Product Description
A 20-litre commercial LPG deep fat fryer for outdoor events and temporary kitchens. Runs on bottled propane gas — no mains electricity required, which makes it the standard choice for festival catering pitches, outdoor corporate events, agricultural shows, and any site without an adequate electrical supply for commercial fryers. The stainless steel frame sits on lockable castors and includes an integrated drainage valve for safe oil disposal at the end of service.
What You Can Cook
- Chips and fried potato products: The 20-litre capacity handles continuous chip service for 150+ guests through a 2-hour peak period. A standard festival portion of chips (around 150g) takes 3 to 4 minutes — at full capacity, the fryer outputs around 400 portions per hour.
- Battered fish: Typical fish frying temperature of 180–190°C. The LPG burner maintains this without the recovery delays you get with underpowered electric fryers at high-volume service.
- Chicken and meat products: Fried chicken portions, battered sausages, and other meat products at 175°C. The large basket handles full portions without overcrowding, which maintains oil temperature and produces a consistent result.
- Vegetarian and vegan options: Onion rings, battered vegetables, falafel, and similar at 180°C. Dedicated oil in a separate vat is needed for allergen separation if serving both meat and vegan options.
- Doughnuts and sweet items: Churros, doughnuts, and fried desserts at 170°C. Lower temperature than savoury items — a second fryer running in parallel allows separate temperatures simultaneously.
Gas Supply
The fryer runs on LPG propane gas. A 13kg cylinder typically delivers 4 to 6 hours of continuous frying at working temperature. For a full-day festival pitch, plan two cylinders minimum. Expo Hire can supply gas bottles with your order — select the option when booking.
Setup and Operation
Place on a stable flat surface. Connect the gas line, fill the tank with oil to the marked level, and allow 15 to 20 minutes to reach working temperature (175–190°C depending on the product). The drainage valve at the base allows used oil to be discharged into a container for responsible disposal — do not pour used oil down a drain on any venue.
Oil is not supplied with hire — caterers source their own commercial frying oil. A standard 20-litre batch uses approximately 15 litres of oil. Groundnut, rapeseed, and commercial blend fryer oils are all suitable.
Building an Outdoor Kitchen Around a Fryer
Pair with a 6-ring LPG gas oven for a complete outdoor cooking station, or with the commercial BBQ griddle for a mixed grill and fried food service point. Add a stainless steel prep table alongside for workspace and a food warming unit to hold cooked portions during service rushes.
Why Hire From Expo Hire?
- No deposit, no damage deposit. Ever.
- Sunday delivery and collection across England and Wales at no extra charge.
- Live stock at checkout — confirmed at the point of booking.
- Real-time driver tracking on delivery and collection day.
- Free Minor Damage Waiver on every order.
Specifications
- Capacity
- 20 Litres
- Fuel Type
- LPG Propane Gas
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Dimensions (W x D x H)
- 395mm x 770mm x 1,113mm
- Features
- Lockable castors, integrated drainage valve
Browse the full LPG cooking equipment hire range. See the Catering Equipment Hire Guide for outdoor kitchen layouts and capacity planning.
Technical
| Material | Stainless Steel |
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| Width | 395 mm |
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| Height | 1113 mm |
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| Length | 770 mm |
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| Weight | 61 kg |
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This freestanding commercial fryer has a 20-litre oil capacity and a stainless steel construction. It is designed for high-output food production at outdoor catering events. The unit operates on LPG, making it fully functional in locations without access to mains power.
FAQs
- What is the price including VAT?
This item is subject to 20% VAT and therefore you will pay £144.00 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.
- Do you offer discounts for if the item is hired for less than 3 Days?
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.
- Do you offer discounts for Long Term Hire?
Yes, after the standard hire period of 3 Days you will be charged £24.00 per extra day up to day 7, £18.00 per extra day up to day 28 and £12.00 per extra day after that.
| Days Hire | Cost (ex-VAT) |
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| 1 | £120.00 |
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| 2 | £120.00 |
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| 3 | £120.00 |
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| 5 | £168.00 |
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| 7 | £216.00 |
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| 14 | £342.00 |
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| 21 | £468.00 |
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| 35 | £678.00 |
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- How much security deposit do you charge?
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.
- How much do you charge for delivery?
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.
- Can I choose a specified Time Slot?
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.
- Can I collect from you warehouse rather than pay for delivery?
No. To ensure that your products arrive safely and correctly we offer a delivery and collection service only.
- Do you have a showroom where I can view the products before ordering?
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.
Customer Reviews
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