Chip Scuttle - 3.5 kg

Book your chip scuttle - 3.5 kg hire online today. This stainless steel unit holds fried food at serving temperature. No security deposit required.

Product Description

Commercial food service requires precise temperature control to maintain food quality. Booking a chip scuttle - 3.5 kg hire gives your catering team a dedicated station to hold fried items at serving temperature. Manufactured from stainless steel, this unit features a sloping drain plate that separates excess oil from the food. The integrated folding lid traps heat and moisture inside the holding area, keeping chips, onion rings, and other fried snacks hot during busy service periods. Operating a professional kitchen demands equipment that withstands constant use. This unit provides a sturdy, dependable holding area for your fresh batches.

High-volume catering operations demand practical equipment that supports fast-paced service. You can pair this unit with other catering equipment hire to build a complete temporary kitchen for any large-scale event. The removable grease tray catches drained oil, helping your staff maintain a clean workstation during peak rushes. Emptying the tray takes only moments, allowing your team to focus on serving guests. Expo Hire operates 11 regional depots across England and Wales, supplying professional event organisers, festival operators, and independent caterers. We process all orders online, showing live stock levels and pricing on the site.

Commercial Chip Scuttle - 3.5 kg Hire Applications

Managing food stalls at outdoor festivals or corporate hospitality suites means serving large numbers of guests in short timeframes. Holding batches of hot food ready for immediate plating prevents bottlenecks at the serving counter. You can set up this 14.00kg unit alongside your fryers, creating a continuous workflow from cooking to serving. The 0.5900 m length and 0.4600 m width provide ample capacity while fitting onto standard commercial prep tables. Booking this unit provides several operational benefits:

Maintains safe serving temperatures for large batches of fried food
Separates excess oil through the integrated sloping drain plate
Traps heat and moisture using the folding stainless steel lid

Every order includes a free Minor Damage Waiver, protecting you against accidental scratches or minor dents during your event. We also require no security deposit, freeing up your budget for other necessities like table hire and chair hire.

Logistics play a major role in event planning, especially when coordinating multiple suppliers. On your delivery day, you receive an SMS ETA and access to live vehicle tracking, letting your team coordinate arrival times. Delivery starts from £40 ex-VAT, based on road distance from the nearest depot. Alternatively, you can collect your equipment from our Birmingham warehouse between 7am and 3pm, Monday to Friday. Our dry hire model means the equipment arrives clean and tested, ready for immediate operation. Once your event concludes, we collect the unit directly from your venue.

Technical Specifications

Material: Stainless Steel
Length: 0.5900
Width: 0.4600
Height: 0.3000
Weight: 14.00 kg
Unit size: 1
Hire price (ex-VAT): 40.0000

Prices are live on the product page. Select your hire dates to check availability and confirm your order online.

Technical

Material	Stainless Steel
Width	460 mm
Height	300 mm
Length	590 mm
Weight	14 kg

Maintain serving temperatures for fried food with this 14.00kg stainless steel unit. Check live availability and book your hire dates online today.

FAQs

What is the price including VAT?: This item is subject to 20% VAT and therefore you will pay £48^.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 perion of 3 Days you will be charged £8.00 per extra day up to day 7, £6.00 per extra day up to day 28 and £4.00 per extra day after that.

Days Hire	Cost (ex-VAT)
1	£40^.00
2	£40^.00
3	£40^.00
5	£56^.00
7	£72^.00
14	£114^.00
21	£156^.00
35	£226^.00

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.