How to Buy a Commercial Blender

Large blenders are useful for commercial applications.

Commercial blenders can be an important component of a food service business. Bartenders may use countertop or in-counter blenders to mix custom drinks. A health food store can create a large volume of smoothies with a heavy-duty blender dispenser machine. Blender dispensers combine drink ingredients with ice shavings and dispense the ready-to-consume result. Because commercial blenders have many configurations and capabilities, it's important to choose the correct blender for your needs.

Things You'll Need

• List of local restaurant supply stores
• List of local membership warehouse stores
• List of commercial blender dealers
• List of online restaurant equipment suppliers
• List of restaurant equipment liquidators

Instructions

1. Visit a local restaurant supply store. Restaurant supply stores typically carry commercial kitchen equipment and supplies. Although retail customers are usually welcome, store inventory may be geared toward caterers and commercial customers. If you don't see the blender you want, ask an employee for assistance in placing a special order. View store guidelines for accepted forms of payment.

2. Shop at local warehouse stores. Membership warehouse stores may carry commercial kitchen equipment for their business members. Although there's no guarantee the store will stock commercial blenders, prices may be attractive if they are available.

   If you don't have a store membership, visit the store and request a one-time visitor shopping pass. Before you make a purchase, remember that membership warehouse stores may restrict their forms of payment.

3. Find a commercial blender dealer. Look for a company that sells commercial blenders from several manufacturers. Choose the type of blender that meets your needs, and compare different brands to find the best overall choice.

   Online purchases will require a major credit or debit card. It may also be possible to purchase through a local dealer representative, using the company's accepted payment methods.

4. Buy from an online restaurant equipment supplier. Restaurant equipment companies provide cooking and serving equipment for commercial and institutional customers. Dealers may stock several styles of commercial blenders to meet varied customer needs (e.g., bar blenders or large-volume countertop blenders). Pay for online purchases with a major credit or debit card.

5. Search for restaurant equipment liquidations. Online restaurant equipment liquidators may buy and sell new or used commercial restaurant equipment. Merchandise can be acquired through equipment upgrades, overstock sell-offs and going-out-of-business liquidations. If commercial blenders are not currently available, ask a representative to contact you if one is received. Payment will generally be via a major credit or debit card.

References

• Blendtec: Types of Commercial Blenders

Resources

• Find-Restaurant-Supplies: Restaurant Supply Directory Main Page
• Everything Kitchens: Commercial Bar Blenders and Commercial Food Blenders
• Big Tray: Restaurant Equipment: Blenders
• Food Service Warehouse: Commercial Blenders
• Pierce Food Service Equipment: Restaurant Equipment Liquidations