Book chafing dishes hire online for your next event. We supply stainless steel GN1/1 and GN1/2 units with gel fuel to keep food warm during service.
Professional caterers serve hot food at large events and must maintain safe temperatures throughout the service. Booking chafing dishes hire gives you the equipment to keep buffets, corporate lunches, and wedding breakfasts warm for long durations without requiring an electrical supply. These units keep curries, roasted vegetables, and other hot dishes appetising. The water bath system stops food from cooling down or drying out before guests eat.
Caterers hire stainless steel units for professional use. The full-size unit holds a standard GN1/1 food pan. This pan measures 530mm long and 325mm across. It holds main courses or substantial side dishes. Half-size GN1/2 units provide variety or smaller portions for events. These hold food pans measuring 265mm by 325mm. A full-size frame holds two GN1/2 food pans side by side. This setup lets you present multiple menu options on your table hire setup.
These units operate using a water bath system, providing gentle heat distribution to the food above. You fill the lower pan with a shallow amount of hot water. Beneath this, gel fuel cells produce a controlled flame, heating the water and transferring warmth to the food. This method removes the need for a direct power source, letting you set up your catering equipment hire anywhere in the venue. The enclosed design and fuel cell placement focus heat on the food. Each unit comes with a lid to trap heat and moisture. Gel fuel comes with every order, ready for immediate use at your event.
Organising an event requires precise logistics. We include a Free Minor Damage Waiver on every order, covering accidental scratches or minor dents to the stainless steel frames. You pay no security deposit when booking your chafing dishes hire, keeping your budget clear for other expenses. On delivery day, you receive an SMS ETA and a link for live vehicle tracking. This lets your team track the driver by order number and postcode. Our system calculates delivery from £40 ex-VAT based on road distance from our Birmingham headquarters or one of our 11 regional depots.
All prices show live on the site, alongside real-time stock availability. You place your entire order online without needing a phone call. Select your dates to check availability and add items to your basket.
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. 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.
