Bakery equipment list as startup
What are the basic and must-to-have equipment in your bakery？
Recently, many friends have been sending us inquiry asking what equipment is needed to open a bakery as startup. Why are we so much concerned about the choice of baking equipment ?In fact,we usually get confused on varieties of facilities from the big list provided by bakery equipment dealers and don’t know where to start and afraid of overspending at initial stage of investment .Today, I will explain what equipment is needed to open a bakery basically.
Equipment selection varies from person to person I would say,yet we can still find some guidelines from general experience.
Firstly, we have to admit that opening a bakery is not easy.As the types and quantities of equipment required may be very different,depending on the product range, budget, and brand requirements of the store. Some people may be able to handle it with a budget of less than 10,000USD, while others may require a budget of 20,000 to 30,000 USD or even higher.
Essential Equipment List For Your Bakery
*–*Deck Oven(priority): This is the core equipment for opening a bakery- So you should pay more attention to the number of decks and plates, as well as whether slate steam is needed.
*–*Dough Mixer(priority): There are two options: half pack flour(12.5kg) and one pack flour(25kg), choose according to your own needs.
*–*Proofer(priority): You can choose common type or refrigerated type(keep dough fresh longer time), depending on the specific needs of your bakery.
*–*Convection Oven: Choose appropriate size,5-10 trays(option with steam spray).
*–*Dough sheeter: There are two types: desktop and upright, choose according to your own space and budget.
*–*Reach-in Refrigerator: Both chiller & freezer options are available, depending on whether you store it for a short or long period.
*–*Counter chiller: Some are door type(usually 2 doors),the others are drawer type(usually 4 drawers),This is also selected according to your needs.
*–*Divider: There are fully automatic and semi-automatic options, fully automatic is more recommended as it can save your time and labor cost .
*–*Toast slicer(priority): You can’t ignore the importance of this smaller facility,it’s essential in any bakery.This can be purchased based on individual needs.
Other equipment: planetary mixer and fresh milk machines are also essential.The specific model and brand can be determined according to one’s own budget.
I hope this guide can help you. Wish everyone a smooth start to their own bakery!