Is your mom-and-pop restaurant running amuck behind the curtain because mom, pop, aunt, uncle and cousin have all been cramped in a tight, disorderly kitchen space? Are you tired of hearing the unmistakable sounds of cups and plates crashing to the ground? Does your kitchen look like the before of a “fixer-upper” house? Has duct tape become the go-to tool back-of-house?  Now may be the time to rethink the flow and productivity of your commercial kitchen and take the first step toward setting your kitchen staff and servers up for success. For most commercial kitchens, productivity issues s ..read more

At Curtis Restaurant Supply, we value our employees, customers and community, and that’s why we strive to create a one-of-a-kind shopping experience for all. Keeping our customers best interest in mind, our team’s primary goal is to provide great customer service, quality inventory selections, customer rewards and more.  We have an experienced and knowledgeable front counter staff that is well-versed in the restaurant industry. Their experience in everything from daily in-store operations, multi-unit operations, management and purchasing, is key to helping equip our customers with the sup ..read more

Since the start of 2020, businesses and customers around the world have been forced to adapt to unanticipated challenges. The first year of the pandemic brought with it business closures and staffing challenges due to exposure to COVID-19, but 2021 presented a whole new set of challenges. As we take on 2022 with a renewed perspective, the Curtis team remains dedicated to fulfilling our customers needs. Early in 2021, businesses were able to order equipment and have it delivered within 3-11 days. Now, equipment could take 2-7 months to receive. From stainless steel and microchips to compressors ..read more

As a business, it is always important to be thinking of ways you and your employees can give back and support your community. We’ve established the Curtis Cares program as our way of making a difference in the community we serve. If you’re not sure how to begin, we’ve compiled a list of suggestions to help your business make a positive impact in the community. Partner with your local food bank Each year, the Curtis team partners with the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma for Restaurant Week as a way to make a difference in the community we serve. As a proud sponsor of Restaurant Week, we support t ..read more

As the holiday season approaches, it is imperative that your commercial kitchen or restaurant is equipped with the tools and tableware needed to offer your customers an incredible on-site dining experience. Our Curtis Consultants are knowledgeable about the trends and products that can help increase your traffic as well as the overall dining experience. From flatware to china and other essential tableware, we’ve curated the perfect set of products to get you started. Flatware Whether you’re using top of the line flatware or economy flatware––clean, polished silverware can positively influence ..read more

The weather may be getting cooler, but we know it’s only heating up in our clients’ kitchens. With one of the busiest times of the year for weddings approaching, not to mention all the holiday events that come along with fall and winter, caterers across the country are in full preparation mode to make the most of this hectic season. Are you one of them? Well then settle in, because we’ve put together the ultimate caterer’s buying guide to help you impress your customers and drive new business. Set the scene with dynamic dinnerware The key to exceeding expectations as a caterer is providing the ..read more

Tulsa People Magazine’s 15th Annual Restaurant Week kicks off September 10, 2021, and Curtis Restaurant Supply is proud to be the event sponsor. At Curtis, we take great pride in supporting worthwhile causes. In supporting community organizations like the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, and its Food For Kids program, the Curtis team gets the opportunity to partner directly with our customers as they take part in supporting this cause as restaurant owners, commercial kitchen operators, managers and more. Tulsa Restaurant Week is important to the Curtis team because it helps local Tulsa ..read more

Get a head start on ordering your concession essentials for the approaching fall season. With the upcoming fall festivals, fairs, food truck events and more, our team created a buyer’s guide equipped with fall concession must-haves that are sure to streamline your processes and keep both you and your customers satisfied. SMALLWARE’S: TableCraft Squeeze Bottles TableCraft squeeze bottles are a cost-effective and efficient way to provide sauces to your customers at their respective tables as well as while you’re cooking. Each year, we see an increase in sales on this hot commodity. Note: If bott ..read more

It’s summertime and people are eager to get out and soak up the warm temperatures with friends and family. While restaurants are typically slower during the summer months, we’ve highlighted a few essential tools that will keep your customers coming back!   Keep your guests cool while they wait on their meals with a freshly squeezed margarita to beat the summer heat. The Manual Juice Press Big Squeeze Juice Press is sure to help quench their thirst while making the process quick and efficient for your staff. Need to make some quick appetizers? Spice things up ..read more

To our valued customers, As we have adapted and adjusted in the last year and a half, our customers remain our top priority. The effects of the pandemic continue in our own industry and can be felt in the shipping and manufacturing industries as well. While these impacts are out of our control, we understand that the extended shipping delays and increased freight and raw materials costs affect you, our customer. According to the Freightos Baltic Index, daily rates from China to the U.S. West Coast are up 66 percent since January and more than 400 percent since the beginning of 2020. Contributi ..read more