Many people love kebabs, so you decided that you wanted to start a kebab shop.
From picking a commercial-grade kebab machine and other equipment to getting your customers, here are the things you need to know about starting a kebab shop:
Budget
You can start the business with 100 thousand dollars, and this includes the cost of equipment, place, and employees’ salary. Starting this business might be expensive, but you can have a great return on your investment if it becomes popular.
Equipment
- Commercial-grade kebabs machine
- Freezer
- Chargrills
- Fryers
- Basic kitchen tools
- Ventilation
Different Types of Kebab Machines
Slider and Angled burner
Key features:
- On every single burner, there is a removable stainless steel safety mesh.
- The angled burner face’s angular heating profile enables easier contour heating of uneven, spherical meat surfaces.
- Retractable burner device block that can be moved closer to the meat.
- The burner block’s light-touch simple sliding function allows easy and accurate operation.
Electric Type Burner
Key features:
- The flat burner front allows for simple cleaning from the bottom.
- The front glass surface is simple to clean.
- The front heating portion without a grill is less prone to grease collection.
- Straight heat distribution is ideal for producing fine, homogeneously cooked kebabs.
Swing and Angled Burner
Key features:
- The angled burners assist in heating the kebab meat on the skewer.
- The angled burner face’s angular heating profile enables easier contour heating of uneven, spherical meat surfaces.
- Adjustable burner module block that may be moved closer to the meat.
- Over each burner, there is a removable stainless steel safety mesh.
Gas or Electrical Kebab Machine
Gas-powered, commercial-grade machines provide greater versatility and stability. As a result, it is an excellent piece of equipment for fish and chip shops, fast food restaurants, snack bars, and other food enterprises. Meanwhile, a gas kebab machine’s advantage is that it may be used both indoors and outdoors because all you need is a gas tank.
Tips for Buying Your Equipment
- Research the equipment before buying it.
- Please don’t buy the cheapest pieces of equipment because they can be easily broken and cost you more on repair than purchasing an expensive but durable one.
- Find a reliable supplier who has a good service background and good reviews.
- Make a priority list, and assess what equipment to buy first if you have a tight budget.
- Compare the prices from different stores.
Maintenance and Cleaning
- When cleaning the machine from the outside, make sure the igniter is not broken or distorted. Make certain the tips are free of any grease or oil.
- The grill should be cleaned regularly to remove any burned meat that may have come into contact during regular operation. And to clean the grills, it is recommended to use steam cleaners.
- To ensure the equipment’s complete safety, each gas sensor on every burner must be fully operational.
- Ensure the flame sensor thermocouple is clean and free of grease or carbon. And if one of these sensors becomes filthy, clean it with a moist cloth while turning off the burner.
- The Kebab machine’s front panel must be kept free of water and oil. Wipe the front panel clean with a moist cloth regularly to guarantee that the Igniter switch and the main switch are always in full function.
- Keep the burner front panel free from water to guarantee effective operation of the burners. And to avoid contamination of the burner face, always use the kebab machines with the grill turned on.
- At all times, avoid cleaning the kebab machines with a damp cloth since there are electrical parts that might short circuit if they come into touch with water. Also, always keep water away from the back electrical socket.
- Every day, you may use a non-corrosive cleaning solution on a moist cloth to clean the furnace body surface and a power outlet surface after operation. It is also not permissible to rinse water directly.
- Cut off the power before cleaning to avoid accidents.
Cautions
- The machine and burner should be placed in a stable position.
- Keep in mind that liquefied petroleum gas cylinders use low-pressure valves to prevent the use of middle or high-pressure valves.
- If a leak develops, switch off the gas valve and immediately open the windows to improve ventilation. Also, do not turn off or on the power supply or ignition.
- Do not place combustible materials on the furnace body, as this may result in burning fire mishaps.
Before starting a kebab business and buying your equipment, you need to do your research first. As such, prepare before you begin purchasing so you won’t waste your time, energy, and money.
