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There’s nothing more satisfying as a baker than having all the baking equipment in your kitchen. This applies to both the home baker and the commercial baker. If you have a passion for baking then you will enjoy having both the necessary baking equipment as well as the ones that you desire.

Here is a list of catering equipment that deserves a space in your kitchen for baking.

• Kitchenaid Planetary Mixer. This is a powerful and versatile mixer that gives you the flexibility to mix dry and wet ingredients, pasty and sticky mixtures. Every baker should have this dream machine.
• Oven Mitts. Silicone covered oven mitts in silver are a stylish yet functional catering item that will protect your hands when you remove cakes from the oven.
• Baking Trays. This is essential for many baking tasks. You will need a variety of these from small to large. You will also need cake tins, cake moulds, quiche pans, spring form tins, and muffin pans to complete your set.
• Baking Sheet. Lining the trays will a non-stick sheet will make it easier to remove the baked goods from the tray. No more sticking and neater baked items.
• Baking Utensils. This will include a pancake turner, cake server, whisk, spatula, wooden spoon, dough cutter, and rolling pin, amongst others.
• Mechanical Timer. It is a good idea to keep track of time when you are baking. You need to monitor the oven while baking to get the perfect cake every time.
• Measuring Cup Set. With baking you have to get the measurements perfect otherwise the recipe could flop. With a set of measuring cups you can measure the ingredients perfectly.
• Measuring Jug Set. For larger quantities you will require jugs to measure the ingredients. This is particularly useful when you need to measure the quantity of water or milk.
• Mixing Bowls. When it comes to baking you have many ingredients that you have to mix together. A number of mixing bowl makes this task easier.
• Piping Set. A piping bag with a variety of nozzles is an easy and beautiful way to decorate cakes. You can use a star nozzle or a round nozzle, or whichever pattern you fancy. And of course, the colour of the icing is up to your imagination.
• Chefs Torch. This handy baking tool is great for glazing desserts such as creme brulee.

These catering equipment items are ideal for baking and will make the task all the more fun and convenient.

CaterWeb stocks a full range of commercial kitchen products and we even offer free demonstrations as well as hands on training if necessary. Visit our website to access our online store or alternatively we welcome you to visit our new showroom. Please call us on 011-334-4227 or e-mail your inquiry to sales@caterweb.co.za so we may assist with your catering equipment requirements!