Commercial mixers and professional kitchen mixers (9)

Commercial mixers for professional kitchens

A commercial mixer should be suited to the intensity of use and the type of products being prepared. Mixing large quantities of sauce or soup directly in a saucepan requires a different appliance to that used for whipping creams, mousses or kneading dough in a bowl.

Professional appliances are used both during daily mise en place and in larger-scale catering operations, where recipe consistency and efficient workflow organisation are crucial.

Catering planetary mixers

A catering planetary mixer is designed for mixing, whipping and kneading ingredients in a bowl. The planetary movement of the mixing head allows the product to be thoroughly worked throughout the entire volume of the bowl.

Planetary mixers are well suited to the preparation of:

• cakes and confectionery mixtures,
• creams and fillings,
• egg white foam and whipped cream,
• dessert mixtures,
• selected types of dough,
• products requiring even mixing.

Handheld and immersion blenders

A catering-grade immersion blender allows you to work directly in a saucepan, stockpot or mixing bowl. This is a practical solution for larger portions of ingredients, which would be inconvenient to transfer to a separate jug or bowl.

Professional hand mixers can be used to prepare cream soups, sauces, purées, emulsions, dressings and other semi-liquid products. The appropriate arm length allows the appliance to be selected to suit the depth of the vessels used.

Catering mixer for dough and confectionery mixtures

In patisseries, bakeries and dessert workshops, the ability to maintain consistent proportions and product texture is particularly important. Planetary mixers can assist in the preparation of creams, mixtures, mousses and doughs that require regular mixing or whisking.

Before choosing a dough mixer, check that the specific model and the attachment used are suitable for the type and weight of the mixture being prepared.

Professional mixer for sauces, soups and purées

Hand blenders are particularly well suited to working with larger batches of liquid and semi-liquid products. They enable the preparation of smooth sauces, creamy soups, vegetable purées and emulsions without the need to transfer the product between containers.

Blender attachments and accessories

The range of applications for a professional blender also depends on the available accessories. Depending on the appliance, these may include mixing arms, whisks, dough hooks, beaters, bowls and other working components.

Before purchasing additional equipment, check its compatibility with your specific mixer model.

How to choose a professional kitchen mixer?

When choosing a catering mixer, it is worth paying attention to:

• the type of products being prepared,
• the size of a single portion,
• the power of the appliance,
• the speed adjustment range,
• the bowl capacity in planetary mixers,
• the length of the arm in immersion mixers,
• the available mixing attachments,
• how the food-contact parts are cleaned.

Mixers for restaurants, hotels and catering

Professional kitchen mixers are used in restaurants, hotels, catering companies, patisseries, bakeries and central kitchens. A suitably chosen model can speed up repetitive tasks, facilitate the preparation of larger batches of products and improve workplace organisation.

Choose a catering mixer suited to the nature of your kitchen. Planetary, hand-held and immersion mixers allow for more efficient preparation of cakes, creams, batters, sauces, soups, purées and emulsions in professional catering.