How Can A Commercial Dishwasher Sink Save You Time And Money?

Are you looking to maximise the efficiency and space saving in your commercial kitchen? A Commercial Dishwasher Sink is the ideal solution! Whether you consider a single bowl Dishwasher Sink or a double bowl Dishwasher Sink, both options allow you to quickly and easily wash dishes whilst simultaneously housing your under counter dishwasher neatly.  Quite simply, this super convenient sink design frees up valuable kitchen space, keeps your washing station in one neat footprint and allows you to use your food prepartion areas more efficiently. By investing in a Commercial Dishwasher Sink, you can save yourself time and money starting straight away! To learn more about the benefits of this highly sought after sink design, read on.

What is a Commercial Dishwasher Sink?

A Commercial Dishwasher Sink is like a standard catering sink designed for commercial kitchens and food preparation establishments but with the added benefit of additional space saving.  Dishwasher sinks often are slightly deeper to allow for the full depth of a dishwasher and the associated plumbing and rinse aid pipework. 

Let’s face it, square foot kitchen space is becoming more and more of a premium – if you can do more with less space then your business is consequently more efficient. 

This is why a commercial sink with space for a dishwasher is so sensible.  Not only does a high quality stainless steel catering sink allow you to clean and drain dishes and utensils quickly, but a dishwasher sink has a void underneath the drainer, or draining board, specifically to accommodate a full-size under counter glasswasher or dishwasher. This reduces the need to store your dishwasher away from your washing sink which also takes up precious floor space. 

Dishwasher sinks often come in either a single bowl or double bowl options with both right or left hand drainer and bowl configurations. This means that even the smallest of commercial catering kitchens can make use of a single bowl dishwasher sink to efficiently plan kitchen space and maximise the potential. 

How can a Commercial Dishwasher Sink save you time and money?

The average undercounter dishwasher measures at least 600mm x 600mm square, many are even larger.  If your commercial kitchen can house your dishwasher directly underneath your commercial sink, it makes total space-saving sense!

Not only does this allow your commercial sink to become a dedicated washing station for your dishes, it means there is less travelling across your kitchen to load and unload the dishwasher.  Having a commercial sink with room for a dishwasher means you can rinse your dishes then immediately load your machine within seconds.  As anyone who has worked in commercial kitchen knows, time saved and processes sped up equals a more efficient and therefore profitable business.

Where can I find a Dishwasher Sink?

If you’re looking to purchase a stainless steel dishwasher sink then it’s important to consider your options and which model best suits your kitchen space and requirements.

For example if you have a small food service establishment that requires a single bowl and drainer sink, consider a dishwasher sink such as the DWS1200. This stainless steel catering sink measures 1200mm x 700mm x 900mm and has a compact footprint whilst still offering a large washing bowl and space to house a full sized, under counter dishwasher. Models such as these allow you to choose between a right or left hand drainer configuration enabling you to tailor a pre-fabricated sink to your kitchen and staff needs.

Single or Double Bowl?

Perhaps you’re looking for a double bowl commercial sink with space for a dishwasher? Then firstly, you want to ensure the length of the full sink unit fits into your current space available.  Many restaurants and commercial kitchens have limited space for their sink units and so to prevent any costs with returning a large sink back to the supplier, it is advisable to measure the area carefully.  Once you are happy with the available space, consider a small double bowl dishwasher sink such as the DWS1600 which measures 1600mm x 700mm x 900mm and comes in both right and left hand drainer configurations.   

Stainless Steel Commercial Sink Specialists

There are a number of commercial catering sinks that may suit your requirements, at Cater Kitchen, we are confident we have a sink size and drainer configuration best suited for your food service kitchen.

What are some things to consider when choosing a dishwasher sink?

When deciding size and styles, it is advisable to firstly consider where is best to install your sink and exactly what space you have to use.  This will help you decide whether a standard commercial sink is useful, or if indeed a commercial dishwasher sink is the best option.

After deciding exactly where your stainless steel sink is to be installed, measure the length, width and height of the available area and check against the sink unit’s specifications.   Don’t forget, if you’re looking to fit a pre-rinse spray tap, you should consider the extra height this will require. 

Commercial Kitchen Specialists

Whilst our full range of commercial sinks all have a 100mm ‘step in’ to accommodate pipework, this may not be the case for all sinks so ensure this is the case for the sink you decide to purchase.  This means that water feeds and crucially the dishwasher water feed and rinse-aid pipes are easily positioned and not bundled up which may prevent normal operation.

Finally, when choosing to purchase a commercial sink, availability and lead time is important.  At Cater Kitchen, we hold large stock right here in the North West of England ready for immediate dispatch and next day delivery to England and Wales.