Catering Equipment

Where to get the caterers equipment that's right for your business

The catering equipment you need depends on the type of catering you supply to your customers. Catering for weddings and formal sit down dinners requires different equipment than BBQ catering equipment for informal buffet settings. You can also choose industrial catering, which also requires special equipment needs.

Choose the type of catering business you want or decide to do all of the different kinds of catering. Check the following for where to buy equipment and catering supplies for the type of catering you will be performing:

1. Buy catering equipment for formal dinners.

2. Purchase catering business supplies for informal buffets and picnics.

3. Get used catering equipment and save.

4. Choose catering equipment distributors that sell industrial catering trucks.

 

Find a catering supply company providing formal catering equipment

Cater to weddings, special anniversary party dinners and fund raisers by providing a quality sit-down dinner to your customers for any size party. You need special equipment to prepare, hold and serve this food so the evening is a success for you and your customer.
Try: Gala Source sells cake stands, candelabras, chafing dishes, champagne fountains, formal dinnerware and glassware, and ice sculpture molds. Check their complete line of catering equipment and supplies for all your formal dinner party needs. Catering Equipment World sells banquet carts, table skirts, chocolate fountains, cook and hold ovens, and food carriers. Look at their line of supplies for the items you need.

Select equipment for a catering business for informal services

Everyone loves a backyard cookout and many people prefer someone else to do the cooking and clean up. Cater to these events in your area with professional equipment to bring the food to the site or cook it on site to the specification of your customer.
Try: CaterGear.com sells commercial BBQ grills for any number of people. Serve chicken, turkey or prime rib buffets or traditional hamburgers or hot dogs with the favorite sides such as potato or macaroni salad. A Best Kitchen sells concession equipment including food warmers and snack and pizza ovens. Check their complete inventory for all your catering needs.

Locate used catering supplies and equipment for your business

Catering equipment is expensive especially if you decide to go with all types of catering. Find distributors of used or refurbished equipment to save on start up costs and get your business up and running.
Try: A City Discount sells used restaurant and catering equipment. Call them for the current list of inventory they have on hand. Custom Northeast Repair Services buys and sells used catering trucks. Call them for their current list of products.

Pick companies selling lunch trucks for your industrial catering business

Industrial catering provides breakfast, break and lunch foods to the work force in factories and on construction sites. Special vehicles, equipped with ovens and refrigeration, carry sandwiches and drinks to the workers.
Try: Mobile Catering and Carts sells industrial lunch trucks. They have several models to choose from, so select the truck with the features your catering company requires. VendingTrucks.com sells walk-in catering trucks. These self-contained units come equipped with griddle, steam table, freezer, refrigerator and other equipment you need to prepare, cook and sell your products.

 

• Catering equipment is very expensive so place insurance on all your equipment. If your machines break down or become damaged, insurance will buy you new or replacement parts so your business can continue without interruption.

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