Having ready accessibility to a seasoning rack is imperative for any successful cook in the food service industry. In the middle of a complicated recipe, a cook depends on having all of the tools and materials at hand or within easy reach.

There are a variety of options available. Before you start shopping, keep the following seasoning rack information in mind. This will ensure a smooth search, as well as confidence in choosing the best product.

1. What is the size of your kitchen? What is the size of your typical daily workload?

2. How many seasonings do you generally use in any given day?

3. How hard is your business on equipment? How much projected wear and tear will a seasoning rack endure?

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Check out restaurant supply stores to find seasoning rack options for large-scale kitchens

Restaurant suppliers are a great way to begin your search, especially if your business is high volume. You'll find the selections and prices range from the basic to the intricate.

I recommend: Chef's Resource is an industry leader in the field of food service, and their selection can't be beat. They offer simple wire racks, magnetic racks, and rotating racks -- something for every kitchen. Able Kitchen has a smaller menu, but they are definitely worth a visit, especially for lower volume establishments.

Go gourmet with an epicurean seasoning rack provider

For a smaller scale kitchen, an industrial sized seasoning rack may be too costly or too demanding of precious kitchen space. But there are plenty of gourmet kitchen supply providers who offer more manageable solutions for the lower volume food service business.

I recommend: Zest Gourmet and Cookware Essentials have several seasoning racks and spice tools for the gourmet-minded kitchen. They range from the simple mortar and pestle to the impressive magnetic spice holder, complete with special magnetized jars. The Tubular Spice Company also has many terrific options on its seasoning rack list.

Win the favor of the cook with a magnetic seasoning rack

With a magnetic seasoning rack, not only do you get a handy storage shelf for your seasonings, but you have the added bonus of keeping them securely in place. In the hectic kitchens of the food service industry, this is a definite perk of going magnetic.

I recommend: Kitchen Mart has a huge list of magnetic seasoning racks, all top of the line and affordably priced. The folks at Custom Magnetics Spice Racks will build you a magnetic seasoning rack to your exact requirements. Its website also is a great resource for labeling and arranging spices with the most accessibility and ease for your kitchen.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Always keep in mind the proper storage methods for your spices and seasonings. Factors such as light and temperature play important roles in how long those spices will stay fresh on your new seasoning rack.