Those involved in the food service industry with a focus on pasta, will probably want to invest in an industrial pasta cooker to get the job done efficiently. Commercial pasta cookers can help you provide delicious, properly cooked pasta for your restaurant or catering clients.

You will encounter a lot of variety as you search for a commercial pasta cooker. You will find different sized electric and gas models, as well as table top and freestanding models with removable or built in pasta cooker strainers. Knowing what will fit your business needs may take some time.

1. Learn about the features of industrial pasta cookers.

2. Locate a pasta cooker seller. Commercial pasta cooker suppliers will have different buying options, including used or refurbished models, as well as different payment or lease agreements.

3. If you intend to use the pasta cooker for boiling vegetables or other side dishes, keep an eye out for accessories such as cooker baskets.

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

Search for an available pasta cooker online

Know your budget and determine your pasta cooker needs, such as the size you need and whether you want electric or gas, before you shop for industrial pasta cookers. Know that special requirements, such as the hands-off flexibility of an automatic pasta cooker, will be more costly than a no-frills pasta cooker. Once you know what you need and how much you can spend, you can start searching for a pasta cooker online.

I recommend: Restaurant Equipment World has a selection of pasta cookers to choose from as well as detailed spec sheets available online. Akitchen.com has pasta cookers and accessories.

Purchase a refurbished or used pasta cooker

Many used and refurbished commercial pasta makers have the same high quality as a new model. Companies will inspect all parts and make any repairs to make sure the model works perfectly. As long as you find good warranty protection, you should have no problem relying on used pasta makers for your business.

I recommend: Browse the selection of refurbished and factory tested pasta cookers at L & D Appliance. Search The Frain Group catalog for available refurbished pasta cookers.

Save money by leasing a pasta cooker from a pasta cooker supplier

New business owners may need to save money and be hesitant to buy. Pasta cooker equipment can be leased from a pasta cooker supplier as an alternative to a large upfront purchase.

I recommend: KaTom Restaurant Supply offers financing and leasing options available for commercial pasta cookers. Don't be fooled by the name: Mr. Cappuccino has four pasta cooker models in various sizes to fit your needs and your budget.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Save on your energy bill by turning the thermostat on the industrial pasta cooker down to just below boiling when you won't be cooking for an hour or more. The water will come back to boil quickly when you need it and you'll save money over the long run.