Sam Tell Blog | Featured (2)

How to Choose the Best Pan Rack for Your Commercial Kitchen

Published August 18, 2025 in Featured

An organized kitchen is essential for efficient food preparation and safe storage. One often-overlooked tool that can dramatically enhance both functionality and hygiene is the pan rack. Investing in a high-quality pan rack, like from New Age Industrial, can help you optimize storage space, streamline workflow, reduce the risk of cross-contamination, and protect your cookware from unnecessary damage.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the key factors to consider when selecting the right pan rack for your commercial kitchen—so you can make a smart, lasting investment in your operation’s success.

taylor-precision-foodservice-thermometer

How to Improve Quality Control In Your Restaurant

Published August 11, 2025 in Featured

Consistency and accuracy are crucial in foodservice. Whether you’re running a commercial kitchen, a catering business, or a restaurant chain, quality control directly impacts the customer experience. That’s where Taylor Precision’s reliable kitchen tools like their digital thermometers and precision scales can make a big difference.

In this blog post, we’ll break down three simple ways to use Taylor Precision tools to improve food quality, boost customer satisfaction, and increase profitability.

Plastic vs. Rubber Cutting Boards: Which Is Best for Your Kitchen?

Published August 05, 2025 in Featured

Cutting boards may seem like a small detail—but in foodservice, your commercial kitchen supplies make a big impact. From maintaining food safety standards to preserving your knife edges, the right board helps your kitchen run smoother and safer.

Two of the most trusted materials for cutting boards are plastic and rubber—and Cactus Mat makes both, with their Polyethylene Plasti-Cut and Rubber-Cut boards. Each type comes with its own strengths and tradeoffs, so how do you know which is right for your kitchen?

Let’s break it down.

5 Reasons Why Every Kitchen Needs a Robot Coupe Food Processor

Published July 28, 2025 in Featured

When it comes to outfitting a high-performance kitchen, the right equipment makes all the difference. Whether you're managing a bustling restaurant, hotel, catering operation, or commissary kitchen, your tools need to deliver efficiency, consistency, and durability day in and day out.

That’s why the Robot Coupe food processor is a top choice for chefs and operators across the foodservice industry. Built for commercial kitchens, Robot Coupe stands out from other commercial food processors with its unmatched quality, performance, and versatility.

In this blog post, we'll dive into why every foodservice operator needs a Robot Coupe food processor in their kitchens.

Expert Merchandising Tips to Boost Business

Published July 21, 2025 in Featured

In today’s competitive food retail environment, presentation is everything. Whether you’re running a convenience store, supermarket, café, or foodservice operation, the way products are displayed can significantly impact consumer behavior and your bottom line.

At The Sam Tell Companies, we work with top-tier manufacturers like Structural Concepts to deliver display solutions that don’t just store food—they sell it. Known for their industry-leading refrigeration technology, contemporary aesthetics, and performance-driven engineering, Structural Concepts’ self-service and service merchandisers are designed to help operators drive sales through smart merchandising.

Planetary vs. Spiral Mixers: Which One's Right For Your Kitchen?

Published July 14, 2025 in Featured

With so many mixers out there, finding the right one for your commercial kitchen can feel overwhelming. When you're deciding between a planetary mixer and a spiral mixer, it comes down to a few key things: how they’re built, how they mix, and what they’re best at. The real question is — what are you mixing, how often, and how much? Let’s break it down in simple terms and take a look at how Globe mixers rise to the occasion, no matter which type you choose.

How to Build a Show-Stopping Buffet

Published July 07, 2025 in Featured

Whether it's a delightful breakfast spread, a rejuvenating coffee break, or a formal wedding affair, buffets cater to every occasion. But a great buffet is more than just a lineup of dishes—it’s an experience. It sets the tone, draws guests in, and adds that special “wow” factor to any event.

So, how do you build a buffet that stands out? It all comes down to the setup. With unique, beautifully designed pieces from Abert Buffetware, creating a buffet that’s both stylish and practical has never been easier.

What we love about Abert is how effortlessly it blends form and function. The collections draw inspiration from the intricate designs in upscale restaurants to the architectural wonders of the world. With versatile layouts, eye-catching textures, and modern finishes, you can mix and match these pieces to turn any buffet into a showstopper.

How to Make Your Stainless Steel Last a Lifetime

Published June 23, 2025 in Featured

Stainless steel is a go-to material in kitchens for a reason. It looks sleek, holds up to heavy use, and resists rust and corrosion—perfect for everything from prep tables to sinks and shelving. With decades of experience in stainless-steel fabrication, John Boos is renowned in the industry for creating tough, high-quality equipment that’s made to last in busy commercial kitchens.

But even the best stainless steel needs a little TLC. With the right care, your equipment can stay in top shape and keep performing like new. In this post, we’ll walk you through some simple cleaning and preventative care tips to help you get the most out of your stainless-steel products for years to come.

Ice Is Food - Are You Handling It Properly?

Published June 13, 2025 in Featured

Ice handling is not to be taken lightly. While your team are likely professionals at safe food handling, it is not uncommon to see workers plunge their bare hands directly into ice makers or use multi-purpose buckets for transporting ice. Your customers are ingesting ice just like the food you're serving, and it is essential to handle it with the same respect.

The Importance of Proper Refrigerator Placement in Your Kitchen

Published June 09, 2025 in Featured

In a commercial kitchen, every inch of space, every movement, and every degree of temperature can impact your bottom line. Having your refrigeration exactly where it needs to be is key for optimizing workflow, boosting efficiency, and ensuring optimal temperature control to safeguard your food and your profits.

At The Sam Tell Companies, we understand that every kitchen has unique needs and challenges. That's why we partner with manufacturers like Continental Refrigerator, who offer the flexibility and features necessary to optimize your kitchen layout and performance.

Smartest Way to Weigh: Meet Edlund's Game-Changing Kitchen Scales

Explore Edlund’s wireless digital pizza scales, the Edvantage and Bravo, featuring Bluetooth technology, LED displays, and plug-and-play convenience.

A Look Back at the 2025 Sam Tell Sales Summit

Sam Tell’s 2025 Sales Summit brought our team and vendor partners together for a day of learning, collaboration, and industry innovation.

How to Choose the Best Display Case for Your Grab-n-Go Service

Discover the best Hatco display case for your grab-n-go service. Compare top models by size, capacity, and design to elevate your food presentation.

5-Year Study Reveals Structural Concepts Offers the Lowest-Cost Display Cases

An Intertek study confirms Structural Concepts offers the lowest total cost of ownership, delivering long-term savings through efficiency and reliability.

The First All-In-One Cookware and Buffetware

Spring USA’s innovative 2-in-1 cookware & serve ware combines style and functionality to boost buffet efficiency, reduce waste, & enhance food presentation.