These 7 Mississippi Restaurant Supply Stores Sell Pro-Grade Pans and Stockpots to Regular Families
A plain metal building on a quiet Mississippi street once handed me the best sheet pan I have ever owned. Restaurant supply stores look like warehouses, but they are full of sturdy tools that make family cooking easier, from giant stockpots for reunions to bowls that survive years of kid-powered baking.
Many of these shops are open to the public, and the prices often beat regular kitchen stores. Here are seven spots across the state where parents, caterers, and cooks can stock up smart.
1. Grover Brothers Restaurant Equipment, Inc.
Long-lasting pans and mixing bowls are the quiet stars on the shelves at this Main Street supplier in Hattiesburg. Built for commercial kitchens, the cookware here holds up to the kind of daily use that a busy family kitchen dishes out too.
Sheet pans, bowls, and prep tools stand ready for anyone who walks in.
Restaurant owners count on the store, yet the doors are open to the public. That matters for parents who bake birthday cupcakes by the dozen or cook for church suppers and team dinners.
Prices are friendly, and the quality means you buy once instead of replacing flimsy pans every year.
Shopping options are flexible. You can browse in the store, grab an order with in-store or curbside pickup, or arrange delivery for bigger items.
Onsite services are available for businesses that need help with equipment.
Plan around weekday hours, since the store runs Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM and stays closed on weekends. A quick visit is usually all it takes, so it fits neatly into a day of errands or a stop while passing through town.
Downtown Hattiesburg also makes an easy place to grab lunch with the kids afterward.
2. Singer H&R | Jackson
Back in 1953, a family business called Hotel & Restaurant Supply opened its doors, and its story still shapes this Industrial Drive showroom in Jackson. Today it operates under the Singer H&R name while staying family owned and operated.
That long history shows in the depth of its stock.
Walking the showroom feels a bit like touring a giant kitchen catalog come to life. Commercial foodservice equipment sits beside rows of kitchen tools, so you can see and handle items before deciding.
The selection of equipment and tools is broad enough to cover a full restaurant build or a single good spatula.
Here is a useful detail for families: the showroom is always open to the public. You do not need a business license to shop.
Parents planning a big graduation party, a school bake sale, or a family reunion can find serving gear that will last.
Design, installation, and service are also part of the company’s offerings, which helps new cafes and community kitchens. Delivery and in-store pickup are both available.
Hours run Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with weekends closed, so a weekday trip works best for a quick visit.
3. Singer H&R | Gulfport
Coastal kitchens run hard, especially when tourist season fills seafood spots along the Gulf. This Gulfport branch on John Hill Boulevard keeps those kitchens supplied with commercial foodservice equipment and supplies.
It covers just about everything a restaurant could need under one roof.
Like its sister locations, the shop features a fully stocked showroom that stays open to the public. Families vacationing nearby or living on the coast can browse the same sturdy gear professionals use.
Big pots for a backyard seafood boil or extra serving trays for a beach house gathering are easy finds.
Timing is the trickiest part of visiting. The schedule is unusual, with doors open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and weekends are closed, so check the calendar before you load the kids into the car.
Delivery and in-store pickup make larger purchases manageable. The company also brings design, installation, and service experience going back to 1953.
For a quick visit on an open day, it slots nicely between a morning at the beach and an afternoon exploring downtown Gulfport.
4. Singer H&R | Meridian
East Mississippi cooks get their own Singer H&R stop on Arundel Road in Meridian. The branch rounds out the company’s presence in the state and gives the area a nearby source for professional kitchen gear.
No long drive to Jackson required.
Inside, a fully stocked showroom holds commercial kitchen tools and smallwares, those everyday items like ladles, sheet pans, and storage containers. It is open to the public at all business hours.
For families, that means a chance to upgrade worn-out home tools with pieces made for restaurant use.
Kids who love helping in the kitchen may enjoy the visit too. Seeing giant whisks and oversized pans can spark real curiosity about how restaurants cook for crowds.
It turns a simple errand into a small lesson in how food gets made.
Shopping here works through in-store pickup, so plan to carry purchases home yourself. The broader company offers design, installation, and service for commercial projects.
Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with weekends closed. A quick visit is typical, leaving plenty of time to enjoy the rest of Meridian, a city known for its historic carousel.
5. Associated Food Equipment & Supplies, Inc.
Smallwares rarely get the spotlight, yet they do most of the work in any kitchen. Associated Food Equipment & Supplies on Express Drive in Gulfport builds its business around exactly that category, along with larger equipment.
Think baking sheet pans, prep containers, and the basic tools that keep a line moving.
The company is a dealer for both equipment and smallwares, giving Gulf Coast businesses a local source. It also appears in the Mississippi Hospitality and Restaurant Association Buyers Guide, a sign of its place in the state’s food industry.
Restaurants, caterers, and food trucks along the coast rely on suppliers like this one.
Families planning a big event can benefit too. A sturdy set of sheet pans or prep supplies makes cooking for a crowd far less stressful.
Commercial-grade pieces also tend to outlast the thinner versions sold in big box stores.
In-store pickup and delivery are both available, depending on the size of your order. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, and the shop closes on weekends.
Most trips are quick, so it pairs easily with other errands in the Gulfport area or a stop on the way to the beach.
6. T&C Restaurant Equipment
Need a fryer, a griddle, and a case of catering pans in the same week? T&C Restaurant Equipment on Campbell Loop in Hattiesburg handles that kind of mixed order with ease.
Its reputation rests on getting commercial kitchens whatever they need.
The inventory leans practical. Cooking pans, kitchenwares, and bulk catering supplies share space with gas and electric equipment like convection ovens, grills, ranges, and fryers.
Refrigeration is another strong area, which helps anyone outfitting a new kitchen from scratch.
Caterers especially appreciate a supplier that can source bulk items quickly. For families, that same strength helps when hosting a large event, like a reunion or youth sports banquet.
Ordering a stack of pans in one go beats hunting store to store.
Delivery is available, and onsite services support businesses with installed equipment. Calling ahead is a smart move to confirm what is in stock for pickup.
Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, with weekends closed. Since Hattiesburg has two shops on this list, a single weekday trip can cover both, giving you a wider range of options without extra driving.
7. Restaurant And Store Supply
Out on County Road 811 in Saltillo, just north of Tupelo, sits a supplier that covers far more than pots and pans. Restaurant And Store Supply offers commercial cooking equipment, refrigeration, and even restaurant furniture.
Few shops in North Mississippi bundle all of that together.
Partnership is part of the secret. Through the Nissco Buying Group, the company offers a complete line of top products to its customers.
Every product comes with a warranty, and the team services what it sells, which brings real peace of mind on bigger purchases.
Shoppers often find everything they came for right in the store, and the staff are known for being helpful. That makes the trip efficient, even with kids in tow.
Parents setting up a family-run food stand or a church kitchen will find guidance along with gear.
Delivery and onsite services are both available for larger orders. Hours run Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM, with weekends closed.
A quick visit fits well into a Tupelo day trip, where families can also tour the birthplace of Elvis Presley before or after picking up supplies.