Freezer Hire

Organising a festival, large outdoor event, or temporary catering operation requires dependable frozen storage. You need to keep food items, bulk ice, or ice cream at a constant sub-zero temperature. Booking freezers hire online gives you immediate access to commercial-grade equipment across England and Wales. These units hold your inventory at safe temperatures throughout your event.

Freezer Hire Types and Storage Capacities

Select from two main freezer categories for your catering equipment hire needs: chest freezers and upright larder freezers. Each format presents distinct advantages based on your floor plan and access requirements.

• Chest Freezers: These units deliver substantial bulk storage capacity, ranging from 200 litres to 350 litres. Chest models hold large volumes of pre-packaged goods, bags of ice, or bulk ingredients that do not need frequent individual access. Their top-opening design minimises cold air loss during operation in busy kitchen environments.
• Upright Larder Freezers: These vertical units feature internal shelving for organised storage. Capacities span from 150 litres to 250 litres. Upright models suit scenarios demanding rapid access to specific food portions or varied ice cream flavours. They occupy less floor space than chest freezers of similar volume, fitting into smaller back-of-house setups.

Consider the physical footprint of the unit alongside its internal volume. Upright models fit into narrower gaps, while chest units demand more width and depth but hold bulkier items. Adding freezers hire to your order requires no security deposit, freeing up your budget for other event essentials.

Temperature Control and Power Requirements

All units maintain a stable internal temperature of -18°C or below. This consistent deep-freeze environment meets food safety standards, maintains ingredient quality, and prevents microbial growth. Each freezer runs on a standard 230V, 13A power supply, common at most venues. You plug the unit straight into a suitable mains socket. Place the equipment on a level, stable surface and allow air to circulate around the exterior casing. Avoid positioning the unit in direct sunlight or next to heat sources, as this increases power consumption and reduces cooling capacity.

Before loading your stock, let the freezer run empty for a few hours to reach its target temperature. This process stabilises the internal environment for incoming goods. Our team tests every unit before dispatch from our Birmingham head office or one of our 11 regional depots. Delivery starts from £40 ex-VAT, based on road distance to your venue. On delivery day, you receive live vehicle tracking and an SMS ETA. Every order includes a free Minor Damage Waiver, covering accidental scratches and dents during busy service periods.

Organising a complete kitchen setup often involves coordinating multiple suppliers. You can consolidate your order by adding table hire for your prep areas through our website. Managing your freezers hire alongside other equipment happens entirely online. Prices and live stock levels appear directly on the product pages. Select your dates to check availability and confirm your booking online today.

No security deposit

Expo Hire does not charge a security deposit. A free minor damage waiver covers minor damage and loss. Excessive or negligent damage is charged at 10 times the hire price. Full details in our terms and conditions.

Delivery and collection

Use the carriage calculator to find your nearest branch and get an accurate delivery quote. At checkout we show an itemised delivery cost before you confirm the order.

On the day, track your driver in real time on our order tracking page, or use the link in the automated text we send.

Advance deposit

For orders over £1,000, you can confirm a booking with a 25% deposit and pay the balance up to 28 days before delivery. The checkout offers this automatically. Full details in our terms and conditions.