Hire Deluxe Chafing Fuel - 6 Hour Burn Time for weddings and receptions. 0.30kg. No deposit. Delivery across England and Wales.
Professional caterers and venue managers require dependable heat sources for buffet service. Booking your deluxe chafing fuel - 6 hour burn time hire gives you the exact fuel capacity you need for extended corporate events and long wedding receptions. Each 0.30kg tin contains a non-flammable liquid gel that burns steadily without producing smoke or odours. You place the tin directly under your chafing dishes to keep hot food at safe serving temperatures throughout the entire service period.
Large-scale hospitality events demand precise timing and temperature control. You pair these fuel tins with our catering equipment hire to build complete buffet stations. The six-hour duration covers most standard event schedules, from the initial guest arrival through to the final servings. Caterers operating in marquees or temporary venues benefit from this self-contained heat source, as it removes the need for electrical power at the food stations. You position the tins beneath the water pans, light the wick, and the gel provides a steady flame.
Organising a multi-course buffet requires accurate equipment calculations. Securing your deluxe chafing fuel - 6 hour burn time hire alongside your table hire keeps your entire catering order in one place. Expo Hire operates a fully online system, showing live stock levels and pricing directly on the screen. Our system calculates transport costs from £40 ex-VAT based on your road distance from the nearest location.
Managing event logistics takes time, so we keep the ordering process straightforward. You track your delivery vehicle live on the day of arrival and receive an SMS with your estimated time of arrival. Every order includes a free minor damage waiver for complete peace of mind. Prices display live on the product page. Add the necessary number of tins to your basket and confirm your dates online.
See the Catering Equipment Hire Guide for kitchen setup planning, equipment selection, and capacity guidance.
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
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Each 0.30kg tin provides six hours of continuous heat. Use this fuel to keep food warm in chafing dishes for buffet service. The single tin is suitable for individual chafing units or for topping up existing supplies.
This item is subject to 20% VAT and therefore you will pay £3.60 each for a standard 3 day hire at checkout.
As primarily a business-to-business supplier we advertise our prices ex-VAT as most businesses will be able to reclaim the VAT amount.
No. We recommend a minimum hire period of 3 days to provide enough time for set-up and break-down of your event, and to make sure that problems such as traffic or adverse weather conditions do not impact on your event. If you want to hire for a shorter period than this then we cannot offer a discount.
Yes, after the standard hire period of 3 Days you will be charged £0.60 per extra day up to day 7, £0.45 per extra day up to day 28 and £0.30 per extra day after that.
| Days Hire | Cost (ex-VAT) |
|---|---|
| 1 | £3.00 |
| 2 | £3.00 |
| 3 | £3.00 |
| 5 | £4.20 |
| 7 | £5.40 |
| 14 | £8.55 |
| 21 | £11.70 |
| 35 | £16.95 |
Nothing! Unlike most of our competitors, rather than charging a large deposit, we provide a FREE 'minor deposit waiver' scheme to cover minor damage and loss. Excessive or negligent damage and loss will be invoiced at 10 times the standard hire price of the relevant items. Please read our terms and conditions for full details.
There is a minimum charge of £40.00 for a distance up to 10 miles each way.
After that we charge £1.00 per mile each way and an additional £40.00 for each journey on a weekend or bank holiday.
We calculate the distance using driving directions from our local base to your event postcode, so it is important that you provide the correct delivery address at checkout.
You can use our Carriage Calculator to get a full quote.
We make deliveries anytime between 8am and 8pm, however we can offer early (8am - 1pm) or late (12 noon - 6pm) slots for an additional cost calculated at checkout.
We can not guarantee more specific times unless you pay for a dedicated driver. This is individually priced on request and are subject to availability.
No. To ensure that your products arrive safely and correctly we offer a delivery and collection service only.
No. As we are an online-only you can view all of our products on our website. To keep our prices as low as posssible our warehouses are not open to the public.
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The best way of contacting us is by using our live chat facility but if you are looking for our phone number or email addresses you can find everything you need on our contact us page
Unless the two person carriage charge has been paid for, deliveries and collections are made by a single driver, who has 15 minutes to deliver or collect your order.
Our drivers are not allowed to take items up or down stairs or into lifts, and all deliveries need to be made within 50 metres of the vehicle. Any delays beyond the standard delivery time caused by access issues or items not being ready will be charged at £120 per hour or part thereof.
If a driver arrives and delivery or collection is impossible then unfortunately a wasted journey charge will apply. You will be sent a live tracking link so you can monitor your delivery in real time — our drivers do not make phone calls to notify of arrival times.
If access to collecting the hired equipment is denied, blocked, or impassable, a wasted collection journey will be automatically charged. Any parking tickets issued to vehicles whilst executing a delivery or collection will be charged for whilst we appeal.
