Product Description
Securing a microwave - 1500w hire gives your catering team the power needed for rapid, high-volume food preparation. This stainless steel unit delivers even heating during busy service windows. Your staff can reheat large batches of food to meet tight schedules at corporate events, festivals, and temporary kitchens. The internal cavity holds a 2/3 Gastronorm tray, allowing you to process substantial quantities of food without delay.
Commercial microwave - 1500w hire specifications
The unit features five distinct power levels and a double-quantity button, giving you precise control over heating times. Measuring 0.5100 metres in length, 0.4200 metres in width, and 0.3400 metres in height, this compact appliance fits onto standard prep counters. Each order provides a unit, and the appliance weighs 27.00kg, keeping it stable during heavy use. You can pair this appliance with catering equipment hire to build a complete temporary kitchen setup.
Every order includes a free minor damage waiver, protecting you against accidental scratches in busy kitchen environments. You pay no security deposit when booking this equipment. Delivery starts from £40 ex-VAT. The system calculates the exact cost by road distance from our Birmingham headquarters or one of our 11 regional depots. On delivery day, you receive live vehicle tracking and an SMS ETA, helping your team coordinate the site load-in.
Professional caterers rely on this 1500W unit for demanding event scenarios. Pop-up kitchens at outdoor festivals use it to reheat pre-prepared menu components, keeping queues moving. Corporate conference teams heat multiple meals during short break windows, keeping delegates fed on time. Back-of-house service areas at wedding venues maintain optimal food temperatures for plated courses. Exhibition stands providing hospitality prepare hot snacks for visitors. You can integrate this unit alongside your table hire arrangements to create functional back-of-house prep stations.
Technical Specifications:
- Power Output
- 1500W
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Internal Capacity
- Fits 2/3 Gastronorm trays
- Dimensions (L x W x H)
- 0.5100m x 0.4200m x 0.3400m
- Weight
- 27.00kg
- Control
- 5 Power Levels, Double-Quantity Button
Expo Hire operates as the UK's first fully online event equipment supplier. You place your entire order through our website without needing a phone call. All prices and live stock levels appear directly on this page. Select your hire dates to check availability, add the required units to your basket, and confirm your order online today.
Technical
| Material | Stainless Steel |
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| Width | 420 mm |
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| Height | 340 mm |
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| Length | 510 mm |
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| Weight | 27 kg |
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This 1500W stainless steel commercial microwave features five power levels and a double-quantity button for rapid food preparation. Stock levels update in real time, so select your dates to check availability and book online.
FAQs
- What is the price including VAT?
This item is subject to 20% VAT and therefore you will pay £78.00 each for a standard 3 day hire at checkout.
As primarily a business-to-business supplier we advertise our prices ex-VAT as most businesses will be able to reclaim the VAT amount.
- Do you offer discounts for if the item is hired for less than 3 Days?
No. We recommend a minimum hire period of 3 days to provide enough time for set-up and break-down of your event, and to make sure that problems such as traffic or adverse weather conditions do not impact on your event. If you want to hire for a shorter period than this then we cannot offer a discount.
- Do you offer discounts for Long Term Hire?
Yes, after the standard hire period of 3 Days you will be charged £13.00 per extra day up to day 7, £9.75 per extra day up to day 28 and £6.50 per extra day after that.
| Days Hire | Cost (ex-VAT) |
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| 1 | £65.00 |
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| 2 | £65.00 |
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| 3 | £65.00 |
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| 5 | £91.00 |
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| 7 | £117.00 |
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| 14 | £185.25 |
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| 21 | £253.50 |
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| 35 | £367.25 |
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- How much security deposit do you charge?
Nothing! Unlike most of our competitors, rather than charging a large deposit, we provide a FREE 'minor deposit waiver' scheme to cover minor damage and loss. Excessive or negligent damage and loss will be invoiced at 10 times the standard hire price of the relevant items. Please read our terms and conditions for full details.
- How much do you charge for delivery?
There is a minimum charge of £40.00 for a distance up to 10 miles each way.
After that we charge £1.00 per mile each way and an additional £40.00 for each journey on a weekend or bank holiday.
We calculate the distance using driving directions from our local base to your event postcode, so it is important that you provide the correct delivery address at checkout.
You can use our Carriage Calculator to get a full quote.
- Can I choose a specified Time Slot?
We make deliveries anytime between 8am and 8pm, however we can offer early (8am - 1pm) or late (12 noon - 6pm) slots for an additional cost calculated at checkout.
We can not guarantee more specific times unless you pay for a dedicated driver. This is individually priced on request and are subject to availability.
- Can I collect from you warehouse rather than pay for delivery?
No. To ensure that your products arrive safely and correctly we offer a delivery and collection service only.
- Do you have a showroom where I can view the products before ordering?
No. As we are an online-only you can view all of our products on our website. To keep our prices as low as posssible our warehouses are not open to the public.
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