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Post by Kristin on Jun 26, 2015 17:25:42 GMT
I think we should shoot for a full kitchen in that space with two ovens a range top and cabinets with counter tops and a full refrigerator. When we do potlucks and events we tend to need multiple cooking surfaces, ovens and outlets for slow cookers and electric cookers. If we just can't afford the cabinets, then open shelves with curtains can work, but I bet we can get what we need from salvage. I can pursue this if we don't have anyone else with more expertise in kitchen design. Is anyone actively working on kitchen design?
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Post by Anita on Jun 27, 2015 4:50:02 GMT
Hey Kristin,
I agree and I'd love to see a full kitchen.
I'd like to see what Tim is willing to contribute, but do send your ideas.
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Post by Admin on Jun 27, 2015 21:25:13 GMT
I think it would be smart to look at used commercial equipment that is built for larger quantities, expediency, and durability. I'm talking stove, microwave, and fridge/freezer. The same sources can be used for stainless prep surfaces.
Nathan
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Post by lauren on Jun 29, 2015 21:06:03 GMT
Instead of two ovens, how about a double oven? They're the size of one oven but with two separately controlled spaces.
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Post by Nathan Ovitt on Jun 29, 2015 22:53:06 GMT
Good idea
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Post by Elizabeth on Jul 3, 2015 20:27:21 GMT
Re ovens: Based on my experience hosting events, put in as many ovens as big as you can afford. Also, having ovens in more than one location helps traffic flow for multiple cooks. Wall ovens (a double oven with no stovetop) are awesome because you're not having to interrupt the people using the stove when you need to get your food from the oven, and you don't have to bend over so far. Then the space under your stovetop can be used for storage of pots and pans. (We have been really spoiled in our current space with multiple ovens.)
Re cabinets: What do you plan to store in the cabinets? Most of the cabinets at Kingsland are stocked with dishes, cooking utensils, and metal flatware. Will we be purchasing all that or is this where you envision storing all the paper goods, plasticware, etc. I love the look of open shelving, but cabinets keep things cleaner and less accessible to little wanderers.
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Post by lauren on Jul 3, 2015 22:37:05 GMT
Re cabinets: What do you plan to store in the cabinets? Most of the cabinets at Kingsland are stocked with dishes, cooking utensils, and metal flatware. Will we be purchasing all that or is this where you envision storing all the paper goods, plasticware, etc. I love the look of open shelving, but cabinets keep things cleaner and less accessible to little wanderers. At the moment, I'm mostly thinking about the supplies that the hospitality ministry uses regularly (i.e. paper goods, serving dishes, coffee supplies) and special events supplies (i.e. pancake breakfast supplies, salt shakers). We don't have plans to purchase additional dishes, flatware, or anything like that. I'd like to plan for enough storage space to keep things we buy on an as-need basis in the future. I think cabinets are great, but I'm guessing the budget limitations will make most of those decisions for us. I haven't priced things out yet, but I'm guessing that nice cabinets are on the higher end of our possible storage solutions. |
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