Hot Cupboard Hire
All the holding equipment you need, including hot holding cupboards, tabletop bain-marie systems or table-side carvery units.
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Hot holding equipment
When it comes to larger-scale or longer-lasting catering events and dining experiences, having an efficient, hygienic and robust holding system in place can transform the experience for guests and staff alike.
From basic hot holding cupboards for keeping prepared foods up to temperature across extensive sittings to tabletop bain-marie systems, kitchen or tableside carvery units. Plato Hire can provide all the holding equipment you need to keep things ticking over smoothly even with vast numbers of dishes to get out to event guests within a narrow timeframe.
If you’re searching for a particular holding item or piece of catering equipment that you’re unable to find in this section, then please feel free to contact a member of our team for further information and assistance – we’ll do all we can to help locate the exact industry-grade products you need for your specific event.
Look for the orange SafeHire logo
When you are looking for holding equipment hire, always check your supplier is SafeHire certified. SafeHire is much like ABTA for the holiday lover, Guild of Master Craftsmen for tradespeople, FENSA for window suppliers, and the Gas Safe Register for plumbers. SafeHire certification was established by Hire Association Europe (HAE). HAE is the industry-leading trade association for the plant, tool, and event equipment hire sector. They aim to protect, support, and grow the industry whilst safeguarding end-users, hirers, and contractors through their commitment to skills, standards, and sustainability.
As members of the Hire Association Europe (HAE), we always prioritise safety to ensure that you receive optimum levels of service.
Safehire certified hirers:
- Are tested annually to check their standards
- Are committed to quality and safety
- Inspect, check and PAT test and gas test every piece of equipment before every hire
- Train all their staff to a high standard
- Care about the environment
Let us take the hassle out of catering equipment hire
Talk to Plato today about all your commercial kitchen hire requirements. All of our catering production equipment is sourced from reputable, industry-rated suppliers, helping to ensure you get the efficiency and reliability you need to deliver a successful event for groups of all sizes, whatever the occasion.
Please feel free to contact a member of our team with any further questions, advice on production equipment, or if there are other specific production items you’re looking for.
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