Larder – Equipment & Layout
Channel: CHITKARA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH & INNOVATION NETWORK
Date: 2020-06-26

The objective of this session is that by the end of the session you will be able to –
• Define larder
• Identify the tools & equipments found in the larder
• Draw the layout of a typical larder of a hotel

Definition
A larder is a cool area for storing food prior to use. Originally, it was where raw meat was larded – covered in fat – to be preserved. Larder is also called as Garde Manger or cold kitchen. The literal meaning of Garde mager is “keeping cold for eating later”. 

Equipment found in the larder

These could be categorised in following manner- 
• Large equipment 
• Knives & shears
• Utility equipment 
• Refrigerators
Layout of a typical larder