In your concession stand or snack bar you want to make the space efficient, clean and attractive for your members, guests and employees. A sandwich prep table is a must for those golf courses, country clubs and resorts that offer deli-type sandwiches such as ham, turkey or chicken salad at their snack bar or concession stand. Sandwich prep tables will help you provide an efficient, clean and attractive space for your employees and allow you to provide the quality in the product that you are striving to achieve.

There are many manufacturers that offer sandwich prep tables and here are some of the features that you can expect to find in your next sandwich prep table.

Sandwich Prep Table - Size

The size of a sandwich table will typically vary between 27 inches in width to 72 inches in width. It is important to understand your needs at high and low traffic times as well as the space that you will have available in order to properly make the decision on which unit will best suit your needs.

Sandwich Prep Table - Construction

Although you can find them made of various materials, most units are made of steel. You will find that the exterior construction includes heavy-duty stainless steel finish on the front of the unit, the sides of the unit, the top of the sandwich prep unit as well as the door or doors. In addition, the unit will have a removable hood and insulated lid.

Typically the bottom of the unit and the rear of the unit are made of galvanized steel. The interior food liner is made of anodized aluminum for superior resistance to corrosion and prevents food spillage from entering the cabinet interior.

You will need to pay attention to the casters of the unit as some manufacturers include them with certain units and not with other units. In addition, you will need to make sure the depth of the cutting board will fit your needs. The depth of the cutting board will vary by manufacturer.

Sandwich Prep Table - Refrigeration systems

Most refrigeration systems use airflow to ensure that product in open containers is kept below 41 degrees F and above freezing. Using an airflow type of design provides better airflow management and uniform temperature distribution throughout the cabinet. This translates into increased product shelf life, higher quality food, better food appearance, fresher product and a reduction of bacteria build-up to combat food-borne illnesses.

Sandwich Prep Table - Doors

Options available also include self-closing doors with 120 degree stay open feature. Doors on these units may also have the ability to be field reversible to accommodate any needs that you may have. In addition, some of the units offer the flexibility to convert a unit with doors to a unit with drawers.

A stainless steel prep table will help you produce a quality, safe and consistent product for your members and guests. Achieve your overall food and beverage goals for your snack bar or concession stand by having the correct information before purchasing your next sandwich prep table.