School proms require commercial-grade food service setups. Organising a single night takes planning, but managing a multi-week prom season demands heavy-duty infrastructure. Booking long term catering equipment hire | expo hire gives professional caterers, venue managers, and school administrators access to commercial ovens, refrigeration, and hot holding units for extended periods. We supply B2B clients, including independent caterers and major organisations like the BBC, ITV, and Cambridge University, with tested appliances ready for immediate use. You place your order online, check live stock availability, and receive your items via our regional depot network. We do not supply domestic consumers. Every item in our inventory meets commercial standards, withstanding the rigours of daily use in busy temporary kitchens. You avoid the capital expenditure of purchasing expensive equipment for a short season. Instead, you hire exactly what you need, for the exact duration of your event schedule.

High-volume food production starts with heavy-duty cooking appliances. Temporary kitchens in school halls or marquees need powerful units running on standard commercial power supplies. We stock 6-burner gas ovens running on LPG propane, delivering intense heat for boiling, frying, and baking. These ovens feature cast iron pan supports and large capacity interiors holding multiple 1/1 Gastronorm pans. For smaller spaces, our electric convection ovens plug into standard 13-amp sockets, circulating hot air to bake pastries and roast meats evenly. We also supply twin-basket electric fryers, featuring 8-litre oil tanks with precise thermostatic controls up to 190°C. Caterers rely on these units to produce large batches of chips and battered items. Every gas appliance arrives with a current Gas Safe certificate, and all electrical items carry up-to-date PAT testing labels.

Volume cooking relies on strict temperature control. Storing ingredients for hundreds of students means domestic appliances fall short. Our commercial fridge hire includes 600-litre upright cabinets and double-door counters holding GN 1/1 pans. These units maintain temperatures between 2°C and 8°C during frequent door openings in hot kitchens. They feature fan-assisted cooling to recover temperatures rapidly after the door closes. For frozen goods, our 400-litre freezers drop to -18°C. You can keep bulk supplies safe on-site for the duration of your contract. We also supply glass-door display fridges, holding up to 300 standard 330ml cans. These units sit behind temporary bars or self-service counters, keeping drinks chilled while allowing students to see the available options. If you have suitable transport, warehouse self-collection operates Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm, from our Birmingham headquarters.

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Keeping food hot between the kitchen and the dining hall dictates your service speed. We stock warming equipment for continuous commercial use. Wet well bain-maries hold pre-cooked items at 85°C, preventing burning while maintaining food safety standards. These units accept various Gastronorm pan configurations, allowing you to hold different sauces, vegetables, and meats simultaneously. Hot cupboards accommodate up to 360 plated meals, running on standard 13-amp plugs. Caterers use these units to bridge the gap between preparation and service. You load the cupboard with hot plates or prepared dishes, wheel it to the serving area, and plug it back in to maintain the heat. Every appliance arrives clean and ready to plug in. You bypass the stress of coordinating multiple suppliers by sourcing your entire temporary kitchen from one inventory.

Buffet service speeds up the dining process for large student groups. Setting up multiple stations prevents bottlenecks and keeps the event running to schedule. We provide serving equipment including 9-litre stainless steel chafing dishes. These use standard gel fuel to keep curries, pasta bakes, and side dishes hot on the table without requiring electrical cables. You can arrange these alongside multi-tier display stands and large serving platters. Our inventory includes soup kettles with 10-litre capacities, featuring hinged lids and adjustable simmer stats. Our live website shows exact dimensions for every item, allowing you to map out your serving tables before delivery. You know exactly how much space each chafing dish and platter occupies, preventing overcrowded buffet lines.

Feeding 300 students requires massive quantities of tableware. We stock thousands of matching pieces for large-scale events. Booking crockery hire gives you access to 10-inch dinner plates, soup bowls, and dessert dishes in classic white porcelain. You pair these with 18/0 stainless steel cutlery hire, including table knives, forks, and dessert spoons. For drinks, our glassware hire covers 11oz water glasses, slimline highballs, and champagne flutes for non-alcoholic toasts. Washing hundreds of plates and glasses at midnight drains your staff resources. We include a "Send It Back Dirty" service on all tableware. You scrape the food waste into the bin, empty the glasses, and pack the used items back into their transport crates. We handle the commercial washing at our Birmingham facility. This service reduces your on-site labour costs and speeds up the venue breakdown process.

Drink stations need high-capacity output to handle sudden rushes between dances. Our beverage equipment features 20-litre manual fill water boilers, dispensing 120 cups of hot water per hour for tea and coffee. These units feature non-drip taps and concealed elements to prevent limescale build-up. For cold drinks, we supply 8-litre polycarbonate juice dispensers with internal ice cores. These cores chill the surrounding liquid without melting ice directly into the juice, preventing dilution. You can set up self-service hydration points around the venue, reducing the pressure on your main bar staff. We also stock 100-cup coffee percolators, brewing fresh filter coffee and holding it at serving temperature. You plug these units into standard 13-amp sockets, making them suitable for any room in the venue.

School halls often lack the specific furniture needed for a temporary commercial kitchen. You must build prep areas and service counters from scratch. We supply 6ft stainless steel prep tables holding up to 150kg of equipment and ingredients. For the dining area, our tables include 5ft and 6ft round wooden banqueting tables, seating up to 10 students each. You surround these with our EventPro® chairs, featuring the popular Chiavari and crossback designs. We design and test this furniture in-house specifically for the hire trade, avoiding weak retail-grade materials. To complete the dining setup, you add linen hire. We stock circular tablecloths in black and white, dropping to the floor on our banqueting tables. You also find matching napkins to complete the formal prom aesthetic. We do not charge a security deposit on any of our furniture or catering equipment.

Summer proms frequently incorporate outdoor food elements like hog roasts or barbecues. Moving food service outside requires weather protection and specialised cooking gear. We stock outdoor catering equipment, including 6-burner Cinders folding barbecues running on propane gas. These grills cook up to 160 burgers per hour, featuring twin independent cooking zones. To cover your chefs, our gazebo hire provides 3m x 3m commercial pop-up shelters. These feature 50mm hexagonal aluminium frames and 500D polyester canopies, shielding your food stations from rain or direct sun. You anchor these gazebos using our 13kg cast iron leg weights, keeping the structure stable on hard surfaces like school playgrounds or concrete patios.

Transporting heavy catering equipment requires a dedicated fleet. We operate 11 regional depots, delivering to venues throughout the country. Delivery starts from £40 ex-VAT, based on road distance from your nearest depot. On the morning of your delivery, you receive an SMS with an estimated time of arrival. You also get a live tracking link to follow the driver's route by entering your order number and postcode. For orders over £500, you can secure your booking with a 25% advance deposit. Organising a multi-date event requires dependable infrastructure. Arranging long term catering equipment hire | expo hire guarantees you have the ovens, fridges, and serving gear required for the entire duration. We include a free minor damage waiver on every order, covering accidental scratches or minor breakages.

You never need to make a phone call to secure your items. Stock levels update in real time on our website. Select your hire dates on the product pages to check availability, view the live pricing, and confirm your booking online today.