile Unit setup | 12/16/2006 |
Q: I intend to open a taco truck...i was wondering if there is any kind of griddle or grilling method ...
A: Katrina - To my knowledge, you don't need a hood in a mobile truck other than to control the ...
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| Food Service-Vending Business Viability | 12/13/2006 |
Q: Jim: I have read with interest some of your responses to questions regarding the food service ...
A: Mike - The foodservice business can be extremely profitable if you have a unique food product, a ...
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| "Gut" Truck | 12/10/2006 |
Q: I am a proud Army wife. I am looking for a business that I can take with me when we move. My ...
A: Sherry - Here is an example of what your great American husband is talking about. Go to this link: ...
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| Food Truck Costs | 11/16/2006 |
Q: I am currently writing a business plan for a food truck and the hardest part I have found is finding ...
A: Hank - I found this free business plan on the internet for a coffee shop and what you are planning ...
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| Pizza OVen | 11/16/2006 |
Q: We are a golf course with snack bar and outdoor grill. We have recently acquired a propane Lincoln ...
A: Val - I am pretty big on electric conveyor ovens for many reasons. First they are easier to ...
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| food trailer | 11/14/2006 |
Q: I WANT TO MAKE MY CAMPER INTO A TRAILER TO SELL FOOD ,WHAT WOULD I NEED TO PUT IN IT AS FAR AS WHAT ...
A: Tammy - This is a tough business with more ways to lose money than to make money. You really need to ...
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| Breakfast on the food truck | 11/7/2006 |
Q: Just a note about breakfast... I work at the Post Office. We have to be at work between 6:30 and ...
A: Laura - The foodservice business is very demanding and requires a great deal of passion. Long hours ...
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| Catering | 11/2/2006 |
Q: My friend and I are starting a catering business in Indiana. To cater small to medium events ...
A: Vonda - The following equipment items would easily handle the cooking needs for up to 50 people. 1ea ...
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| Electric stock pot burner | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I'm producing stock and also using the meat. What I do is remove all bones and then shred the meat ...
A: Jesus - You do need to boil the hens because you need to shred the meat for tacos. The boiled meat ...
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| Cooking and equipment | 10/14/2006 |
Q: I am opening an internet cafe. Interested in cooking rice,beans, chicken and beef. Unable to get ...
A: Howard - There are several things you can do to cook food without the ventilation requirement. Most ...
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| griddles | 8/30/2006 |
Q: How do I season the griddle on my stove, stainless steel
A: Karl - The griddle plate is probably made of mild steel, but if it is stainless steel, the seasoning ...
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| concession cooking | 8/27/2006 |
Q: I am converting a new 7 x 16 enclosed trailer for use as a concession trailer; I have considerable ...
A: Charles - A concession trailer to my understanding is not covered by building codes. However, it is ...
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| pizza ovens | 8/21/2006 |
Q: We are in your backyard; the Atlanta Ga area!Hi Jim, We are planning to open a small interactive ...
A: Great Terry - Call Dave Schwefler of the Hansen Group at 404-660-7588. He is the manufacturers rep ...
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| pizza ovens | 8/21/2006 |
Q: We are planning to open a small interactive toy store. We plan to offer birthday parties, aiming for ...
A: Terry - Lincoln Impingers are taylor made for your kind of business. I would recommend starting out ...
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| Upfitting a Catering Kitchen | 8/14/2006 |
Q: After 2 years of operating from our home (http://thebodysculptress.com/meals.htm) , we need to move ...
A: Angela - Thanks for your question. I hope that this is your lucky day. I believe I have a solution ...
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| concession food | 8/13/2006 |
Q: I currently built a trailer that is fully equipt for almost any type of concession. I need to know ...
A: John - Here is how I have answered your question for others in the past. You've already answered ...
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| equipment | 8/13/2006 |
Q: Hey this is cool! and from the results you are being well recieved. Very good. I do have a ...
A: Robert - Is this the Robert Hinson formally of Duke Power? Anyway, this is too deep for both of us. ...
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| electrical equipment | 8/2/2006 |
Q: I am opening a catering company and i have a space but i do not want to put in a hood, is there any ...
A: Munther - There is almost no equipment that can cook any quantity of food that is 110 volt. ...
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| Last advice | 7/25/2006 |
Q: Jim, I came across this site by accident, and I liked the advice you gave. It was succinct and did ...
A: Bill - Thanks for the kind words. I certainly agree that the consultant route is the preferred ...
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| food truck | 7/23/2006 |
Q: my dream is to purchase a food truck and go through neighborhoods and sell hot breakfasts, etc. How ...
A: Abbei - This is almost impossible to answer. Although it could be lucretive, where to find funding ...
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| start up costs | 7/13/2006 |
Q: We are considering a food service business on the main street in Silverton, Colo. Very limited ...
A: John - You should be able to set up a small concession operation for less than $15k. $8-9k on the ...
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| pizza ovens | 6/28/2006 |
Q: i recently aquired a 5 level pizza / bakers oven that does not have brick or stone. i want to cook ...
A: Matt - If I were opening a pizza business, I would buy a conveyorized pizza oven. Deck ovens are so ...
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| Hot Dog Stand | 6/25/2006 |
Q: I don't know if you have any words of wisdom on this one, but they are considering adding ...
A: The way I would do fresh squezed lemonade would be to wash the lemons, so that they are clean of all ...
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| Hot Dog Stand | 6/24/2006 |
Q: My daughter is operating a hot dog stand for the summer. She has been keeping the hot dogs in ...
A: Any refrigerator is just fine as long as it will go down to and hold 34 degrees. The freezer should ...
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| food Trailer | 6/24/2006 |
Q: We are hoping to start a food trailer. but what do we need to start? can we buy a food trailer, food ...
A: Jess - You reall need to establish a business case for your business, and that is too difficult to ...
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| Kitchen plans | 6/21/2006 |
Q: Where can I find sample kitchen plans. We have a small kitchen that is 11 x 17. We have separate ...
A: Mary - There is really no place to find example kitchen layouts, becouse there are so many room ...
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| I have homrmade fresh,healthy food | 6/5/2006 |
Q: I have a bakery & cafe store.Everything are homemade,fresh,wealthy:whole wheat bread ,scorns, ...
A: Hellen - Why don't you start off simple and focus on your best product. If sy pies are your best ...
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| Concession cart | 5/29/2006 |
Q: I am located in S. California. I have researched this topic. I am modeling my cart on the existing ...
A: This 8.000 watt white gas generator should work just fine: ...
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| Food Truck Business | 5/16/2006 |
Q: I would like to open a Food Truck Business. 1. What are my primary steps? 2. Can i rent the food ...
A: You will need to call a foodservice dealer in the town where you live to help you plan this idea. It ...
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| Ventilation for a new Cafe | 5/10/2006 |
Q: Jim, I am moving into a prime location here in Seattle this summer to open a small cafe focusing ...
A: Eric - There are several things that you can do. First, an exhaust hood is required any time you ...
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| Food Cart: Return on Investment | 5/8/2006 |
Q: I have a fun idea to bring some additional income to my family through the use of a food truck. I ...
A: Bernie - I think I will answer your question by giving you some of my past anwers that you can get ...
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| Concession Trailer Ventilation | 4/21/2006 |
Q: I have recently bought a concession trailer. I am wondering what kind of ventilation system I need ...
A: Peggy - You are right. You need some kind of hood to direct the grease laden air to the outside of ...
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| seasoning gridlle | 4/4/2006 |
Q: how do i season a gridle
A: Larry - With the griddle plate at below 100 degrees F, thoroughly clean the griddle plate with a ...
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| kitchen size & layout | 3/31/2006 |
Q: We're planning a new kitchen & are concerned about size. In general, what is the size of space ...
A: The general rule is 15 square feet per person, so you will need about 1500 square feet. ...
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| sausage/hot dog stand | 3/15/2006 |
Q: I'm thinking of starting up a sausage/hot dog stand. I've worked a cotton candy stand before, but I ...
A: Erin - Yes, $5000 seems to be way too much for a hot dog stand. You would expect to pay $11 - $20 ...
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| electric restaurant equipment | 3/9/2006 |
Q: I am opening a cafe that, as of now, has no kitchen equipment at all. Without the huge expense of a ...
A: Neil - Depending on the part of the country you will be opening this cafe', you need to check with ...
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| gas griddle seasoning | 2/13/2006 |
Q: what is the best way to season a new gas griddle?
A: The best way to season a gas or electric griddle is to First clean the plate of all grime or ...
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| range burner | 1/7/2006 |
Q: What are the differences between open vs sealed burners on a range/cooktop?
A: Gas Commercial and Residential Appliances: On gas cooking equipment an open burner allows the flame ...
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| Customer Service | 12/9/2005 |
Q: Wixson, I was wondering if you could give me a couple of tips about "how to have great customer ...
A: Jenna - I'm not exactly sure what you are asking. Are you asking how a business gives great customer ...
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| Choice of cooking appliance | 10/14/2005 |
Q: I have a small retail store with a mostly 10 to 14 yr. old customer. Already sell some microwavable ...
A: Scott - There are three pieces of equipment you will want to look at For french fries, onion rings, ...
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| starting home orange juice company | 10/2/2005 |
Q: I want to start a small buisness selling orange juice. I want to buy oranges and squeeze them. I ...
A: Andy You can buy a commercial orange squeezer http://www.orangeman.biz/ Be sure to wash the ...
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| Food Service Equipment Design & Engineering | 9/28/2005 |
Q: I'd greatly appreciate knowing what are the major challenges facing today's food service equipment ...
A: Barbara - Great question. I assume you are talking about the design of the equipment itself, as ...
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| Outfitting small catering kitchen | 9/12/2005 |
Q: Jim I'm looking at the possibility of installing a small kitchen in my basement in which I can cater ...
A: Mandy - It is possible for you to do what you want to do. There are health codes that you will need ...
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| Food Truck | 7/4/2005 |
Q: I read that you think that selling food ( hot dogs & brats)at a race track should be sold in a open ...
A: Tawanna - Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner, but I was on vacation last week. I assume you have ...
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| Freezing/packaging/distribution | 1/4/2005 |
Q: I live in the Los Angeles area and my husband and I cater as a 2nd career. My husband makes a ...
A: Aleta - Even though this is really an area outside my expertice, I may have just the right solution ...
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| opening a restaurant | 11/4/2004 |
Q: Wixson: Thank you for spending your valuable time to read my email. My family is trying to open a ...
A: Michi - Love Asheville. I'd like to be able to help you and your family personally, but it is too ...
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| Methods of sevice | 9/3/2004 |
Q: I have a school assignment to do and i was wondering if you could answer one question for me. What ...
A: Sarah - I'd love to be able to answer your question, but I will need a little more information about ...
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| food concessions | 5/15/2004 |
Q: I'm intrested in traveling across the country and doing food concessions at many different fairs and ...
A: Edward - I don't think there is any way to get around needing to have a health permit in each state ...
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| Concession trailer | 4/18/2004 |
Q: I need some help on purchasing a concession trailer and starting a business. My husband's company ...
A: Diane - What part of the country (City, State) do you live? Are you and your husband crafty with ...
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| Pizza Oven - Propane, Electric Phase I or 3 | 4/15/2004 |
Q: I am in the process of opening a small (765 pizza/mo) pizzeria in northern New Mexico. I have ...
A: Lori - That is correct. You pay for kilowatt hour and demand energy consumption and not amps, so 1 ...
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| Pizza Oven - Propane, Electric Phase I or 3 | 4/13/2004 |
Q: I am in the process of opening a small (765 pizza/mo) pizzeria in northern New Mexico. I have ...
A: Lori - You should easily be able to use an electric 208 or 240 volt, single phase Lincoln Impinger ...
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| Concession stand | 10/20/2003 |
Q: There is going to be a race track open in a town near where I live. I was thinking about getting a ...
A: Dave - Hot Dog and Italian Sausage trailers or kiosks seem to be very profitable for many, but is ...
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| Refrigeration plant specifications | 8/9/2003 |
Q: I remember, when "involved" with certain aspects of processing or production of Frozen Foods by ...
A: What are you trying to figure out? Refrigeration is measuresd in tons (12000 btu = 1 ton) You could ...
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| sanitizing glassware | 7/30/2003 |
Q: Can you tell me what the water temperature is suppose to be in the sanitize rinse water when ...
A: Annie - The house hot water is supposed to be >110F better if 120F in the wash tank with detergent. ...
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| Twice Baked Potatoes | 5/6/2002 |
Q: Jim, I own and operate a small but very popular deli in my town. Everyone drives in to get my ...
A: Matt - Twice baked potatoes would be a very good signature item, because they take alot of labor to ...
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| I am thinking about opening a little coney shop | 3/13/2002 |
Q: I live in a small town in Oklahoma where the choices of eating out are slim. I found a previous ...
A: Clay - I am an ex-Oky. I grew up in Okla. City and left in 1971. I still have several good friends ...
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| Foodservice Equipment | 1/24/2002 |
Q: What is the most efficient fryer for a fast food restaurant?
A: Kaye - Your question was received at 3:42, so it took 12 minutes to route the question to me. I had ...
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| producitivity | 3/7/2001 |
Q: What is the average productivity for food service industry?
A: Productivity is certainly a measure of product output (in units of weight, volume, or number)per ...
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| dummies | 9/19/2000 |
Q: I am selling some chocolate and It is not very easy to carry them on business trip or to bring them ...
A: There is a company that makes very high quality replicas of any type food item in silicon. They are ...
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| New Food Products?? | 9/9/2000 |
Q: Where can I go on and off the internet to find information about new food products and new food ...
A: Brian - There are several sites that have current information on new technologies in cooking. Go to ...
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