Table Service Supplies in Toronto & Canada
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions we hear from operators.
What supplies do restaurants need for table service?
Table service comes down to what sits on the table and what servers carry to it. On the table, that usually means condiment caddies and holders, sugar packet holders, oil and vinegar cruets like the Winco Oil/Vinegar Cruet With Pourer, and a Winco Stainless Steel Napkin Dispenser. Servers need a good tray, such as the Winco Round Easy-Hold Rubber-Lined Tray, plus a Winco Check Holder and Winco Plastic Tip Tray for presenting the bill and collecting payment. Water service takes a pitcher like the Winco WPS-60 Water Pitcher. If you're opening a new dining room, start with what guests touch — menus, condiments, checks — then add serving pieces as your menu takes shape.
What bar tools does a restaurant need to make cocktails?
A working cocktail setup starts with a shaker, a jigger for measuring, and a strainer. The 28 Oz Deluxe Bar Shaker handles larger and double drinks, the Stainless Steel Jigger keeps every pour consistent, and the Winco 4 Prong Bar Strainer or Winco Stainless Steel Julep Strainer keeps ice out of the glass. From there, a Winco 11" Stainless Steel Bar Spoon stirs spirit-forward drinks, a Winco 7" 5-Pronged Ice Tong keeps hands off the ice, and a Winco Glass Rimmer handles salt or sugar rims for margaritas. If your bar is adding cocktails to the menu, these are the pieces to grab first.
Are wire or plastic serving baskets better for restaurants?
Serving baskets hold burgers, fries, wings, and bread at the table, and the choice mostly comes down to look and turnover. Plastic baskets like the Winco Oval Platter Baskets and Winco Large Oval Fast Food Basket come in packs of 12 and are easy to wash and replace in a busy pub or diner. Wire baskets, like the Winco 9" Rectangular Wire Serving Basket and the 10" Oval Wire Serving Basket, give a more classic, open look and are a common pick for fries and bread service. If you serve a lot of fried food, line either style with paper or parchment so grease stays off the table.