If you are planning on opening a bakery, there are many supplies you need before you can open. From baking staples such as sugar and flour to cooking implements and furniture for your customers, there is a long list of items to acquire. Some easily are found at local stores, and some should be purchased online for the best prices.
Large Equipment
For large supplies such as ovens, dough sheeters and bread slicers, visit an online store such as cafeproducts.com. Also consult with non-local bakery owners--so you are not asking your competition to help you out--to find out where they buy their large supplies and what resources you should look into.
Common items usually are available at warehouse stores, so check there for things such as a quality professional mixer to avoid shipping expenses. For tables, chairs and other furniture, check out furniture stores and restaurant supply stores.
Small and Handheld Baking Supplies
For smaller baking supplies such as whisks, spoons, bowls and measuring instruments, any store that stocks kitchen supplies carries them. However, if you are looking for superior quality, shop at a specialty store such as Corningware or Calphalon. You can also shop for this kind of equipment online on sites such as instawares.com. When looking at potential savings, take the cost of shipping into account. Some places offer discounts on shipping for large orders, but some ship by weight, which can get very expensive.
Food Supplies
For food supplies, one of the best places to shop is a warehouse store. These stores have supplies in bulk, including 50 lb. bags of flour and sugar, and large blocks of butter. Their prices usually are excellent because of the bulk amounts. By picking the food up yourself rather than relying on a food delivery service, you save the cost of delivery. Most warehouse stores have a membership fee that usually is pretty small and is payable annually. If you prefer to save yourself the work, look in the yellow pages for a food distributor to get price quotes.
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