For most bars and high-volume kitchens, a 3¾ peak-HP Waring heavy-duty blender like the CB15SF or CB15T handles over 100 ice-heavy drinks a day without burning out. Lighter-volume bars can...

Match the mixer to your product mix and your largest regular batch, not the average one. Choose a planetary mixer for batters, fillings, and mixed product lines, or a spiral...

For most bakeries, the Omcan 10833 (5.5-quart stainless steel bowl, ½ HP) is the best all-around pick for small-batch pie, tart, biscuit and cookie dough. If you're producing in volume,...