Hire cooking equipment for events: gas ranges, ovens, fryers, griddles and induction hobs. Commercial-grade catering equipment for any event.
Expo Hire stocks commercial cooking equipment for outdoor caterers, temporary kitchen setups and large-scale events across England and Wales. The range covers induction hobs, gas ranges, twin-basket fryers, flat-top griddles and convection ovens. Gas bottles are available to hire alongside all gas cooking equipment.
Induction hobs are the safest and most controlled option for indoor catering in marquees, dry-hire venues and spaces without mains gas. They heat quickly, maintain precise temperatures and produce no open flame. A single induction hob suits sauces, soups and general pan work for up to around 80 to 100 covers depending on menu complexity.
Commercial gas ranges with two, four or six burners suit larger-scale cooking operations where multiple dishes need simultaneous heat. Gas ranges work best in outdoor settings or in properly ventilated kitchen spaces. They are the standard choice for outdoor wedding caterers and festival food operations running on bottled gas.
Twin-basket fryers handle chips, fried snacks and coated items at volume. A standard commercial twin-basket fryer produces around 12 to 15kg of chips per hour. Flat-top griddles cook burgers, sausages, bacon and flatbreads in quantity and are a staple for outdoor catering and street food operations.
Convection ovens circulate hot air for even cooking across multiple trays. They suit pastry, roasted items and batch cooking and are often used alongside hobs and warming equipment in a complete temporary kitchen setup.
Weddings at dry-hire venues or marquees require a complete temporary kitchen. The equipment needed depends on the menu and cover count, but a typical setup for 100 guests involves two to four induction hobs, a hot cupboard for holding, and bain maries for sauces. Caterers working on bottled gas use gas ranges in place of induction.
Outdoor festivals and temporary kitchen setups use gas cooking equipment when mains supplies are limited. A gas range or flat-top griddle running off bottled gas covers most outdoor food service needs. Conferences with on-site hot food catering need cooking equipment scaled to the menu and the number of covers.
Gas cooking equipment requires adequate outdoor ventilation and must not be used in fully enclosed spaces without proper extraction. Electric equipment requires a 13A or 16A connection depending on the model. Expo Hire delivers cooking equipment across England and Wales. Book at least two weeks ahead for large catering orders. Gas bottles are delivered with the equipment and collected empty at the end of the hire period.
There’s no need to worry about a damage deposit when placing an event hire order with Expo Hire. Instead, we run a free minor damage waiver scheme to cover minor damage or loss, so you don’t need to worry if you break the odd glass or plate. We do charge for excessive or negligent loss or damage at 10x the hire price. Please check our terms and conditions for full details.
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 not only whether we cover that postcode or not, but also which of our 11 branches is closest to you and the cost for delivery from that branch, as well as the list of possible extra charges. Heavy furniture like sofas or equipment like large fridges will require a second person in the van and this will be added in the checkout.
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’re 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 into our order tracking page and find out when our driver will be with you. You can also use the link we send you by automated text.
Planning a big event in the future? At Expo Hire we can help you secure your event hire booking quickly without it costing the Earth. If your hire charge is over £500, you can now book your hire equipment with just a 25% deposit, paying the remainder up to 28 days prior to delivery. All you need to do is select the deposit option when checking out. Full details are available in our terms and conditions.
