How to Equip a Dining Car

Dining Car vs. Bar Car – Key Differences

The dining car differs from the bar car mainly through waiter service and the ordering method. In a typical bar car, self-service is standard, and the quality of meals is somewhat lower compared to a dining car. A bar car resembles more of a bistro – there are no tables with chairs, and meals are served in disposable dishes and eaten with disposable cutlery.

Essential Equipment for a Dining Car

A dining car requires relatively modest investments to provide travelers with a complete and tasty meal in a convenient manner. Let’s start with the small kitchen. The minimum necessary equipment and accessories include:

• Refrigerator with freezer,
• Induction cooktop,
• Convection oven (only in better-equipped cars),
• Automatic or single-group coffee machine,
• Microwave oven,
• Kettle,
• Toaster,
• Contact grill,
• Single-chamber deep fryer,
• Hot dog warmer,
• Dishwasher with sanitizing function,
• Double-basin sink,
• Overhead cabinets for dishes and cooking utensils,
• Set of pots, pans, cups, plates, and cutlery.

Spare Parts for Dining Car Equipment

The dining car includes several heavily used devices that are prone to malfunctions or damage. If repairs are not possible and parts need to be replaced, it is worth relying on specialized suppliers. Spare parts for commonly used appliances like microwave ovens and induction cooktops are often needed most frequently.