Hire street food equipment for festivals, food markets and outdoor catering. Wok burners, griddles, pizza ovens and fun food machines.
Street food traders need equipment that can cook in public, hold a queue and fit the menu without wasted space. Expo Hire hires gas wok burners, flat top griddles, paella pan sets, wood-fired pizza ovens, crepe makers, cotton candy machines, popcorn machines and hot dog machines for food festivals, corporate fun days, schools and town events.
Street food set-ups work best when the equipment fits one menu and one service style. A gas wok burner suits live stir fry, noodles and high-heat searing because the chef can throw strong heat into one pan and finish each order in minutes. A flat top griddle suits smash burgers, bacon, halloumi and breakfast trading because it gives a wide service area and easy batch control. Paella pan sets suit events that want theatre and volume from one dish. As a guide, a 1 metre pan can feed about 50 people and a 1.2 metre pan can feed about 80, depending on the portion size and the recipe. Wood-fired pizza ovens bring a different rhythm. They need around one hour to heat before the first ticket, but once the floor is ready the oven gives fast service and visible flame that draws a queue. Crepe makers, popcorn machines and cotton candy machines suit lower-risk service at corporate events, school fairs and family festivals where guests want a simple sweet or snack offer instead of a full meal. Utility planning decides whether the pitch works. Sites without mains power often push traders towards gas cooking, battery warming or menu formats that do not rely on a large electrical load. A field pitch also needs a self-contained hand wash station, safe gas storage and enough counter space for raw prep and finished food. Traders should size the equipment for the busiest 30 minutes, not the quiet parts of the day. If a lunch rush will bring 120 covers in one hour, one small domestic cooker will not cope. One proper griddle, one hot holding point and one prep fridge often will.
A strong street food pitch gives each staff member one clear zone. One person cooks, one person builds orders and one person handles payment and collection. Place the cooking line at the rear, keep sauces and garnishes to one side and give the front counter enough clear space for handover. Wood-fired pizza traders need fuel storage and prep benches close to the oven. Paella traders need ingredient staging, gas changeover access and a serving point that can move portions fast. Fun food machines need less prep, but they still need safe power, allergen control and a clean serving surface. If the site lacks mains water or drainage, keep the menu tight and hire the support kit that lets the team stay compliant for the whole shift.
A 1 metre paella pan feeds about 50 people, and a 1.2 metre pan feeds about 80, depending on portion size and recipe.
Most wood-fired pizza ovens need about one hour to heat before service.
Gas cooking equipment, battery warming and a self-contained hand wash station suit sites without full utilities.
Popcorn machines, cotton candy machines, crepe makers and hot dog machines all work well for school fairs, staff parties and family events.
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