Electric and LPG catering equipment hire for kitchen breakdowns, refurbishments and outdoor events across England and Wales. Gas Safe certified.
Temporary kitchen hire covers two main scenarios: indoor cover during a kitchen breakdown or refurbishment, and outdoor kitchen setups for events and catering operations. Schools, hospitals, care homes and commercial kitchens all hire temporary equipment when their permanent kitchen goes offline, and the requirement is usually to replicate existing capacity as quickly as possible. A typical indoor temporary kitchen order covers cooking equipment, food storage and preparation surfaces.
Outdoor temporary kitchens for events use LPG-powered equipment, which needs no fixed power connection and can be positioned wherever the catering operation requires. This makes LPG equipment the standard choice for outdoor festivals, markets and events held in locations without easy access to a fixed electrical supply. Indoor kitchens in buildings and institutions run on electric equipment and draw from the building's existing power infrastructure. Expo Hire stocks large quantities of both types and can supply complete temporary kitchen setups for short or extended hire periods.
All equipment arrives clean and tested. Every piece of gas catering equipment is supplied with a current Gas Safe certificate. All electrical equipment is PAT tested. Longer hire periods attract discounted daily rates, which are calculated automatically when dates are entered on the product page.
Electric Kitchen Equipment
Electric cooking equipment, fridges and freezers and prep equipment cover the core requirements for most indoor temporary kitchen setups.
When it comes to indoor temporary kitchens, the best kind of catering equipment to use is equipment which is powered by electricity. All of our electrical catering equipment for hire comes with a standard three pin plug, allowing for ease of use.
Our Blue Seal turbofan ovens are perfect for any indoor kitchen where baking, roasting or grilling food is required, while our hot holding cupboards are perfect for holding foods at temperature prior to serving. Both are designed to be used in kitchens where space is at a premium and can be quickly set up and running. We also stock commercial microwave ovens, griddles and induction hobs for cooking food, along with specialist equipment like chip scuttles and rice cookers.
We offer a selection of gastro fridges and freezers for chilling and freezing food which are designed specifically for use with gastro trays. Our counter fridges with integrated work surfaces offer another option for indoor kitchens with minimal space to get maximal usage.
Electrical Safety
At Expo Hire, we supply and deliver electrical equipment for hire to major venues across the country. Before delivery, we clean, scrutinize, and PAT Test every device, and each item will be labeled with the date passed to demonstrate their compliance with the regulations, which should keep even the most officious safety inspector happy.
Please be aware: Our electrical offerings come equipped with a standard UK three-pin plug. We also recommend that you check the capacity of your venue's wiring circuit to prevent any potential overloading.
LPG Kitchen Equipment
LPG catering equipment is used for outdoor kitchens and locations without access to a fixed power supply. All gas equipment is supplied with a current Gas Safe certificate.
From our long experience of supplying temporary outdoor kitchens we know that power can be an issue. Electrical kitchen equipment hire such as ovens require large amounts of power which can trip generators and extension cords, which means that LPG is the way to go for an outdoor setup.
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When it comes to cooking outdoors, it's hard to go wrong with our six burner LPG ovens. These range-style cookers offer six powerful burners on the stove top as well as a large internal oven space, making it the ideal workhorse for any temporary outdoor kitchen setup. For those looking for something a little simpler, our single and double gas burners offer huge amounts of cooking power in a minimal amount of space.
We also stock specialist LPG equipment such as fryers and barbecues, which are particularly popular for outdoor kitchens offering a more streetfood-style offering. Our Thor LPG fryers have an exceptional 20L capacity while our industry-standard Cinders barbecues can feed 200 people at a sitting from it's dual cooking areas.
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All of our LPG equipment is supplied without gas bottles. Please order separately if you need them
- 13kg LPG Bottles are suitable for patio heaters
- 19kg LPG Bottles are suitable for all other LPG equipment we stock
- 30mm wrench required to attach bottles to equipment - can also be hired separately
- If using your own gas bottle, please make sure the connector is compatible. We use a standard bayonet fitting on all of our LPG products.
- If unsure about connecting bottles to equipment utilise a Gas Safe Engineer
LPG Safety
At Expo Hire UK, we stock, supply and hire LPG equipment for events and exhibitions to all major venues across the country. All of our equipment is supplied with a hose and regulator, enabling you to connect them directly to the standard bayonet fitting on your LPG gas cylinder. If you are not comfortable connecting the gas appliance, please consult a certified gas engineer as our delivery team will be unable to connect or set up any equipment for you.
When ordering from Expo Hire, you can be sure you'll receive high-quality items that are in good condition. We ensure this by performing a thorough inspection and testing prior to each delivery, along with regular testing and certification from a Gas Safe engineer (evidence of this can be provided upon request, once your order has been confirmed). So, look no further than Expo Hire UK.
Delivery & Collection
Working out delivery costs is easy with Expo Hire — simply use our carriage calculator to find which of our branches is near to you. Tap your postcode in and it will confirm whether we cover that postcode, which of our 11 branches is closest to you, the cost for delivery from that branch, and any possible extra charges.
Once you have filled your basket and confirmed your delivery dates and postcode in the checkout, we will show you an itemised cost for delivery so you know exactly what you are paying for before you place your order.
Want to know when your delivery is coming? You can track your driver using our real-time maps on the day of delivery and collection. Simply enter your postcode and order number on our order tracking page and find out when our driver will arrive. We also send an automated text with a tracking link on the day.
