We bet the kitchen is your favorite place in the apartment?So, it definitely has to be functional, beautiful and convenient. We will help you arrange it as if you were a real chef. Do you know what distinguishes a professional kitchen from an amateur one? All the items in it should be “combat” ready, at hand and “on point”. It is rare to see numerous cabinets and unnecessary dishes in a restaurant kitchen. Everything that chefs need is at arm’s length – frying pans, saucepans and pots hang on rails or stand on open shelves. Use every centimeter of space and enjoy it.
Arrangement
All the appliances and utensils needed foreveryday use - that is, plates, frying pans, saucepans, a colander, as well as all potholders and spatulas - keep them in an open area. This will reduce the time you spend searching for the items you need.
Work surface
Do you want to make working in the kitchen more enjoyable?Then you simply need a wear-resistant work surface. Alas, you will have to say goodbye to wooden countertops, which perfectly absorb liquids and are difficult to clean from dirt. The best high-strength and hygienic material that is not afraid of moisture and dirt is metal. True, a steel work surface is an expensive pleasure, but it is worth it. A worthy alternative is natural or artificial stone.
What color should the kitchen be
Cool color is a priority for professionalskitchens, all appliances are made of stainless steel, and there is nothing in the design that could distract the chefs from work. You can play along with this idea and add natural/artificial stone to the interior or design it in white or gray. If the high-tech style is not quite in your interests, you can “dilute” the interior with warmer materials, such as wood, if desired.
What set of equipment do you need?
Before buying equipment and gadgets, determinehow much food you will cook. The pace of life in big cities is such that you don’t want to go to the shops too often. In this case, a large refrigerator with a capacious freezer will save you. And for cooking, a steam cabinet, a hob with two or four burners, a microwave oven and, if space allows, a grill will be enough. Do you like to make juice or smoothies in the morning? Then you will definitely need a blender and a juicer. And, of course, you will need a coffee center, no matter whether you drink coffee or not. If your friends love coffee, you need to take care of them. Our editorial team recommends taking a closer look at the coffee center from the new collection of the world-famous appliance manufacturer Sub-Zero & Wolf. And if space allows, it would be nice to buy a wine cabinet as well. An extremely useful thing, especially if you like to bring different wines from your travels to taste with your friends.
Where to store everything
As for storage, make a list of everythinggadgets and devices that you already have. Write down what you are going to buy in the near future. Then consider whether you need a pantry for all of this or an island that, in addition to being a good workspace, can also serve as a bar counter.
Does your kitchen need professional equipment?
To transform the kitchen from amateur tosemi-professional, it is not enough to hang the pans on the rails and make the work surface out of steel. The first thing that will determine the level of professionalism of the chef is the equipment he will cook on. Konstantin Ivlev, chef at Wicked Bar & Restoran / D-light: - The choice of equipment is a purely individual matter. Of course, you can equip your kitchen as if your home were a restaurant, but by and large this is not relevant for everyone. In our culinary school, the equipment is double. Those who come to us, housewives, for example, are very afraid of some equipment, and it is much more convenient for them to work on classic equipment. In addition, professional equipment differs from classic equipment in its dimensions. And everything else that is in the kitchen of our restaurant is also in everyday life. The same steamers, blenders and the like. The main thing is that it is convenient for you to work in the kitchen. Sometimes it happens that people surround everything with gadgets, and then they feel very uncomfortable among them. I have a blender and a multicooker at home, but I don’t have a large mixer — it takes up a lot of space, but if it appears, I’ll have to use it. If we talk about larger equipment, we can’t help but mention its appearance. As a rule, professional equipment is not hidden — it is an integral, and sometimes even key piece of furniture. Our expert will tell you more about its other features. Alexandra Blagova, Sub-Zero & Wolf: — Professional equipment usually has an impressive appearance and has a set of functions and capabilities that allows the cook to fully demonstrate his talents and cook exactly the dish he imagines in his head. That is, equipment close to professional has a minimum of automatic functions, but a lot of customization options “for yourself” and for a specific result in cooking a particular dish. Everything should be powerful and clear. If it is 180 degrees, then it is in all corners of the oven, if it is in the simmering mode, then the flame of the gas hob is like breathing, and it is kept in this format for many hours, if a certain temperature is set in the refrigerator or wine cabinet, then it should be like this all the time. In addition, any preparatory stages (for example, heating the oven) should occur as quickly as possible, as should the cooking process itself.
Alexandra Blagova, Sub-Zero & Wolf:— If we talk about refrigeration equipment, it is a well-thought-out system for storing any type of food, be it fresh fruits or vegetables, fish or meat, or ready-made meals. Such equipment includes separate cooling systems for the refrigeration and freezing chambers, special “freshness zones” with increased humidity, precise control and maintenance of the required temperature, and a perfect air purification system to prevent premature spoilage of products. Wine cabinets should not only be beautiful, but also provide maximum protection for wine from all “enemies”: incorrect temperature and humidity, light, and vibration. In addition, red and white wines are stored at different temperatures, which should be taken into account in a professional wine cabinet. Professional equipment and equipment close to it should have capacious volumes and spacious work surfaces, both for food preparation equipment and for refrigeration equipment.
Alexandra Blagova, Sub-Zero & Wolf:— Speaking of stoves, they should offer different cooking options, as different dishes require different approaches. For example, Wolf stoves and gas hobs are equipped not only with two-level gas burners, but also with additional modules, such as an infrared grill and teppan, as well as a French surface. Special mention should be made of bain-maries, that is, heating cabinets. They themselves came to kitchen appliances from the professional industry. This is a very convenient device for heating food or maintaining the desired temperature of dishes before guests arrive. You can also heat towels there or leave dough so that it “comes” to the desired condition. And, of course, a hood. This is an indispensable thing in the kitchen, where a lot and often cooks.
