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Concessions

CONCESSION SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT

Concession stands are associated with good times and fun food. But all that fun takes some serious work. You need the right concession tools, equipment, and supplies to help you deliver an awesome experience to your customers. And since every concession stand is unique, you might need things ranging from countertop cooking equipment and fryers to undercounter or worktop refrigeration or prep tables. Disposable plates, trays, flatware, and other supplies your customers need to eat your delicious treats are also necessary.

Concession Stand Equipment & Supplies Categories

Stainless steel floor model deep fryer with dual baskets and caster wheels.Stainless steel floor model deep fryer with dual baskets and caster wheels.
Deep Fryers
Electric hot dog roller grill with glass sneeze guard and temperature controls.Electric hot dog roller grill with glass sneeze guard and temperature controls.
Concession Stand Equipment
Full-size heated proofing cabinet with adjustable pan slides for bakery and foodservice use.Full-size heated proofing cabinet with adjustable pan slides for bakery and foodservice use.
Food Warming & Holding
Stainless steel two-compartment sink with backsplash and faucet for commercial kitchen cleaning.Stainless steel two-compartment sink with backsplash and faucet for commercial kitchen cleaning.
Sinks
Clear polycarbonate food pan for storing and prepping ingredients in commercial kitchens.Clear polycarbonate food pan for storing and prepping ingredients in commercial kitchens.
Plastic Food Pans
Stainless steel steam table food pan for holding and serving hot or cold foods.Stainless steel steam table food pan for holding and serving hot or cold foods.
Stainless Steel Food Pans
Compact countertop convection oven with glass door and adjustable controls for commercial baking.Compact countertop convection oven with glass door and adjustable controls for commercial baking.
Ovens
Brown paper takeout box for packaging food for restaurants and carryout service.Brown paper takeout box for packaging food for restaurants and carryout service.
Takeout Containers
Stainless steel serving tongs with red handle for food prep, serving, and buffet use.Stainless steel serving tongs with red handle for food prep, serving, and buffet use.
Utensils
Stainless steel undercounter commercial dishwasher with digital controls for fast cleaning.Stainless steel undercounter commercial dishwasher with digital controls for fast cleaning.
Dishroom Equipment
Commercial stainless steel prep table with undershelf for food preparation and storage.Commercial stainless steel prep table with undershelf for food preparation and storage.
Work Tables
CDN digital kitchen scale with stainless steel platform for precise food measurement.CDN digital kitchen scale with stainless steel platform for precise food measurement.
Scales
Round perforated pizza pan for crispier baking and even heat circulation.Round perforated pizza pan for crispier baking and even heat circulation.
Pizza Pans
Aluminum sheet pan for baking cookies, pastries, and roasting foods in commercial ovens.Aluminum sheet pan for baking cookies, pastries, and roasting foods in commercial ovens.
Sheet Pans
Clear square food storage container for ingredients and bulk kitchen storage.Clear square food storage container for ingredients and bulk kitchen storage.
Food Storage
Stainless steel mixing bowl with wide rim for commercial kitchen prep.Stainless steel mixing bowl with wide rim for commercial kitchen prep.
Food Prep & Smallwares

It may be easy to decide what concession equipment you'll need, but the range of offerings can be intimidating once you start shopping. What types of concession stand equipment and supplies will you need?

  • Concession cooking and warming equipment

  • Concession food preparation equipment

  • Concession serving supplies

  • Concession refrigeration equipment

  • Payment systems for concession stands

  • Awning and tenting for concession stands

Keeping the following factors in mind while you're shopping will help you make better choices.

Corn dog concession stand at a state fairCorn dog concession stand at a state fair

Concession stands are often synonymous with hand-held fried food. But where did those foods come from? It can be challenging to figure out where foods were created, but we'll do our best to sift through the sands of time and come up with at least a good story.

On our path, we'll encounter conquerors, refugees, and traders. We'll meet entrepreneurs looking to improve old recipes to make more popular food. They'll all share their crispy creations with the people they encounter, no matter where their journeys take them.

fried foods on a platter on wood table with a red and white checkerboard napkinfried foods on a platter on wood table with a red and white checkerboard napkin

Concession Stand Equipment & Supplies Blogs

Brightly lit concession stand at a fair, offering cold drinks and corn dogs with a Ferris wheel in the background.Brightly lit concession stand at a fair, offering cold drinks and corn dogs with a Ferris wheel in the background.

The equipment you need to start and run a successful concession stand depends on what you're serving and from...

Wooden platter with a variety of fried foods, including onion rings, fries, and chicken.Wooden platter with a variety of fried foods, including onion rings, fries, and chicken.

Concession stands are often synonymous with hand-held fried food. But where did those foods come from? It can be...

Commercial deep fryer baskets with black handles in a professional kitchen setup.Commercial deep fryer baskets with black handles in a professional kitchen setup.

Deep fryers are essential for any commercial kitchen, offering versatile cooking options for various foods. Whether you run...

Professional chefs working in a busy restaurant kitchen with multiple cooking stations.Professional chefs working in a busy restaurant kitchen with multiple cooking stations.

When opening a new restaurant or upgrading your current one, choosing the right equipment is crucial. Not only does it...

Female chef organizing frozen foods in a commercial refrigerator in a restaurant kitchen.Female chef organizing frozen foods in a commercial refrigerator in a restaurant kitchen.

Choosing the right commercial freezer or cooler can feel overwhelming. This guide will give you the knowledge to find...


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