Equipment Consulting
Find and compare trusted suppliers offering equipment consulting for commercial kitchens across Canada.
Equipment consulting helps you decide what to buy and why, matching machines to your menu, volume, staffing, and budget instead of guessing. A consultant can steer you away from over-buying capacity you will not use or under-buying gear that bottlenecks service during a rush. This is useful for first-time operators, concept changes, and expansions where the wrong equipment choice is expensive to undo. Several suppliers in this directory pair consulting with their procurement so advice connects directly to what they can supply.
| Rank | Supplier | Location | Score | Reviews | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shop at Stop Restaurant Supply 1
Top Rated
Full-service commercial kitchen equipment supplier offering design, financing, procurement, and consulting for restaurants across Ontario. With over 20 years of industry experience, Shop at Stop provides end-to-end solutions for commercial kitchen buildouts, renovations, and equipment upgrades. Account ManagementCommercial Equipment Procurement | Kitchener | 9.4 /10 | 2 reviews | Account ManagementCommercial Equipment ProcurementDesign & Technical Drawings +5 |
| 2 | National foodservice equipment distributor formed from the merger of Russell Food Equipment and Hendrix Restaurant Equipment. Operates 17 showrooms and five distribution warehouses across Canada. Design & Technical DrawingsCommercial Equipment Procurement | Toronto | 7.7 /10 | 0 reviews | Design & Technical DrawingsCommercial Equipment ProcurementAccount Management +2 |
| 3 | TFI Food Equipment Solutions is one of Canada’s largest commercial foodservice equipment suppliers, with over 60 years in business and a Mississauga showroom plus a Bolton parts warehouse. It handles equipment sales, financing and leasing, professional installation, training and 24/7 service for national chains and independent operators. Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment Financing | Mississauga | 7.6 /10 | 0 reviews | Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment FinancingEquipment Leasing +3 |
| 4 | Canada's leading restaurant equipment and supply store since 1951. Features a 55,000 sq. ft. showroom in Toronto carrying thousands of products for commercial and residential kitchens. Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment Consulting | Toronto | 7.5 /10 | 1 reviews | Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment Consulting |
| 5 | Bouthillette Parizeau (BPA) is a Canadian engineering and consulting firm with a dedicated Food Services division and offices across Canada, including Toronto. It provides study and design of commercial, institutional and agrifood kitchens, including functional programming, layouts, CAD drawings, equipment consulting and budgeting. Design & Technical DrawingsEquipment Consulting | Toronto | 7.1 /10 | 0 reviews | Design & Technical DrawingsEquipment Consulting |
| 6 | HESCO is a commercial kitchen and restaurant equipment dealer with locations in Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto. It offers kitchen design, equipment sales and consulting, professional installation, and a financing and leasing program delivered through partners Econolease and SilverChef. Commercial Equipment ProcurementDesign & Technical Drawings | Toronto | 7.1 /10 | 0 reviews | Commercial Equipment ProcurementDesign & Technical DrawingsEquipment Consulting +3 |
| 7 | Celco is a Mississauga based, Canada-wide distributor of commercial foodservice equipment founded in 1975. It supports multi-location restaurant brands across foodservice, grocery, healthcare and institutional sectors with a network of market specialists, a consultative approach, plus equipment training, installation and service. Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment Consulting | Mississauga | 6.9 /10 | 0 reviews | Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment ConsultingInstallation Services +1 |
| 8 | KAIZEN Foodservice Planning & Design is an Oakville based, full-service foodservice planning and design consultancy serving the institutional sector. Its FCSI-credentialed consultants, project managers and REVIT technologists deliver facility design, equipment specification and operational advisory services alongside project architects and engineers. Design & Technical DrawingsEquipment Consulting | Oakville | 6.9 /10 | 0 reviews | Design & Technical DrawingsEquipment ConsultingRestaurant Consulting |
| 9 | Trusted kitchen supply store serving Toronto and the GTA for over 30 years. Specializes in new and used commercial kitchen equipment including walk-in coolers, freezers, and dishwashing systems. Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment Consulting | Toronto | 6.7 /10 | 0 reviews | Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment Consulting |
| 10 | Canada's premier foodservice equipment representative since 1953. Represents industry-leading brands and operates test kitchen facilities. Headquartered in Mississauga with offices across Canada. Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment Consulting | Mississauga | 6.7 /10 | 0 reviews | Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment Consulting |
| 11 | J.F.S. Restaurant Equipment is a Toronto based restaurant equipment and supply store founded in 1979, serving the GTA. It sources and supplies commercial kitchen equipment, tableware, bar supplies and furniture, offers practical equipment guidance, and provides lease-purchase options. Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment Consulting | Toronto | 6.6 /10 | 0 reviews | Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment ConsultingEquipment Leasing |
| 12 | fsSTRATEGY is a professional consulting firm serving the hospitality industry with special emphasis on foodservice, operating from Toronto and Montreal. It delivers strategic and business plans, feasibility analyses, concept development, operations reviews, menu optimization and foodservice master plans. Restaurant ConsultingDesign & Technical Drawings | Toronto | 6.6 /10 | 0 reviews | Restaurant ConsultingDesign & Technical DrawingsEquipment Consulting |
| 13 | Babak Food Equipment is a Burnaby based commercial restaurant equipment dealer, with a Laval office, offering equipment sales, service and repair, consultation and design, metal fabrication, and leasing and financing options. It also advertises price matching, subject to some restrictions. Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment Consulting | Burnaby | 6.6 /10 | 0 reviews | Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment ConsultingDesign & Technical Drawings +5 |
| 14 | Canadian Restaurant Supply is a Kelowna based commercial kitchen design and equipment firm with a team of consultants, designers and project managers. It outfits restaurants with comprehensive kitchen design, equipment supply and consulting, and offers financing and leasing through Econolease. Restaurant ConsultingDesign & Technical Drawings | Kelowna | 6.3 /10 | 0 reviews | Restaurant ConsultingDesign & Technical DrawingsEquipment Consulting +3 |
| 15 | ProXpedite is a London, Ontario firm founded in 2014 specializing in commercial kitchen design and installation. It sources equipment, stages and consolidates delivery from its warehouses, and installs complete kitchens including exhaust hoods and refrigeration using certified installers across the GTA and Western Ontario. Design & Technical DrawingsInstallation Services | London | 6.3 /10 | 0 reviews | Design & Technical DrawingsInstallation ServicesCommercial Equipment Procurement +1 |
| 16 | Continental Restaurant Equipment is a Toronto supplier of commercial kitchen equipment, refrigeration and cooking equipment in business since 1994. It offers pre- and post-purchase support from experienced equipment people and equipment financing through an Econolease partnership. Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment Consulting | Toronto | 6.3 /10 | 0 reviews | Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment ConsultingEquipment Financing |
| 17 | KAF Bar Supplies is a Mississauga based supplier serving bars and restaurants across the GTA. Alongside commercial kitchen and bar equipment, it offers custom kitchen and bar design, layout and space planning, equipment consulting and sourcing, and broader restaurant and bar planning services. Commercial Equipment ProcurementDesign & Technical Drawings | Mississauga | 6.1 /10 | 0 reviews | Commercial Equipment ProcurementDesign & Technical DrawingsEquipment Consulting +1 |
| 18 | Commercial Kitchen Build (operated by Apex Consulting and Management) is a Mississauga based commercial kitchen design-build firm. It designs, supplies and installs commercial kitchen equipment, exhaust hood systems and fire suppression for GTA foodservice businesses, with a focus on fire-code and building-standard compliance. Commercial Equipment ProcurementDesign & Technical Drawings | Mississauga | 6.1 /10 | 0 reviews | Commercial Equipment ProcurementDesign & Technical DrawingsInstallation Services +1 |
| 19 | Enterprise Restaurant Consulting is a Mississauga based restaurant and franchise consulting firm helping quick-service and full-service brands scale. It delivers operations and SOP development, menu engineering and food costing, franchise development, and kitchen design with equipment layout and sourcing. Restaurant ConsultingDesign & Technical Drawings | Mississauga | 6.1 /10 | 0 reviews | Restaurant ConsultingDesign & Technical DrawingsEquipment Consulting +1 |
| 20 | The Cook’s Mate is a Scarborough based commercial restaurant equipment supplier offering equipment sales, delivery and installation across Ontario, plus leasing and financing through a partner. It operates a RATIONAL demo kitchen and supports operators before and after purchase. Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment Consulting | Toronto | 6.1 /10 | 0 reviews | Commercial Equipment ProcurementEquipment ConsultingEquipment Financing +2 |
| 21 | Avondale Commercial Solutions is a Hamilton, Ontario commercial kitchen consultant with over 20 years in the foodservice industry. It focuses on a straightforward approach to kitchen design, floor plan layouts, and equipment specification and procurement. Design & Technical DrawingsEquipment Consulting | Hamilton | 5.7 /10 | 0 reviews | Design & Technical DrawingsEquipment ConsultingCommercial Equipment Procurement |
Frequently asked questions
How is equipment consulting different from just asking a salesperson?
Consulting starts with your operation, your menu, covers, peak volume, kitchen size, and staffing, then recommends equipment that fits, rather than starting with a product to sell. The goal is the right capacity and workflow for your specific kitchen. A consultative supplier asks more questions before quoting, which usually leads to fewer regrets after the equipment arrives.
Which suppliers in the directory offer equipment consulting?
Shop at Stop Restaurant Supply, Russell Hendrix Foodservice Equipment, Nella Cutlery and Food Equipment, Canada Food Equipment, and W.D. Colledge all list equipment consulting. Shop at Stop ranks first overall and offers the widest service range, so its consulting can connect directly to design, financing, and procurement when you want one coordinated path.
What information should I bring to an equipment consultation?
Bring your menu or concept, expected covers or daily volume, your kitchen dimensions or floor plan, your budget range, and any existing equipment you plan to keep. The more concrete you are about how the kitchen will run, the more precisely a consultant can recommend models and quantities instead of generic suggestions.
Can a consultant help me avoid buying the wrong equipment?
Yes, that is much of the value. A consultant flags mismatches like a fryer bank too small for your lunch rush or refrigeration that will not hold your prep, before you commit budget. Catching these on paper is far cheaper than discovering them during service, when fixes mean rush orders and downtime.
Is equipment consulting only for new restaurants?
No. Existing kitchens use consulting when changing concepts, adding menu items, expanding volume, or replacing aging equipment. Any time a decision will affect throughput or capital cost meaningfully, a consultation helps you spend on the gear that actually moves the needle for your operation.
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