Book catering cooking equipment hire online with live pricing and real-time stock levels. Select commercial ovens, fryers, and induction hobs for events.
Professional event organisers and independent caterers require commercial appliances to produce high volumes of food away from permanent kitchens. Booking catering cooking equipment hire online gives you instant access to live pricing and real-time stock levels. Kitchen staff prepare menus and maintain service standards for guests using commercial-grade gear. Every order includes a free Minor Damage Waiver, and we require no security deposit.
You select commercial ovens and cookers to match specific menu requirements. Dedicated convection ovens use forced air circulation to cook food with even results. These units suit baking, roasting meats, or holding hot dishes at precise temperatures. Electric convection ovens draw power from a standard 13 amp supply and feature interiors that staff clean without fuss. For versatile food preparation, consider a four-burner gas range with an integrated oven. These units provide multiple hob rings on top for boiling or simmering, alongside a lower compartment for roasting. Gas ranges connect to standard propane bottles, making them suitable for outdoor festivals or locations lacking strong electrical connections. The oven compartment holds two standard 1/1 gastronorm trays. Commercial fan-assisted ovens accommodate four 1/1 GN trays for operations needing capacity without hobs.
High-volume frying demands twin-basket deep fat fryers. Each fryer features two independent 8-litre oil capacity baskets. This allows cooks to prepare different items at the same time, such as chips and onion rings, without flavour transfer. The fryers have thermostatic controls that provide accurate temperature management and include safety cut-outs to prevent overheating. Power consumption for a twin-basket fryer totals two 13 amp plugs. Flat-top electric griddles handle grilling and searing duties. They cook breakfast service items, burgers, or fajitas across a flat cooking surface. Most models run on a single 13 amp plug. Even heat distribution across the griddle surface produces uniform results.
Single and double induction hobs provide fast, precise heat while remaining cool to the touch around the pan. They offer high energy efficiency and suit front-of-house cooking demonstrations or venues with gas restrictions. Gas boiling rings offer a powerful open flame for large pots, useful for soups, stews, or boiling water for pasta. Beyond these core items, you select specialist appliances like commercial rice cookers, able to prepare up to 20 litres of cooked rice. Rotisserie ovens slow-cook whole chickens or other meats, providing visual appeal and a distinct flavour. These units operate on gas and feature multiple spits. After completing your food preparation area, you can source crockery hire and cutlery hire to serve your guests.
Expo Hire operates 11 regional depots to supply events across the country. We calculate delivery from £40 ex-VAT based on road distance from your nearest depot. On delivery day, you track your vehicle live and receive an SMS ETA. Arranging this catering cooking equipment hire takes just a few clicks. Stock levels update in real time across the site. 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.
