Commercial Kitchen Equipment Checklist for New Restaurants India 2026

Setting up a restaurant kitchen in India without a proper equipment checklist is one of the most expensive mistakes a new restauranteur makes. You either buy the wrong things, miss essentials, or get oversold on equipment you don't need. This checklist is based on what 500+ restaurants across Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam have actually used — sized by operation.

📋 How to use this: Find your restaurant size below. The list shows what you need, in what order to buy it, and rough price ranges. WhatsApp us the list and we'll send you current prices for everything.

Small Café / QSR (30–60 Seats)

Budget range: ₹1.5L – ₹2.5L equipment cost (excluding refrigeration)

Equipment	Recommended Model	Priority	Approx Price
Filter Coffee Machine	iBrew 1L or 2L Manual	🔴 Must	₹7,000–12,000
Insulated Milk Boiler	Pradeep 5L (Model 111600)	🔴 Must	₹4,500–6,000
Induction Cooker	Aeonic PA-TCT-03 (3.5kW)	🔴 Must	₹8,500–11,000
Electric Fryer	Pradeep Single 8L	🟡 If menu needs	₹6,500–9,000
Stock Pot Set	Pradeep 5L, 10L, 20L	🔴 Must	₹3,500–6,000
Water Boiler	Pradeep 10L	🟡 If needed	₹4,000–6,000
Frying Pan	Pradeep 28cm SS	🔴 Must	₹800–1,200

Medium Restaurant (80–150 Seats)

Budget range: ₹3.5L – ₹5.5L equipment cost

Equipment	Recommended	Priority	Approx Price
Filter Coffee Machine	iBrew 2L Manual or 5L Semi-auto	🔴 Must	₹12,000–22,000
Insulated Milk Boiler	Pradeep 12L (Model 111612)	🔴 Must	₹6,500–9,000
Induction Cookers	Aeonic 2× PA-TCT-03 + 1× PA-TCT-05	🔴 Must	₹28,000–40,000
Electric Fryer	Pradeep Double 2×8L	🔴 Must	₹14,000–18,000
Electric Steamer	Pradeep 28L (3-tier)	🟡 If steamed items	₹22,000–28,000
Bain Marie	Pradeep 3-pot	🟡 For buffet	₹10,000–14,000
Cookware Set	Pradeep NSF — full set	🔴 Must	₹18,000–30,000
GN Pans Set	Pradeep — 10 pieces	🟡 For holding	₹5,000–8,000

What to Buy First vs Later

Week 1 (before opening): Induction cookers, fryer (if menu needs), basic cookware, milk boiler, coffee machine. These are operational day-1.

Week 2-4 (after first revenue): Steamer, bain marie, additional cookware, GN pans. Add these as volume grows.

Month 2+ (expansion): Additional induction units, upgrade coffee to auto, buffet equipment if adding buffet service.

5 Things NOT to Buy (Common Mistakes)

Industrial exhaust before confirming menu — exhaust requirements depend on whether you have open flame or induction. Decide cooking method first.
Domestic-grade equipment — domestic induction or fryers will fail within 3–6 months under restaurant duty cycles. Always commercial grade.
More capacity than needed — a 30L milk boiler for a 30-seat café is wasted money and maintenance. Size correctly.
Non-authorized equipment — "Pradeep" sold by non-authorized dealers often grey market. Warranty void. Buy from authorized channel partner only.
Full buffet equipment on Day 1 — copper chafers and urns are for established restaurants doing banquet/buffet. Don't invest until you have consistent volume.

What is the minimum equipment needed to start a restaurant in India?

Minimum viable restaurant kitchen: 1–2 induction cookers (Aeonic), 1 fryer (if menu needs), basic cookware set (Pradeep 5–20L pots), 1 milk boiler (if serving beverages), 1 coffee machine. Total minimum: ₹30,000–60,000. Contact AV Horeca Solutions, Hyderabad for a custom checklist: +91 81798 47307.

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