Book commercial catering equipment hire online with live pricing and stock availability. Choose ovens, fryers, and hot cupboards with no security deposit.
Running a pop-up restaurant, managing peak periods in a permanent venue, or setting up a temporary kitchen requires dependable catering equipment hire. You need appliances that perform under pressure and meet commercial health and safety standards. Professional event organisers, independent caterers, and hospitality managers trust Expo Hire for tested cooking and storage units. You place all orders entirely online without needing to make a phone call. Live pricing and stock levels appear directly on the site.
Your kitchen staff can select appliances for primary cooking functions. Gas and electric ovens include static, convection, and combi models, giving you flexibility for baking, roasting, and steaming. You can choose from six-burner gas ranges, 60cm flat-top griddles, or salamander grills for top-heat cooking. Single and double tank deep fat fryers provide rapid heating and precise temperature control for high-volume frying.
Maintaining food quality after cooking remains a priority for any service. Hot cupboards keep prepared dishes at safe serving temperatures. These units feature multiple shelves and often include bain-marie tops for holding sauces and gravies. Chafing dishes come with fuel paste and offer a portable option for buffets and self-service lines. They keep food warm for extended periods.
Effective cold storage underpins food safety. Upright fridges and freezers maintain steady internal temperatures even in busy kitchen environments. Under-counter refrigeration units fit into compact spaces and hold specific ingredients close to the preparation area. Stainless steel tables give your chefs ample workspace. These durable surfaces withstand heavy use and wipe clean in seconds.
Many events require immediate beverage service. Water boilers, coffee percolators, and insulated beverage dispensers hold hot or cold drinks in bulk. Glass door display fridges present chilled drinks or desserts to customers at the point of sale. Sit-down meals require you to arrange crockery hire and cutlery hire for your guests. Expo Hire operates a "Send It Back Dirty" policy, meaning you return plates and knives unwashed while we handle the cleaning.
Technicians inspect and test every item before despatch. This process includes Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) for electrical units and gas safety checks for gas appliances. Detailed operating instructions accompany each item so your team can operate the catering equipment hire safely.
Expo Hire delivers from 11 regional depots. Our system calculates delivery from £40 ex-VAT based on road distance. You receive live vehicle tracking and an SMS ETA on delivery day. Every order includes a Free Minor Damage Waiver, and we require no security deposit. You can even secure orders over £500 with a 25% advance deposit.
Browse the complete catering equipment hire catalogue below. Stock levels update in real time. Select your hire dates to check availability and confirm your booking online.
Expo Hire does not charge a security deposit. A free minor damage waiver covers minor damage and loss. Excessive or negligent damage is charged at 10 times the hire price. Full details in our terms and conditions.
Use the carriage calculator to find your nearest branch and get an accurate delivery quote. Heavy or bulky items may need a second delivery operative — this is shown at checkout when applicable. At checkout we show an itemised delivery cost before you confirm the order.
On the day, track your driver in real time on our order tracking page, or use the link in the automated text we send.
For orders over £1,000, you can confirm a booking with a 25% deposit and pay the balance up to 28 days before delivery. The checkout offers this automatically. Full details in our terms and conditions.
If you find you need more equipment after your initial order, don’t worry! Simply contact our team as soon as possible, and we’ll help add the items to your existing booking, subject to availability. Contact us at least 7 days prior to your event so that we can help you to the best of our ability. We strive to accommodate all your catering needs to ensure your event is a success.
All our equipment is thoroughly cleaned, inspected, and tested before delivery. Our electrical equipment is PAT tested, and LPG equipment is inspected and certified by a Gas Safe engineer. We ensure that all items are ready for use, meeting high safety and cleanliness standards, so you can focus on delivering an outstanding event.
Expo Hire provides a minor damage waiver scheme, which covers minor damage or loss at no additional cost. If there is excessive or negligent damage, we charge 10 times the hire price to cover the repair or replacement costs. We recommend reviewing our terms and conditions for full details about the waiver and charges.
Yes, all LPG equipment is supplied without gas bottles. If you need gas bottles, we recommend ordering 13kg LPG bottles for patio heaters and 19kg LPG bottles for all other LPG equipment. You can also hire a wrench for attaching the gas bottles to the equipment. Please ensure that the gas bottle you supply is compatible with our standard bayonet fittings.
We recommend booking as early as possible to ensure availability. For larger or more complex orders, such as weddings or large corporate events, booking several weeks in advance is advisable to ensure you get exactly what you need.
Yes, you can track your delivery in real time! On the day of your event, simply visit our order tracking page and enter your postcode and order number. You’ll be able to see exactly when our driver will arrive. You’ll also receive a text message with a tracking link for convenience.
