AUTHORIZED DEALER
ALTO-HARTLEY IS A DEALER/DISTRIBUTOR FOR MORE THAN 500 U.S. MANUFACTURERS OF COMMERCIAL FOOD-SERVICE EQUIPMENT.
Who We Are
Based out of Washington, D.C. and serving Virginia and Maryland, Alto-Hartley is a dealer/distributor of more than 500 manufacturers of commercial kitchen equipment.
What We Do
Our clients benefit from culinary expertise, comprehensive customer service, and the equipment needed to fuel a successful foodservice operation.
How We Do It
Highly skilled in installation, we apply extensive product knowledge and project management experience to get the job done right, on time, and within budget.
from the blog
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November 07, 2025
Equipment
When the holiday rush hits, a kitchen’s true capacity shows. Orders pile up, prep stations overflow, and every piece of equipment faces nonstop demand. For foodservice operators, this is more than a busy stretch. It is the season that tests efficiency, consistency, and reliability. The r [...] Read More
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November 03, 2025
Equipment Food Safety
Every operator knows that food safety is non-negotiable. But compliance isn’t only about handling food correctly; it’s also about using equipment that won’t compromise sanitation or safety. NSF certification is the standard that helps kitchens prove their tools can withstand challeng [...] Read More
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September 16, 2025
Equipment Restaurant Equipment
A lot of equipment shopping happens online, where photos and spec sheets try to stand in for feel. While it seems convenient, online shopping can't tell you how loud a unit runs, whether the controls make sense at speed, or how the equipment feels to the person doing the cooking. At the Al [...] Read More
