Live Chef Demos: Test Restaurant Equipment Before You Buy
Choosing the right commercial kitchen equipment is a big decision—and not one you should make blind. That’s why TFI Food Equipment Solutions offers live chef demos at our Mississauga showroom, just minutes from Toronto Pearson Airport. These hands-on experiences let you test equipment with real menu items before you commit, so you can invest with confidence, avoid costly mismatches, and create better outcomes for your team and your customers.
What Are Live Chef Demos?
TFI’s live chef demos are guided test sessions that let you evaluate commercial kitchen equipment under real cooking conditions.
Book a demo- Hands-On Testing
- See how fryers, ovens, soft-serve machines, and more handle your actual menu items.
- Brand Comparisons
- Evaluate multiple equipment models side-by-side in one visit.
- On-Site Experts
- Get real-time advice from our in-house chefs and equipment specialists.
- Yield & ROI Projections
- Walk away with data on output, consistency, and payback timelines.
Areas We Serve
Chef-Led Restaurant Equipment Demos for Toronto & Beyond
We regularly welcome operators from Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Vaughan, and the surrounding GTA to our demo kitchen. Located near Toronto Pearson Airport, our facility is a convenient destination for foodservice teams across Ontario looking to make informed equipment decisions.
Why Choose TFI Food Equipment Solutions?
For over 60 years, TFI has helped Canada’s top restaurant and convenience brands bring high-performing kitchen setups to life. Our live chef demo experience goes beyond a showroom tour—it’s a strategic session designed to help you select the exact equipment that fits your workflow, budget, and menu goals.
Whether you're opening a new location or upgrading a legacy system, our demo kitchen gives you the insights you need to move forward with confidence.
We focus exclusively on premium equipment brands—Taylor®, Henny Penny®, Franke, Lightfry, and Icetro—so you can compare only the best. Our team includes certified technicians and working chefs who understand both the technical specs and the operational realities of your kitchen.
With TFI, you don’t just buy equipment—you build a smarter kitchen from day one.
Benefits for Foodservice Operators
Make smarter equipment decisions, reduce buyer’s remorse, and optimize performance with TFI’s live chef demo experience.
Contact us- Test Real Menu Items
- Validate taste, texture, and portion control on the spot.
- Minimize Risk
- Avoid costly equipment mismatches by testing before buying.
- Speed Up Training
- Involve your team and see how quickly they adapt to each unit.
- Boost ROI Confidence
- Get projected margins and yield reports for each unit you try.
We’re Here to Help
Book Your Live Restaurant Equipment Demo Today
Before you invest thousands in commercial kitchen equipment, make sure it performs to your expectations. Schedule a personalized chef demo with TFI and test multiple brands side-by-side—so you can make the right call for your kitchen, your menu, and your bottom line.
Book Your Restaurant Equipment Demo Today!
Have questions or need help choosing the right equipment? Contact our team and book a demo at our Mississauga showroom!
"I wanted a piece of equipment that was going to stand up to the demand that we needed and of course Taylor equipment has certainly been doing that, this past summer I purchased a third new machine which I will have set up for the spring."