Catering equipment hire for temporary kitchens, bars and events. Ovens, fridges, BBQs and coffee machines with live stock and no deposit.
Catering equipment hire covers convection ovens, Cinders BBQs, back bar fridges and coffee machines and glass washers for caterers, temporary kitchens and venues. You can build one order online and see live stock before you book.
Browse catering accessories hire, bar equipment hire, BBQ hire, beverage equipment hire, catering cleaning equipment hire, cooking equipment hire, fridge and freezer hire, event safety equipment hire, storage equipment hire, street food equipment hire and food warming equipment hire to match the range to your venue, menu or floorplan.
We deliver from 11 depots across England and Wales, 7 days a week, with delivery from £40 ex VAT. Live stock online is live, there is no security deposit, and every order includes the free Minor Damage Waiver. This is dry hire, so your team handles setup and service on site. Trade accounts are available with 30 day terms.
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Looking for catering equipment hire near you? We deliver from 11 depots across England and Wales.
Chafing dishes, crockery, cutlery, hot cupboards and more delivered across England and Wales.
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.
