Secure your mobile hot cupboard - 2 bains marie hire for commercial catering events. This 50kg stainless steel unit holds food at safe serving temperatures.
Professional event caterers require dependable equipment to hold food at safe temperatures during busy service periods. Booking your mobile hot cupboard - 2 bains marie hire gives your kitchen team a practical holding unit for plated meals and bulk ingredients. This 50kg stainless steel appliance features two dry GN 1/1 bain-marie compartments on the top surface. Dry heat operation means your staff do not need to add water during the event, reducing maintenance tasks for busy chefs. This setup prevents steam build-up and maintains optimal food texture before service. The strong metal exterior withstands the daily rigours of commercial kitchens and temporary marquee setups.
Below the top compartments, the unit contains two internal shelves for additional storage capacity. Your catering staff can use this space to keep backup dishes, extra plates, and side portions warm. The generous internal dimensions help your team reduce trips back to the main kitchen, keeping food flow steady. Four heavy-duty castors allow you to move the 945mm x 670mm x 900mm cupboard directly from the preparation area to the serving station. Locking brakes secure the unit in place during service, preventing unwanted movement while staff plate up hot meals.
Large-scale banquets, corporate hospitality events, and festival food tents demand rigorous temperature control. This unit helps your kitchen meet strict food safety regulations while serving hundreds of guests. Event organisers and venue managers trust Expo Hire to supply commercial-grade catering equipment hire for demanding environments. We include a free minor damage waiver on every order, giving you peace of mind during high-pressure catering operations. You also avoid security deposits, as we never charge them for standard bookings. Independent caterers and exhibition builders frequently pair these units with our broader inventory to complete their temporary kitchen setups.
Planning a major event requires precise logistics and transparent costs. Our online platform shows live stock levels and clear pricing for all items, including this £75.00 ex-VAT unit. You can coordinate your entire kitchen setup alongside your table hire and chair hire requirements in one single transaction. We operate 11 regional depots throughout the country, calculating delivery from £40 ex-VAT based on road distance to your nearest depot. On the day of your event, you receive an SMS ETA and a live vehicle tracking link. This real-time tracking allows your site managers to prepare for the arrival of your catering equipment.
Securing your catering infrastructure takes only a few clicks. Our fully online ordering system operates around the clock, eliminating the need for phone calls or manual quotes. Prices remain visible on the product page at all times, allowing you to manage your budget with complete accuracy. Add the required quantities to your basket and confirm your dates online to lock in your equipment.
| Material | Stainless Steel |
|---|---|
| Width | 670 mm |
| Height | 900 mm |
| Length | 945 mm |
| Weight | 50 kg |
This 50kg stainless steel mobile hot cupboard features two dry GN 1/1 bain marie tops and two internal shelves. Check live stock availability and book your hire dates online today.
This item is subject to 20% VAT and therefore you will pay £90.00 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.
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 £15.00 per extra day up to day 7, £11.25 per extra day up to day 28 and £7.50 per extra day after that.
| Days Hire | Cost (ex-VAT) |
|---|---|
| 1 | £75.00 |
| 2 | £75.00 |
| 3 | £75.00 |
| 5 | £105.00 |
| 7 | £135.00 |
| 14 | £213.75 |
| 21 | £292.50 |
| 35 | £423.75 |
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.
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.
