Back-of-House Restaurant Equipment for San Diego Commercial Kitchens
TI Restaurant Design & Supply provides back-of-house restaurant equipment and commercial kitchen supplies to foodservice operations throughout San Diego County and Southern California. Our team works from our Chula Vista showroom and helps restaurants, hotels, schools, military base kitchens, and institutional operators find the right cooking equipment, refrigeration, prep, storage, warewashing, ventilation, and smallwares. We handle everything from everyday replacements to full kitchen builds.
Heavy Duty Cooking Equipment
Heavy duty cooking equipment is the backbone of a commercial kitchen. TI helps San Diego foodservice teams source reliable cooking equipment for daily service and high-volume production. After the sale, our in-house Repair Center keeps hot-side equipment running, with factory-trained technicians serving all of San Diego County.
Common heavy duty cooking equipment includes:
- Commercial gas and electric ranges
- Convection ovens and standard ovens
- Fryers and fry stations
- Charbroilers and commercial grills
- Flat top griddles
- Specialty cooking equipment
- Equipment for continuous, high-demand service
Countertop Cooking Equipment
Countertop cooking equipment gives kitchens flexible, space-saving options for prep lines, finishing stations, limited menus, and added production capacity.
Common countertop cooking equipment includes:
- Countertop fryers and griddles
- Induction burners and hot plates
- Toasters and conveyor toasters
- Panini presses and sandwich grills
- Heat lamps and finishing equipment
- Specialty appliances for menu expansion
Food Preparation Equipment
The right food prep equipment helps improve consistency, reduce labor, and keep the kitchen moving during busy service. TI can help you compare prep equipment for restaurants, cafeterias, schools, and institutional kitchens across the San Diego area, including meat processing and bakery equipment.
Common food preparation equipment includes:
- Food processors
- Mixers and mixer attachments
- Slicers and portioning equipment
- Vegetable prep equipment
- Scales and measuring tools
- Prep equipment for dough, sauces, produce, and batch production
Holding & Warming Equipment
Holding and warming equipment helps maintain food quality, temperature, and timing before and during service. We help you source equipment for kitchens, serving lines, banquets, catering, and pickup areas. That includes neighborhood restaurants as well as hotels, casinos, and large institutional operations.
Common holding and warming equipment includes:
- Heated holding cabinets
- Warming drawers
- Heat lamps
- Carving stations
- Pass-through holding equipment
- Hot food wells and serving line equipment
Refrigeration & Ice Equipment
Commercial refrigeration supports food safety, storage, prep, and workflow throughout the kitchen, which matters even more in Southern California’s warm climate. TI helps operators source dependable refrigeration and ice equipment for new kitchens, replacements, and everyday operational needs.
Common refrigeration and ice equipment includes:
- Reach-in refrigerators and freezers
- Undercounter refrigeration
- Refrigerated prep tables
- Worktop refrigerators and freezers
- Walk-in coolers and freezers
- Ice machines for kitchen and beverage service
Kitchenware & Smallwares
Commercial kitchenware and smallwares keep prep, cooking, and service moving every day. TI carries a large selection of kitchen supplies at our Chula Vista showroom, so San Diego foodservice teams can pick up what they need when they need it.
Common kitchenware categories include:
- Pots, pans, and cookware
- Ladles, spoons, tongs, and turners
- Cutting boards and prep tools
- Measuring tools and portioning supplies
- Mixing bowls and food pans
- Bakeware and kitchen utensils
Shelving, Storage & Transport
Good storage helps improve organization, sanitation, and efficiency. TI supplies shelving, storage, and transport solutions for dry storage, walk-ins, prep areas, dish rooms, and receiving spaces.
Common storage and transport categories include:
- Wire shelving systems
- Dunnage racks
- Utility carts and transport carts
- Ingredient bins
- Food storage containers
- Mobile storage solutions
- Pan racks and sheet pan storage
Warewashing
Warewashing equipment and supplies help kitchens stay clean, organized, and ready for the next rush. TI supports dish rooms, prep sinks, cleanup areas, and sanitation workflows, with janitorial and chemical supplies available in our showroom.
Common warewashing categories include:
- Commercial dishmachines
- Glasswashers
- Compartment sinks
- Pre-rinse stations
- Dish racks
- Warewashing chemicals and accessories
- Cleanup and sanitation supplies
Need Help Finding Back-of-House Equipment?
If you are looking for a specific piece of commercial kitchen equipment or need help comparing options, our team is ready to help. You can visit our Chula Vista showroom, call the store, send us a quote request, or browse the digital catalog. If you’re planning a new kitchen, our commercial kitchen design team can help with layout and equipment selection from the start.