The world of catering clearly has many pieces of equipment related to the preparation and serving of food, therefore it is not surprising that much of it will be found in many people’s own kitchens. However, the difference comes from the quantities of the food served, so industrial sized cooking and presenting equipment can also be used. Ovens would be greatly increased in both size and quantity as well as other items used for commercial purposes.
The kitchens of those in the catering world need to be used to feed a large number of people. Expect to see commercial refrigerator and freezer units, of industrial size. Then upon presentation special dishes are usually required that allow someone to easily claim the food in question. Many places where food is presented will also have special units with sneeze guards and heated surfaces, meaning that catering equipment may go further than you first think. Of course there’s also the task of the washing up, which is why industrial size dishwashers are required.
The catering world is a vast one, and the equipment used is specialist and sold by specialist companies. It shows how the tools go beyond those of the humble kitchen.