Catering Equipment Auctions

Commercial cooking equipment Cooking lines are a core part of the page. Expect commercial cookers, ranges, ovens, gas and electric grills, griddles, fryers and microwaves built for professional kitchens. These are typically heavy, gas-connected or three-phase units, so check the spec, fuel type and any noted faults stated in each description before bidding.

Commercial refrigeration Upright fridges and freezers, prep fridges, undercounter units and display chillers come through regularly. Stainless steel commercial models from brands such as Williams and Polar are among those seen. Capacity, door configuration and condition are shown on the lot page where known by the vendor.

Countertop and food prep equipment Countertop kit and prep equipment fill out the page, from blenders, mixers and slicers to stainless steel benches, prep counters and trolleys. Many are single trade lots, so quantities and dimensions are as supplied by the vendor on each lot.

Commercial coffee machines Commercial espresso machines, bean-to-cup units and grinders feature when in stock, with names like Electra, Carimali, Schaerer, Egro and Bravilor Bonamat among the brands seen, alongside grinders from Compak and Eureka Mythos. Group sizes and spec are stated per lot. Smaller countertop and domestic crossover coffee kit can also appear under kitchen appliance auctions.

Restaurant and café furniture Front-of-house furniture appears in volume, from sets of restaurant dining chairs to tables and seating suitable for cafés, bars and hotels. Larger seating and table lots also overlap with furniture auctions, worth checking if you are fitting out a venue.

Catering smallwares and tableware Crockery, glassware, cutlery and tableware come through in bulk, often in quantities of several dozen per lot. These are usually multi-unit trade lots, with counts approximate where stated by the vendor.

Who buys at catering equipment auctions Buyers are mainly café, restaurant, bar and hotel operators, caterers, refit companies and trade resellers sourcing professional kit below new-supply prices. New venue fit-outs and equipment replacements are the common drivers. Larger parcels and mixed pallets also sit under wholesale and job lot auctions.

How it works Bidding starts from £1 and runs to a hammer price. Each lot shows its current bid, end time and the condition stated by the vendor. New, boxed and used stock all appear, labelled per lot. Register, place your maximum bid, and the highest bid at close wins.

Collection or postal Most catering equipment is large or heavy, so cookers, refrigeration, coffee machines and cooking lines are generally collection from site. Smaller smallwares and tableware may be available by post where the lot page states it. Always check the collection or postal option shown on the individual lot before bidding.