Feeling chipper?

We are v excited to have discovered that this week is National Chip Week! This has put us in a rather chipper mood (especially considering it's a Monday morning), so we've put together a list of some our top chip-loving catering equipment currently for sale.

We don't want to rub salt (or vinegar) in the wound, but if you don't serve chips, then you're missing out on all the fun! When the chips are down, it'll be places selling those delicious potato treats that do well this week. Never fear though, buy one of our chip-related items of equipment and we can get it to you in a chippy jiffy, so you won't miss out!

Chip Scuttle

This counter-top chip scuttle is less than a year old, and has only been used at one event. It's ideal for fast food and pub catering, and features an angled plate for optimal chip-scooping. With a thermostatically-controlled base and overhead heat source, your chips will be kept nice and hot, saving you from a cold chip nightmare.

Double Basket Fryer

This single tank, double basket gas fryer is perfect for frying bulk quantities of chips and other delicious fried food. With a capacity of 50kg of chips per hour, your customers won't be going hungry this National Chip Week! This impressive fryer is on casters, and is made of stainless steel for easy cleaning.

Single Fryer

This single fryer may be smaller than the big one above, but it's a chip off the old block and certainly pulls its weight in the kitchen. With an hourly chip output of approx 20kg, this compact fryer is ideal for smaller kitchens where space is an issue. This fryer is particularly popular due to the high-quality manufacture and number of features it offers.

Mid West Lonely Hearts: The Girls

Following our lonely hearts column for the boys, here are the girls. I think we might have saved the best until last - what do you think?


Charlotte the Chilled Servery
 
My attitude to life is pretty chilled. I just love my handbag, and like to carry so much stuff about with me that it's lucky I have an ambient cupboard for extra storage! I love chilling out at events, and can often be found hanging around the cold food, acting cool. Pick me this Valentine's Day and I guarantee I'll give you the chills.

Vanessa the Veg Prep

As you can see, I am terribly sophisticated. I don't suffer fools gladly though. With my sharp tongue, I can slice through any nonsense faster than you can say "Coco Chanel". Some people find my manner rather grating, but I just like to cut to the chase. I don't want to waste my time on dates that aren't going anywhere, so don't bother contacting me if you're all about sugar and hearts. Get in touch only if you can really challenge me - I want a relationship that I can really get my teeth into.
 

Francesca the Refrigerated Display

I'm very cool and can often be found chilling out with all my goods on display. I'm actually very modest though, and feature a front shutter which can be pulled down to keep me covered up. It's very hard to be a refrigerated display when you're really the shy, retiring type, so I'm looking for someone who understands the complexities of my personality and doesn't judge me based on my job.
 

Mid West Lonely Hearts: The Boys

With Valentine's Day tomorrow, we thought we'd do a bit of a Lonely Hearts column to see if we can find the perfect kitchen for some of our equipment. Following our Lonely Hearts ad last year, Wendy the Warming Drawer found a loving new home, so we though it was worth a try again. After all, no item of catering equipment should be alone on Valentine's Day...


Percy the Produce Washer
 
Look deep into my whirlpool and you'll see my swirling heart of gold. There will be no wishy-washy behaviour from me - I'm an efficient, practical machine, and although I'm fully automatic, I still enjoy making bold gestures. Perhaps I will surprise you by washing some delicious strawberries for you, or maybe even a passion fruit! Let me get you in a spin this Valentine's Day.


Terry the Tray Dispenser
 
Dining halls, serveries, dishwash areas. You name it, I've worked in them all. Although I'm quite indecisive over where I choose to work, there's one thing I'm quite certain of - my desire for romance. I can hold loads of trays, but at the end of the day I would prefer to just hold hands. If you pick me this Valentine's Day, I promise I'll show you a wheelie good time, and may even buy you my favourite kind of tray - Milk Tray...


Horace the Hot Servery

I have a great capacity for love (and gastronorm containers), and would love to join you at a wonderful banquet or maybe a ball - I come with casters, so I'm pretty nimble on my feet for a large piece of kit. I'm also an excellent tennis player, and have a real skill for serving. With my integral hot cupboard, I'm sure you'll really warm to me. Give me a chance - after all, I am totally hot.
 

New warehouse!

We've sold so many items of equipment since last summer that we've downsized our warehouse! We completed the big move this morning, so go easy on our sales guys - they're completely exhausted, the poor chickens!

We've moved just down the road, so the new place is still in sunny Swindon. And don't worry - the new warehouse is still enormous and there's still plenty of equipment available and loads of bargains to be had.

Everyone likes piccies, so here are a few...

Our old warehouse, full of equipment back at the end of last summer

Our old warehouse this morning, after all the remaining kit had been moved

Our shiny new warehouse! It appears to be less yellow than the old one - how exciting!

Top 5 reasons to buy second-hand catering equipment

So, why should you buy your commercial catering equipment second-hand rather than buying new? There are loads of good reasons, but here are our top 5!

1. It can save you hundreds of pounds compared to buying new. With all the money you save, you could buy something exciting like pretty shoes or power tools.

2. If you're thinking about expanding the types of food you offer, buying the required equipment second-hand reduces the financial risk and gives you the chance to try something new. Maybe experiment with something exotic! Like pizza. Or something.

3. Buying second-hand enables you to get high quality big-brand names at prices which you can afford. It can often be a false economy to buy new equipment from unknown brands, which is of a lower quality. Why buy a brand new Dacia when you could get a second-hand Ferrari for a similar price?

"Meow. I'm a blast chiller."

4. It enables you to increase your food offering without breaking the bank. Buying second-hand catering equipment enables you to increase your kitchen's output without investing heavily in expanding your kitchen estate. If your chef is demanding more griddles, get him more griddles. Never cross a man who uses sharp knives in his work.

5. By buying ex-hire equipment (which is what we stock), you know that you are buying equipment which has been regularly deep-cleaned and serviced throughout its life, and which has been maintained to a high standard. When choosing a new pet from the animal shelter, you will want one which has been well-trained and looked after by its previous owners so you know it will be cuddly and flea-free. Think of our catering equipment as a fluffy, docile kitten. Or whatever floats your boat.