Choosing the Right Commercial Blender for Your Kitchen

A reliable commercial blender is a must for preparing a variety of both drinks and foods across your menu.

Commercial Blenders are one of the most common pieces of equipment used in the F&B business. Be it restaurants, cafes, or bars, this heavy-duty, high-performance version of your blender at home is not only great for beverages, but also for creating all types of foods including puree, soups, sauces, and more.

With so many options on the market, the decision of which commercial blender to choose can be a difficult one, so we’ve put together a list of things to consider before investing in your next blender.

A Bar or Kitchen Blender?

While Bar Blenders are primarily used to crush ice, make cocktails and blend smoothies, Kitchen Blenders are far more versatile and robust with the ability to blend both food and drink.

Also known as “Culinary Blenders”, Kitchen blenders are designed to handle both hot and cold foods —making them ideal for soups and other hot, liquid-based meals. Some even cook within the blender itself.

With higher-powered motors, Kitchen Blenders can easily crush and blend the toughest ingredients such as whole vegetables, nuts and other dense or fibrous foods.

Capacity

The next step after deciding what you’re going to put in your blender is figuring out how much you’re going to put in it. Commercial blenders typically have a jug capacity range from about 1 litre to 1.5-litres. Choose accordingly and plan for more.

Jug Material

Depending on the model, the blending container, known as the “jug”, can be made from a variety of materials such as stainless steel or the more commonly used clear polycarbonate.

While stainless steel is an excellent choice for its unrivalled durability, it does have the disadvantage of no transparency, which prevents you from viewing the food or drink as you blend it to assure the precise consistency needed. Stainless steel jugs are also pricier than their transparent polycarbonate counterparts.

Noise

Nothing disrupts a quiet afternoon meal or blended drink at the cafe like the roar of a nearby blender. Therefore, pick a model with minimal noise if you are using your blender in front of the house or in an open kitchen. 

Some blenders, such as models from the Vitamix Quiet One Series, come with an outer case that reduces noise levels significantly.

Which are the best Commercial Blenders for your kitchen?

Hopefully, this guide to Commercial Blenders will help you choose the right fit for your restaurant or business.

If you have questions about Blenders in general or specific models and features, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Caterlink’s commercial kitchen experts who are ready to assist you.