Catering Equipment Auctions

What's in our catering equipment auctions

Our online commercial catering equipment auctions showcase a large range of kitchen appliances and countertop machines every week.

Sourced from hospitality suppliers, refurbishment companies and trade vendors, our products come to us brand new and boxed; some are used, ex-display or refurbished trade stock. The condition for each lot is stated in its description.

Commercial cooking equipment auctions

From our commercial cooking equipment, you’ll find products built for professional kitchens, like:

• Cookers
• Ranges
• Ovens
• Gas and electric grills
• Griddles
• Fryers
• Microwaves

These are typically heavy, gas-connected, or three-phase units, so check the spec, fuel type, and any noted faults in each description before bidding.

Commercial refrigeration auctions

You will find stainless steel commercial models from brands such as Williams and Polar in this auction. Products like Upright fridges and freezers, prep fridges, undercounter units and display chillers come through regularly.

Capacity, door configuration and condition are shown on the lot page where known by the vendor.

Countertop and food prep equipment auctions

In our commercial countertop collection you'll find products like blenders, mixers and slicers, 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 machine auctions

Bid on commercial espresso machines, bean-to-cup units and grinders in the commercial coffee machine auctions. You will find brands like Electra, Carimali, Schaerer, Egro, Bravilor Bonamat, Compak and Eureka Mythos. Group sizes and specs are stated per lot. Smaller countertop and domestic crossover coffee kits can also appear under kitchen appliance auctions.

Restaurant and cafe furniture auctions

You can find front-of-house furniture, 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 auctions

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 from our catering equipment auctions?

Our online commercial catering auctions offer direct access to commercial-grade equipment without requiring a business or trade account. Anyone can register a free account and start bidding immediately.

Our catering equipment auctions regularly serve:

• Cafe, restaurant, bar and hotel operators
• Buyers who are kitting out a commercial kitchen
• Resellers
• Buyers looking to save money and pay less for new and used commercial catering equipment

Catering equipment auction delivery and collection options

Most catering equipment is large or heavy, so cookers, refrigeration, coffee machines and cooking lines are generally collected 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.

Large catering equipment such as cookers, refrigeration, coffee machines and cooking lines are collection only. 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.

Buyer’s premium and VAT apply on top of the final hammer price. Current rates are displayed clearly on every lot page so you know your total costs upfront.

How our online catering equipment auctions work

1. Register and browse: Create your free Simon Charles account in minutes.
2. Place your bid: Bid manually in minimum increments or set a maximum bid so our system can bid on your behalf up to your limit.
3. Win and save: The highest bid when the timer expires wins the lot. (Lots automatically extend by 2 minutes if a bid is placed in the final 60 seconds to ensure fair bidding for everyone).