Domestic kitchens carry many of the same gadgets that professional kitchens do but on a smaller scale. You will find most small gadgets at home, like the mixers and blenders, electric can opener, and electric carving knives, measuring cups, and pizza cutters more or less everything with the exception of walk-in freezers and walk-in chillers. There should be a display cabinet so that you can display the freshness of the foods.
As a profession, catering requires many types of equipment. Caterers must have the resources to prepare, transport, display and serve the food. They must also provide the utensils and plates necessary for their clients to eat. In all cases, the specific types of equipment needed depend on the types of food a caterer prepares and serves.
Starting a restaurant takes a great deal of time, consideration and money. Purchasing equipment for the kitchen requires high upfront costs, but you probably won't need every piece of equipment listed in the catalog.