Hire food storage and preparation equipment for events: work tables, gastronorm trays, food containers and transport boxes. Online booking.
Expo Hire stocks catering storage and transport equipment for events and temporary kitchen operations across England and Wales. The range covers gastronorm containers, storage boxes, insulated transport boxes, food containers and transport trolleys. Getting food from the kitchen to the service point safely is as important as the cooking itself.
Gastronorm containers are the standard unit of professional catering storage and transport. They come in a range of sizes from 1/9 to full size and in depths from 65mm to 200mm. Gastronorm lids, available in the accessories range, keep contents covered during transport and storage. Gastronorm containers fit directly into bain maries and hot cupboards, making them the most practical choice for moving food between cooking and holding equipment.
Insulated transport boxes keep hot food hot and cold food cold during transit. They suit outdoor catering operations where food is prepared in a central kitchen and transported to the event site, and wedding caterers delivering cooked food from an off-site kitchen. A well-insulated box maintains temperature for two to three hours.
Storage boxes and crates provide general-purpose food storage. They are stackable and easy to clean, suitable for dry goods, packaging and catering accessories. Transport trolleys make it practical to move large quantities of equipment between a vehicle and the catering area without multiple trips across a large venue or outdoor site.
Any catering operation of reasonable scale needs organised storage. A wedding caterer running the kitchen for a 100-guest breakfast needs a system for holding prepared components at the right temperature, moving them to the service point and keeping them covered until plated.
Festival and outdoor catering operations that prepare food ahead of service depend on insulated transport to maintain food temperature across the site. A soup or stew prepared in a central cooking area and transported in insulated boxes to a serving point can stay at temperature safely for the journey if the boxes are pre-heated and packed correctly.
Storage equipment is available individually and combines naturally with cooking, warming and prep equipment in a complete catering hire order. Expo Hire delivers across England and Wales. Order at least a week ahead for large catering setups requiring multiple storage and transport items.
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.
